Aussie summer travel plans revealed in new TTF survey With the summer season starting Sunday, new data today released by the Tourism & Transport Forum has found that last-minute bookings may be rife this season, with 62% of the nation saying they would book a holiday less than a month in advance. The new survey […]
Hosted by the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF), the peak national advocacy body for tourism, transport and aviation sectors, Andy Lord, the Commissioner of Transport for London, has yesterday toured the new Sydney Metro. TTF CEO Margy Osmond said, “We’re beyond delighted to welcome Commissioner Andy Lord to the fabulous city of Sydney. “As a […]
Nearly half of Australians express interest in participating in an Indigenous Tourism experience In a significant moment, The Albanese Labor Government has today announced a historic new Partnership, the First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership. Comprising of First Nations tourism industry representatives from each state and territory, this Partnership will undertake the role of investigating and […]
The tourism industry has welcomed new reforms introduced into Federal Parliament today to ensure fewer flights are delayed or cancelled due to wild weather or other disruptions at Sydney Airport. Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia CEO Margy Osmond said the legislation, which will establish a new ‘recovery period’ to temporarily increase hourly flights on […]
A bold, new target to propel the NSW visitor economy to $91 billion by 2035 has been hailed an ambitious plan to supercharge growth in the tourism sector, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond welcomed the NSW Government’s exciting vision to enhance the state’s tourism landscape unveiled earlier […]
A new 24-hour cargo precinct planned for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will be a game changer for tourism operators with benefits for the entire visitor economy, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond welcomed the announcement the new facility will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by […]
71% of Australians will enjoy a well-earned getaway these Spring school holidays, according to new research released today by the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) ahead of one of the busiest days of the year at our nation’s airports. The national survey of 1,500 Australians, conducted by Pure Profile, reveals where Australians are holidaying in […]
The tourism sector has welcomed a “victory for the visitor economy” with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) securing its first overseas-based carrier, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond said today’s announcement of a strategic partnership between WSI and Singapore Airlines brings exciting opportunities for the tourism […]
The tourism sector has welcomed new reforms to improve transparency, boost competition and make air travel easier for people living with disability included in the Aviation White Paper, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond said the 56 different policies released today mark a ‘significant step forward’ towards creating […]
Travellers arriving in Australia will enjoy an easier, smoother experience under a new trial of digital incoming passenger cards in a ‘major win’ for the tourism industry, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond said the pilot program announced today, to replace the outdated paper cards with a digital […]
The tourism industry fears plans to cap overseas students in Australia will stifle visitor numbers and worsen the skills shortage still hurting the sector, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. TTF CEO Margy Osmond warned the proposal to limit the number of overseas students allowed to study in Australia would have widespread ramifications […]
The Queensland Premier, Opposition Leader and key colleagues will detail their vision for the tourism and transport sectors this month at the Tourism & Transport Forum’s Leadership QLD 2024: Tourism, Aviation and Transport Summit, ahead of the Queensland state election. Media is invited to attend the event on Thursday, August 29 at the Brisbane Convention […]
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Tourism & Transport Forum acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
