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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 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…

An agreement between IFM Investors, Graincorp and Ampol to explore the creation of a renewable fuel industry in Australia is a major step on the path to net zero for the tourism and aviation sectors, Tourism and…

Nearly three quarters of Australians are travelling for a holiday this winter – an increase since Easter – though many are shortening their trips to save money as cost-of-living pressures continue to rise, according to new data…

The tourism sector has welcomed new figures revealing international tourist numbers are nearing closer to pre-pandemic levels with visitor spending on the rise, but warns Australia still faces stiff competition from overseas tourism destinations. Tourism & Transport…

The tourism sector has welcomed continued investment for Destination NSW, the arts and the night-time economy unveiled in today’s NSW State Budget, to help ensure the state remains a leading global tourism destination. Tourism & Transport Forum…

New data shows visitors on weekends and after hours are booming in Central Business Districts (CBDs) across Australia, but hybrid working looks here to stay. Nightlife and weekend events have led to a surge in visitors to…

A commitment to the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry unveiled in the Federal Budget will bring Australia a step closer to delivering cleaner, greener air travel, the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) said tonight.…

Tourism, transport and aviation leaders will gather in Sydney next week to discuss the urgent need to develop a local ‘green fuel’ sector and other sustainability challenges, at the Tourism & Transport Forum’s 2024 Green Revolution Summit.…

More Australians are holidaying in their own state these Autumn school holidays as cost-of-living pressures continue to strain household budgets, according to new research released by the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia. The national survey of…

The tourism sector has welcomed new reforms announced by the Federal Government today to ensure fewer flights are delayed or cancelled due to wild weather or other disruptions at Sydney Airport. Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia…

The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has released its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) today, demonstrating the industry’s firm commitment to supporting First Nations tourism and reconciliation as a top priority for 2024. Speaking ahead of the…