News & Announcements<p><a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/TheQTIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-tweet-limit="5">Tweets by QTIC</a> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>uuid:f528fb25-48d8-e211-aa29-00155d03b501;6384475440000000002024-02-28T22:00:00Zuuid:c31c9207-c1d6-ee11-904d-0022489330ba;638447804190000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (February)<p>We kicked off this month with our first member networking event of the year. It was fantastic to see more than 100 of our members altogether in one room – reaffirming old friendships, connecting with new faces, and making new partnerships. So much of our success is linked with collaboration and to see all sectors of our industry coming together to share ideas and to trade contact details fills me with hope for the year ahead.</p>
2024-02-28T22:00:00Z2024-02-29T05:13:39ZBrett Fraseruuid:9c63b95b-b7c0-ee11-9079-002248933b6d;638423651280000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (January)<p>For many in our tourism community, the past holiday period and start to the new year has been a very difficult one. While, as Queenslanders, we are no stranger to damaging weather events, the consecutive natural disasters that battered our coast have created a big setback for businesses. Although many operators were spared from physical damage, the loss of income through cancellations and reduced bookings has taken a major economic toll on our industry.</p>
2024-01-31T22:00:00Z2024-02-01T06:18:48ZBrett Fraseruuid:c40a6452-058f-ee11-be36-6045bd3df413;638368941630000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (November)As we rapidly approach the end of the year and gear up for, what I hope will be, a busy holiday period, it is remarkable to look back on the year that was and to see how far we have come. Largely stimulated by a continued uptake of domestic travel, our state broke tourism records for a second-consecutive year, with the latest figures showing us that Queensland welcomed 25.3 million Australians, who spent a record $29.3 billion.
2023-11-29T22:00:00Z2023-11-29T22:36:03ZBrett Fraseruuid:65beb4da-9f77-ee11-8179-6045bd3df3e2;638343211100000000A word from the QTIC Chair<p>Dear Members,<br>
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As we approach Queensland Tourism week and the Queensland Tourism Awards, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of QTIC. Your dedication to QTIC has been a cornerstone of our shared success, and I want to thank each and every one of you.</p>
2023-10-30T22:00:00Z2023-10-31T03:51:50ZElsa Dalessiouuid:c2b139bc-d476-ee11-8179-6045bd3df3e2;638342340080000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (October)As we rapidly approach the end of another year and the beginning of summer, I know that many of our operators are gearing up for, what we hope will be, a prosperous holiday period.<br>
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While I am sure that guests and bookings remain front of mind for many of us, summer unfortunately also heralds severe weather season. As Queensland is no stranger to damaging flooding, storms, and bush fires, I encourage operators across the state to take this time to arm their staff and business against potential damage and loss.
2023-10-29T22:00:00Z2023-10-30T03:40:08ZBrett Fraseruuid:e401710f-865e-ee11-8def-6045bd3df413;638315612590000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (September)<p>September saw me travelling to Canberra for the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) quarterly board meeting. Made up of all the state and territory tourism industry councils, including QTIC, our respective councils discussed the issues most affecting tourism businesses. I am sure it will come as no surprise, but top of the agenda was the ongoing skills and labour shortage as well as evolving insurance troubles.</p>
2023-09-28T22:00:00Z2023-09-29T05:14:19ZBrett Fraseruuid:96b53985-2d45-ee11-be6e-6045bd3df3e2;638315610110000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (August)<p>Over the past month, I have taken to the road and headed into region to connect with QTIC members and tourism operators. From the Whitsundays to Southern Queensland Country, local knowledge, experience, and expertise was on display and I thank all the businesses who took the time to speak with me. <br>
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The trip into Southern Queensland Country was particularly special as it was not just me visiting Queensland’s spring heartland, but I joined the QTIC Board as we stayed in Toowoomba. Local businesses treated us to walking tours of the city and community icons, and, thanks to Southern Queensland Country Tourism, we held a networking event and industry round table, where local voices could be heard.</p>
2023-08-27T22:00:00Z2023-09-29T05:10:11ZBrett Fraseruuid:90c7573f-412f-ee11-bdf4-6045bd3df63e;638263647670000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (July)<p>Recently, I have found myself in deep discussions on the skills shortage gripping our tourism industry. From on-the-ground operators and QTIC members to government representatives and leaders in the private sector, the workforce topic is on everyone’s mind and lips.<br>
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While it can be tempting to leave the past in the dust, it is important to highlight the difference between Queensland’s pre-pandemic tourism landscape and today’s operating environment. The comparison paints a clearer picture for us moving forward.</p>
2023-07-30T22:00:00Z2023-07-31T01:46:07ZBrett Fraseruuid:b40ba906-ff16-ee11-9cbd-6045bd3df63a;638236966530000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (June)<p>As we turn the page on another financial year, it is fantastic to close the last six months with the news that Queensland is Australia’s top holiday destination. The latest data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows that, in the year ended March 2023, our state set new benchmarks of success by welcoming a record 26 million domestic visitors, who spent a record $29.3 billion. Most notably, spending records were broken by almost all our state’s regions. A testament to the popularity and visitor appeal of all Queensland’s unique landscapes.<br>
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2023-06-29T22:00:00Z2023-06-30T04:37:33ZBrett Fraseruuid:a814d969-650a-ee11-8f6d-6045bd3df3e2;6382231182200000002023-24 State Budget: A tourism overviewThe 2023-24 Queensland Government Budget was handed down yesterday and includes several funding commitments aimed at supporting the growth of the tourism and hospitality industry. We breakdown and provide a summary of these major industry-related initiatives in our <a href="https://ow.ly/ObET50ONFjn" target="_blank">Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) overview</a>. <br>
2023-06-13T22:00:00Z2023-06-14T03:57:02ZBrett Fraseruuid:fdb0a0c9-7cff-ed11-8f6d-00224818668d;638211120080000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (May)<p>Over the past month I have had the pleasure of travelling throughout the state alongside Tourism and Events Queensland’s newly appointed CEO Trish O’Callaghan. From Hervey Bay to the Outback, it has been fantastic getting into region, meeting with members and visiting local communities. Over cups of coffee, Trish and I discovered more ways in which we can better help to generate growth and prosperity for our visitor economy.<br>
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2023-05-30T22:00:00Z2023-05-31T06:40:08ZBrett Fraseruuid:6ca1f2bf-64f0-ed11-8849-00224818668d;6381945293700000002023-24 Federal Budget: A tourism overview<p class="BasicParagraph">The 2023-24 Federal Government Budget was handed down yesterday and includes several key funding commitments aimed at supporting the growth of the tourism and hospitality industry. We breakdown and share these major initiatives with you in our <a href="http://qticazure.blob.core.windows.net/crmblobcontainer/2023-24%20Federal%20Budget%20QTIC%20overview.pdf" target="_blank">Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) overview</a>. </p>
2023-05-11T22:00:00Z2023-05-12T01:48:57ZBrett Fraseruuid:ba6ae4de-cae3-ed11-8847-00224818a84c;638181639280000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (April)<p>Earlier this month we welcomed the release of the latest national visitor survey results. The numbers paint a glowing picture of tourism success in Queensland for 2022. Our sunshine state was the most lucrative destination in Australia, with 26.5 million overnight visitors and $30 billion in overnight visitor expenditure. A remarkable achievement made more special when we consider that the $30 billion figure eclipses pre-pandemic earnings.<br>
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While we should take the time to rejoice in these accomplishments, our industry is feeling the tides of success shift. The thriving domestic market that kept our industry going over the last three years is showing signs of softening. Many operators are watching profit margins reduce as belts tighten with the rising cost-of-living. In the face of these developing concerns, our industry is also being held back by widespread workforce shortages and accommodation shortages for workers. </p>
2023-04-25T22:00:00Z2023-04-27T03:45:28ZBrett Fraseruuid:bc25ed71-2ecc-ed11-a7c7-00224818a84c;638154892370000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (March)<p>By now you have likely heard of Queensland’s remarkable success at the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards. I had the honor of attending the national awards in Sydney earlier this month with a large, and proudly vocal, delegation of Queensland representatives. Overall, our state celebrated a remarkable night by accepting seven gold, three silver and six bronze. The largest number of accolades and the highest gold tally of all states and territories.</p>
2023-03-26T22:00:00Z2023-03-27T04:47:17ZBrett Fraseruuid:3685e051-0cb7-ed11-b596-00224818a84c;638131575510000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (February)<p>In a world of 8 billion people and almost 200 countries, tourism has the power to make the global feel small, intimate, and accessible. Although we have endured a prolonged period of separation from the outside world, the time has come to reconnect and remind our global community that Australia and Queensland are the place to work, study, and play.<br>
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Securing Queensland’s position as an attractive destination for students and skilled workers is critical for our long-term success. It is a message that QTIC, along with our counterparts from other peak industry bodies, have long been sharing with government, and it is a drum we will continue beating for years to come.</p>
2023-02-27T22:00:00Z2023-02-28T05:05:51ZBrett Fraseruuid:055140b7-ffa0-ed11-aad1-00224818668d;638131468380000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (January)<p>As tourism operators across the nation rang in the new year, 2022 was capped off with an affirmation that the recovery of our tourism sector has been driven by domestic travel. The enthusiastic demands of day-trippers and holidaymakers have kept hotel rooms occupied, restaurant kitchens open and guest experiences bustling over the past year. <br>
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Earlier this month, we shared the great news that festive season travellers delivered a mammoth $3 billion to Queensland. From 10 December to 9 January, overnight visitors were up almost 2.5 per cent on the 2021 peak season. It is predicted that the total number of guests travelling throughout Queensland during the Christmas and New Year season will be more than 1.5 million.</p>
2023-01-30T22:00:00Z2023-02-28T02:07:18ZBrett Fraseruuid:6ee8c90a-fa7c-ed11-81ac-00224818668d;638067624910000000Tourism in Action : A word from Brett Fraser (December)<p>As we wrap up the year and reflect on the last 12 months, it is remarkable to see how far our industry and tourism community has come. The approaching Christmas holiday period marks the first in two years in which Queensland’s tourism sector will be unimpeded by border closures and restrictions.<br>
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After contending with strict social mandates and snap lockdowns, the recovery of our tourism sector has been nothing short of spectacular. We owe much of this renewal to an undiminished appetite by Australians for travel. Throughout the last year, we have seen the desire to explore, to connect with community and people, and to live new experiences remain untarnished as domestic visitor spending soared. Our industry will continue to grow and thrive thanks to this irrepressible urge to travel.</p>
2022-12-15T22:00:00Z2022-12-16T04:41:31ZBrett Fraseruuid:07f578f6-946f-ed11-81ac-00224818a84c;638052900300000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (November)As we rapidly approach the end of the year and gear up for a busy holiday period, now is an apt time to reflect on the year that has been. After the turmoil of the past few years, our tourism industry has achieved much over the last 12 months, having enjoyed a much-needed period of tremendous regrowth and rejuvenation. Largely stimulated by a resurgence in domestic travel, our industry was buoyed by record-breaking domestic visitor spending numbers. But these achievements have been hard won, with unparalleled workforce challenges hampering the capabilities of many tourism and hospitality businesses.
2022-11-28T22:00:00Z2022-11-29T03:40:30ZBrett Fraseruuid:d07ed0de-9a59-ed11-9562-00224818a84c;638028729250000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (October)<p>Almost five months after Labour’s election victory in May, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Australian Government’s first budget last week. The breakdown of the budget reminds us of the critical importance of advocacy within our industry. As one of the last sectors to recover from the effects of the global pandemic, it is more important than ever for tourism to receive the funding and support it merits. While families and healthcare were the big winners of the Albanese Government’s Budget, tourism will also see an injection of investment in critical sectors. </p>
2022-10-31T22:00:00Z2022-11-01T04:15:25ZBrett Fraseruuid:c1c04005-e73e-ed11-bba3-00224818a84c;637999368540000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (September)As we welcome spring and an influx of domestic visitors for the September holidays, our tourism industry continues to grapple with staffing and costing challenges, whilst simultaneously celebrating positive visitor and occupancy rate numbers. While all of Queensland’s regions are reporting a significant uptick in visitor numbers compared to this time last year, businesses still struggle to fill critical skills gaps.
2022-09-27T22:00:00Z2022-09-28T04:40:54ZBrett Fraseruuid:33010ecd-ea3e-ed11-bba2-002248d3ae24;638000013540000000Introducing the QTIC Chair: A word from Elsa Dalessio<p class="xparagraph" style="margin:0cm"><span style="vertical-align:baseline">I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you as the new Chair of QTIC. I am honoured to be part of such an instrumental organisation and look forward to working with the Board of Directors, Brett Fraser, and the QTIC team in leading Queensland’s tourism industry into a new era of growth. </span></p>
2022-09-27T22:00:00Z2022-09-28T22:35:54ZElsa Dalessiouuid:4c22c17b-8b23-ed11-9db1-00224818a41a;637969288490000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (August)This month's headlines have been dominated with discussions on the skills and staffing challenges impacting many of our nation’s industries. I for one have done numerous interviews on this topic over the last month. To help address these workforce concerns and formulate a practical way forward, the Albanese government have invited QTIC, along with representatives from other industry groups, unions, government, and not-for-profits to a September jobs summit.
2022-08-23T22:00:00Z2022-08-24T09:07:29ZBrett Fraseruuid:ea620fcb-6e0c-ed11-b83d-00224818a41a;637969287510000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (July)<p>As we come to the close of July, Queensland is grappling with a resurgence in COVID-19 numbers. Although we are seeing promising signs of recovery and regrowth, the next few months will be challenging for our tourism sector. From small family-operated businesses to tourism’s biggest names, the lingering effects of this pandemic are indiscriminate and affect us all.<br>
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Many within our state’s tourism industry are mentally and financially exhausted. If you find yourself grappling with and overwhelmed by the impacts of this pandemic, please know that you can always reach out to myself and the QTIC team. Our helpful team members can guide you towards resources and assure you of measures that are being taken to safeguard our industry.<br>
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2022-07-25T22:00:00Z2022-08-24T09:05:51ZBrett Fraseruuid:adba0bff-d100-ed11-82e5-00224814f19b;637931112240000000Funding and grants available to industry operators and organisationsVarious grants and funding opportunities are currently available to tourism operators and community groups. We've compiled a list of funding programs that may be accessible to you and your business or local organisation.<br>
2022-07-10T22:00:00Z2022-07-11T04:40:24ZCat Riddleuuid:efddbc4e-6ff6-ec11-82e6-002248185b80;637919698520000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (June)<p>June has been a significant period for our tourism industry. Most notably, the month saw the <a href="https://budget.qld.gov.au/files/Budget_2022-23_BP4_Budget_Measures.pdf">release of the State Budget</a> and we welcomed a much-needed $262.5 million investment from the Queensland Government for Protected Areas. You can read a breakdown of key budget measures relating to tourism and what it means for our industry in <a href="https://www.qtic.com.au/news/7cdf71d6-b6f2-ec11-bb3d-002248186e31/">QTIC’s budget summary</a>.</p>
2022-06-27T22:00:00Z2022-06-27T23:37:32ZBrett Fraseruuid:7cdf71d6-b6f2-ec11-bb3d-002248186e31;637919700920000000Queensland State Budget: What it means for tourismThe <a href="https://budget.qld.gov.au/files/Budget_2022-23_BP4_Budget_Measures.pdf" target="_blank">2022-23 Queensland Government Budget</a> was handed down yesterday and includes a broad range of funding commitments to support the growth of our tourism industry. <br>
2022-06-22T22:00:00Z2022-06-27T23:41:32ZCat Riddleuuid:3f1c8f85-36e1-ec11-bb3e-002248186e31;637931041450000000Tourism in Action: A word from Brett Fraser (May)<p>As we come to the end of May and I conclude my first month with QTIC as the new CEO, I would like to thank all those I have had the opportunity to engage with for their support. I feel genuinely privileged to take on this role at such a critical time for our industry.<br>
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I have been encouraged by the spirit and innovation of our state’s tourism and hospitality operators. From small regional businesses to performers and artists, I’ve witnessed your drive and commitment and am buoyed by the fact that you are the driving force behind our amazing industry.</p>
2022-05-31T22:00:00Z2022-07-11T02:42:25ZBrett Fraseruuid:9161e3d7-7cd1-ec11-a7b6-00224815890b;637900836650000000Our Federal Election prioritiesAs millions of Australians prepare to head to the polls, QTIC is sharing our key policy priorities for the upcoming Federal Election and providing a snapshot of several topics that we're actively advocating.<br>
2022-05-11T22:00:00Z2022-06-06T03:41:05ZBrett Fraseruuid:9042cf94-c1d0-ec11-a7b6-00224815890b;637878277380000000Making history - Launching the Queensland First Nations Tourism CouncilTo facilitate the development of Indigenous tourism in Queensland, QTIC is pleased to announce the formation of the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council (QFNTC).<br>
2022-05-10T22:00:00Z2022-05-11T01:02:18ZCat Riddleuuid:7f1bd261-15c5-ec11-a7b5-00224815849f;637865450680000000Tourism in Action: A word from Daniel Gschwind (April)<p>At the end of next week, I will step down from my role here at the QTIC. After more than 21 years with this organisation, it will be quite a change for me. The organisation, on the other hand, will continue to serve its members and the industry with the same dedication and commitment as it always has. We have an outstanding staff, with the skills and compassion to continue supporting our members, our other stakeholders and all parties who contribute to this extraordinary industry.</p>
2022-04-25T22:00:00Z2022-04-26T04:44:28ZCat Riddleuuid:3a75fc74-49b1-ec11-983f-002248185f1e;637846369140000000What's there for tourism? A summary of the 2022-23 Federal Budget<div>
<div>Yesterday's Federal Budget delivered a range of measures that will support not only consumers and the broader economy, but will also assist in the tourism recovery. The urgent needs for ongoing investment in our industry was starkly confirmed this morning with the release of the <a href="https://www.tra.gov.au/data-and-research/reports/national-visitor-survey-results-december-2021/national-visitor-survey-results-december-2021#msdynttrid=boPbOGqxaeuTucWeLbFP89AUYOnzI0vOzD9QXZt_AYk" target="_blank">latest data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA)</a>. The cumulative losses for tourism since the beginning of the pandemic have amounted to a staggering $146.6 billion nationally. Queensland has fared less badly than most other states, but in the year ending December 2021, domestic tourism in Queensland was still down 14% compared to an already difficult year before.</div>
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2022-03-31T22:00:00Z2022-04-04T02:41:54ZDaniel Gschwinduuid:391c1027-52ae-ec11-983f-002248185f1e;637840419230000000Tourism in Action: A word from Daniel Gschwind (March)With the federal budget announcement tomorrow and the elections not far off, attention is firmly turning on the major fiscal measures and other policy settings that will affect our industry. In collaboration with the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) we have made a range of recommendations in our policy submissions to the federal government, both for next year's budget and for the elections. <a href="https://qticazure.blob.core.windows.net/crmblobcontainer/ATIC%20Policy%20Priorities%202022.pdf">A summary of our key priorities is attached</a>. Over the coming weeks, we will provide you with more details and background on the important tourism topics that we have identified for the major parties.
2022-03-27T22:00:00Z2022-03-28T05:25:23ZDaniel Gschwinduuid:4048437f-1a99-ec11-b400-00224815573b;637817074490000000Tourism in Action: A word from Daniel Gschwind (February)I am not sure when the time will finally come for us to write an unconditionally positive message at the top of our newsletter. I for one cannot wait. We thought we were finally getting to that point and cheerfully joined the team at Brisbane International Airport and Assistant Minister Michael Healy to welcome the first plane load of arrivals under quarantine-free international travel conditions. And a momentous occasion it was, after almost two years, to see some activity in the international arrivals hall.
2022-02-28T22:00:00Z2022-03-01T04:57:29ZCat Riddleuuid:16d5e5a1-3782-ec11-8d21-0022481826a2;637791941100000000Tourism in Action: A word from Daniel Gschwind (January)<p>It has not been quite the start to 2022 we had in mind. After a very positive Christmas and New Year period, most tourism and hospitality businesses have found themselves in a doubly difficult set of circumstances. Not only have many consumers gone back into some self-imposed, quasi-lock down mode; what business was still on offer has been difficult to service at full capacity for operators, with staff either sick or at home as close contacts.</p>
2022-01-30T22:00:00Z2022-01-31T02:48:30ZCat Riddleuuid:5d7ee81a-7e63-ec11-8f8f-002248181a42;637791936720000000Tourism in Action: Daniel Gschwind (December)As we sign off on the second COVID-year, I must admit that I can hardly remember what we had to worry about before we had this virus to drive us to distraction.<br>
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A world without this new global vocabulary of social distancing, border passes, boosters, suppression strategies, tracing, close contacts ... it seems like a distant memory of some idyllic land.<br>
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Of course, the times BC (Before COVID) were not without challenges, but it feels as though we had a lot more control over our lives, our businesses and our future. I wish there was some cheerful message to declare that 2022 will bring the end of all our COVID worries and will see us return to were we left off in December 2019. That will not happen.
2021-12-22T22:00:00Z2022-01-31T02:41:12ZDaniel Gschwinduuid:e76569f6-9d50-ec11-8f8e-00224815a3ae;637770185740000000Tourism in Action: Daniel Gschwind (November)<p>Despite the continued uncertainty, we are sticking with the good news of the imminent state border opening on 17 December. Omicron may throw another twist into the COVID story but we have known for some time that with new variants or not, we will have to ‘live with it’. That will also mean to build up some immunity to the panicked reactions of media to any global news and we have to support measured and calm local policy responses. Queensland is in a very good position to stay on the recovery track – the tourism industry as well as the community needs to rebuild.</p>
2021-11-28T22:00:00Z2022-01-05T22:29:34Zuuid:13e3d14c-ea35-ec11-8c64-002248150cd2;637770189090000000Tourism in Action: Daniel Gschwind (October)<p><a href="https://qticazure.blob.core.windows.net/crmblobcontainer/Graph.jpg" target="_blank"><b>This state of origin contest matters more than any other. </b></a></p>
<p>For a state so obsessively focused on coming out on top of NSW and other states when it comes to sporting contests, we should transfer that fighting spirit to matching it with the rest of Australia when it comes to COVID vaccination rates. Disappointingly, Queensland is not making the grade at the moment, lagging behind almost at the bottom of the table. Finally, the state government has given us what we had been calling for months: a roadmap out of isolation and towards a more sustainable tourism future. We will continue to work with the federal and state governments to map out the necessary operational details of getting our industry and your businesses going again.</p>
2021-10-25T22:00:00Z2022-01-05T22:35:09ZDaniel Gschwinduuid:5aab1697-5f1f-ec11-b6e6-0022481467d5;637768543890000000Tourism in Action: Daniel Gschwind (September)<p>Going with the good news first: today we celebrate the UN World Tourism Day. You may not be in the mood for celebration just yet, but it does not hurt to use the occasion to reflect on some positives for our industry. The theme for the global event this year is <i>Tourism for Inclusive Growth</i>, a reminder of just how powerful tourism is as an agent for positive outcomes. Not just as an economic powerhouse but as a driver of social inclusion, regional employment, cultural and heritage protection, environmental sustainability and also health and wellbeing. We should be proud of how businesses, large and small, are genuinely contributing to a better world. ‘Travel for good’, a recent theme of TEQ’s efforts, is a reflection of this and can have real meaning and substance behind it. We have used the theme of World Tourism Day to launch our new Accessible Tourism module under our Quality Tourism Framework, a national program of the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC). More details of this new program can be found below.</p>
2021-09-26T22:00:00Z2022-01-04T00:53:09Zuuid:2020904d-ad03-ec11-b6e6-0022481816ac;637652885820000000Tourism in Action: Daniel Gschwind (August)It is, of course, a relief that some <a href="https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/127150/DPC7309-COVID-19-Restrictions-roadmap.pdf?nocache-v26">COVID-restrictions</a> in Queensland are being eased, in response to the low, or zero, infection rate in our state. However, this still offers only limited relief for tourism operators across the state, as long as most interstate visitors are locked out and fears of future restrictions keep consumers from committing to travel even within Queensland. The situation for many businesses has further deteriorated and with the outlook for the September holidays still bleak; a growing number of operators are reaching the end of the line.
2021-08-22T22:30:00Z2021-08-23T04:09:42ZTaneil Thornberryuuid:d208345e-bcf4-eb11-94ef-0022481806c3;637636372620000000Tourism and Hospitality Call for Urgent Crisis Support<div>The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has issued an urgent plea to the Commonwealth Government to extend the current eligibility of the COVID-19 Disaster Payment to employees of tourism and hospitality businesses in locations outside the locked down areas.<br>
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<div>QTIC Chief Executive Daniel Gschwind said, “Our recent communications with operators paint a bleak picture of the current state of business and the immediate, to long term economic outlook for the sector.</div>
2021-08-03T22:30:00Z2021-08-04T01:27:42ZTaneil Thornberry