Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) appears regularly in national, metropolitan and local media, providing informed and incisive commentary on major issues in the tourism and transport industries. For recent TTF media releases, click the links below.
SEPTEMBER 1: The number of people flying to and from Australia in June rose strongly compared to 2009, with growth at all international airports. [Read More]
AUGUST 31: The Queensland Government’s new 20-year plan to boost transport links in the south-east will set the agenda for much needed investment. [Read More]
AUGUST 31: The continuing growth in Queensland’s population means innovative solutions are required to fund the necessary transport infrastructure. [Read More]
AUGUST 27: Sydney needs both world-class entertainment facilities and new convention and exhibition space to attract high-profile events. [Read More]
AUGUST 11: Western Sydney commuters will finally feel some relief now the Federal and NSW Governments will complete the Chatswood to Parramatta Rail Link. [Read More]
AUGUST 5: The investment of an additional $285 million in a new events space at Star City Casino will drive increased economic activity, benefiting tourism operators across Sydney. [Read More]
AUGUST 5: Developing a high speed rail link on Australia’s eastern seaboard is good for sustainable population growth and economic development. [Read More]
AUGUST 4: The gap between Australians travelling overseas and international visitors to Australia has smashed the one million mark in a 12 month period for the first time. [Read More]
AUGUST 3: The success of Queensland’s go card demonstrates the ability of smartcard technology to transform travel across a complex public transport network and sets a benchmark for the rest of Australia. [Read More]
AUGUST 2: Today’s announcement by the Coalition of $62 million in additional tourism funding brings its total election commitment to $90 million. [Read More]
JULY 28: Today’s announcement from the Coalition of additional investment in attracting business events will increase tourism, drive economic activity and create employment. [Read More]
JULY 27: Electorates highly dependent on tourism could play a key role in the outcome of the federal election. [Read More]
JULY 27: Competition in the taxi industry is crucial to providing better value for taxi users. [Read More]
JULY 25: Today’s announcement by the Gillard government that hotels will be eligible for the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings scheme and to apply for the expanded Green Buildings Fund has been warmly welcomed. [Read More]
JULY 23: A $46 million investment in tourism development will help to improve Australia’s product offering and international competitiveness. [Read More]
JULY 22: The challenges in delivering smartcard technology to a complex public transport network were being met by the Victorian Government as it moved to the next phase of the myki roll-out. [Read More]
JULY 22: The tourism industry is calling for commitments from both sides of politics, with the latest TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment Survey showing declines in tourism activity and expectations. [Read More]
JULY 20: The federal government has a prime opportunity to cement Parramatta’s status as Sydney’s second CBD. [Read More]
JULY 19: An increase in business activity has driven a sharp jump in air travel between Sydney and Melbourne in May. [Read More]
JULY 15: Brisbane Airport’s new Experience Centre will offer visitors a unique insight into the workings of the aviation industry and its value to the community. [Read More]
JULY 7: Increased demand drove rates and occupancy higher in Sydney hotels, motels and serviced apartments. [Read More]
JULY 7: New data on hotels provide further evidence of the differences in tourism between Tropical North and Southeast Queensland. [Read More]
JULY 7: Canberra hotels enjoyed a record-breaking March quarter as tourists flocked to the national capital for the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition at the National Gallery. [Read More]
JULY 6: The gap between the number of Australians heading overseas and international arrivals to Australia continues to grow, in line with projections of a rising tourism balance of trade deficit. [Read More]
JULY 6: The appointments to the Tourism Australia board announced this morning by Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson will help to restore the organisation's leadership role. [Read More]
JULY 1: The launch of Queensland Rail today is an important milestone in the history of the state’s rail operations. [Read More]
JUNE 28: Crave Sydney International Food Festival will provide a smorgasbord of culinary delights throughout October, showcasing the lifestyle that Sydneysiders take for granted. [Read More]
JUNE 28: Failure to adequately address cruise shipping needs in the National Ports Strategy undermines the industry’s value to tourism and the economy. [Read More]
JUNE 27: The Federal Government's moves to ensure proper planning to cope with our rising population and expanding cities are welcome. [Read More]
JUNE 17: The allocation of $35.7 million in funding for tourism and events in the 2010-11 Tasmanian Budget shows the state government understands the industry’s importance to the island’s economy. [Read More]
JUNE 17: Today’s announcement by the Tasmanian Government of $350,000 to fund a business case for a light rail link in northern Hobart is great news for the city's residents. [Read More]
JUNE 16: The number of overnight domestic trips taken by Australians has fallen by 23 per cent on a per capita basis since 1999. [Read More]
JUNE 16: The proposed waterfront hotel at Barangaroo South should be a beacon for tourists from across Australia and around the world. [Read More]
JUNE 10: Plans announced today that the NSW Liberals and Nationals would franchise Sydney Ferries is exactly what is needed to bring services up to standard. [Read More]
JUNE 10: NSW national parks and regional tourism will both benefit from the passing of the National Parks & Wildlife Amendment (Visitors and Tourists) Bill 2010 through the NSW Parliament. [Read More]
JUNE 9: The impact of the global financial crisis and the strong Australian dollar are apparent in the spending habits of international visitors to Australia. [Read More]
JUNE 9: The news that Tiger Woods will return to Melbourne for the JBWere Masters in November is a coup for the Victorian Government. [Read More]
JUNE 8: Today’s Queensland Budget has delivered much-needed investment in key public transport projects to address population growth challenges. [Read More]
JUNE 8: The commitment of funding for marketing, events and improved tourism product in the 2010-11 Queensland Budget will help to maintain employment and private sector investment. [Read More]
JUNE 8: The NSW Government has missed a valuable opportunity by failing to divert any of today’s Budget surplus to finish Sydney’s orbital network and deliver vital rail services in the city’s north west. [Read More]
JUNE 8: The commitment of funding for marketing, events and improved tourism product in the 2010-11 New South Wales Budget will help to maintain employment and private sector investment. [Read More]
JUNE 7: The New South Wales Government must back the state’s tourism industry in tomorrow’s 2010-11 state budget. [Read More]
JUNE 6: The $152 million investment in the Sydney Opera House announced today is a good first step towards improving its safety and amenity for patrons, performers and crew. [Read More]
JUNE 4: The Eyjafjallajokull eruption has contributed to a drop of 25,400 international arrivals to Australia in April. [Read More]
JUNE 3: The creation of a single agency to manage transport in NSW will improve services and boost productivity. [Read More]
JUNE 2: The final report from the Parliamentary Select Committee on the NSW Taxi Industry paves the way for significant reforms. [Read More]
Parramatta must become Sydney's second, official CBD, in keeping with the federal government's sustainable Australia policy....
