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Media Releases
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.
| | Tourism A Key Queensland BattlegroundJANUARY 25: The future of Queensland’s tourism industry will be one of the major topics of the state’s election campaign.
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| | Proposed Template Shows Promise For TourismJANUARY 24: The proposed template labour agreement should give tourism operators more flexibility in sourcing skilled workers from overseas.
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| | 40th Country Music Festival A Tonic For TourismJANUARY 19: The 40th birthday of the Tamworth Country Music Festival is a timely reminder of the part major events play in driving visitation.
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| | Group One Initiative To Drive BRC InterestJANUARY 18: A plan to lift the calibre of entrants in group one races at the Brisbane Racing Carnival will help attract more tourists to the event.
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| | AirAsia X Flights Mean More International VisitorsJANUARY 17: The commencement of daily AirAsia X flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney in April will bring thousands of additional visitors to NSW.
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| | Tourism Envies Support For Car IndustryJANUARY 12: Australia’s tourism industry can only dream of the government support being afforded to the country’s automotive sector.
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| | eMU Pass Removes Confusion For VisitorsDECEMBER 19: Visitors to Sydney will no longer have to worry about how to pay road tolls thanks to the advent of the eMU Pass.
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| | Scheme To Benefit Tourism OperatorsDECEMBER 18: A trial allowing accommodation providers to employ workers from the Pacific and East Timor will help to address labour shortages affecting tourism.
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| | Domestic Travel Rise Bodes Well For ChristmasDECEMBER 14: Tourism operators are hoping the rise in domestic travel in the September quarter carries through to the Christmas-New Year period.
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| | NW Rail Link Means Mobility For SydneyDECEMBER 12: The announcement of firm plans for the North West Rail Link is a big step towards assuring Sydney’s future mobility.
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| | Holidaymakers Top Christmas WishlistDECEMBER 10: Sentiment about the performance of the domestic tourism sector is at its lowest point in three years.
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| | International Up Due To Business & EducationDECEMBER 7: Business and education visitors have kept international tourism spending in the black, defying the gloomy global economic conditions.
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| | UK APD Rise Increases Long-Haul BurdenDECEMBER 7: Peak tourism industry groups in Australia and New Zealand are calling for a joint top-level approach to the British government over its plans to raise its airport departure tax.
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| | 2020 Strategy Welcome, But What About 2012?DECEMBER 6: TTF welcomes the release of the updated Tourism 2020 document, but is calling for immediate action on current issues.
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| | Fare Rises Hard Decision But JustifiedDECEMBER 6: Next year’s fare increases for Victorian public transport commuters are difficult but understandable.
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| | RWC Boosts International ArrivalsDECEMBER 5: October arrivals were up thanks to people travelling via Australia on their way to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.
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| | Travellers The Winners In Sydney Airport ChangesDECEMBER 5: Passengers will be the big winners from the proposed terminal reconfiguration announced by Sydney Airport.
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| | Louis Vuitton Opens Its 13th Maison In SydneyDECEMBER 3: The opening of the Louis Vuitton George Street Maison is a vote of confidence in Sydney as a global city and a tourism destination.
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| | Aviation Partnership Makes Flying StartDECEMBER 1: Singapore Airlines’ low-cost long-haul carrier Scoot's daily Sydney services will be a welcome tourism boost.
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| | No Leave No Life - Be Careful What You Wish ForNOVEMBER 30: Allowing workers to trade paid annual leave for a higher hourly pay rate could see fewer Australians taking holidays leading to a downturn in tourism.
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| | Master Plan To Address Transport ChallengesNOVEMBER 30: Consultation for the NSW Long-Term Transport Master Plan will give key stakeholders a say.
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| | Medical Conference A Win For MelbourneNOVEMBER 30: The International AIDS Conference in Melbourne in 2014 will deliver tourism, trade and investment benefits over the longer term.
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| | MYEFO Means Doing More With LessNOVEMBER 29: Increasing the efficiency dividend will mean fewer resources being devoted to attracting tourists to Australia.
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| | Partial Sale Positive StepNOVEMBER 24: The O’Farrell government’s decision to proceed with the partial sale of NSW energy assets could help to boost funding for critical infrastructure.
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| | Queensland Tourism Policy Debate Hots UpNOVEMBER 23: The LNP’s tourism strategy for Queensland highlights the need to reduce red tape, foster investment and take a whole-of-government approach.
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| | Victoria's IA Sub Has Right Transport PrioritiesNOVEMBER 17: The Victorian Government’s submission to Infrastructure Australia rightly focuses on improving public transport capacity.
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| | Gold! Gold! Gold Coast!NOVEMBER 12: Hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games will deliver economic, social and infrastructure benefits to the Gold Coast.
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| | A380 Adds Comfort & Capacity From SYD-HKGNOVEMBER 10: The addition of Hong Kong to the Qantas A380 network will help entice visitors to Australia from one of our key growth markets.
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| | September Slump Sparks SOSNOVEMBER 8: Urgent government assistance like that given to the car, steel and cattle industries is needed to help turn around Australia’s tourism fortunes.
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| | Transport for NSW Brings Customer FocusNOVEMBER 1: The advent of Transport for NSW is a genuine step towards integrated transport services across the state.
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| | Enough Is EnoughOCTOBER 29: TTF is calling on the federal government to terminate the industrial action that has forced the grounding of Qantas.
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| | Moves to Address Room Shortage WelcomeOCTOBER 26: Incentives and the release of Crown land for hotel development will deliver long-term benefits for Western Australia’s tourism industry.
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| | Demand for CBD Hotels Shows Need for Development7 OCTOBER 2011: The need for new hotel construction in our capital cities has been underscored by the latest hotel occupancy figures.
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| | Tourism Shifts from Far World to Near World6 OCTOBER 2011: The downgraded tourism forecast underscores structural and economic difficulties faced by consumers in our key source markets.
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| | Jobs, Labour & Skills Challenges for Tourism5 OCTOBER 2011: The tourism industry will struggle to meet the growth potential outlined by the federal government without additional access to labour.
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| | Public Transport Users Taken for a Ride Under FBT5 OCTOBER 2011: The federal government should reduce commuter costs by providing tax incentives for public transport, TTF outlined at today’s tax forum in Canberra.
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| | Tourism & Transport at the Tax Forum4 OCTOBER 2011: TTF presented our list of recommendations for tax reform to the federal government’s tax forum taking place in Canberra today.
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| | Sydney Closer to Being Convention Darling30 SEPTEMBER 2011: Sydney will at last get the world-class conference and entertainment venue it needs after the NSW government’s bold decision to open up all 12 hectares of its Darling Harbour land for redevelopment.
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| | Tourism Risks Being Political Football30 SEPTEMBER 2011: There are alarming signs that the tourism industry is once again getting caught up in industrial action at a time when it can least afford it.
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| | More Integrated Ticketing for Major Events26 SEPTEMBER 2011: Sports fans are being denied cheaper public transport because of the reluctance of event organisers to embrace integrated ticketing for major events.
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| | Mates' Rates for KiwisSEPTEMBER 21, 2011: Giving New Zealanders a discount on Australia’s departure tax would encourage more of them to come to Australia more often, helping to boost international visitation to Australia.
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| | AUD Key Factor as Tourism Sentiment PlungesSEPTEMBER 20, 2011: Growing concern over the strong Australian dollar is among the key factors behind a sharp decline in sentiment among tourism operators.
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| | A Star is BornSEPTEMBER 15, 2011: Today’s official launch of The Star is a major boost for Sydney tourism, offering a world class experience to visitors and locals alike.
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| | Opal: That's The TicketSEPTEMBER 13, 2011: Naming Sydney’s electronic public transport ticket the Opal will instantly identify it as being linked to Australia’s biggest city.
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| | Free Bus Vital Tourist LinkSEPTEMBER 13, 2011: The tourist bus which links key attractions, shopping and entertainment precincts provides direct access for visitors to Melbourne and should remain free.
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| | Seasonal Worker Scheme Step In Right DirectionSEPTEMBER 8, 2011: The expansion of the Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme to tourism operators in Broome should also include North Queensland.
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| | Inbound Tourism Up, But Signs Of SoftnessSEPTEMBER 7, 2011: International tourist numbers, nights and spending rose in 2010-11, with rises in the June quarter helping to offset the impact of natural disasters.
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| | Increased Spending On Roads & Transport WelcomeSEPTEMBER 6, 2011: Additional spending on New South Wales’ roads and transport will expedite the delivery of key projects.
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| | NSW Budget: Events Funding To Boost TourismSEPTEMBER 6, 2011: The investment in events and tourism in today’s NSW budget will help to drive sustainable economic growth and employment across NSW.
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| | Outbound Growing 25 Times Faster Than InboundSEPTEMBER 2, 2011: July Overseas Arrivals and Departures figures underscore the relative strength of the Australian economy.
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| | Queensland Makes The DraftAUGUST 26, 2011: The securing by the Gold Coast of the AFL Draft for three years from 2012 shows the level of support the game now enjoys in Queensland.
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| | A New Endeavour For Two Aussie IconsAUGUST 25, 2011: Today's arrival in Sydney Cove of one of Australia’s leading tourist ship operators strengthens Sydney Harbour's position as the country’s premier international visitor drawcard.
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| | Sydney Airport Trains Need A Fare GoAUGUST 22, 2011: TTF welcomes the Productivity Commission’s consideration of the cost of rail travel to Sydney Airport.
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| | Qantas Plans For The Long HaulAUGUST 16, 2011: Australia’s tourism industry will reap long-term benefits from the plans announced today by Qantas.
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| | Splendour Campaign In Tune With TourismAUGUST 16, 2011: Moreton Bay Regional Council's campaign to secure Splendour in the Grass at Woodford permanently aligns perfectly with the Queensland Government’s focus on events.
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| | International Art Series A Real DrawcardAUGUST 10, 2011: The Sydney International Art Series 2011-12 will attract visitors from across New South Wales, Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
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| | Tourist Deficit Tops 1.5 MillionAUGUST 4, 2011: The number of overseas trips taken by Australians has outstripped international arrivals by more than 1.5 million for the first time.
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| | Harry To Continue Victorian MomentumJULY 27, 2011: The appointment of Leigh Harry as the next CEO of Tourism Victoria will ensure the state maintains its tourism momentum.
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| | T-QUAL Drives Industry InnovationJULY 26, 2011: Today’s T-QUAL grant funding demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing tourism's supply-side challenges.
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| | Carbon Farm Initiative Great OpportunityJULY 26, 2011: The Henbury Conservation Project is a great example of innovation in combining conservation and action on climate change.
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| | Flexibility To Boost Accommodation InvestmentJULY 19, 2011: Accommodation capacity challenges in Western Australia will be addressed by the flexibility delivered by planning amendments announced today.
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| | Customer Service Key To Transport ImprovementsJULY 18, 2011: Regular interval services running on ‘memory timetables’ every 5 to 15 minutes can help encourage more people to choose public transport more often.
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| | Transport For NSW Brings Integration, InnovationJULY 15, 2011: The announcement of Transport for NSW is a strong and welcome step towards delivering integrated transport services across the state.
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| | SCEC Plan Demands More AccommodationJULY 7, 2011: Hotel occupancy rates show the need for more accommodation in Sydney, amid plans to expand the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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| | Hotels Show Two-Speed Queensland TourismJULY 7, 2011: The latest statistics for Queensland hotels show some sectors are performing relatively well, but others are struggling.
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| | Hotel Occupancy Shows Value Of Major EventsJULY 7, 2011: The fall in Canberra’s hotel occupancy rate shows the impact major events like the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition can have on tourism.
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| | Currency Drives Outbound, But Carbon A ConcernJULY 6, 2011: The dollar is overriding falling consumer confidence as the number of Australians travelling internationally continues to grow.
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| | Customer-Focused Ferries Another Step CloserJULY 5, 2011: The call for Expressions of Interest brings customer-focused Sydney Ferries' services another step closer to reality.
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| | Chipchase Ideal Choice For Destination NSWJULY 4, 2011: The appointment of Sandra Chipchase as the inaugural CEO of Destination NSW puts the organisation in good hands.
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| | Carbon, Crises & Currency Key ConcernsJULY 1, 2011: The proposed carbon tax, natural disasters and the strong dollar are causing concern among the tourism industry.
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| | New Stadium To Boost Major Events In WAJUNE 29, 2011: The proposed new stadium will allow Perth to host major national and international sporting and cultural events, attracting tourists from home and abroad.
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| | Garden Island Review WelcomeJUNE 17, 2011: Maintaining the strong growth in cruise holidays must be a central focus of the review of Garden Island announced today by the federal government.
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| | Tourism & Events Funding Cut In BudgetJUNE 16, 2011: A $6.9 million cut in funding for tourism marketing and events will make it tough for Tasmania to grow its tourism industry.
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| | Domestic Tourism Hit Hard By Natural DisastersJUNE 15, 2011: Flooding and cyclone Yasi in Queensland has put a dampener on domestic tourism growth in the first quarter of 2011.
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| | Tourism Queensland Funding MaintainedJUNE 14, 2011: The maintenance of funding for Tourism Queensland complements the additional allocation for Events Queensland in the 2011-12 Queensland Budget.
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| | Light Rail Ticket Inclusion A Commuter BoonJUNE 14, 2011: Allowing the use of MyZone tickets on Metro Transport’s light rail services is a welcome improvement which will increase patronage.
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| | Funding Boost Recognises Impact Of EventsJUNE 14, 2011: The injection of an additional $83 million into events funding over the next four years is a clear endorsement of their economic benefit.
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| | SA Budget Continues Infrastructure InvestmentJUNE 9, 2011: The focus on infrastructure in the 2011‐12 South Australian Budget will help to continue the revitalisation of central Adelaide and improve the city’s liveability.
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| | Comedy Festival Serious BusinessJUNE 9, 2011: The announcement that the Sydney Opera House will host the Just for Laughs comedy festival for three years is great news for the tourism industry.
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| | Industry Backs Integrated ApproachJUNE 8, 2011: The integration of Events NSW and Tourism NSW as part of a new statutory body, Destination NSW, will deliver greater returns to taxpayers and help to grow tourism.
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| | Holiday Spending Slumps, Education Arrivals FlatJUNE 6, 2011: Spending by international holiday visitors has fallen almost 15% in two years, which equates to an inflation-adjusted drop of 20%.
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| | Tourist Deficit Spikes To Over 1.4 MillionJUNE 3, 2011: The number of Australians travelling overseas in the last 12 months is more than 1.4 million higher than the number of international tourists coming to Australia.
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| | Global Award For Business Events SupremoJUNE 3, 2011: The international award given to BESydney CEO Jon Hutchison AM is fitting recognition of his sterling service to the tourism and events industries over many years.
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| | Industry Group Backs Carbon PriceJUNE 1, 2011: TTF's submission on the carbon pricing mechanism supports the introduction of a carbon price, recognising the need to reduce our carbon emissions.
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| | Eco-Tourism Reforms Give CertaintyMAY 26, 2011: The decision to extend permit terms for tourism operators in Queensland national parks will give certainty and promote investment.
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| | Aussies Take Flight On Strong DollarMAY 26, 2011: Australian tourism faces more pressure with the latest projections from the TFC showing almost 19 million more Australians will travel overseas this decade than international tourists will visit Australia.
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| | Strictly Ballroom: First Sydney, Then The WorldMAY 23, 2011: The world premiere of Strictly Ballroom in Sydney shows that the NSW Government and Events NSW are delivering on their commitments...
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| | Increased Events Funding WelcomeMAY 19, 2011: The allocation of $60 million in events funding over four years is a welcome highlight of the 2011-12 Western Australian budget.
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| | Musical Premiere Just The 'Thing' For SydneyMAY 19, 2011: Securing the premiere of The Addams Family musical for Sydney will help to attract visitors from across the country.
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| | Tas Tourism Funding Must Be MaintainedMAY 19, 2011: The decline in visitation, continuing economic downturn in many key source markets and strength of the Australian dollar mean recurrent funding for tourism marketing must be maintained in the upcoming budget.
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| | Cities Policy Sets Strong Agenda For The FutureMAY 18, 2011: The Australian Government has set a strong agenda for managing population growth with the release today of its National Urban Policy.
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| | All Hands On Deck For Ferry FranchisingMAY 11, 2011: The private sector stands ready to deliver the customer-focused, innovative ferry services that Sydney deserves.
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| | Budget Recognises Challenges Facing TourismMAY 10, 2011: The increase in funding for tourism in the 2011-12 Federal Budget shows that the government has acknowledged the challenges facing the tourism industry.
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| | FBT Reform Just The First StepMAY 10, 2011: A single tax concession rate for drivers of salary packaged cars is a good first step to addressing inefficiencies in the fringe benefits tax system.
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| | Foundations Laid For More Liveable CitiesMAY 10, 2011: The government’s National Urban Policy backed by $181.4 million in the Federal Budget to is key to managing population growth.
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| | Tourism Figures Show Need For Budget SupportMAY 10, 2011: The gap between the number of international arrivals and Australians travelling overseas has hit a new high, showing the need for continuing support for the tourism industry in tonight’s federal budget.
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| | Momentum Builds For Gold Coast Rapid TransitMAY 6, 2011: GoldLinQ’s appointment as the successful consortium to build and operate Queensland’s first light rail system will ensure best-practice international expertise guides the project.
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| | Budget Reveals Surprising Cut To MarketingMAY 3, 2011: A reduction to Tourism Victoria’s marketing funding in today’s budget comes as a surprise when the industry is so strong.
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| | Rail Commuters Gain Most From BudgetMAY 3, 2011: The strong investment in Melbourne’s rail network announced in today’s budget is a good start to improving commuter confidence in the city’s public transport system.
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| | Tourism Budget Up, But More Clarity NeededMAY 3, 2011: The extra money for new tourism initiatives and major events in today’s budget is important to sustain and grow the ACT’s economy.
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| | Strong Tourism Budget Must Be MaintainedMAY 3, 2011: Today’s budget allocation of $41.3 million for tourism reflects the importance of this sector to the Northern Territory’s economy.
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