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.
MARCH 17: TTF today welcomed National Visitor Survey data for the December quarter 2009,which shows visitor nights for the quarter steady compared to 2008. [Read More]
15 MARCH: Australia’s rental vehicle industry is being held back by inflexible, state-based regulations which increase compliance costs and hamper growth. [Read More]
MARCH 14: The $394 million investment in the Adelaide Convention Centre announced today by the Rann Government will provide a major boost to the state economy. [Read More]
MARCH 12: A dedicated authority to oversee urban development in Sydney is vital to cater for a fast-growing population and improve the city’s liveability. [Read More]
MARCH 11: The annual report on airport performance issued today by the ACCC delivers little or no benefit to the travelling public. [Read More]
MARCH 11: Homeowners around the planned expansion of Sydney’s light rail system will enjoy higher property values and improved local amenities. [Read More]
MARCH 11: Investment in rolling stock and vehicle priority systems are the keys to ensuring Melbourne’s tram network can cope with increasing demand for services. [Read More]
MARCH 11: The Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail network will improve property values and foster investment in complementary infrastructure. [Read More]
MARCH 10: International tourism to Australia will face stiff competition from a new scheme in the United States which will help fund a US$200 million marketing war chest. [Read More]
MARCH 10: South Australian tourism outperformed the rest of the country in 2009 and maintaining that momentum is vital to make the most of the economic recovery. [Read More]
MARCH 9: Revisions to land tax legislation announced today show the Queensland Government has responded to the concerns of the tourism industry. [Read More]
MARCH 5: International arrivals to Australia in January were virtually unchanged from the same month a year earlier, even though January 2009 arrivals were boosted by Chinese New Year. [Read More]
5 MARCH: Adelaide is playing host to the two day TTF National Advisory Board meeting. [Read More]
MARCH 4: The commitment of more than $25 million for the Three Capes Track by the Federal and Tasmanian Governments is a sound investment which will deliver strong returns. [Read More]
MARCH 4: New analysis underlines the importance of tourism to Tasmania, emphasising the need for all political parties to ensure tourism is a top line election priority. [Read More]
MARCH 3: The second annual Vivid Sydney festival will again attract thousands of people from across the country and around the world. [Read More]
MARCH 2: Today’s announcement that a NSW Coalition government would expand Sydney’s conference and convention facilities shows the Opposition is listening to the concerns of the tourism industry. [Read More]
MARCH 2: The appointment of John Borghetti as new CEO and MD of Virgin Blue is a strong choice to drive the airline’s future growth. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 27: Sydney needs a new hotel at Barangaroo to add to the city’s tourism offering. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 25: The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2010 is a key festival on the NSW Master Events Calendar created by Events NSW. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 23: A report detailing the economic impact of developing the Three Capes Track makes a compelling case for investment. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 21: The much anticipated NSW Metropolitan Transport Plan has failed to live up to the expectations raised for it by the previous Premier. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 19: The resignation of John O’Neill AO as chairman of Events NSW comes after a period which saw the establishment of a world class events calendar for the state. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 18: The Coalition's proposal to establish Infrastructure NSW is a positive step for the state. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 18: Transit-oriented development can help to maximise the capacity of existing public transport infrastructure, reduce congestion and encourage a more active lifestyle. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 17: The duplication of the Southern Expressway brings to an end one of the most short-sighted decisions in Australian political history. [Read More]
FEB 10: The appointment of Metlink boss Bernie Carolan as chief executive of the Transport Ticketing Authority takes Melbourne another step towards a fully integrated public transport network. [Read More]
FEB 10: South Australia’s tourism industry fared better than the national average throughout the global financial crisis. [Read More]
FEBRUARY 8: Reliability and travel times on Adelaide’s public transport network will improve when the city’s new smartcard ticketing system is introduced. [Read More]
FEB 8: The number of international visitors to Australia in 2009 was virtually unchanged from 2008, however businesses cut prices, sacrificing profitability to maintain demand. [Read More]
FEB 5: The strong Australian dollar remains a major concern, although tourism businesses’ expectations have risen for the fourth consecutive quarter. [Read More]
MARCH 15: The growth of the rental vehicle industry is being hampered by red tape, with the sector having to abide by different regulations in each state and territory....
