The Corona Effect
This week we have released economic modelling that indicates the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is set to hit the Australian visitor economy much harder than SARS. Although the full extent of [...]
This week we have released economic modelling that indicates the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is set to hit the Australian visitor economy much harder than SARS. Although the full extent of [...]
What an incredibly challenging week it has been for regional NSW, QLD and WA, with bushfires blazing many parts of the country. It is a really tough time for some, [...]
Great news this week with the NSW Government preparing to run more light rail services through the CBD after dark as part of its push to revive the city’s nightlife, [...]
40% of Australian parents would consider taking their children out of school during term for their annual holiday, according to national data that we released earlier this week. This is [...]
With the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the closure of Thomas Cook Travel there has been much water cooler and media talk around whether this is the death knell for the travel [...]
It’s hard to find a country that has everything, but the more time I spend on the road for TTF, the more certain I am that Australia has it all. [...]
What a week it has been! On Tuesday night I had the amazing opportunity to join Harry Triguboff to officially open Meriton Suites Sussex Street, the newest offering in the [...]
On Wednesday we saw NSW take home the Origin Trophy and seeing Boyd Cordner the Captain of the Blues lift the Shield in front of a packed stadium of more [...]
As part of the NSW Shadow Ministry this week new Labor Leader in NSW Jodi McKay has appointed a Shadow Minister for the ‘Gig’ Economy. According to a study conducted [...]
This week TTF in partnership with the UITP Australia New Zealand (UITPANZ) has launched the program for the 2019 Australian Transport Summit to be held on Wednesday, 7 August 2019, [...]
The last few weeks have been full of peaks and troughs when it comes to tourism announcements. Coming off the back of a high from seeing Queensland’s tourism industry come [...]
This week has been the week of announcements and experiences that shows that Australia is standing on a launch pad which will see our lives will be transformed. How we [...]
Sadly, last week, for lovers of television, couch time and Game of Thrones, “Winter” finally arrived, and so too did chilly temperatures right across the country. This to me means [...]
Yes, the tourism industry is in great shape. This month Australia saw great new stats on increased visitation and expenditure across most of the country. And we have smart promotion [...]
Last Friday we had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural event in our Future of Place series and what an event it was. We were delighted to host our two [...]
TTF 2019-2020 FEDERAL BUDGET ANALYSIS On Tuesday night the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, unveiled his first Federal Budget with a raft of spending commitments that launched the Coalition’s bid to for [...]
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) will host our inaugural 'The Future of Place' event on April 12 at the Art Gallery of NSW. To launch the series we are very [...]
The other night I came across this great quote; “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers” - Ralph Nader. Which got me thinking about our [...]
Poised on the eve of Adelaide’s Fridge festival which is celebrating an incredible 59th year, I want to send out a big cheer to the incredible value that cultural and [...]
What fantastic news that one of our country’s most loved tourist attractions, The Big Pineapple is set to get a whole lot bigger thanks to a $150 million redevelopment project [...]
TTF key ask: improve Tasmanian connectivity To achieve any of Tasmania’s tourism goals, increased frequency of air services via direct flights plus the continuation of [...]
TTF Business Count and Employment Atlas overview The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is proud to present the Tasmanian edition of our popular and respected [...]
TTF key ask: support cultural and heritage tourism The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is calling on the next Tasmanian government to provide increased funding [...]
TTF Business Count and Employment Atlas snapshot: Denison Hobart is the second oldest capital in Australia and with its captivating history, picturesque waterways, rugged mountains [...]
TTF key ask: deliver Hobart light rail to the northern suburbs To support Hobart’s growing population, it is vital that the next Tasmanian Government work [...]
TTF Business Count and Employment Atlas snapshot: Franklin Franklin is the only non-contiguous electoral division in Australia – being separated by Denison, which is based [...]
TTF key ask: ensure that the Tourism portfolio remains with the Premier It is critical that the tourism portfolio remains with the Premier to ensure [...]
TTF Business Count and Employment Atlas snapshot: Lyons Lyons is the largest electorate in Tasmania – measuring a remarkable 33,212 square kilometres in surface area [...]
TTF key ask: increase investment in nature-based tourism infrastructure The Tourism & Transport Forum is calling upon the next Tasmanian Government to increase investment for [...]
TTF Business Count and Employment Atlas snapshot: Bass Launceston is Tasmania’s second city but possibly the first choice for those with a discerning taste for [...]
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Tourism & Transport Forum acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.