Aussies are choosing to holiday in their own backyard and are spending record amounts, according to the latest National Visitor Survey. The results show visitor spending by Australians soared to a record $67.5 billion, an increase of eight per cent and Australians took a record 100.3 million domestic overnight trips during the year ending…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government’s Business Events Bid Fund Program has helped Brisbane secure the rights to host the 2019 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Slot Conference. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the IATA conference would bring more than 1,200 aviation professionals from 230 airlines to Brisbane next year. “An…
DetailsAustralia is another step closer to ratifying one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever struck after the final piece of implementing legislation passed the House of Representatives today. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) would open markets for Australian farmers, manufacturers and businesses across the Americas…
DetailsThe world’s largest aviation forum will head to Australia next year with Adelaide set to host the 25th annual World Aviation Routes conference. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the global trade event would see around 3,000 aviation professionals from 300 airlines, 700 airports and 130 tourism authorities gather to discuss and…
DetailsI will visit Argentina from 13-14 September to represent Australia at the latest G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. During this meeting I will continue to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to a rules-based and multilateral trading system, and how this is essential for continued economic stability and global prosperity. With the evolving global trading environment, I…
DetailsLeading Australian blockchain companies and investors will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission to deepen collaboration and explore growth opportunities within one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors. Top tier start-ups, scale-ups, venture capitalists, incubators and financial institutions will be represented among the 37 delegates who will visit Austrade’s Shanghai…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s Boosting Business Events Bid Fund Program has helped Australia secure another major international event with the Gold Coast winning the rights to host the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Summit would bring more than 1,500 international travellers from up to…
DetailsThe Morrison Government welcomes new analysis confirming the real benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) to Australian businesses and the overall economy. New modelling undertaken by economists from Brandeis International Business School and Johns Hopkins University shows Australia is forecast to see $15.6 billion in net annual benefits to national income by 2030 and increases in exports of $29.9…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has today launched a new campaign to lure more visitors to some of Australia’s lesser known tourist destinations. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham today launched Tourism Australia’s latest campaign UnDiscover Australia to encourage travellers to visit some of the more unusual, unfamiliar and unexpected destinations and experiences on offer…
DetailsJoint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), deepening our economic and security cooperation with one of our major trading partners. A passionate commitment to ensuring open trade with the world, through such free trade deals, is one of the…
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