Leading hospitality bodies welcome Budget moves to ease skills shortage: AHA / TAA
Federal Budget measures directly aimed at easing the chronic worker shortage in the hospitality sector have been welcomed by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
Growth of Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders benefitting regional accommodation providers
Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has reported that accommodation providers and tourism businesses in regional Australia were benefitting from a 20 per cent annual increase in the number of Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders obtaining a second year visa.
Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) welcome All Nippon Airways (ANA) direct flight between Tokyo and Perth
Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) have welcomed the commencement of the All Nippon Airways (ANA) direct flight service between Tokyo and Perth, whilst Tourism WA have announced a comprehensive industry training strategy for the Japan market.
Regional Australia to benefit from reformed business events program
Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has applauded changes to the Federal Government’s Business Events Bid Fund Program, managed by Tourism Australia, making it easier for regional destinations to access the $12 million program and secure international business events.