Tourism and business
Austrade, through its role in tourism policy, connects tourism across the wider spectrum of work supporting Australian businesses and the attraction of investment into Australia.
According to 2018–19 data, Australia’s tourism industry comprises around 300,000 businesses across sectors such as accommodation, cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services, retail trade and transport.
In the same year there were 666,000 people directly employed in tourism in Australia, with another 370,000 working to provide goods and services to the industry.
Unfortunately the impacts of COVID-19 on the Australian tourism industry has been devastating. The government have provided support to the industry through a range of programs.
Recovery for Regional Tourism
Information on the Recovery for Regional Tourism program, that will deliver tailored assistance to nine tourism regions heavily reliant on international tourism which have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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Support for business
Information on planning, starting and growing businesses and the ability to search for grant funding and support provided by the Australian, state and territory governments.
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Develop your workforce
Workforce planning and development is crucial for the tourism industry to remain competitive and relevant.
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Investing in tourism
Austrade provides coordinated government assistance to promote, attract and facilitate investment into tourism infrastructure in Australia.
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Business events
Austrade and Tourism Australia support industry through the event bidding and delivery process to strengthen Australia’s share of the international business events market.
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Grants
Austrade and Tourism Australia support industry through the event bidding and delivery process to strengthen Australia’s share of the international business events market.
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Working with China
Information on Chinese cultural awareness and engagement for the Australian tourism industry to improve service quality and enhance the capacity of industry to better understand and service the Chinese traveller.
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