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Australian open borders hindered by visa delays
Australia’s international borders are open but the flow of international visitors continues to be hindered by slow visa processing times with some international visitors choosing to travel to competing destinations due to the uncertainty of timely visa approvals. The issue of Australia’s visas was raised in talks between Prime Minister Albanese and the Indonesian Government this week during his visit where he was accompanied by new Federal Tourism Minister, Senator Don Farrell.
“We are pleased to see the new Government is having timely and productive talks with one of our emerging visitor markets seeking to find solutions to some of the issues impeding the recovery of Australia’s export tourism industry,” Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Managing Director Peter Shelley said.
“Right now, we need to be doing everything in our power to welcome back international visitors by removing impediments which may encourage visitors to choose an alternative travel destination. The reality is, the issues raised by the Indonesian Government are reflective of experiences across several of our international markets.
“Australia has a $45bn tourism export industry has been shut for 2 years due to our border closure, however slow visa processing is now hindering its recovery’
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BWH Hotel Group joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
With more than 4,000+ hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group® is demonstrating their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (Alliance).
Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) signs The Glasgow Declaration
The Australian Society of Travel Writers, the peak body for Australian travel media professionals, has joined more than 530 global organisations to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism – A Commitment to Climate Action in Tourism.
Eden Health Retreat Announces New General Manager
Eden Health Retreat, Australia’s longest-running retreat, is thrilled to welcome Shona Philps to the role of General Manager.