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Tourism bounces back after destructive cyclones

Tourists are flocking back to north Queensland, months after two cyclones caused destruction in the region.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.

AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Queensland tourism takes estimated $60m hit as floods leave towns isolated

Businesses ‘suffering significantly’ as ferries are cancelled and Cairns airport remains closed, leading to shortage of supplies

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Tourism operators hope Chinese visitors will return in 2023 despite signs of 'turbulent' year for travel

The number of Chinese visitors to Australia, once the largest market for inbound international tourists, remains 95 per cent below 2019 levels. While there are signs that may start to change next year, other markets are already emerging.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Travellers with disability question operators' language on 'inclusive' and 'accessible' holidays

Travellers with disability are questioning tour operators' language on 'inclusive' and 'accessible' holidays, as some find out the hard way that many tourism operators are not as accessible as they claim.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

As the 2022 federal election looms, Scott Morrison announces $60m for tourism recovery

Making the announcement in Cairns, Scott Morrison said $45m would go to Tourism Australia and the remainder to Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022