Australian Tourism Industry Council

🎉Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs. Lake Leake Inn, TAS Lon Retreat and Spa, VIC Maccydave's Kayak Fishing Adventures, WA Mary's Farm Cottages, WA Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments, VIC Melbourne Visitor Booth at Bourke St Mall, VIC Murrumbateman Chocolate Co, CBR Region Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, CBR Region My Coffee Cart, VIC Nitmiluk Tours and Cicada Lodge, NT North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation, SA Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel, NT Park Trek Walking Holidays Australia, VIC Paulett Wines & Bush DeVine Restaurant, SA Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, WA Pirate Ship Mandurah, WA Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, NSW Potager - A Kitchen Garden, NSW RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum, WA Route 94 Tours, WA Sails Holiday Park, NSW Sea World Cruises, QLD Seadream Studios, WA Seashells Mandurah, WA Seashells Scarborough, WA Showtime Kayaking, NSW Sierra Escape, NSW Song Hotel Sydney, NSW Sunshine Valley Cottages, QLD Tallagandra Hill Winery, CBR Region The Margaret River Truffle Farm, WA The Outside Inn, Wannon Falls, VIC The Smith Hotel, NT The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, TAS Tiwi Island Retreat, NT Tour de Vines, VIC Ventur Atlas, WA WILD Ones Forest School & Adventures, WA These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses. ⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ ⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L ⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9 #QualityTourism #StarRatings #AccreditationAchieved #Australia #SustainableTourism #AccessibleTourism

🤩Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs. 4xploring Rentals, WA Air Kimberley, WA Aquila Eco Retreat, TAS Aria Cruises, QLD Bent on Food, NSW Blue Bus Tours, QLD Blue Tree Gallery, TAS Bream Creek Vineyard, TAS Broome Whale Watching, WA Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, WA Burketown Caravan Park, QLD Cairns Private Apartments, QLD Cedar Cottage Meander, TAS Central Deborah Motel, VIC Chestnut Brae, WA Nitmiluk Tours and Cicada Lodge, WA Coodlie Park Eco Retreat, SA Cupitt's Estate, NSW Diamondvale Estate, QLD Dive Lord Howe, NSW Dive Spear and Sport 1770, QLD Eat Festival, NSW Epic Ocean Adventures, QLD Experience Coffin Bay, SA Explora, TAS Feathertop Chalet, VIC Finlay's Kalbarri, WA Foodie Trails, VIC Green Pedal Cycles - E-Bike Tours & Hire, VIC Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel, CBR Region Hop It, VIC Island Life Adventures, WA Kalinya Estate, WA Kestrel Nest EcoHut, NSW Kimberley Day Cruise, WA King Island Distillery, TAS Lake Dewar Lodge YMCA, VIC These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses. ⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ ⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L ⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9 #QualityTourism #StarRatings #AccreditationAchieved #Australia #SustainableTourism #AccessibleTourism

We know when travelling Australia, every trip might be different, but the expectations of your accommodation remain the same. 🤩Meet the 2024 Gold List: These Australian Hotels, Motels, Serviced Apartments, Self-Catering, Hosted Accommodation and Caravan-Holiday Parks have met our independent quality standards and received the highest Travellers’ Ratings within the last financial year. A Travellers’ Rating, calculated using Shiji ReviewPro, is a score out of ten that reflects the quality of the accommodation experience based on past guest feedback, aggregating ratings and reviews from over 140 websites in 45 languages. We are thrilled to celebrate all of the properties that made it to this year's Gold List - it's your time to check into the winner's circle🎉 🌟Explore the 2024 Gold List here: https://lnkd.in/gZg6A6jB To find out more about the Star Ratings program and how to become a Star Rated Property, visit https://bit.ly/3DZyNb3

Last week, ATIC attended NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo to share information about the Quality Tourism programs and how they can support accommodation providers to enhance their property’s quality, sustainability, accessibility and more. ATIC CEO Erin McLeod appeared on stage with Kerry Williams (Accessible Accommodation (The Accessible Group)), Andrea Comastri (Hotel Etico Australia) and Julie Jones (Travel Without Limits) to discuss and share how hotels can make their property more accessible. The Accessible Tourism program is a great example of how properties can “make incremental improvements over time, with a guiding hand to show them where to start”. All panellists agreed that “information is key” and that “properties need to share whatever information and images they can with visitors so they can make informed decisions on whether a property was suitable for them or not”. Sustainability was another hot topic on stage at NoVacancy. Kathryn Carling from Doma Hotels talked about how the Sustainable Tourism program available through the Quality Tourism Framework played a key part in their organisation’s sustainability journey. If your tourism business is ready to start the journey to becoming more accessible and sustainable, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/grPJ9K6k

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs. National Gallery of Australia, ACT/CBR Region National Museum of Australia, ACT/CBR Region National Zoo & Aquarium, ACT/CBR Region Nitmiluk Tours and Cicada Lodge, NT NT Major Events Company, NT Old Kempton Distillery, TAS Oz Jet Boating, NSW PNL 4WDriving, VIC Pop Canberra, ACT/CBR Region Port Phillip Ferries, VIC Rainforest Gardens Escape, QLD Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra, ACT/CBR Region Riverview at Ross, TAS Roma Central Motel, QLD Royal Australian Mint, ACT/CBR Region Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility, NT Seniors in Melbourne, VIC Shaws Road Winery, VIC Showtime kayaking, NSW Slow Rail Journeys, VIC Spirit of the Coorong, SA Tastes Of The Goulburn, VIC Outward Bound Australia, ACT/CBR Region The Bend Motorsport Park, SA The Cambium, VIC The Kingsford Brisbane Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection, QLD The Nesting Post, QLD The Smith Hotel, NT The Unconformity, TAS The UPPside Restaurant, Wine Bar and Farm Shop, SA Valley Homestead, VIC Western Queensland Spirit, QLD Your Exclusive Tours, VIC These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses. ⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ ⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L ⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9 #QualityTourism #StarRatings #AccreditationAchieved #Australia

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs. Evamor Valley, NSW Explore Engage Enjoy, VIC Fellcroft Farmstay, VIC Forrest Hotel and Apartments located in the heart of Canberra 30 National Cirt Forrest 2603, ACT/CBR Region Frankston Motel, VIC GC Aqua Park, QLD Genesta House Bed & Breakfast, VIC Haig Park Village Markets, ACT/CBR Region Hipscotch, NSW Holiday Holiday, QLD Hopo Gold Coast Ferry, QLD Hotel Realm, ACT/CBR Region Hudson Parap, NT ibis Mackay, QLD Inverloch Central Motor Inn, VIC Jamala Wildlife Lodge, ACT/CBR Region Kapalga Travel, NT Kestrel Nest EcoHut, NSW Kiff & Culture, QLD L'Anse French Cafe, SA Little National Hotel, ACT/CBR Region Magnetic Island Roaming, QLD Melbourne & Olympic Parks, VIC Melbourne Skydeck, VIC Melbourne Zoo, VIC Mercure Melbourne Doncaster, VIC Meriton Suites Melbourne, VIC MOD., SA Montville Misty View Cottages, QLD Mornington on Tanti, VIC Morphettville Racecourse, SA Mungalla Aboriginal Tours, QLD National Arboretum Canberra, ACT/CBR Region National Capital Authority, ACT/CBR Region National Dinosaur Museum, ACT/CBR Region These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses. ⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ ⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L ⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9 #QualityTourism #StarRatings #AccreditationAchieved #Australia

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs. 4WD Tours R Us, NSW Abode Belconnen, ACT/CBR Region All Seasons Houseboats & Holiday Park Mildura, VIC Aqua Park Darwin, NT Atlantis Hotel, VIC Parliament Shop (Department of Parliamentary Services), ACT/CBR Region Australian Sports Museum, VIC Bakery Hill Motel, VIC Barossa Rodeo, SA Bathurst Tours, NSW Bearded Dragon Hotel, QLD Big Duck Tours & Cruise The Coorong, SA Bike About, SA Bill's Boathouse, SA Binna Burra Lodge, QLD Brindabella Sailing PTY LTD, SA Bundy Belle River Cruises, QLD Burbury Hotel, ACT/CBR Region Camel Treks Australia, SA Camplify, NSW Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, ACT/CBR Region Canberra Racing Club, ACT/CBR Region Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation - Campbell House, VIC Central Deborah Motel, VIC Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre - Moonta, SA Corin Forest, ACT/CBR Region Crowne Plaza Melbourne, VIC Dandelion Vineyards, SA Darwin Convention Centre, NT Diamondvale Estate, QLD Dorsett Melbourne, VIC ECHO Festival Tas, TAS Emocean Eco Tours, VIC Ethical Adventures, NT These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses. ⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ ⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L ⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9 #QualityTourism #StarRatings #AccreditationAchieved #Australia

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), with the support of the eight State and Territory Tourism Industry Councils, is advocating for tourism businesses in the run-up to the next Federal Election. Key advocacy issues include: 📣Retaining long stay Working Holiday Makers (WHM) who travel and work across regional tourism destinations. 📣Regulatory reform to encourage sustainable tourism in National Parks and World Heritage Areas. 📣Investment in marketing and aviation partnerships to return international holiday visitors to pre-COVID levels. 📣Investment in new demand driving tourism attractions in regional destinations. Last week, ATIC representatives met with the Federal Government and Opposition to advocate on these key issues, including: 🌱Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to discuss the Nature Positive Plan and sustainable tourism. ✍️Office of the Home Affairs Minister to discuss the Working Holiday Maker program. 🧳Office of the Tourism Minister and the Opposition Tourism Spokesperson to discuss WHM program, international aviation, enhancing regional tourism attractions, and Tourism Australia funding to recover international visitors. ✈️Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories to discuss regional aviation, domestic aviation and enhancing regional tourism attractions. To read more about ATIC’s policy and advocacy work, click here: https://lnkd.in/eW_UbF-A

Meet Australia’s Top Tour Guide Award Winners for 2024 🌅 🥇GOLD – Adam Hinks, Aquascene (QLD) Meet Adam Hinks, co-owner of Aquascene Magnetic Island, an award-winning snorkelling and adventure tour business. With 40+ years on the island, Adam's deep personal connection to Magnetic Island and its marine life shines through daily tours that explore the stunning coastline, rich history, and vibrant culture of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. 🥈SILVER – Graeme Dearle, Pemberton Discovery Tours (WA) Graeme Dearle, owner of Pemberton Discovery Tours, is dedicated to showcasing Australia’s natural beauty. As a passionate advocate for tourism, Graeme leads tours that immerse visitors in some of the country’s most stunning and pristine wilderness areas. Learn more about these winners here: https://lnkd.in/gpVv5ssJ #AusTopTourismTowns24

Introducing Australia’s Tiny Tourism Town Award Winners for 2024 ✨ 🥇GOLD – Huskisson, NSW Huskisson, on NSW’s south coast, is the heart of Jervis Bay with 16 pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy kayaking, free diving, and marine wildlife, plus rich Aboriginal cultural experiences. Visit the Maritime Museum to see the historic Lady Denman Ferry. Huskisson blends natural beauty, cuisine, and culture for a perfect escape. 🥈SILVER – Stanley, TAS Nestled at the base of the Nut, an extinct volcanic plug, Stanley, Tasmania, charms with its historic cottages and two stunning beaches. Located on a scenic peninsula in Bass Strait with some of the cleanest air globally, it offers top-notch local seafood, Cape Grim Beef, and fresh produce. Stanley’s breathtaking landscape and rich culinary scene make it a remarkable haven. 🥉BRONZE – Gundaroo, CBR Explore Gundaroo, just 40 minutes from Yass and 35 from Canberra. Known for its colonial charm, it features award-winning dining at GRAZING, gourmet pizzas at Cork Street Café, and hearty meals at the historic Gundaroo Colonial Inn. With a vibrant arts scene and picturesque streets, Gundaroo offers a unique mix of history, culture, and cuisine. Learn more about these winners here: https://lnkd.in/geqaYfEs #AusTopTourismTowns24