Australia Aviation & Tourism Leaders Panel: Helping drive international tourism

Australia’s tight border restrictions and strict COVID-19 health measures meant the recovery of international travel lagged well behind the domestic market. However, with Australia’s borders now largely open and testing requirements easing, international travel has returned to approximately 50% of pre-pandemic levels. Local and foreign airlines are increasingly restoring international links with Australia, but attracting international tourists requires a lot more than just adding more flights and seats.

In this important discussion we hear directly from key Australian Aviation & Tourism Leaders as they look to drive international recovery even further. 

• What are the key triggers to get passengers and travelling again?

• How is the industry managing increased capacity? 

• What support can the government provide to ensure the industry can manage this increase?

Moderator: APAC Network, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, Oriel Morrison

Panel:

• South Australian Tourism Commission, Executive Director of Destination Development, Nick Jones
• Austrade, General Manager - Visitor Economy and Client Programs Division, Samantha Palmer
• ACT Government, Chief Minister, Andrew Barr