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‘Simply unsustainable’: lockdown takes its toll on ACT hospo, tourism

The effects of the NSW lockdown are being felt far beyond the Sydney region, with Canberra businesses struggling due to lack of tourism numbers.

Concern over Kosciuszko tourism blueprint

The crunch of tyres hasn't been heard on the summit of Mt Kosciuszko for 44 years but could be a reality should new tourism plans prevail.

‘Winter delights’ at this year’s truffle festival

Our beloved celebration of winter, otherwise known as the Canberra Region Truffle Festival, is set for full steam ahead with events galore across winter.

Tasmania getaway: five days during the Off Season

At the end of May, Canberra Daily spent five days in Tasmania, experiencing some of what is on offer during the Off Season.

Floriade set to return for 2021 with theme ‘future of flowers’

The Territory’s favourite flower festival is back, with Floriade 2021 set to run in both Commonwealth Park and around Canberra.

Not just Parliament House: Canberra should become a National Park City

Becoming Australia’s first National Park City would make Canberra a more attractive destination, says Labor MLA Marisa Paterson.

Tourism awards to celebrate resilience

This year’s Canberra Region Tourism Awards, launched by Chief Minister Andrew Barr yesterday, celebrate resilience after a difficult year.

Barr reveals plan to recover lost ACT tourism revenue

The ACT Chief Minister plans to recover lost tourism revenue over the next three years, and to grow the sector over the next decade.

NSW South Coast tourism-led economic recovery leads to worker shortage

The NSW South Coast’s tourism sector has seen abnormally high demand over winter and spring as COVID-19 restrictions have continued to ease.

School groups return for iconic Canberra excursion

The iconic Canberra school excursions are resuming, after COVID-19 and travel restrictions halted Australian kids from checking out the national capital’s best sites.

Limited trans-Tasman travel bubble to start soon

The beginning of a trans-Tasman travel bubble announced today is being touted as “an important first step in reigniting international travel and Australia’s tourism economy”.

Tulip Top digital series goes live

What started with a simple question to their Facebook followers has ended with a digital season pass to Tulip Top Gardens this spring.

Potential ACT-SA travel bubble could open this week

Canberrans could be jet setting to Adelaide as soon as this weekend, with discussions on a possible ACT-SA travel bubble well under way.

Tulip Top Gardens prepares to go digital

Tulip Top Gardens won’t let COVID-19 restrictions stop them from delivering their popular tulip garden experience to the public – even if it means revamping its entire business model.

NSW South Coast swamped with mid-winter Canberra tourists

The NSW South Coast has been inundated with Canberra tourists after the school holidays began for ACT public schools on Friday 3 July.

War Memorial welcomes back visitors

The Australian War Memorial welcomed backed visitors this week, for the first time since pandemic restrictions forced its closure on 23 March.

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