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5 months, 1 week ago
Rising Petrol Prices Fuel Need For Extra Rail Capacity
The improvements to CityRail services announced today will allow more Sydney commuters to make the switch to public transport, according to peak industry group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). TTF ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 5:21 p.m. Tuesday 24th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 5:21 p.m. Tuesday 24th June 2008
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Deegan Appointment Sends Positive Signal to Transport Sector
The appointment of National Transport Commission Chairman Michael Deegan to the position of federal Infrastructure Coordinator sends a positive signal to the transport sector, according to peak industry group Tourism ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:46 p.m. Monday 23rd June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:46 p.m. Monday 23rd June 2008
5 months, 2 weeks ago
TTF Win on Premium Taxi Services
Today’s IPART Review of Taxi Fares in NSW has recommended a trial $11 cap on fees for pre-booked premium taxis – reversing the tribunal’s earlier draft recommendation of an unregulated ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 4:49 p.m. Thursday 19th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 4:49 p.m. Thursday 19th June 2008
5 months, 2 weeks ago
PLANNING REFORM TO FAST-TRACK TOURISM PROJECTS
NSW’s landmark planning reforms, approved by the State’s Upper House overnight, will help to reduce red tape for tourism developments and attract tourism investment, peak industry body the Tourism & ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 3:09 p.m. Wednesday 18th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 3:09 p.m. Wednesday 18th June 2008
5 months, 3 weeks ago
RESCUE PACKAGE TO PROVIDE LIFELINE FOR QLD TOURISM
The Federal Government’s $4 million funding boost will help the Queensland tourism industry address some of the immediate challenges such as a loss of air services to regional destinations, peak ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 10:01 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 10:01 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
BUDGET LEAVES TOURISM IN THE COLD
A drop in funding for the tourism industry could impact on Tasmania’s position as one of Australia’s fastest growing tourism states, peak body the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) said ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 10 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 10 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
NSW TAX OVERHAUL WILL HELP TOURISM BUSINESSES
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) draft report on changes to the NSW tax system shows that the recommendations are heading in the right direction and will provide tax ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 9:59 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 9:59 p.m. Thursday 12th June 2008
5 months, 3 weeks ago
$40M PACKAGE TO REVITALISE NSW TOURISM
The $40 million funding package for tourism announced by the NSW Government today sets the stage for a revival in the state’s tourism industry, according to peak industry group Tourism ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:20 p.m. Tuesday 10th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:20 p.m. Tuesday 10th June 2008
Toyota Announcement Highlights Needs for National Post-Carbon Strategy
The announcement that Toyota will commence production of a hybrid Camry at its Altona plant is good news for the Victorian car manufacturing industry, but will not fix Australia’s long-term ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:18 p.m. Tuesday 10th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:18 p.m. Tuesday 10th June 2008
6 months ago
Red Letter Day for South Australian Public Transport
The South Australian Government’s plan to revitalise the Adelaide public transport network was the most important improvement to Adelaide’s transport network for generations, according to peak transport group Tourism & ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 8:58 p.m. Thursday 5th June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 8:58 p.m. Thursday 5th June 2008
6 months ago
Costa’s $20 Million To Plug Leaks at Sydney Ferries
Today’s announcement of a $20.3 million cash injection for Sydney Ferries will help plug the leaks, but won’t be enough to keep the struggling operation afloat, according to peak transport ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:49 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:49 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
FUEL, BUDGET PAIN FOR QUEENSLAND TOURISM
The Queensland Government’s plans to deny the fuel subsidy to interstate drivers will increase the pain for the state’s beleaguered tourism industry, according to peak industry group Tourism & Transport ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:49 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:49 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
LACK OF FUNDING CASTS SHADOW OVER O’NEILL TOURISM REVIEW
NSW is set to continue its post-Olympics tourism slide, with no new money allocated to tourism in today’s NSW Budget and no funding support for the O’Neill Review into Tourism, ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:48 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 7:48 p.m. Tuesday 3rd June 2008
6 months, 1 week ago
New Premier Can Make Tasmania the Education Island
New Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett can make Tasmania a world leader in education tourism, according to peak industry group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). TTF’s National Tourism Manager Caroline Wilkie ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:40 p.m. Thursday 29th May 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:40 p.m. Thursday 29th May 2008
6 months, 1 week ago
QANTAS FUEL ACTION TOUGH BUT NECESSARY
Today’s announcement by Qantas of a five per cent reduction in available seat kilometres is the first major example of sky-rocketing fuel costs impacting on Australian tourism, according to peak ...
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:41 p.m. Wednesday 28th May 2008
Tourism and Transport Forum - 6:41 p.m. Wednesday 28th May 2008
