Have your say on the the draft long-term strategy to rebuild and grow the visitor economy

Earlier this year, an independent panel heard many ideas on how to provide quality experiences for visitors, prosperity for businesses and employment opportunities for thousands of Australians in the visitor economy.

In November the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, released their Report as well as THRIVE 2030: a proposed long-term strategy to turn those ideas into action and deliver THe ReImagined Visitor Economy.

The visitor economy was Australia’s fourth largest export sector before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, it was worth $166 billion and employed 660,000 people.

COVID-19 has compounded the challenges facing the visitor economy and has changed the landscape. Long-term strategic planning to rebuild and grow the sector is needed.

How to share your feedback

There are 2 ways to share your feedback:

  1. Send your written submission to visitoreconomy@austrade.gov.au by 5pm on 23 December 2021, or

  2. Complete a 5-minute survey by 5pm on 3 January 2022.

Sara Johnston