Tourism
Lockdown harms tourism economy
Lorne’s latest lockdown has worsened an existing worker shortage at the coastal town, which traders fear could impact businesses into summer. Ongoing uncertainty has resulted in an exodus of staff from the embattled tourism sector, which was already hundreds of workers short of capacity before the current COVID outbreak. Surf Coast Shire went into a […]
Concerns over ID checks
An Apollo Bay business owner has called on the State Government to clear confusion around identification check rules for regional Victorian businesses.
Eco-tourism push to lead Great Ocean recovery
The Great Ocean Road is seeking certification as an internationally recognised eco-friendly tourism destination in a bid to attract more visitors in coming years.
Tourists eager to return to coastal hotspots
An Apollo Bay tourism business said its phones have been ringing off the hook since an announcement regional Victoria would exit lockdown this week.
Pandemic plan gives agents glimpse of future
Colac travel agents remain hopeful for a bright post-COVID future, despite ongoing lockdowns and continued lack of confidence in the sector.
Winter boost for tourist sector
Local tourism providers have experienced mixed results from a steady school holidays period amid ongoing COVID uncertainty.
Tourists staying longer despite numbers falling
The Great Ocean Road’s tourism economy plummeted by more than a quarter in 12 months following the arrival of COVID-19 to Australia, latest tourism data shows.
Holiday bookings ramp up
Colac and district accommodation providers are looking forward to much-needed relief as bookings ramp up for the school holidays, starting this weekend.
