Peak body ATIC has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment towards an end-game to produce the next long-term national tourism and visitor strategy inside the COVID economy.
ATIC Executive Director Simon Westaway said the peak body had urged for renewal and delivery of a new long-term national tourism strategy to supersede the Tourism2020 industry blueprint.
“Improved engagement with industry, which this appointed expert panel can bring, will help elevate policy priorities for a better future state for Australian tourism,” Mr Westaway said.
“We view the establishment of an Expert Panel as a means to advance the timeline towards a much-needed, decade long national tourism and visitor economy strategy to year 2030.
“Martin Ferguson previously drove successful collaboration and alignment on the fundamentals to deliver Tourism2020 and ATIC positively views the appointment and that of the diverse Panel.
“ATIC will continue to directly engage with the Federal Government on a future national tourism strategy which can support a more sustainable future for tourism enterprises and jobs.”
