Youth Tourism Trends in 2024
Their methods of research and the elements they value in travel are evolving. So, what does 2024 have in store for youth travel? Our YTV members have shared their insights on what the future looks like.
ATV Federal Budget Response
Once again, we have been left disappointed by the lack of vision, future planning, and in turn the lack of funding made available to our sector in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget. In 2018/19 international youth tourism contributed 45% of Australia's total visitor spend. The largest contributing sector in the visitor economy (Tourism Australia).
Partners
Adventure Tourism Victoria partners with Weploy
Adventure Tourism Victoria (ATV) has announced its partnership with employment solutions app Weploy over the next 12 months. With unemployment at an all-time record low of 3.5 per cent and Victoria in critical need of staffing in all industry sectors, ATV’s knowledge of the working holiday visa market paired with Weploy’s incredible use of technology strengthens an incredibly productive partnership and the start of a long-term alignment.
Victorian Tourism is Dead
With another 2 weeks of lockdown just announced, Victorian tourism businesses have effectively been told to close until Victoria and Australia reach the 70%/80% vaccination thresholds.
Tourism Group demands business grants to be paid on day one of lockdown
Frustratingly and somewhat predictably Victoria is about to enter its 6th lockdown.
