Tourism
Second round of government’s travel agent support program to provide $130 million
The federal government has launched its $130 million support package for Australian travel agents, inbound tour operators and tour wholesalers.
Tag: Travel Industry
Leadership
How Intrepid Travel was smacked with an industry-changing pandemic – and kept on swimming
Intrepid began 2020 with the biggest month of sales it had ever seen. And then the clouds rolled in…
Women In Business
Flying after her dreams: Penny Spencer
Originally training as a nurse, Penny Spencer spent 16 years working her way up the travel ladder before launching her own agency, Spencer Travel, in 1998. Spencer has since become one of the big names in the Australian travel industry, with her business now turning over $30 million a year and recently being named one […]
Editor's Choice
Airbnb leaving an indelible mark on hotel industry
The tourism industry has always been a hot market, but the sheer success of sites like Airbnb has caught many smaller operators off guard.
Entrepreneur
Penny Spencer sets high sights for Spencer Travel
When it comes to Penny Spencer’s plans for Spencer Travel, the sky is literally the limit. Spencer explains how with a bit of hard work, and a clear business plan, Spencer Travel became one of Australia’s few Virgin Galactic space agents. Penny Spencer’s enthusiasm for travel is clear within moments of stepping into Spencer Travel. […]
Growth | Import | Export
Export case study: Vicki Beard on Adventure Tours Australia
Here’s a checklist of inspiration for aspiring exporters. Our collection of 50 favourite export case studies shows that there is no magic ingredient to making it to the world stage, but it certainly helps to get the basics right. Vicki Beard on Adventure Tours Australia Exporting since: 1993 Key markets: UK, Europe, Asia, Benelux, North […]
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