Tourism Australia today launched an Australian COVID travel portal with key information on safety, travel restrictions and guidelines.
Both travellers and operators will be able to access up-to-date travel information in the one resource, consolidating content from each of Australia’s states and territories as they reopen in different ways.
The new site will include the up-to-date status of all state and territory borders and associated travel restrictions, plus information on transport, hotels and accommodation, activities and experiences, as well as health and safety tips.
“One of the significant changes that we’ve seen in consumer behaviour as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak is, unsurprisingly, a heightened awareness around health concerns, hygiene and physical distancing,” says Tourism Australia managing director Phillipa Harrison.
“As Australians begin to travel again, it is crucial that travellers feel confident to holiday safely, and that tourism businesses and their communities are ready to welcome them warmly but also safely.
“We want travellers to know it’s safe to travel and show how the Australian tourism industry is putting in place the highest standards and stringent COVIDSafe measures to ensure their wellbeing and safety at every point in the customer journey."
The initial focus of the Australian COVID Travel Portal is domestic intra and interstate travel.
However, it is likely to be extended to international visitors when borders reopen.
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