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Have a read of TiCSA’s latest media releases. We regularly work with media to advocate to both the State and Federal Government on key priorities, issues, opportunities facing the tourism industry in South Australia.

Finalists Announced for the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards

Finalists Announced for the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards

2024 South Australian Tourism Awards finalists have been announced, revealing a line-up of exceptional businesses representing the pinnacle of the state's thriving tourism industry. This year’s awards highlight not just excellence, but also the resilience and...

Working Holiday Makers Critical To Regional Economies

NEWS / MEDIA / WORKING HOLIDAY MAKERS IN REGIONAL ECONOMIESWORKING HOLIDAY MAKERS CRITICAL TO REGIONAL ECONOMIESTourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA), in conjunction with the Australian Tourism Industry Council, has made a major submission to the Regional...

Activating Heritage Tourism Program Successful Grant Recipients

Activating Heritage Tourism Program Successful Grant Recipients

Successful Grant Recipients AnnouncedWe are excited to announce successful grant recipients for the Activating Heritage Tourism Grant Program. Grants of between $5,000 and $15,000 have been awarded to 13 businesses offering heritage tourism experiences across South...

Ten of South Australia’s tourism best shine in the Top End

Ten of South Australia’s tourism best shine in the Top End

Ten of South Australia's tourism best shine in the Top EndTen of South Australia’s most exceptional tourism businesses were recognised as some of the best in the nation last night in Darwin.   The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, the tourism industry’s premier event,...

South Australia’s top tourism businesses revealed

South Australia’s top tourism businesses revealed

The winners of the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards have been revealed, featuring 31 category winners and four inductees to the coveted Hall of Fame. The South Australian Tourism Awards program, delivered annually by Tourism Industry Council South Australia...

SAATOC to drive development of businesses and experiences in SA

New Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council to drive development of businesses and experiences in SA   South Australian Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council (SAATOC), a professional tourism association specifically for Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses, is being...

2023 SA Tourism Awards finalists announced

2023 SA Tourism Awards finalists announced

The 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards finalists have been revealed, shining the spotlight on some of our state’s best tourism operators. The 80 finalists span over 30 different categories, representing a cross-section of the South Australian tourism industry...

South Australia’s best tourism towns for 2023 revealed

South Australia’s best tourism towns for 2023 revealed

South Australia’s best tourism towns have been revealed, as the winners of the 2023 South Australian Top Tourism Town Awards were announced on Tuesday 30 May at the South Australian Tourism Conference. The winner of the 2023 SA Top Tourism Town Award was Victor...

Vote for Your Favourite SA Town

Vote for Your Favourite SA Town

Tourism Industry Council SA (TiCSA) is searching for South Australia’s best tourism town, and they are calling on passionate tourists and locals to vote for their favourite town! The SA Top Tourism Town Awards recognise towns that offer amazing visitor experiences and...

South Australian tourism businesses among nation’s best

South Australian tourism businesses among nation’s best

South Australian tourism businesses among nation's best  Seven South Australian tourism operators were rewarded at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last night, placing them among the nation’s best businesses. Adelaide Zoo took home the coveted gold in...

South Australia’s top tourism businesses revealed

South Australia’s top tourism businesses revealed

South Australia’s top tourism businesses revealed  The 2022 South Australian Tourism Award winners have been revealed, including two Hall of Fame inductions and over 30 category winners. Delivered by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA), the South...

Finalists announced for 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards

Finalists announced for 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards

Finalists announced for 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards  85 tourism businesses from across the state have been named finalists in the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards, with all regions represented. The Tourism Awards program, delivered annually by...

Renmark, Wallaroo, and Quorn Winners

Renmark, Wallaroo, and Quorn Winners

Renmark, Wallaroo, and Quorn take out top honours at SA Tourism Town Awards  South Australia’s Top Tourism Towns have been revealed, with towns from the Riverland, Yorke Peninsula and Flinders Ranges regions taking out top honours.  Renmark received the Top...

Vote for South Australia’s Top Tourism Town

Vote for South Australia’s Top Tourism Town

Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA), the State’s peak tourism body, is calling on passionate tourists and locals to make their voices heard and vote for South Australia’s best tourism town. The SA Top Tourism Town Awards recognise South Australian towns...

Tourism Industry Recovery Agenda Released

Tourism Industry Recovery Agenda Released

ADVOCACY / MEDIA / TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOVERY AGENDA MEDIA RELEASETiCSA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT TOURISM OPERATORS MAKING SIGNIFICANT SACRIFICESTourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA) is calling on the South Australian Government to commit to an...

Great State Voucher Program

Great State Voucher Program

ADVOCACY / MEDIA / GREAT STATETOUR & EXPERIENCE OPERATORS WELCOME VOUCHER EXPANSIONSouth Australia’s tourism industry welcomes Round 3 of the Great State Voucher Program, which has been expanded to include hosted tours and experiences. Tourism Industry Council...

$1.2 Billion Tourism Package

$1.2 Billion Tourism Package

ADVOCACY / MEDIA / $1.2 BILLION TOURISM PACKAGESA TOURISM INDUSTRY IS DEALT ANOTHER BIG BLOWMany South Australian tourism businesses will struggle to benefit from the Federal Government’s new tourism package. South Australia’s peak tourism body, the Tourism Industry...

Call to Extend JobKeeper

Call to Extend JobKeeper

ADVOCACY / MEDIA / EXTEND JOBKEEPERCALL TO EXTEND JOBKEEPERThe latest national visitor survey results by Tourism Research Australia show that South Australia welcomed 6 million visitors for the year ending September 2020, down 24 percent on 2019, while expenditure...