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INFRASTRUCTURE & EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT
To attract visitors to the state we need to ensure our infrastructure and experiences are world-class, innovative, and enticing. Fundamental to this is the policy principle that private sector investment will be stimulated by public investment in the growth of the industry.
DIRECT SUPPORT REQUEST:
State Government to re-commit and boost existing programs that stimulate private investment in Tourism Infrastructure and Experiences:
- Tourism Industry Development Fund (TIDF) – $20 million per year for 3 years.
- ‘Parks 2025’ Nature-Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund – $5 million per year for 3 years.
- Establish a new Tourism Icon Fund to be established as a sub-program of either the TIDF or RGF – $10 million per year for 3 years.
- Commit to re-establishing strategic inbound international aviation partnerships as a matter of urgency.
Funding eligibility across such funds must be amended to enable greater accessibility for micro and small businesses, businesses across metropolitan Adelaide, and local government-run commercial tourism enterprises.
ADDITIONALLY, WE CALL ON THE SA GOVERNMENT TO:
- In setting regional infrastructure priorities, Infrastructure SA to use the South Australian Regional Visitor Strategy 2025 as a key reference.
- Invest and deliver demand-driving infrastructure, for example, the Riverbank Arena as a multi-purpose venue that will generate significant direct and flow-on economic activity for the tourism and hospitality industries.
READ OUR TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOVERY AGENDA:
The Tourism Industry Recovery Agenda has been prepared after extensive consultation with TiCSA members, the broader industry, and key stakeholders. Presenting our five policy priorities, this document sets out where strategic industry support is required to drive a brighter future once again for South Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry.
