94 today! Happy birthday to the one and only d'Arry Osborn. After leaving school aged 16 to work in the family winery, d'Arry has received many accolades for a lifetime of contributions to the Australian wine industry.
120 million tourism jobs are at risk due to #COVID19.
As we look to recover from this crisis, we have an unprecedented opportunity to transform the relationship of the tourism sector with people, nature, the climate and the economy.
bit.ly/3cvndoy#WTD20
We’re injecting $20 million into SA's regional tourism industry to drive visitor demand and create #SAjobs.
Grants of up to $500,000 will be available to regional businesses so that they can improve, diversify and attract more visitors.
More info: tourism.sa.gov.au/support/to…
Virgin Australia confirms its relaunch fleet at 56 Boeing 737s, aims to grow to 75 in the coming years “by taking advantage of the current aircraft market for used 737s.” executivetraveller.com/news/…#aviation
#QatarAirways is thrilled to launch its 100th ‘Super Wi-Fi’ enabled aircraft – Airbus A350-900, A7-ALC – into operation today. Qatar Airways now offers the largest number of aircraft in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa to offer high-speed broadband on board.
It’s been 30 years since a 5-star hotel was built in #Adelaide, but that’s about to change.
Palumbo are building a 32-storey Sofitel luxury hotel, creating 1,000 local #SAjobs during construction and hundreds more once the hotel opens next year.
We are delighted to be resuming flights to @AdelaideAirport with two-weekly flights beginning 16 August. Adelaide will become the fifth gateway into Australia, making #QatarAirways the only international carrier servicing five major cities in Australia. bit.ly/3impeoT
Farewell, #Queenoftheskies✈️Today, the last 747 in our fleet, VH-OEJ departed Australia for the final time – adding a special display en roo-te to the US🦘#747farewell
We’re opening our borders to WA, NT & TAS from midnight tonight meaning people can enter directly from these states into #SouthAustralia without isolating for 14 days.
We’re continuing to review the restrictions & don’t want to keep our borders closed longer than we have to.
🇦🇺 businesses’ COVID-19 recovery will be boosted by the diverse trade & investment opportunities delivered by our expanding network of free trade agreements. To learn more, visit the FTA Portal, ftaportal.dfat.gov.au#ausbiz
Welcome news for travellers today, with South Australia’s border restrictions to be lifted for domestic travel from July 20! ✈️
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Tonight I acknowledged all those who helped secure the headquarters of the @AusSpaceAgency in #SouthAustralia. The space sector will drive investment, create #SAJobs and inspire our young people to achieve great things, right here in SA. #SASpace
Today we welcomed @SingaporeAir's first A350-900 medium haul aircraft, to #Adelaide! SQ279 was greeted with a water cannon salute, while customers departing Adelaide on the inaugural service to Singapore were treated to a traditional Lion Dance, drinks and canapes.