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ARTRC News - Archive 1Welcome to the ARTRC archived news pages. Here you will find news from the ARTRC over the past twelve months. If you are looking for the latest news please click here. If you wish to receive regular updates regarding the Centre's activites and the latest regional tourism news subscribe to our newsletter. .................................................................................................................................... Archived News
Expertise Expands Exponentially The ARTRC is proud to announce two new Adjunct Positions within the Centre. Adjunct Professor Neil Leiper and Adjunct Fellow Ian Oelrichs add years of expertise, knowledge and real world insight with great benefit to the Centre and tourism industries When Neil Leiper was asked about his position with the ARTRC Neil said: “I hope I can contribute in a small way, from the sidelines, to the on-going success of the Centre. Alongside practical cases, my recent and current research includes theoretical issues in tourism. I believe that a lot of tourism research suffers from weaknesses in theories. There is a need, for example, to challenge widely held assumptions about the nature and structures of tourism industries, about so-called 'life cycles' of destinations, about destination competitiveness, about branding, about business strategies”. Ian Oelrichs brings rich experience in Landscape Architecture, Tourism Planning and Regional Development to the ARTRC with his appointment as Adjunct Fellow. This appointment recognises Oelrichs’ outstanding contribution to regional tourism planning and development, landscape architecture and design. A leading expert on regional development issues, Ian’s practical wisdom will add considerable value to the knowledge base of the Centre. The ARTRC in partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Sustainable Tourism CRC (STCRC) is undertaking a scoping study into Tourism and Climate Change on behalf of the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF). The study will look at the impacts of tourism on climate change, will examine the implications of key climate change policies upon tourism in Australia, and will identify where Australian tourism industries need to adapt in order to better face the challenges climate change presents. Tourism is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with figures indicating it is now more lucrative to GNP than many long established industries such as Agriculture, forestry and fishing; Communication services; and Electricity, gas and water supply. Australian tourism industries thrive and are dependent upon the rich and pristine natural resources that make Australia a unique destination for travellers. Although a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, tourism has the potential to play a significant role in increasing awareness and promoting the need to change current practice to address climate change. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are the atmospheric gases responsible for causing global warming and climate change. Australia produces approximately 550 million tonnes of GHGs per year, contributing 1.5% of total global emissions. Australia on its own will have relatively little impact on global warming. However, Australian policymakers believe if the nation can develop a successful local carbon-trading system, it will lead the world of such institutions (Dusevic, 2007). For further information please contact ARTRC Research Assistant Nadine White on Ph: 02 6620 3793 or by email at nadine.white@scu.edu.au Development of Sustainable Destinations - This 3 year project involves using workshops and case studies to examine three aspects - destination development, destination marketing and destination management - in order to determine the factors that facilitate and hinder sustainable regional tourism as well as establishing a performance benchmarking system for regional tourism organisations. Destination workshops have been delivered in 22 destinations and regions around Australia Staff: Meredith Lawrence, Jeremy Buultjens, Carmen Cox, Victoria University, Ballarat University, Griffith University, Edith Cowan University Visit the Destinations pages Daylesford Tourism Management Plan Staff: Meredith Lawrence, Jeremy Buultjens, Carmen Cox, Kath Fisher & other consultants Visit the Daylesford website
Byron Shire Tourism Management Plan Staff: Meredith Lawrence, Jeremy Buultjens, Carmen Cox, Kath Fisher & other consultants Visit the Byron Bay website How Does the Mainstream Tourism Industry View Indigenous Participation in Tourism? This research aims to examine how the mainstream industry views the Indigenous tourism product and also how Indigenous tourism operators view the main stream industry. These issues that are believed to be critical to developing a greater level of Indigenous participation in the tourism industry. By gaining knowledge of the attitudes of key stakeholders to indigenous tourism, it is possible to then develop strategies which are more effective in encouraging and assisting Indigenous participation in the industry. Staff: Jeremy Buultjens, Noah Nielson, Deb Gale
Consumer-generated Web-based Tourism Marketing (A NSW Network Project) - There is solid evidence that consumers are increasingly using the internet to research potential travel destinations, transport options to get there, accommodation choices, side trips and other aspects of holidaying. They are also increasingly using the internet for booking travel and accommodation. This research will assess how these sites are used, how consumers view these sites in comparison to other sites and how tourism businesses can develop more effective e-business strategies to respond to consumer driven websites. Staff: Carmen Cox, Jeremy Buultjens, Victoria University The research is currently in progress with an online consumer survey being developed for data collection in November. A large number of people who are known users of online travel information will be invited to participate in the study which aims to find out how influential user-generated content travel sites are on their travel behaviour. The project and its results will be available for distribution in early 2008 following receipt of survey responses. To find out more about the ARTRC and its research activities please contact Nadine White on 02 6620 3793 or nadine.white@scu.edu.au Partnerships/Joint Ventures in Indigenous Tourism: Fitzroy Crossing Case Study - The outcomes from this project will provide a guide for Indigenous and non-Indigenous interests considering or entering into partnership/joint venture arrangements. The guide would use as a starting point, the out of print publication from the South Australian Tourism Commission: Guidelines for Tourism Joint Ventures between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Partners. The guide would be considerably enhanced with the addition of new resource material and be based on the experience of this long-term partnership/joint venture arrangement
Farm and Nature Tourism
Ever wondered if tourism was an option on your property? The 'Tourism on your property field day' is a first contact stage for farmers and rural landowners with an interest in diversifying their current agri-business operations into Agri- or Nature-based tourism. Click here for further information For further information regarding field days in your region, please follow this link
The Farm and Nature Tourism on your property Business Development Program is an intensive four phase program targeting farmers and rural landowners. This program is designed to act as a catalyst for the establishment of agri- and nature-based tourism clusters in rural and regional communities across Australia. For further information, click here For further information regarding the Farm and Nature Tourism Program, please contact Rose Wright on 0427 232 246 or email: rose.wright@scu.edu.au or visit the website
2007 Australian Regional Tourism Convention in CanberraThe Australian Regional Tourism Convention heads to the heart of the Nation, Canberra for 2007. Held over three days (31 October-2 November) this year’s Convention will again focus on all things regional. Visit the website for full details. |
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