THE NATIONAL AIRLINE OF THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN, ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW TRAFFIC PROGRAMME FOR PERIOD 30 OCTOBER 2011 – MARCH 2012.
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Tags: airbus a319, drukair, kingdom of bhutan, robert buddeThe Federal Government’s review of a range of visa classifications provides the opportunity to create a better environment for the tourism industry and ensure we keep the “Welcome’ mat out for international visitors, Australian Tourism Export Council Managing Director, Felicia Mariani said today.
The reviews look at the Working Holiday Visa, Student Visa and general holiday visas as an important way to ensure Australia stays competitive and continues to be a desirable destination.
“The move towards simplifying our visa categories is one action the Government can take to keep the “Welcome’ mat out there and create an environment that makes us more competitive on the global stage,” Ms Mariani said.
“There are currently too many roadblocks to Australia as a tourist destination including the rising Australian dollar, increasing fuel surcharges, the Passenger Movement Charge along with the cost and complexity of getting a visa, so we welcome any changes the Government can make that will ease this burden to our visitors.”
ATEC provided input into the National Tourism Alliance (NTA) submission on the Strategic Review of Student Visas being undertaken by Michael Knight. The submission argued for changes to the eligibility and conditions of the visa for international students.
“Our industry suffers from labour shortages and relies heavily on both domestic and overseas workers. Many international students are studying tourism and having access to these workers is the key to growth in our industry.
“There is also a great deal of competition for students internationally and Australia needs to ensure its competitiveness by providing procedures and visa charges that are in line with other competitor destinations.”
The NTA submission also called for the Federal Government to: Introduce a graduate working visa that would enable international students to gain work experience and/or professional accreditation after completing their studies; Enable and encourage international students to undertake apprenticeships and on-the-job learning during their study; Where work is being counted toward on-the-job learning, the 20 hour maximum should not apply; and That appropriate work experience be counted toward the application of skills for overseas students wishing to achieve trade status.
“International students account for more than 36% of the $17.8 billion international tourists spend in Australia every year.
“On top of this, these students contribute to the economy through employment and provide labour support to the tourism industry that in turn attracts more international expenditure into our economy.
“We simply can’t afford to not be competitive in the market for their custom.”
Everything is packed! The luggage is in the car. Everyone is waiting for you to turn on the alarm and lock the front door. But you just want to do one final check to make sure that everything is switched off, all plugs are unplugged, all taps/faucets are fully turned off. Maybe it would be better to turn off the water at the mains. You know what damage a leaking pipe or radiator can do, especially upstairs. All those things that run through people’s heads are understandable.
Now it’s time for you, yes you! I’m talking to you, to close the door and say out loud, “That’s it, I’m off on a holiday that I’ve been waiting the whole year for!! I’m going to make this the best holiday I’ve ever had! I deserve it. I’m going to chill out in Ireland for a week or two or more.” That’s the way to go! I’m proud of you! You see, there would be no point in coming to the Emerald Isle if you didn’t think like that. It would be a complete waste of time, effort and money. If you haven’t been to Ireland before, let me give you an idea as to what to expect…
You will visit some of the most spectacular scenic places in the world. The southwest coast of Ireland is packed with places of interest. It’s mountains, lakes, valleys and dells, are breathtaking. The hundreds of miles of sandy blue-flag beaches, some of them you will find void of another living person, are spectacular, ideal for volleyball, tennis even, land-sailing, sailing, surfing, and paragliding. Hill-walking and mountain climbing are very popular here. Make sure to take every safety precaution and that you follow the rules and regulations.