TALK OF THE TOWNS 5 NSW Travel Edition

What the experts say: South Australian Tourism Commission chief executive Andrew McEvoy says the state can expect more upscale development in regional areas as investors scout new locales: "Travellers want to stay in places architecturally in keeping with their surrounds and they want these dev...

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Published inWeekend Australian
Main Author Gary Walsh, Michael Gebicki, Lorraine Ironside, Christine McCabe, Lee Mylne, Chris Viney, James Jeffrey, Judith Elen
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canberra, A.C.T News Limited 12.01.2008
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Summary:What the experts say: South Australian Tourism Commission chief executive Andrew McEvoy says the state can expect more upscale development in regional areas as investors scout new locales: "Travellers want to stay in places architecturally in keeping with their surrounds and they want these developments to be sustainable." McEvoy adds that trend-spotters have tipped the state's seafood- rich and pristine west coast (on Eyre Peninsula) as Australia's next holiday playground. What the experts say: Tourism Tasmania chief executive officer Felicia Mariani says that Australia's "island of inspiration" welcomes 2008 with open arms. "As well as awe-inspiring wilderness and amazing wildlife, Tasmania has sophisticated small cities, gourmet food and wine, unique arts and crafts and sensational coastal experiences, all within easy reach of the island's gateways. These new initiatives are just some of the developments that showcase all that What the experts say: According to Tourism NT's Rita Harding: "Wild bush luxury is the best way to describe the latest and hottest additions to the Northern Territory's tourism accommodation and attractions. The NT is well positioned to contribute to travellers' growing interest in the environment and cultural experiences."