Australia unveils US$928 million COVID-19 stimulus package
for tourism industry
The Australian สล็อตทุนน้อยกำไรดี government unveiled a A$1.2 billion (US$928 million) tourism
support package on Thursday (Mar 11), aimed at boosting local travel while international routes
remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The basket of airline ticket subsidies for travellers, cheap loans to small tour companies and
financial aid for the country's two largest airlines is designed to keep the critical sector ticking
over until foreign tourists return.
"This package will take more tourists to our hotels and cafes, taking tours and exploring our
backyard," Morrison told reporters in Sydney.
"That means more jobs and investment for the tourism and aviation sectors as Australia heads
towards winning our fight against COVID-19 and the restrictions that have hurt so many
businesses."
Tourism is a major growth driver for the Australian economy, generating A$60.8 billion in gross
domestic product (GDP) in 2018/19 and employing around 5 per cent of the country's workforce.
The sector was hard hit when Australia closed its international borders - with a few exceptions
for returning nationals and some others - a year ago to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A series of internal state and territory border closures sparked by COVID-19 outbreaks
exacerbated the downturn.
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