'Coronavirus has been the beheading of us': Tourism devastated, survey shows

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An industry survey of tourism businesses reveals the devastating impact of the Chinese travel ban to Australia as a result of the new coronavirus with some companies facing closure and others laying off staff.

About 33 per cent said they had received cancellations from markets other than China as a result of the outbreak of the disease.The figures are revealed as China condemned the federal government's decision to extend by another week the travel ban on all non-Australians arriving from China beyond the initial 14-day period.

"We are seeking some support packages similar to bushfire relief, such as interest-free loans to help with cash flow, relief on payroll tax and speedier and cheaper visas for Chinese visitors [when the ban is lifted]," Dr Shelley said. Amanda Byrne, chief experience officer for Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, said Chinese visitors made up about 15 per cent of the attraction's visitors. She said the compounding impact of the coronavirus on top of an already vulnerable tourism industry economy was the concern.

"Throughout this summer's bushfire crisis, we made the decision to stay open when it was safe to do so. While it was not profitable to open due to a lack of visitation, it allowed us to keep continuity and as many shifts as possible for our people.

 

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Had it good for so long. Blinded by their cash. Now they want help from the government. Does the casino want a subsidy too? FFS. Should be a lesson for those who rely too much on china.

May be we ought to take stock $ get 'real' industries & make sure our own students who are Australian citizens get the best education possible for OUR future. Education not an industry; students not sheep or lumps of coal & iron ore. 'Real' is NOT driving people around in buses.

they are too dependent on Chinese tourists where more organised crimes r sending slave labor n illegals It should be a bitter lesson for building too many hotels expecting more mass tourism Cheaper visas for Chinese visitors? a joke If they have$ to travel they should pay

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