09/06/2026
South Australia targets multi-billion dollar agritourism market
South Australia's tourism industry is targeting the nation's $17.4 billion agritourism market, leveraging its world-class wine tourism reputation. Wine tourism currently accounts for $894 million of the $994 million spent on agritourism in SA. The South Australian Agritourism Sector Plan sets a bold vision for SA to grow on-farm agritourism visitor spend to $295 million (excluding wine tourism) by expanding experiential farm offerings in the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, and Flinders Ranges. Consumer research by Tourism Australia shows strong interest from the UK, US, New Zealand, Germany, France, and Italy. SA's long-term Tourism Plan 2030 targets growing the state's total visitor economy to $12.8 billion.
Source: https://tourism.sa.gov.au/support/industry-resources-and-tools/sector-development/agritourism
09/06/2026
South Australia targets multi-billion dollar agritourism market
South Australia's tourism industry is targeting the nation's $17.4 billion agritourism market, leveraging its world-class wine tourism reputation. Wine tourism currently accounts for $894 million of the $994 million spent on agritourism in SA. The South Australian Agritourism Sector Plan sets a bold vision for SA to grow on-farm agritourism visitor spend to $295 million (excluding wine tourism) by expanding experiential farm offerings in the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, and Flinders Ranges. Consumer research by Tourism Australia shows strong interest from the UK, US, New Zealand, Germany, France, and Italy. SA's long-term Tourism Plan 2030 targets growing the state's total visitor economy to $12.8 billion.
Source: https://tourism.sa.gov.au/support/industry-resources-and-tools/sector-development/agritourism
15 Sept 2024
Marriott Hotel Chain Opens in Adelaide
Marriott International,, has recently opened its doors in Adelaide, adding 285 rooms to the city's accommodation sector. According to the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA),. The new $200 million Adelaide Marriott Hotel, located in the historic GPO building on the corner of Franklin and King William Streets, contributes to the growing hotel investment in the state.
https://www.aedasa.com.au/blog/worlds-largest-hotel-chain-opens-in-adelaide/
12 June 2024
South Australia's national parks received a $30 million funding boost in the 2024-25 State Budget to support wildlife, biodiversity, and enhance visitor experiences.
The South Australia's 2024-25 State Budget allocates an additional $20 million over the next four years to enhance services across SA’s network of more than 350 national parks and reserves, which contribute to the state's environmental, social, and economic well-being.In the Mount Lofty Ranges, $1 million will be invested to restore heathland and grassy woodland bird populations following years of habitat loss and landscape changes.
https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/$30-million-budget-boost-for-national-parks-a-win-for-wildlife,-biodiversity-and-visitors
