Minister Barr: Govt delivers on commitment with nature tourism opportunity
- Written by ACT Government
Released 07/02/2017
Joint media release Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Mick Gentleman MLA
The Barr Government is delivering on its commitment to boost our ‘eco-tourism’ industry, by inviting businesses to collaborate on a range of exciting nature-based tourism opportunities.
Supporting eco-tourism was an election commitment from ACT Labor designed to support the ACT economy and create jobs. Tourism continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the ACT – contributing over $2 billion annually to the ACT’s economy and employing over 16,400 Canberrans.
As the Bush Capital, Canberra is well positioned to showcase our unique surroundings and attract more visitors. Through this tender process, the Government is seeking to work with third parties to provide a range of opportunities such as unique ecotourism accommodation experiences. The reuse of former ranger houses, for example, will provide guests with a rare experience in Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman said that this enterprise aims to strike a balance between enhanced visitor experiences whilst protecting the intrinsic values of the conservation estate.
“We have so many great visitor experiences in the ACT and the region, and we want to built a greater understanding of how important it is that we continue to do everything we can to preserve our environment for generations to come.
Tender opens today, and will close on 16 March this year. For more information, visit http://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/sbip/open-opportunities
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