Tourism
No surge in overseas bookings
Colac and Apollo Bay accommodation providers say it’s too early to see bookings from international tourists, as Australia welcomes their return from Monday.
Summer school holidays boost businesses
Local businesses and accommodation have enjoyed a successful summer school holidays, with strong levels of tourism over the season, despite setbacks from COVID-19.
Loch Ard Gorge beach impresses list judge
Tourism Australia has listed the beach in fifth place in its ranking of Australia’s top 20 beaches.
Booking figures pleasing
Colac and Apollo Bay accommodation providers are pleased with their bookings over the peak summer period but say the return of interstate travel has caused cancellations.
Visitor centre still closed, under consideration
Colac’s visitor information centre could reopen for Christmas if Colac Otway Shire Council deems it viable.
BACK IN ACTION: Businesses rejoice as holiday crowds flock to region
Colac and district tourism businesses have welcomed back Melbourne travellers with open arms and are confident they’re finally on the road to recovery from COVID-19.
Bookings are surging as state opens back up
Colac’s Otway Gate Motel says booking numbers are already surging ahead of the reunification of Victoria this week.
FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good
Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.