EncounterAustralia

Happy birthday d’Arry🎉🎉🎉

Did you get a drone for Christmas? How well do you know Australia’s drone safety rules, particularly around an airport? If you fly a drone for fun, test your knowledge with the #KnowYourDrone quiz 👉 fal.cn/3crrh #AdelaideAirport #KnowYourDrone #Safety

Business Webinar to be co-hosted by Becamex and AmCham Hong Kong. Contact: amchamhk.glueup.com/event/vietnam-…

120 million tourism jobs are at risk due to #COVID19. As we look to recover from this crisis, we have an unprecedented opportunity to transform the relationship of the tourism sector with people, nature, the climate and the economy. bit.ly/3cvndoy #WTD20

We’re injecting $20 million into SA's regional tourism industry to drive visitor demand and create #SAjobs. Grants of up to $500,000 will be available to regional businesses so that they can improve, diversify and attract more visitors. More info: tourism.sa.gov.au/support/touris…

Virgin Australia confirms its relaunch fleet at 56 Boeing 737s, aims to grow to 75+ in the coming years “by taking advantage of the current aircraft market for used 737s.” executivetraveller.com/news/virgin-au… #aviation

#QatarAirways is thrilled to launch its 100th ‘Super Wi-Fi’ enabled aircraft – Airbus A350-900, A7-ALC – into operation today. Qatar Airways now offers the largest number of aircraft in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa to offer high-speed broadband on board.

It’s been 30 years since a 5-star hotel was built in #Adelaide, but that’s about to change. Palumbo are building a 32-storey Sofitel luxury hotel, creating 1,000 local #SAjobs during construction and hundreds more once the hotel opens next year.

Welcome news overnight from @qatarairways.

Federal Tourism Minister @Birmo says the coronavirus pandemic had an $11.7 billion hit on Australia's tourism sector between April and May.

Farewell, #Queenoftheskies✈️Today, the last 747 in our fleet, VH-OEJ departed Australia for the final time – adding a special display en roo-te to the US🦘#747farewell

We’re opening our borders to WA, NT & TAS from midnight tonight meaning people can enter directly from these states into #SouthAustralia without isolating for 14 days. We’re continuing to review the restrictions & don’t want to keep our borders closed longer than we have to.

🇦🇺 businesses’ COVID-19 recovery will be boosted by the diverse trade & investment opportunities delivered by our expanding network of free trade agreements. To learn more, visit the FTA Portal, ftaportal.dfat.gov.au #ausbiz

Welcome news for travellers today, with South Australia’s border restrictions to be lifted for domestic travel from July 20! ✈️ See more from @SAHealth 👇🏼

A rare bottle of Grange from the original 1951 vintage has sold for a record $80,386 at an auction of @penfolds wines. theaustralian.com.au/life/food-wine…

Tonight I acknowledged all those who helped secure the headquarters of the @AusSpaceAgency in #SouthAustralia. The space sector will drive investment, create #SAJobs and inspire our young people to achieve great things, right here in SA. #SASpace

Today we welcomed @SingaporeAir's first A350-900 medium haul aircraft, to #Adelaide! SQ279 was greeted with a water cannon salute, while customers departing Adelaide on the inaugural service to Singapore were treated to a traditional Lion Dance, drinks and canapes.