New data from Tourism Tasmania has revealed how difficult the last 12 months have been for Tasmania's tourism industry.
Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Rebecca White said the data revealed that Tasmania had 44 per cent less visitors for the year until June 2021 than the period ending June 2020.
"Today's data shows how difficult it has been for workers and businesses in the tourism sector over the past 12 months," Ms White said.
"The data shows that not only was the number of visitors down 44 per cent, but the visitor spend was down 27 per cent.
"This is why Labor called for greater support for the tourism industry, to protect jobs and the sustainability of businesses in the sector, because we were hearing how devastating the impacts of COVID continue to be for the visitor economy."
Ms White said it was clear the industry was not out of the woods yet.
"With a case in Tasmania and border restrictions remaining in place for some time, the government needs to be open to offering further support to maintain jobs and businesses across the state.
"We are not through this pandemic yet, and it is vital the government are ready to increase support if it is needed."
Rebecca White MP
Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
