Tourism Operators

402 The Hon. J.S. LEE (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().16 October 2024). Can the Minister for Tourism advise:

1. What is the total number of tourism operators in South Australia?

2. How many tourism operators has the Minister for Tourism met with since March 2022?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Tourism has advised:

1. According to Tourism Research Australia, there are approximately 20,000 tourism operators in South Australia.

2. It is difficult to quantify the number of tourism operators the Minister for Tourism has met with given the variety of formats in which the minister engages. However, the minister has conducted at least 42 trips to regional areas in South Australia since March 2022, with most of these trips incorporating industry round tables, forums and individual site visits, as well as discussions at conferences and events.