Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 3AW account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 3AW content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 3AW online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Victoria’s tourism industry is in ‘meltdown’ — not in a good way

Ross and Russel
Article image for Victoria’s tourism industry is in ‘meltdown’ — not in a good way

Victoria’s tourism industry is said to be in “meltdown” due to the impact of novel coronavirus and bushfires.

The boss of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, Felicia Mariani, this morning told Ross and John the industry has been hit “really hard”.

“It is (in meltdown),” she confirmed.

“The industry has been hit really hard this year; it’s been a start to the new year that I don’t think anyone will forget.

“Victoria’s incredibly reliant on Chinese visitors.”

She listed Melbourne, Sovereign Hill, Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road as destinations likely to be most affected.

Ms Mariani said it was too early to put a figure on the cost, but a recent survey showed 83 per cent of her members believe they have been impacted by coronavirus.

Click PLAY for the full interview

Councillor questions ‘hysteria’ in media and government about Coronavirus

Ross and Russel
Advertisement