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Australia Losing Tourism Appeal as Fliers Count Carbon Emissions
- Conferences hit as companies reluctant to fly long distance
- Rock stars may also be wary of making long journey Down Under
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Australia is losing its appeal as a destination for international business events, and even high-profile rock stars, because of the carbon that’s emitted flying there, according to the head of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia.
Overseas businesses and conference companies have become more reluctant to let Australia host events because it’s a long-haul destination, Margy Osmond, the industry group’s chief executive officer, said at a renewable aviation fuels event in Canberra on Tuesday.