Middle East War Impacts South Australia Tourism

0:00On March 16th, here's the latest out of Adelaide. The war in the Middle East is disrupting South Australia's tourism industry in a big way. Dozens of flights into Adelaide from the United Kingdom and Western Europe have been canceled due to issues at hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. At the same time, fuel prices have spiked past $2.00 a liter, making leisure travel less appealing. International visitors are rethinking trips, leading to ways of cancellations and postponements for tours and accommodations. Places like Kangaroo Island, where a third of guests come from overseas, are hit hardest. Domestic travelers are also cutting back on long road trips across the state. Tourism operators are sharing tough stories. One business owner with multi-day tours to the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island says they've lost high-value bookings and rising fuel costs are, squeezing profits, families in the industry describe it as an emotional double whammy. The tourism industry council is gathering data on the full impact and holding a roundtable

1:02with government officials today to tackle the fuel crisis. They're pushing for support while staying in touch with airlines and airports. Officials note that most international flights to Adelaide route through unaffected Southeast Asian hubs. Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates are offering rebookings or refunds and the government is monitoring to step in if needed. Customers remain optimistic but are planning for longer-term challenges. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.COM