Your hospitality industry tourism remedy from the Australian Government

The Australian government has introduced a $5 million holiday incentive program to encourage all Australians to take a domestic holiday. A rebate of $150 per household will be available on a "first come, first served" basis. If you spend at least $ 750 per household on domestic land arrangements only, you could be entitled to receive above rebate. Just over 33,000 rebates will be available. It's not a lot...but it is showing government support. If you'd like more detail simply send an e-mail to and they will send you the federal Government's rebate conditions.

If you are not getting this kind of Government support may I suggest you print out this email and send it to your local member, senator or congressman - what ever is applicable. I'm thankful to my good pal Peter Thorpe of www.CorporateTrends.com.au who brought this idea my attention.

Have a thought provoking week.

Max Hitchins - The Hospitality Doctor - Marketing, motivation and management magician - http://www.HospitalityDoctor.com

PS. WOW! After last week's e-mail I was impressed by the number of people who have ordered a copy of my book "The Hospitality Jungle" for their staff as Christmas gifts. Someone said to me recently "What's the use of spending money on training staff...you train them and they leave you." My reply was "There's only one thing worse - you don't train them and they stay with you!" If you'd like to order a personalised copy for members of your team simply e-mail my PA to arrange it.