Canberra aims for 150,000 more visitor nights by 2030
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr outlined targets to boost Canberra's technology sector. He also wants to attract 150,000 extra international visitor nights each year by 2030.
Canberra's Chief Minister came back from Europe with new partnerships to grow the city's economy. Barr met with innovation hubs in Germany and the UK.
They looked at working together on AI, quantum technologies and cyber security. The government is targeting 150,000 extra visitor nights each year by 2030.
Qatar Airways will return in December with daily Doha service. This opens a new path for European visitors.
The trade mission wants to bring in more partners and investors to Canberra's tech sector.
- 150,000 annually by 2030
- Extra visitor nights target
- Daily Doha flights starting December
- Qatar Airways service
- Cyber security, AI, quantum technologies
- Tech focus areas
- Andrew Barr
- Chief Minister
Why it mattersCanberra is betting on tech sector expansion and tourism. The goal is to create higher-value jobs. It also means private investment over the coming decade.
AustraliaCanberra residents in tech sectors could benefit from job growth in AI and cyber security; tourists will have new flight options to Europe from December.
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