An ecotourism specialist wants the new federal government to commit $10 billion over the next 10 years to restore Australian tourism to its former glory.Tony Charters, convenor of next month's Global Eco Asia Pacific Tourism Conference, says reef tax data shows the number of day trippers to the Great Barrier Reef is the same as it was 20 years ago, and the tourism industry must be resuscitated.
"We've known for years that Australia is a leading destination and very highly regarded but the reality is we are being beaten by our competitors, not only on price but on the diversity of their product," Mr Charters said.
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