In 1981, the government of Australia woke up to the value
of international tourism and for the first time put substantial funds
behind Australia’s worldwide promotion.
The Broadbent Consultancy was appointed Marketing Consultant for the
UK.
Turning Australia upside down and adding “You haven’t
seen anything yet” had a big impact on the market as well as
British Airways and Qantas.
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Both the airlines were persuaded
to add substantial funds to the campaign. For more ... Click
here
Before the advertising started, Paul realised the travel trade in
Britain needed to know much more about Australia to convert enquiries
to sales so he started the “Australia Special Agent Scheme."
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here
Within four years, tourism from the UK to Australia rose from 80,000
a year to over 300,000 a year, a feat recognised by the Association
of British Travel Agents. For more ...
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