Summer Plan supports regional business – Port Lincoln Times

Vouchers directly boost visitation

THE hospitality and tourism sector in the Whyalla region is seeing a welcome boost this summer, thanks to the Coast is Calling Travel Voucher and Dining Cashback programs from the South Australian Government. The initiatives are designed to stimulate coastal economies that have been impacted by the algal bloom this year. Kelly Tape is the Regional Tourism Manager for Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula, and said both programs had provi…

Summer Plan supports regional business – Port Lincoln Times

REGIONAL businesses affected by the algal bloom outbreak are being boosted by the Dining Cashback and Travel Voucher programs as part of the State Government’s Summer Plan. The Dining Cashback is a statewide program offering South Australian residents a chance to receive up to 50 per cent cashback (capped at $50)* when they dine at participating coastal hospitality businesses – including restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, fish-and-chip shops, take…

Visitors, local supporting KI Oysters during ongoing algal bloom

DINING cashbacks and travel vouchers issued by the State and Federal governments’ Algal Bloom Summer Plan are making a difference for Kangaroo Island Oysters. The island’s oyster farm is operated by Marisa and Todd Packer, and their son Jack, who is farm manager. Marisa said the first round of the $100 Coast is Calling Travel Vouchers did see a handful of people visit the farm, including a couple of locals. KI Oysters continues to offer its oyst…