QTIC to survey operators on insurance crisis

January 14, 2021

With sourcing insurance cover a significant current challenge in the economic recovery of tourism businesses in Queensland and across Australia, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has commenced the facilitation of a project that seeks to identify the specific issues of concern in relation to insurance for tourism businesses.

Aimed at businesses both in Queensland and across the country, the goal of the project is to identify and highlight the challenges faced by all parties and in turn explore potential solutions to improve financial and operational viability of all businesses involved.

The project’s first phase is planned to be completed in June 2021.

QTIC is currently seeking input from all tourism and hospitality businesses and other stakeholders who are involved in risk management.

Click here to complete the survey.

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