THE World\u2019s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine consecutive years, AirAsia, has signed on as Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine\u2019s 600th member.<\/p>\n
The regional tourism organisation continues to grow industry membership and support on the back of record high visitor numbers from both domestic and international markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AirAsia partnership with Avalon Airport is a genuine game changer for our region,\u201d Tourism Greater Geelong
\nand The Bellarine Executive Director Roger Grant said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo have direct flights from Kuala Lumpur twice daily is a long-held dream for our industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t think of a more appropriate 600th industry partner than AirAsia, and we very much look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tourism contributes $921 million to the Geelong and The Bellarine region, sustaining more than 5,300 jobs.<\/p>\n
The potential for international flights at Avalon Airport has been identified as a key opportunity in tourism and economic development strategies for over 15 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE World\u2019s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine consecutive years, AirAsia, has signed on as Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine\u2019s 600th member. The regional tourism organisation continues to grow industry membership and support on the back of record high visitor numbers from both domestic and international markets. \u201cThe AirAsia partnership with Avalon Airport is […]<\/p>\n