So confident is Duncan of the prospects for regional hospitality he's looking for another country pub to buy within commuter distance of the city
Peter Foley is longing to hear live music ring out over the rolling hills and beaches of the Bass Coast this summer.
His cautious optimism is widely shared among tourism and hospitality operators across regional Victoria. They know Melburnians, severely limited in travel options, are busting to escape after months of lockdown. Victoria’s tourism industry has been hit hard by the combined impact of coronavirus restrictions and summer’s devastating bushfires.
He notes that businesses have closed and expects that will continue, with many small operators relying on JobKeeper to stay afloat.
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