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Rising Warrnambool accommodation costs threaten tourism | The Standard

Rising Warrnambool accommodation costs threaten tourism | The Standard
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Victoria lockdown: Coastal towns brace for summer boom once restrictions end

Victoria’s coastal tourism operators brace for a hectic summer as demand for accommodation surges, prices climb and staff members prove hard to find. They’re asking holidaymakers to be patient and kind.

Coronavirus Victoria: Snap lockdown disaster rocks regional tourism businesses

Advertisement The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery has been forced to cut staff during the lockdown as the business prepares to weather a huge turnover loss. Co-owner Ian Neeland said the business would usually serve up to 2500 people on a busy Sunday, compared to just 24 customers on Sunday gone. Takings that day were just $600 compared with more than $30,000 on a busy summer Sunday. “It’s a disaster”: Ian and Leanne Neeland of the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. “It’s a disaster,” Mr Neeland said. He estimated his business would lose up to $10,000 in perishable food after preparing for a “massive weekend”.

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