We are back and with none other than with Robin Mack!

In this episode of Inside Downunder, we’re joined by Robin Mack, one of the Australian tourism industry’s most respected figures and the newly appointed Managing Director of Tourism Australia.

Robin reflects on the evolution of Australia’s inbound tourism industry, his entry into tourism as a teenager and the relationships and experiences that shaped his career. There are plenty of cheeky laughs along the way as we unpack the human side of the industry and why so many people stay connected to it for life.

We also discuss ATE as more than just a trade event, but an important gathering point for Australia’s tourism community, along with Tourism Australia’s future direction and the “Green Is Our Gold” industry-wide commitment to sustainable tourism. https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/resources/campaign-resources/green-and-gold.html

We’d like to acknowledge that this podcast was recorded in March 2026. Since then, the situation in the Middle East has continued to evolve. We recognise the significance and impact of what many communities and our tourism industry are experiencing in relation to the evolving events of 2026 and we want to acknowledge that respectfully.

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In this episode of Inside Downunder, we’re joined by George Josevski of Explore Australia Tours and one of the Australian tourism industry’s true innovators.

George is known for creating the hugely successful Official Neighbours Tours and Neighbours Nights, a pioneering concept that fused television, entertainment and tourism long before “experience-led tourism” became industry jargon. But as George shares in this conversation, Neighbours was just the spark, not the whole story.

We unpack what it really takes to build standout tourism experiences, the role of timing, creativity and innovation in creating something iconic and how culture and entertainment can be turned into commercially successful tourism products. George also speaks candidly about entrepreneurship the risks, reinvention and resilience required to keep evolving in a fast-changing industry and why fun, personality and purpose matter just as much as the numbers.

You can catch up with George on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-josevski-13936357/ or visit Explore Australia Tours here https://www.exploreaustraliatours.com.au

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In this special bonus edition of Inside Downunder, we hit the road with our foreign correspondent Brian Hennessy, jumping between Cologne, Germany and Jaipur, India, to catch up with the incredible trade partners and industry legends who sell Australia every single day.

This episode brings you fresh insights and real stories from the front line of inbound tourism. You’ll hear what excites global markets about Australia, how demand is shifting and what our trade partners are doing to help promote us down under! We dive into their candid experiences working with the Australian tourism industry, what’s resonating in market, the trends shaping 2025 travellers and the human connections behind strong trade relationships.

We also need to give a massive shoutout to our episode sponsor Book Me! Thanks to Greg and the team for supporting Inside Downunder. Book Me is a brilliant OTA delivering clever distribution solutions and great opportunities for operators, check out what they offer here: https://www.bookme.com.au/operators/home Thanks so much for your amazing support of our podcast and industry! LEGENDS!

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