Dave’s Travel Group operates brewery tours, winery tours, food tours and walking tours in destinations including Sydney, the Hunter Valley and Hobart, including the popular The Rocks Pub Tour.
The business employs around 25 guides, rising to about 40 in summer, and works with hundreds of other local Australian businesses to tell authentic local stories around local products.
Cruise tourism is a huge part of our business and it has given us the confidence to invest in other destinations like Hobart.
Gregg Peek
Co-owner and General Manager, Dave’s Travel Group
Dave’s Travel Group has been working with cruise guests for about 10 years, and at times up to 30% of its business is generated by cruise visitors.
The demand from cruise guests for authentic local experiences provides opportunities not only for Dave’s Travel Group, but for the hundreds of local businesses it works with across its destinations.
Connecting visitors with local food, beverages and culture.
People are increasingly looking for authentic local experiences and opportunities to tap into the foods, beverages and culture of the destinations they visit. Cruise guests are an important part of this demand, creating opportunities for tour operators and the wider network of Australian businesses they support.