(4) The Draft report seems to suggest that the RV tourist sector in Tasmania is disregarded in favour of promoting fly in tourists from Asia. They are totally different markets with totally different outcomes for the Tasmanian economy, but both have a legitimate place. Page 116 – Questions regarding comments on this page, - Does the “competitive discipline” imposed on freight by the TT Line being active in the freight market come at the cost of Passenger vehicle fares? Would eliminating freight from the TT Lines service influence fares downwards? What was the effect on TT Lines figures when the Devil Cat was operating? In conclusion it is my view that any reduction in the BSPVES subsidy would be disastrous for the RV tourism sector in Tasmania and much more research is needed to define both the problems and the solutions with the BSPVES as it now stands. My original submission and these comments on the Draft report are made as a consumer of TT Line products, but I am also an active member of the CMCA (Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia) Member Benefits Team, and I commend that organisation to the Commission should you require further information on RV travel matters. Don Napier, 30/01/14
(4) The Draft report seems to suggest that the RV tourist sector in Tasmania is disregarded in favour of promoting fly in tourists from Asia. They are totally different markets with totally different outcomes for the Tasmanian economy, but both have a legitimate place. Page 116 – Questions regarding comments on this page, - Does the “competitive discipline” imposed on freight by the TT Line being active in the freight market come at the cost of Passenger vehicle fares? Would eliminating freight from the TT Lines service influence fares downwards? What was the effect on TT Lines figures when the Devil Cat was operating? In conclusion it is my view that any reduction in the BSPVES subsidy would be disastrous for the RV tourism sector in Tasmania and much more research is needed to define both the problems and the solutions with the BSPVES as it now stands. My original submission and these comments on the Draft report are made as a consumer of TT Line products, but I am also an active member of the CMCA (Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia) Member Benefits Team, and I commend that organisation to the Commission should you require further information on RV travel matters. Don Napier, 30/01/14
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