Adelaide Economic Development Agency

From exciting campaigns, positive economic impacts to helping CBD businesses create new jobs (and in turn keep the nearest barista busy every morning), there is much to celebrate as AEDA wraps up an iconic 366 days. Take a look back at the big hits that defined 2024. https://lnkd.in/dQiRb4Ja

Nighttime spending across entertainment, bars, and clubs in Adelaide has increased in the last quarter, reflecting a positive impact on the city’s after-dark economy. With an estimated $45.8 million set to flow into the sector over the two weeks leading up to NYE, the opportunities for businesses in hospitality, events, and entertainment are significant. Learn more and find out how you can get the data to help your business thrive: https://lnkd.in/gwRxSrpr

ADL Fashion Week (AFW) has strutted into its most successful year yet, achieving record-breaking ticket sales and citywide spending. Latest AEDA figures show spending during the festival—which ran from 11 to 13 October—was $36,174,596. Learn more about the festival's impact: https://lnkd.in/gj2u6JUw Chris Kontos Effie Kats Lana Wilkinson Cathy Yaneth Karuga Andrew White Michael Rossi

ICYMI: Rundle Mall will be trading until midnight tonight, tomorrow night and Monday 23 December. Finish your work day and head to the Mall to finish all that last minute Christmas shopping. Rundle Mall Executive Manager Andrew White addressed the media today with Attorney-General Kyam Maher and Member for Adelaide Lucy Hood MP. Happy Shopping!

This festive season, take advantage of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) to get your business noticed. Listings on AEDA’s ExperienceAdelaide.com.au platform drove 17,055 outbound clicks and reached 10,016 users between July and November 2024. This level of engagement is invaluable for tourism operators looking to capture the attention of potential visitors looking to discover what Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide has to offer. With more people looking for their next holiday adventure every day, it's the perfect time to take advantage of the heightened interest and connect with this large, engaged audience. Don’t miss a free opportunity to connect with an engaged audience. https://lnkd.in/gfWidMv2

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As the year winds down, businesses are starting to plan their Christmas parties and year-end celebrations. Why leave the city when you can host an unforgettable event right here in the CBD. AEDA has curated a list of top venues perfect for both the festive season and team building: https://lnkd.in/gdW6AHA4

Looking to know how many people were in the city in June, or how much was spent in August? AEDA’s Data & Insights team has the answers. In fact, more than 300 businesses across Australia have already turned to it for the data they need to make informed decisions. Will you be next? Read more about the team’s fantastic achievement . https://lnkd.in/gcKA2Xkx Jordon Tomopoulos Ali Razzaq, Ph.D. Darvesh Singh Kukreja Tim Pozza BEc

Leading Adelaide restaurateur and marketing leader Emma Kardachi has been appointed to AEDA's Board for two and a half years. Ms Kardachi is a key driver of popular Adelaide restaurants including Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room, Osteria Oggi, Shōbōsho, Latteria Bar, Bread & Bone Wood Grill and Maybe Mae, all in the CBD, as well as ShoSho and Nido Pasta Bar in Hyde Park, and Henley House in Henley Beach. Find out how Ms Kardachi will contribute to the city: https://lnkd.in/gh-Fr_rP

The Adelaide CBD is set to experience a hotel booking bonanza this month, with reservations tipped to hit 55 per cent occupancy—up almost 15 per cent on 2023 numbers. Today, the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide Oval, occupancy is at 92 per cent. Find out the latest in visitor economy: https://lnkd.in/gEeVVzp3