News: Events
WTTC and Tony Blair issue challenge to engage with Asia's booming tourism industry
The launch of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Asia Summit in Korea yesterday (10th September) saw former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair and WTTC President...
Sep 11, 2013
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World's largest Grom surf festival to return
The next generation of young surfers will again have the chance to rub sandy shoulders with surfing world champions at the end of September at Barton Lynch's 2013 'Hurley BL...
Sep 10, 2013
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Regional Western Australia to welcome stars of the pool
Australian swimming and water polo stars will share their expertise with thousands of children in regional Western Australia as part the second annual BHP Billiton Aquatic Super...
Sep 10, 2013
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Fujifilm releases best practice guide for event photographers
Having been a long-standing player in event photography solutions for the attractions and entertainment sector, Fujifilm has released its best practice guide for event...
Sep 10, 2013
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Moshtix signs Laneway Festival, re-signs Boomtick
Leading independent ticketing provider Moshtix has been selected as the official ticketing partner for St Jerome's Laneway Festival, produced by Michael Chugg Entertainment &...
Sep 10, 2013
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SkyCity buys TVNZ land for convention centre expansion
The SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to buy prime real estate in the Auckland CBD from state-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand for $10.6 million as part of its...
Sep 9, 2013
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Wrestling added to Olympic program for 2020 and 2024 Games
Wrestling has completed an unprecedented Olympic comeback, reclaiming its spot in the 2020 Tokyo Games after beating bids from rivals squash, baseball/softball in an...
Sep 9, 2013
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Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games
Tokyo has been chosen to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games ahead of Istanbul and Madrid. The Japanese capital won a final round of voting by International Olympic...
Sep 8, 2013
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Wrestling federation warned by International Olympic Committee
Wrestling's bid to be reinstated as an Olympic sport has been dealt a blow after FILA, the sport's international federation, was officially warned by the International Olympic...
Sep 7, 2013
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Roosters win NRL Minor Premiership in front of record crowd
The Sydney Roosters won the 2013 NRL Minor Premiership in front of the biggest stand-alone-crowd for a regular season match in rugby league history. The Roosters' victory in...
Sep 7, 2013
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Great Golf Courses of Australia get into the swing
Australia's premier golf courses have partnered with Tourism Australia and State Tourism Offices to form Great Golf Courses of Australia (GGCA). Aiming to promote Australia as a...
Sep 6, 2013
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SPASA court case resolved with agreement
After nearly nine months of legal wrangling, the legal dispute between different entities operating under respective Swimming Pool and Spa Association/Alliance (SPASA) brands...
Sep 5, 2013
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Victorian law to uphold integrity of boxing and combat sports
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty have this week announced the introduction of legislation to uphold the integrity of...
Sep 5, 2013
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Yas Waterworld launches interactive treasure hunt
Prospective PearlMasters can join in with an interactive treasure hunt at Abu Dhabi waterpark Yas Waterworld. The PearlMasters tournament, which started at the end of August and...
Sep 5, 2013
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Research shows Melbourne women missing out on exercise
Women are missing out on exercise opportunities but are more inclined to want to exercise than men, according to a new survey conducted by VicHealth and Griffith University. The...
Sep 5, 2013
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Ultra Marathon Running World Tour heading to Rotorua
Rotorua's Tarawera Ultramarathon is to be part of the 2014 Ultra-Trail World Tour, a series of eight long distance running races in Africa, America, Asia and Europe with New...
Sep 5, 2013
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Environment
Tourism must pay its dues to the environment
While tourism has traditionally relied on the environment, today it is increasingly contributing to environmental conservation. Griffith University Professor of Sustainable...
Sep 4, 2013
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BrushBoarding continues to make waves
Having proved popular in Europe, the interactive board sports attraction BrushBoarding is now available in Australasia. Based in the Europe for several years, entrepreneur Kyle...
Sep 4, 2013
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Hospitality partners appointed for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
The local organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be hosted by New Zealand and Australia, has appointed a joint venture of Nine Live and Spotless...
Sep 3, 2013
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TicketDirect's acquisition of Dash Tickets to enable growth in New Zealand ticketing sector
The major acquisition of successful Wellington ticket agency, Dash Tickets, will give the New Zealand ticketing industry more market power, according to Dash Tickets co-founder...
Sep 3, 2013
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Australia's business events industry out in force at CIBTM China 2013
Tourism Australia and a delegation of 13 partners from the Australian business events industry are in attendance at the 2013 China Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting (CIBTM)...
Sep 3, 2013
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Yas Island seeks to attract interest from growing Chinese tourism market
Abu Dhabi attractions Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld have this week jointly hosted a special opening event to kick off the Emirate's Chinese Visitor Summit 2013....
Sep 2, 2013
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AEG Ogden announces new General Manager for the Darwin Convention Centre
AEG Ogden has announced that Janet Hamilton will replace Malu Barrios as the General Manager of the Darwin Convention Centre. Barrios was recently appointed the General Manager...
Sep 2, 2013
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Goodlife's Oliver leads calls for industry to unite to benefit Australia's health and fitness
Goodlife Health Clubs Chief Executive and Fitness Australia Director Greg Oliver is challenging the Australian fitness industry to unite to effect meaningful change for the good...
Sep 2, 2013
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