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Japan's Rugby World Cup budget approved
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has approved Japan's budget plans for the 2019 World Cup, after receiving financial guarantees from the country's government. The Japanese...
May 30, 2011
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Fans flock to new Metricon Stadium
Sunday saw Queensland's newest sports venue, Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, officially opened to the public. Politicians including Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Federal...
May 23, 2011
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ATEC praises 'remarkable' WA Tourism Budget
Australian Tourism Export Council Managing Director, Felicia Mariani has praised the Western Australian Government for provided a leading example of support and commitment to...
May 21, 2011
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Cathay Pacific and HSBC restore Hong Kong Sevens co-title sponsorship
Cathay Pacific and HSBC (Hong Kong Shanghai Bank) have signed up as the new co-title sponsors of the world-famous Hong Kong Sevens from 2012 to 2015, the Hong Kong Rugby...
May 21, 2011
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Sunshine Coast Regional Council suspends tourism budget
Growing disputes among industry marketing bodies on the Sunshine Coast has led Sunshine Coast Regional Council to suspend $2.8 million in tourism funding. The money was put on...
May 20, 2011
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Naik installed as Oceania Football Finance Chief
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has appointed Mangesh Naik as its new Head of Administration and Finance. Naik, who has had extensive experience of financial...
May 20, 2011
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Manukau Swim Program delivers 200,000 free lessons
Community Swim, the cornerstone project of Sir John Walker's Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation, marked a major milestone this week with its 200,000th swim lesson for Manukau...
May 20, 2011
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American Express Cardholders redeem rewards for tickets at Ticketmaster
American Express Cardmembers enrolled in an eligible Membership Rewards program are being offered the opportunity to use their Membership Rewards points as a payment option when...
May 20, 2011
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Sea World Receives International Acclaim for Penguin Encounter Exhibit
Sea World's Penguin Encounter Exhibit has been acclaimed by the international zoo and aquarium industry winning the Exhibit Award in the Large Institution Category at the Zoo...
May 20, 2011
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Be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Aquatic facilities around the world still have the chance to participate in this year's World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event. The event, to be held on Tuesday 14th June...
May 19, 2011
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Opera comes to Sunshine Castle
This weekend will see Bli Bli's Sunshine Castle welcome The Underground Opera Company for the latest in their series of 'Opera in the Castle' concerts. Resonating through the...
May 19, 2011
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Ocean Park Breaks another attendance record
Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park this week broke its annual attendance record for the seventh time in the last eight years by surpassing 5.1 million visitors for the fiscal year....
May 19, 2011
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Investment firm buys major share of V8 Supercars Australia
V8 Supercars Australia (V8SA) have sold a 60% share in the sport to Australian investment firm Archer Capital for a remarkable $195 million. Announcing the landmark deal V8SA...
May 19, 2011
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Brisbane in the World tennis spotlight
The world's top female tennis stars will head to Queensland next year following a successful international bid to secure a major upgrade for the Brisbane International...
May 19, 2011
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Singapore and Hong Kong leave Japan as sole 2019 Rugby World Cup host
Japan has been confirmed as the sole host country of the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Hong Kong and Singapore withdrew as potential destinations for matches. Hong Kong and...
May 18, 2011
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Hunter Sports Group unveiled
The Tinkler Sports Group has been re-badged as the Hunter Sports Group in line with its commitment to community ownership and to strengthen 'brand Hunter' throughout Australia....
May 18, 2011
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Morris takes on VMA Presidency
Brian Morris, Chief Executive of Melbourne and Olympic Parks, has been named as the new President of the Venue Management Association (VMA). Morris has taken on his new role...
May 18, 2011
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New Look Priava displays at VMA Congress
Venue and event management software specialists Priava have been displaying their new branding at this week's Venue Management Association (VMA) Congress and Showcase in the NSW...
May 17, 2011
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Improving performance in the NZ visitor industry
Maximising the economic and social benefit that visitors can bring communities will be the focus of a symposium in Wellington on 22nd June. The symposium will explore ways that...
May 17, 2011
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Perth Convention Bureau announces new Chief Executive
The Perth Convention Bureau has announced the promotion of its Director of Business Development Paul Beeson to the role of Chief Executive. Paul replaces Christine Allen, who...
May 16, 2011
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ATEC Conference to focus on tourism futures
The Annual Australian Tourism Export Council Backpacker & Youth Conference and Symposium will focus on the future direction and opportunities for the tourism industry. Starting...
May 16, 2011
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Water Management in Aquatic Centres: Best Practice Guidelines
Sydney Water, in consultation with the NSW Aquatic and Recreation institute, the Australian Leisure Facilities Association and the NSW Department of Health, has developed a...
May 16, 2011
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Technogym's mywellness key receives FIBO 'Health Innovation Award'
Technogym's mywellness key has received the prestigious 'Health Innovation Award' at the recent FIBO 2011 - the leading European trade show for fitness and wellness. mywellness...
May 16, 2011
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Australasian venue industry heads to Hunter Valley
Professionals from across the venue industry in Australia, New Zealand and a selection of Asian nations are gathering for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress - three...
May 15, 2011
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