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Local Government New Zealand welcomes plan for New Zealand tourism
With ambitious plans to grow New Zealand tourism, the role of local government in helping to support and strengthen the industry is crucial, according to Local Government New...
Oct 11, 2013
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$100,000 of specialist event funding enables golf event to expand
The 2014 NZ Golf Open has been given a funding injection of $100,000 as part of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Events Strategy grants. The strategy, which enables the...
Oct 10, 2013
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ESSA calls for further disability funding
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), has called on the new Federal Government to fund exercise physiology services for children living with a disability as part of its...
Oct 8, 2013
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Celebrity Fitness expands with aquisition of Jakarta's myBody Gym fitness club
Celebrity Fitness, Indonesia's biggest fitness chain, recently took over the former myBody Gym fitness club sited at the Jakarta Stock Exchange. This is Celebrity Fitness' first...
Oct 6, 2013
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$4 million for open space projects around Sydney
Open space projects including new regional trails, playgrounds and an off-road bike park will receive nearly $4 million in NSW Government funding to help meet the recreation...
Oct 6, 2013
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MP reveals costs of Western Australia's major events hosting
It has been revealed that Tourism Western Australia spent $2.12 million on this year's Hopman Cup and $2.58 million on the Margaret River Gourmet Escape. The funding revelations...
Oct 4, 2013
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Non Stop 24 Hour Fitness set to become one of Australia's largest 24 hour gyms
Non Stop Fitness, the only 24/7 gym in the Western Australian community of Port Kennedy, is set to become one of Australia's largest gyms, with plans to expand after just 12...
Oct 4, 2013
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Red Centre community celebrates opening of $3 million swimming pool
The Northern Territory community of Mutitjulu, in the shadow of Uluru, has celebrated the opening of a new $3 million swimming pool. The opening of the Mutitjulu Tjurpinytjaku...
Oct 4, 2013
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Event entrepreneur wins top New Zealand tourism award
Hamish Pinkham, the entrepreneur whose Gisborne Rhythm and Vines Festival was voted one of the best places in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve, has won the 2013 PATA Young...
Oct 3, 2013
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Tasmania welcomes growth in Junior Water Polo
Tasmanian Minister for Tourism Scott Bacon has said the growth of junior water polo was a pleasing sign of the participation in sport and physical activity by young people....
Oct 2, 2013
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Wellington attractions and arts organisations in line for cash boost
11 attractions and arts organisations that help enhance the lifes of residents of Wellington region are in line for a financial boost, following the latest meeting of the...
Oct 2, 2013
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Dreamworld to introduce new Indigenous themed 'world' in December
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introduce a new themed 'world', the Dreamworld Corroboree, in December. In July last year, Dreamworld was successfully awarded an Australian...
Oct 1, 2013
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Tourism 2025 identifies opportunities for growth in New Zealand tourism
In a fast-changing global marketplace, New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry must be ready to evolve and adapt if it is to keep growing its value both to individual...
Oct 1, 2013
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Choice Hotels partners with grassroots sporting clubs
Choice Hotels Australasia (CHA) has announced the launch of a new travel program to benefit grasssroots sports clubs. The initiative, Choice Sports, will enable grassroots...
Oct 1, 2013
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Fitness Australia announces 2013 Australian Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Quality fitness businesses are being recognised for their achievements in promoting and pursuing excellence in the delivery of health and fitness industry services. Announcing...
Oct 1, 2013
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ABC acknowledges AFL as the winner in a decade of investment in sporting infrastructure
Former Victorian Premier and President of AFL club Hawthorn, Jeff Kennett, has acknowledged the success of AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou who, during his 10 years in post,...
Sep 28, 2013
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BOUNCE announces plans to open seven sites across four States in the next 14 months
Melbourne-based trampoline arena operator BounceInc is opening seven sites across four States in the next 14 months. Launched in 2012, the attraction features over 100...
Sep 25, 2013
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Investing in Victoria's dynamic arts organisations
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is one of 88 arts and cultural organisations across Victoria to receive multi-year funding through the Victorian Government's new Organisations...
Sep 23, 2013
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New Zealand tourism awards to recognise young tourism leaders
A young professional and a leader who has made their mark on New Zealand's multi-billion dollar tourism industry are being sought for two prestigious individual tourism industry...
Sep 20, 2013
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Koreans love CrossFit
Introduced to Korea in 2006, after a slow start compared to its massive international growth, CrossFit gyms and memberships are growing exponentially. Rather than the standard...
Sep 20, 2013
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Surf lifesavers call for more funds for education programs to reduce drownings
Surf lifesavers are looking to Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott to deliver on his Federal election campaign pledge to boost funding for water safety and education initiatives....
Sep 18, 2013
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Business of Sport Summit returns in 2014
After the success of this year's sold out Business of Sport Summit, organisers Connect Events have announced that next year's event will be taking place on the 1st and 2nd April...
Sep 18, 2013
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Global Tourism Economy Forum opens in Macau
The annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTE-Forum) opens in Macau today, presenting a high-level gathering for key decision makers in global tourism to share ideas on how the...
Sep 17, 2013
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Industry concern as tourism minister role slips from Prime Minister-elect's first Cabinet
Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's decision to axe the role of a dedicated Federal tourism minister has raised concerns in the tourism industry with bodies including the...
Sep 17, 2013
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