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Sport technology investment fund looks to kick goals
A new report confirms Australia can expand its exports of sport technology exporter. Presented at the inaugural Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) National...
Nov 8, 2012
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Adventure attractions planned for Flinders Ranges
Adventure tourism and Geotourism will be the focus of new tourism products to be developed for the Flinders Ranges, thanks to Australian Government T-QUAL Grants funding. The...
Nov 8, 2012
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New Hong Kong attractions body to boost industry standards
Nine attractions have launched the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA) with the mission to promote safety, connect members, develop young...
Nov 6, 2012
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$9 million boost for Indigenous communities' sport in Queensland
Queensland Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson has announced a $9 million funding boost for sport and recreation in Queensland's Indigenous communities. Minister Dickson...
Nov 6, 2012
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Federal Government introduces tourism investment facilitation service
With the aim of streamlining new tourism projects and cutting delays Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson has announced the introduction of a new tourism investment...
Nov 6, 2012
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Netball Online Superstore Open For Business
Netball Australia has launched a new, one-stop online store for the full range of products from netball's expanded licensing program. Replica apparel, a new line of supporter...
Nov 2, 2012
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FitEx conference early bird registrations double from 2011
Bookings for the newly rebranded fitness industry conference, FitEx, are going strong, with early bird registrations almost double last years levels. FitnessNZ Operations...
Nov 2, 2012
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Auckland visitor information staff face redundancy
20 Auckland Council staff are set to lose their jobs when five loss-making visitor information centres are closed. As part of cost-cutting measures, Auckland Council body,...
Nov 1, 2012
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Community input wanted for Forsyth Barr Stadium Review
Dunedin City Council is seeking community input into its review of the Forsyth Barr Stadium's operation and funding. Having opened in August last year, in May, the Council...
Oct 31, 2012
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Federal grants to improve attractions in regional areas
Australian and overseas visitors will be encouraged to stay longer and return to regional areas following the Australian Government's new $48.5 million Tourism Industry Regional...
Oct 27, 2012
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Sydney loses ITU world championship event to Auckland
Auckland will replace Sydney as a venue in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Series in 2013. After hosting the grand final of the series from 20th to 22nd Ocober,...
Oct 26, 2012
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ASPIRE4SPORT 2012: 'Connecting Business and Sport' in the Middle East
ASPIRE4SPORT 2012, the Middle East's leading sports business congress and exhibition, will attract some of the world's top sports business experts to Doha, Qatar in November....
Oct 25, 2012
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SCEC managers take up events industry roles
Two of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre's managers have been appointed to industry bodies in a move which reflects the venue's ongoing commitment to the business...
Oct 25, 2012
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Sport SA Awards finalists announced
The dedicated coaches, volunteers, administrators and officials who back South Australian sport have been recognised as finalists in the 2012 Sport SA Awards. Sport SA Chief...
Oct 23, 2012
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Oman explores USA for convention opportunities
Oman's standing as a new, emerging destination for international business events was explored at the recent IMEX America convention and meetings industry tradeshow. An Omani...
Oct 22, 2012
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Wider sports community mourns loss of Sir Wilson Whineray
Sport New Zealand has joined the rugby community and the rest of the country in mourning the death of Sir Wilson Whineray. Sport NZ Chief Executive Peter Miskimmin stated "we...
Oct 22, 2012
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PLA Queensland seeks Secretariat
The Queensland Regional Council of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLAQ) is seeking a secretariat service to manage its activities, with current Secretary Megan Lennon set to end...
Oct 18, 2012
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ASGA set to stage 2012 Sporting Goods and Active Lifestyle Conference
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has announced details of its annual conference. To be held on Friday 30th November 2012 at The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, the...
Oct 18, 2012
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IHRSA to present ChinaFit, China Management Forum in Shanghai
Following the success of the ChinaFit-International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Forum in Qingdao in 2011, the 2012 event will be held in the most active...
Oct 17, 2012
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Anytime Fitness marks fourth anniversary and 200th club opening
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour co-ed fitness franchise, is celebrating two huge milestones today. Tuesday (16th October) sees the company...
Oct 16, 2012
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Film industry a valuable boost to New Zealand tourism
Films produced in New Zealand such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are great for the country's tourism industry, boost the entire economy and can leave a valuable legacy...
Oct 15, 2012
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Yas Waterworld takes home World Waterpark Association's inaugural Leading Edge Award
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi - the brand new waterpark set to open at Yas Island by the end of this year - took home the World Waterpark Association's inaugural Leading Edge Award...
Oct 14, 2012
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New domestic marketing campaigns for WA
Western Australia's tourism industry is expected to receive a boost following the announcement of two new domestic marketing campaigns from Tourism WA. The first is a new brand...
Oct 14, 2012
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BOSS releases 2013 speaker line up
After the success of the inaugural Business of Sport Summit (BOSS) earlier this year, conference organisers Connect Events have announced the speaker line up for the 2013 event....
Oct 14, 2012
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