News: Marketing
AsiaWorld-Expo gets recognition as one of Asia's top three convention/exhibition centres
For the first time ever, Hong Kong exhibition, convention and events venue AsiaWorld-Expo has been named in the top three in the Best Convention and Exhibition Centres category...
Jan 14, 2012
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Fans seething at The Game ticketing fall out
An apparent disagreement between ticketing platform provider Planet Urban and promoter Able Touring for the upcoming tour by Los Angeles rapper The Game has led to disgruntled...
Jan 13, 2012
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Water Safety Campaign targets high Maori drowning rates
Water Safety New Zealand, in conjunction with sponsor New Zealand Post, is launching a campaign aimed squarely at improving the water safety skills of Maori. The campaign, Kia...
Jan 13, 2012
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Qatar's Aspire Zone named World's Leading Sports Tourism Development Project
Major decision-makers in global travel and tourism attended this week's World Travel Awards to recognise leaders in the world's hospitality and travel industry. Held in...
Jan 13, 2012
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Ezypay issues January cash flow challenge
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has issued a cash flow challenge for aquatic, fitness and recreation businesses through the month of January. During January Ezypay is...
Jan 12, 2012
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World Snooker unveils latest Chinese event
World Snooker has furthered its presence in the Chinese market by announcing a third event in the shape of the Haikou World Open. The tournament will be staged in the city of...
Jan 12, 2012
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Tourism WA appoints new executive directors
Tourism Western Australia has announced the appointment of two new executive directors to lead the agency's marketing division and Eventscorp. Following an extensive recruitment...
Jan 12, 2012
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Battlefield Business Success Summit heads to USA
Live gaming entrepreneur Peter Lander is to present at the Your Battlefield Business Success Summit in Reno, Nevada, USA on 7th and 8th February. Billed a major event for combat...
Jan 11, 2012
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Zumba classes hit the pool
Global lifestyle brand Zumba Fitness is launching Aqua Zumba®, a water-based version of the globally successful Zumba® workout. Following the traditional Zumba formula already...
Jan 11, 2012
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World-beating year for tenpin bowling champion Jason Belmonte
Australia's Jason Belmonte has been enjoying a well-deserved festive season following an extraordinarily successful 2011. Belmonte ended the year with victory at the QubicaAMF...
Jan 11, 2012
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Murray River cruising icon revived
Murray River vessel Proud Mary is again cruising the famous river with new managers having revived her original, renowned name. Following a change of ownership in February 2011,...
Jan 10, 2012
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World's leading travel brands head to Qatar for ultimate accolade
Tourism brands that have shown greatest strength amid global economic uncertainty are to be acknowledged by World Travel Awards Grand Final, being hosted in Doha in partnership...
Jan 10, 2012
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Aussie landmarks suffer declining visitor numbers
Visitor numbers at two of Australia's most iconic landmarks have declined in the last year. Parks Australia has revealed statistics that indicate visitor numbers to Uluru (Ayers...
Jan 10, 2012
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IntelliSpa at World Spa Awards
Spa software provider, IntelliSpa, has a deep involvement in the World Spa Awards to be announced on 4th March at the London Hilton in Park Lane. IntelliSpa Chief Executive Anne...
Jan 6, 2012
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Cricket Australia seals four-year partnership with Qantas
Cricket Australia has announced four-year sponsorship deal with Qantas. The agreement will see Australia's national carrier back the game as the official sponsor and airline of...
Jan 6, 2012
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Merlin names Nagoya as chosen site for Legoland Japan
Merlin Entertainments Group, the UK-based visitor attractions operator, has named Nagoya as its preferred location for the development of a new Legoland-branded park in Japan....
Jan 5, 2012
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HKCEC again voted Asia's top venue
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted Asia's Best Convention and Exhibition Centre for the ninth time by CEI Asia magazine. The title was one of...
Jan 4, 2012
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ASGA urges Government to reduce tariffs and duties
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has called for an immediate reduction of tariffs and Custom duties applied to clothing and footwear imports. ASGA says that the...
Jan 4, 2012
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REPs releases resources on exercise benefits
To help the New Zealand public understand the multiple advantages of exercise, and the benefits of using an exercise professional, the Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs)...
Jan 4, 2012
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Alpine Health & Fitness' 'Revive' programme delivers 'life-changing' experiences
Revive, the latest programme from Queenstown's Alpine Health & Fitness, has proven to be a resounding success for weight loss, fitness, nutrition guidance and overall lifestyle...
Jan 3, 2012
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Tourism worth $35 billion to Australia's economy
The Tourism Satellite Account, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, shows the tourism industry's contribution to the Australian economy rose in 2010-11. Growth was...
Dec 31, 2011
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Travel leaders symposium assesses Myanmar's sustainable tourism potential
Myanmar's landmark hosting of the first-ever Travel Leaders' Symposium on Sustainable Tourism presented an historic opportunity for over 100 travel industry representatives to...
Dec 21, 2011
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Qatar Tourism Authority partners World Travel Awards for Grand Final in Doha
The World Travel Awards (WTA), the 'Oscars of the travel industry', will host its Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)...
Dec 18, 2011
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7,500 responses to Aus/NZ 2012 fitness survey
Since going live on 1st December, the 2012 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey has already attracted 7,500 industry responses. Concerned about the lack of...
Dec 16, 2011
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