News: Marketing
Melbourne facilities' renaming heralds the rise of Sports Hubs
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) has released a strategic direction and branding for its newly formed Melbourne Sports Hub. The Hub encompasses three of the world's...
Jul 16, 2011
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New Caledonia shows its heart through new branding
With a coming together of its three current tourism boards (Destination Loyalty Islands, Northern Province Tourism and New Caledonia Tourism South) New Caledonia will now be...
Jul 15, 2011
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Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades seek naming rights and support sponsor
Coffey is working with Melbourne's two newest sports team the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars to seek naming rights and support sponsors with a minimum commitment of two...
Jul 15, 2011
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Groundbreaking research shows state of tourism sector
Groundbreaking research on the mood of business operators in the New Zealand tourism industry shows it is grappling with a fast-changing environment. The first annual State of...
Jul 14, 2011
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Cisco unveils Wi-Fi solution for sports and entertainment venues
Cisco has announced the introduction of a new solution to help sport and entertainment venues enhance their wireless internet capabilities and offer more interactive and...
Jul 14, 2011
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Health Club Business Summit heads across the Tasman
The 2011 Health Club Business Summit will reach an international audience this year with the successful annual event being held in Auckland as well as Melbourne. Health Club...
Jul 12, 2011
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Awards recognise excellence in New Zealand holiday parks
A long-serving and prominent Queenstown holiday park owner has been recognised for her efforts at the Holiday Parks Awards. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park 'Creeksyde' owner Erna...
Jul 11, 2011
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Toyota extends AFL sponsorship in largest ever deal
The Australian Football League (AFL) has secured a significant sponsorship boost by sealing a three-year contract extension with leading partner Toyota. Toyota has been the...
Jul 5, 2011
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ACT Government seeks naming rights sponsor for Canberra Stadium
The ACT Government is seeking a naming rights sponsor for Canberra Stadium with a minimum commitment of five to 10 years. The sponsorship fee paid by the naming rights sponsor...
Jul 2, 2011
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Luna Park Sydney launches world first attractions and social media interaction
Luna Park Sydney is leading the way in interactive entertainment with the introduction of its new 'My Experience' product. Available from 2nd July 2011 and exclusive to Luna...
Jul 2, 2011
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Sea World Resort & Water Park named Holidays With Kids' 'Best Family Resort'
Sea World Resort & Water Park can proudly boast the title of number one family resort on the Gold Coast after taking out the gong for 'Best Family Resort' in the 4.5 star...
Jul 2, 2011
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IOC sets out social media guidelines for athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has insisted it is keen to 'actively' encourage athletes to use social media after issuing guidelines for use during the London 2012...
Jul 1, 2011
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Merlin Entertainments looks to protect global brands
Global visitor attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments has this week demonstated how it will fiercely protect its global entertainment brands. The company fired off a warning...
Jul 1, 2011
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Ski resort operators join forces for national marketing campaign
Nine of Australia's leading ski resort operators have joined forces in a national marketing campaign to promote the NSW and Victorian snowfields. The Snow Australia campaign...
Jul 1, 2011
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NBL investment in fan research pays dividends
Having enjoying its most successful season in over a decade, the National Basketball League (NBL) is poised to continue to grow after investing heavily in detailed research of...
Jun 24, 2011
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Singapore dominates at Asian Attraction Awards
The Singapore Cable Car attraction at Mount Grand Faber has topped the Voter's Choice poll as the Grand Winner at the 2011 Asian Attractions Awards. Singapore Cable Car's...
Jun 24, 2011
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Sydney's misses out on $500 million from lost events
Sydney's failure to secure major international conventions and exhibitions, which instead head to Melbourne and Brisbane, has cost NSW half a billion dollars over the past five...
Jun 23, 2011
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Tourism a rare winner in Queensland budget
After taking a battering for the past six months, the Queensland tourism industry is set to benefit from an extra $83 million from the State budget. The funding, set for tourism...
Jun 19, 2011
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National Guide to Fitness and Health
Pro-Visual Publishing has launched its 2011/12 edition of the National Guide to Fitness and Health. Produced by Pro-Visual in conjunction with the Australian Fitness Network,...
Jun 12, 2011
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New Directions for ASGA
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) is to be re-branded following the ASGA's Board having approved a new logo for the Association. The new logo encapsulates a...
Jun 11, 2011
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New Australia-China Tourism Summit opens in Cairns
The inaugural Australia-China Tourism Summit, part of the Australian Government's $30 million commitment to the China market over the next four years, was opened yesterday by...
Jun 10, 2011
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Special needs swimmers hoist launched at McKeon's Swim Centre
A new hoist for special needs swimmers has been launched at McKeon's Swim Centre in Unanderra, NSW. The new hoist results from the efforts of a number of local organisations who...
Jun 9, 2011
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Australian minimum wage rises by 3.4%
On Friday 3rd June 2011, the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia awarded a Federal Minimum Wage increase of 3.4%. This decision increases the national minimum wage by...
Jun 8, 2011
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Global Award for Business Events Head
Business Events Sydney Chief Executive Jon Hutchison has received a special Global Leader award at the IMEX 2011 Academy Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. The international award...
Jun 6, 2011
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