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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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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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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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HQH Fitness rebrands and aims to lift standards
Fitness education and fitness equipment provider Highest Quality Health & Fitness (HQH) has rebranded itself as HQH Fitness and set itself the goal of lifting the standard of...
May 14, 2011
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Gold Coast's Tallebudgera Beach named Australia's cleanest beach
Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast has been named Australia's Cleanest Beach in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2010/11. Tallebudgera Beach...
May 13, 2011
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Ironman 70.3 Busselton attracts record competitors
Busselton is set to host thousands of athletes and spectators this weekend for one of the southern hemisphere's major half ironman events, the Ironman 70.3 Busselton. Western...
May 13, 2011
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SPLASH! Asia a Success in Singapore
Last week's SPLASH! Asia international trade show for the pool and spa industry was the first exhibition to address the opportunities and challenges facing the Asian pool and...
May 13, 2011
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Snedden Slams New Zealand Herald's $500 million Rugby World Cup deficit claim
Martin Snedden, Chief Executive of Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ2011) has responded to claims, published in the New Zealand Herald newspaper, that the 2011 Rugby World Cup would...
May 12, 2011
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Will People Join a Fitness Club Online?
25% of fitness club members would join a fitness club online, according to the 2011 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey (ANZFIS), a rise from 17% who said they...
May 12, 2011
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Nathan Tinkler in $25 million offer to A-League
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has offered $25 million to prop up or even help take over the struggling A-League. Although Tinkler's offer to help fund the league was initially...
May 12, 2011
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MSAC to get its FlowRider
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is to install a Wave Loch FlowRider artificial surf wave attraction, with the installation set to open in November. Victorian...
May 11, 2011
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Configure Express Palmerston North moves one step ahead
Fitness operators Configure Express are continuing to help New Zealand Women reach their fitness goals with the opening of a new gym in Palmerston North. Working with...
May 10, 2011
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Canterbury ready, willing and able to show visitors a great time
Canterbury's tourism operators will be out in force at TRENZ 2011, New Zealand's showcase tourism event, spreading the word that Christchurch and Canterbury are ready to welcome...
May 10, 2011
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Tourism Figures Show need for budget support
The gap between the number of international arrivals and Australians travelling overseas has hit a new high, showing the need for continuing support for the tourism industry in...
May 10, 2011
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Another decade of Bledisloe magic for ANZ Stadium
ANZ Stadium is gearing up for a further 10 years of Bledisloe Cup excitement following the announcement (on Saturday) of a new deal between the Australian Rugby Union and Events...
May 8, 2011
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Manly poach Chief Executive from NRL premiers St George
The Manly Sea Eagles have recruited their new Chief Executive David Perry from reigning National Rugby League Premiers St George. Perry, the former junior coach of the clubï¾s...
May 7, 2011
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IMG Sports Technology Group appoint new CEO
IMG Sports Technology Group (IMG STG) has appointed Matthew Wilson as the new Chief Executive to oversee the ongoing growth of the business. Wilson has a corporate background in...
May 6, 2011
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Quake-hit Japan welcomes rare tourists
Tokyo's Disneyland and the DisneySea theme parks returned to full operations yesterday (Thursday) for the first time since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on...
May 6, 2011
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Millbrook Resort capitalises on growth in US visitor market
Queenstown's five-star Millbrook Resort is capitalising on a slow but steady resurgence in the US visitor market. The multi-award-winning luxury resort, recently named the...
May 5, 2011
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PaySmart establishes new benchmark for direct debits
Fitness industry direct debit provider PaySmart has created a set of standard benchmarks for the industry, aimed at making what companies offer transparent to their customers....
May 4, 2011
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Paul Pei to share Ocean Park's sales strategies at 2011 AALARA Conference
Leading theme park sales and marketing guru Paul Pei is to visit Australia next week to address the 2011 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA)...
May 3, 2011
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Thriving Business at ZZICEC in 2011
April was an extraordinarily busy month at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ZZICEC) as it hosted nine exhibitions and thousands of exhibitors and...
May 3, 2011
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