News: Tourism
New signage at Beechworth Historic Precinct enhances tourism experience
A new suite of interpretive signage is being installed throughout the Beechworth Historic Precinct designed to enhance the visitor experience by providing immediate recognition...
Jun 12, 2025
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Local councils and tourism leaders look to chart course for capitalising on regional cruise growth
Looking to unlock new opportunities for local businesses to benefit from the regional cruise industry in NSW, seven councils and two peak tourism organisations from the Hunter...
Jun 12, 2025
Tourism
Australia's inaugural Fire Pit Cinema among offerings at The Rocks Christmas in July Festival
As part of the popular Christmas in July Festival in the Rocks, Sydney will welcome the first-ever Fire Pit Cinema in Australia, taking place for ten nights only from 11th to...
Jun 11, 2025
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Wangi Falls natural attraction reopening to boost Northern Territory tourism
Wangi Falls, a popular natural attraction in the Top End of the Northern Territory, has reopened for the dry season. Located in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls welcomes...
Jun 11, 2025
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Wellness-focus shifts profile of Thailand’s Koh Samui hotel and tourism market
Consulting group C9 Hotelworks has flagged that Koh Samui is increasingly attracting wellness-focused travellers who are contributing to a shift in the island’s tourism profile....
Jun 11, 2025
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Cardrona Alpine Resort to open with both McDougall's Chondola and Learner Conveyors spinning
Laura Hedley, Chief Mountains Officer for New Zealand South Island's Cardrona & Treble Cone has advised that Cardrona is opening this Saturday and notes “with an incredible...
Jun 11, 2025
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Cambodia’s Knai Bang Chatt boutique destination transforms into beacon of regenerative tourism
After more than two decades as one of Cambodia’s most renowned boutique destinations, Knai Bang Chatt is evolving - under the name Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West – into a...
Jun 10, 2025
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CaPTA Group recognises its outstanding team members
Cairns-based tourism operator, The CaPTA Group, recently celebrated its outstanding team members at the 19th Annual Excellence Awards held in May at Rydges Esplanade Resort...
Jun 10, 2025
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Formula 1 releases 2026 calendar revealing Melbourne to start the season
Formula 1 and the FIA have released the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship with the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix held in Melbourne locked in as the...
Jun 10, 2025
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BEIA welcomes New Zealand Government investment boost for business events
The Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has welcomed an additional $3 million investment by the New Zealand Government to attract international business events to New...
Jun 9, 2025
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Greater Shepparton City Council releases Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Report
Greater Shepparton City Council has released the findings of the Goulburn River Trail Exploratory Study Report outlining a preferred 46km shared-use trail route from Shepparton...
Jun 9, 2025
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Puffing Billy Running Festival 2025 offers scenic race events for runners of all ages and abilities
The Puffing Billy Running Festival - a two-day rail and running adventure returns to the Dandenong Ranges 13th and 14th September – offering an array of scenic race events....
Jun 9, 2025
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Public artwork celebrating First Nations women commissioned for Sydney’s Circular Quay
Lendlease has commissioned a significant permanent public artwork by Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page, developed in consultation with Sydney coastal Aboriginal women. The...
Jun 9, 2025
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Inspiring tourism professionals recognised at inaugural NSW Top Tour Guide Awards
The recently held inaugural NSW Top Tour Guide Awards held on Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney recognised some of New South Wales' most inspiring tourism professionals....
Jun 9, 2025
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Sydney delivers a long weekend of spectacular entertainment and experiences
Sydney has seen the winter season begin in dazzling style, with the King’s Birthday long weekend delivering impressive night entertainment and experiences as part of Vivid...
Jun 8, 2025
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Thredbo celebrates spectacular opening weekend for 2025 winter snow season
The 2025 winter snow season has opened for Thredbo Resort in spectacular style, welcoming over 30cm of fresh snowfall across the weekend along with a full weekend of...
Jun 8, 2025
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Mineral Pools among offerings at boutique Sunshine Coast farmstay Sixty6 Acres
Sixty6 Acres, situated in Woombye, on the Sunshine Coast, has redefined the farmstay experience offering boutique luxe villa-style accommodation, with a new on-site restaurant,...
Jun 8, 2025
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Consortium selected to run college Queensland College of Wine Tourism
A consortium of Southern Queensland business leaders led by the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce has been selected to run the Queensland College of Wine Tourism...
Jun 7, 2025
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Victorian Alpine Resorts welcome ideal conditions for ski season opening
The official opening weekend of the Victorian ski season has seen resorts across the Alpine region recording fresh snowfall and delivering ideal conditions for guests....
Jun 6, 2025
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ATEC appoints Richard Doyle as new Chairman
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has appointed Richard Doyle as its new Chairman, to serve a three-year term commencing later this year. A long-standing ATEC board...
Jun 6, 2025
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Funding boost for developing Aboriginal tourism ventures in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government’s Round 4 of the Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program is now open for Northern Territory Aboriginal majority-owned businesses...
Jun 6, 2025
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Former park chiefs mark 50 Years of Victoria's Parks Act and challenge misinformation
Members of the newly formed Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) recently gathered at Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Victorian...
Jun 5, 2025
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TIA announces dynamic Tourism Summit Aotearoa theme
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has announced the theme for Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2025 - New Zealand Tourism 2030: ‘Being dynamic in a global marketplace’. This year, Tourism Summit...
Jun 5, 2025
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Queensland National Parks expansion includes additional 150 rangers
The Queenland Government is delivering a major expansion to protected areas across Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and national parks along with an additional 150...
Jun 5, 2025
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