News: Tourism
Tasmanian community supports improving Wellington Park and securing the mountain’s future
Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is a popular landmark for both Tasmanians and visitors. Wellington Park, where it is located, offers great recreational, cultural, and environmental...
Jun 5, 2025
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Cultural tourism promoted in Vietnam with launch of immersive cave dining and theatre
Asia Premier Cruises (APC) Corporation has accessed a 150-million-year-old cave in Vietnam’s north to become the extraordinary setting for an immersive theatrical show and a...
Jun 5, 2025
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Delivery of 45 new ecotourism experiences among Queensland’s Destination 2045 priorities
Destination 2045, Queensland's visionary 20-year tourism plan aimed at enhancing Queensland's global appeal and leveraging opportunities for the lead up and legacy of the 2032...
Jun 5, 2025
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Finke Desert Race anticipated to attract thousands to Central Australia
The Northern Territory Government is reinforcing the Territory’s reputation as a premier destination for events and tourism, with the renowned Tatts Finke Desert Race roaring...
Jun 5, 2025
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Big Red Group Chief Executive notes experience economy shows optimism albeit with challenges
While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently reducing the cash rate to 3.85% in May 2025 is a welcome move, David Anderson, Chief Executive of Big Red Group (Australia’s...
Jun 4, 2025
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Pip Harrison to depart Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia Managing Director Pip Harrison has announced that she is to step down from the role in August to take on a new position in the United Araba Emirates. Promoted...
Jun 4, 2025
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Tourism
Visitor vandalises two of China’s terracotta warriors
Two of the historic clay warriors in the Chinese city of Xi’an are reported to have been damaged by a man who climbed over a security fence. The man, identified as a 30-year old...
Jun 4, 2025
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Sandy Verschoor to lead inaugural Board of Directors for South Australia’s Mid North and Yorke Tourism Zone
With the South Australian Tourism Commission aiming to strengthen regional tourism, the first new Destination Management Zone is being piloted across the Mid North, Yorke...
Jun 3, 2025
Tourism
Mastercard report shows extent of fraud in popular tourist locations
International tourism is an industry highly susceptible to fraud, with scams rising 18% during the (Northern Hemisphere) summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season in...
Jun 2, 2025
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Australian Open 2025 delivers record $565 million in economic benefits to Victoria
According to a new IER report, the Australian Open 2025 injected $565.8 million into Victoria’s economy, smashing attendance records having attracted 1.9 billion global fans and...
Jun 2, 2025
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Brent Hill announces resignation as Tourism Fiji Chief Executive
Brent Hill has announced he will step down from his role as Tourism Fiji Chief Executive to return to Australia permanently. Hill will finish in his role with Tourism Fiji in...
Jun 2, 2025
Tourism
New Zealand's largest business events showcase 'MEETINGS' to commence in Auckland
New Zealand's largest business events showcase, MEETINGS, will begin next week at Auckland Showgrounds attracting more than 550 buyers who will meet exhibitors on 253 stands...
Jun 2, 2025
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Reconstruction completed of bushfire damaged Kosciuszko heritage huts
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the rebuilding of 10 heritage huts which were destroyed by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires in Kosciuszko National...
Jun 2, 2025
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Brisbane tourism delivers record $12 billion in economic activity
Brisbane’s tourism industry contributed $12.1 billion to the city’s economy in the year to June 2024, up 12.3% year-on-year. The latest data from Tourism Research Australia...
Jun 1, 2025
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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais becomes first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, an Emirati business leader with over 16 years of experience in global hospitality has been announced as the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism...
Jun 1, 2025
Tourism
Contract awarded for Tasmania’s Nut Walking Track accessibility improvements
Upgrades to one of North West Tasmania’s most renowned destinations is underway following the Tasmanian Government having awarded a contract to Phil Templeton Building Pty Ltd...
Jun 1, 2025
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Merlin Entertainments announces opening date for new Legoland Shanghai Resort
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its Legoland Shanghai Resort will open on 5th July. Located in Fengjing in the Jinshan District, Legoland Shanghai contains over 75...
Jun 1, 2025
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Destination NSW launches new campaign to promote Sydney beyond its postcard attractions
While Sydney may be one of the most recognisable cities in the world, a new brand campaign launched today by Destination NSW, showcases what lies beyond the postcard...
Jun 1, 2025
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New Zealand designed catamarans contribute to new Fiji tourism offering
Designed in New Zealand and built in Fiji, two high-speed catamarans have been unveiled by South Sea Cruises Group to deliver Fiji's newest resort transfer service and provide...
Jun 1, 2025
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Aquatics
Asia-Pacific leads trending tourism destinations
Asia-Pacific is home to eight of the world’s top 15 trending summer (Northern Hemisphere) travel destinations, according to Travel Trends 2025, the annual Mastercard Economics...
May 31, 2025
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Karen Jones named permanent Chief Executive at Destination NSW
The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of Karen Jones as Chief Executive of its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Jones, who has been acting...
May 30, 2025
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Agoda and GSTC launch free digital training platform for hospitality sector
Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training...
May 30, 2025
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Western Australian Government introduces extended licences for best practice national park tourism operators
The Western Australian Government is to introduce longer licences from 10 years to up to 20 years for tourism operators meeting best practice standards in tourism experiences,...
May 29, 2025
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Australian Ski Areas Association to rebrand as Snow Resorts Australia
After more than four decades operating under its current identity, the Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA) Board has approved a new name and identity for the organisation -...
May 29, 2025
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