News: Tourism
Attractions Academy’s Shaun McKeogh receives IAAPA Service Award
Audit, risk and compliance auditor Shaun McKeogh has been acknowledged by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) with the 2024/25 IAAPA Service...
May 20, 2025
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New walkway and golf cart route enhances access to Mecca's Grand Mosque
Luxury hotel - 'Address Jabal Omar' - situated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has introduced a walkway and golf cart route to enhance the access to the Sacred Mosque, Masjid Al Haram....
May 20, 2025
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Climate impact and power of AI among program highlights for 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit
The highly anticipated 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit, taking place in Canberra from 8th –11th July 2025 will deliver a bold program that brings together national leaders,...
May 19, 2025
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VLocker partners with leading Paris visitor experience
Tasmanian-based VLocker has announced a partnership with one of the leading visitor attractions in the French capital of Paris – the Aquarium du Paris. Located between the...
May 19, 2025
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Visit Sunshine Coast and Expedia Group partner on Sunshine Moments promotional campaign
Visit Sunshine Coast and Expedia Group have united to launch the ‘Sunshine Moments’ promotional campaign over the winter season. The campaign is being rolled out through the...
May 19, 2025
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Being Thailand 2025 spotlights Thailand’s role in elevating the wellness model
Being Thailand 2025 B2B event held this week in Phuket, was structured as a distinctive format that connected, inspired, and informed participants through a combination of...
May 19, 2025
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Preliminary concept plan released for Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park Visitor Gateway project
A preliminary site concept plan has been released for a new visitor gateway to Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park with the plan having been developed with extensive input from...
May 18, 2025
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2025 BASSINTHEGRASS festival delivers significant boost to Northern Territory economy
Northern Territory music festival BASSINTHEGRASS returned to Mindil Beach over the weekend, with the Northern Territory Government highlighting the importance of major events to...
May 18, 2025
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Melting glaciers in Nepal sees United Nations Secretary-General call for immediate climate action
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned on Friday that with record melting of Himalayan glaciers there is a need for immediate action to address the...
May 18, 2025
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Environment
Margaret River Surfing championship attracts thousands of spectators and fans
Western Australia’s surfing championship – the Margaret River Pro – is underway from 17th-27th May attracting more than 50 of the world's best professional surfers along with...
May 18, 2025
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Victoria's new Koreatown Precinct opens
Victoria’s newest multicultural precinct - Melbourne's Koreatown – has opened in Healeys Lane and the surrounding area - a hub of Korean restaurants and businesses, providing a...
May 17, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights Wai Ariki spa and thriving Māori tourism
There is a rising interest in Māori tourism as international and domestic tourists demand authentic cultural experiences. Rotorua-based, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, the...
May 16, 2025
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Wellness
WTTC urges tourism industry to unite in scaling up sustainable fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has collaborated with global consultancy ICF on the launch of new framework urging the Tourism industry to unite in tackling one of its...
May 16, 2025
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AALARA and Australasian Leisure Management announce new partnership
The 2025 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) annual conference on the Gold Coast this week has seen the announcement of a new publication...
May 16, 2025
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Global Wellness Institute releases new data on Philippines’ robust $43 billion wellness economy
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI has released new data on the growing wellness economy in the Philippines spotlighting the country’s wellness market having expanded...
May 15, 2025
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Wellness
Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion launches in Sydney
The 2025 Amazing Guizhou Culture and Tourism Sydney Promotion was launched on 12th May in Sydney alongside the Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference. Guizhou is home...
May 14, 2025
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ATIA flags surge in international travel by Australians and comments on Traveldream collapse
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has flagged the surge of Australians turning to Asia for travel, with Japan, China, and Vietnam seeing the strongest growth as...
May 14, 2025
Tourism
Northern Territory Defence and Parks collaborate to reopen Nitmiluk walks
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife has collaborated with personnel from RAAF Base Tindal, volunteering their time to prepare renowned Nitmiluk walks for reopening this Dry...
May 14, 2025
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Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris among tourism businesses to benefit from NT Government Budget 2025-26 investment
The NT Government is supporting the Territory’s tourism, events, and screen sectors with a significant $88.4 million investment in the 2025-26 Budget. Among Key Budget...
May 14, 2025
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AMCS urges Environment and Fisheries Ministers to take decisive action to protect Australia’s oceans
While the Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed Senator Murray Watt as the new Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins' return as Minister for Agriculture,...
May 14, 2025
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ALDI expands beyond retail with snow holiday packages to Charlotte Pass as well as Canada and Japan
Discount supermarket chain ALDI - which each year offers a range of winter sports clothing - has expanded its offering by launching a range of package ski and snowboard holiday...
May 13, 2025
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Thailand’s Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary launches new Brain Enhancement Program
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, located in the serene surroundings of Koh Samui, Thailand, has launched its Brain Enhancement Program - a pioneering initiative designed to enhance...
May 13, 2025
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Agoda renews partnership with Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and hosts inaugural Agoda Academy workshop
Digital travel platform, Agoda, has renewed its partnership with Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism as the company continues to promote tourism in one of Asia's most alluring...
May 13, 2025
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IAAPA Second Vice President Chris Perry opens AALARA 2025 conference
Giving a global overview of a confident and expanding attractions industry, Chris Perry, Second Vice President of the International Association of Amusement Parks and...
May 13, 2025
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