News: Tourism
Western Australia secures World Trails Conference in 2026
Western Australia has secured the hosting of the World Trails Conference in 2026 bringing the prestigious biennial industry event to the southern hemisphere for the first time....
May 12, 2025
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Tasmanian Government initiative delivers $10 million of tourism vouchers
A new Tasmanian Government initiative aimed at stimulating the visitor economy through the winter period will see Tasmanians share in $10 million of vouchers to help cover the...
May 12, 2025
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Northern Territory Major Events Company secures multiple Eventex International Awards
Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has recently secured multiple wins at the renowned international Eventex Awards 2025, bringing home three Gold and one Silver....
May 11, 2025
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South Australian national parks expanded to boost tourism, biodiversity and threatened species
The South Australian Government is adding almost 725 hectares – the equivalent of 450 Adelaide Ovals – to three popular South Australian parks, enhancing access and protection...
May 11, 2025
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GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 charts future of entertainment and attractions
The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025, held from 22nd to 24th April at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, concluded on a high note, making a strong debut in Malaysia and...
May 11, 2025
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Illuminate Adelaide 2025 immersive program to transform venues and boost local tourism
Illuminate Adelaide has become one of South Australia’s most popular events with its fifth edition program in 2025, running from 2nd to 20th July, expected to attract locals and...
May 11, 2025
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Overtourism driving travellers toward riskier destinations
With overtourism impacting many the world’s most popular destinations, a new report has revealed that some travellers are opting for less-frequented places and off-season...
May 10, 2025
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Northern Territory Forum aims to promote sustainable cruise tourism
With a record 113 cruise ships having docked in Darwin during the 2024/25 cruise season, bringing in 80,000 passengers from around the globe in its biggest season yet, a cruise...
May 10, 2025
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Allianz Partners Australia launches cruise-specific travel insurance
With cruising having emerged as the fastest-growing tourism segment in Australia, with 1.25 million Australians setting sail annually, Allianz Partners Australia has launched a...
May 9, 2025
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Wet’n’Wild announces summer opening for new four-slide Zoom Zone attraction
Village Roadshow Chief Executive Clark Kirby has today announced details of the Zoom Zone waterslide attraction that will open at Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast this summer....
May 8, 2025
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Operator secures 10-year concession to run New Zealand’s Whakapapa ski field
Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) will be the new operator of the North Island’s Whakapapa ski field on Mount Ruapehu after the Department of Conservation (DOC) granted a 10-year...
May 8, 2025
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Eromanga Natural History Museum honours two mothers with dinosaur naming
In a tribute to two women with the same name, the Eromanga Natural History Museum in Outback Queensland has announced an early Mother’s Day gift this week by naming a sauropod...
May 8, 2025
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Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve to open Asia’s inaugural ‘ZooSchool’ and forest-themed event space
‘ZooSchool’, a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus, is set to open in June 2025 – delivering immersive nature-inspired wildlife education programmes...
May 8, 2025
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Disney theme park resort planned for Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the UAE's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have announced that the world's seventh Disney destination is being...
May 7, 2025
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Appointments made to Destination Coffs Coast Committee
The City of Coffs Harbour Council has endorsed seven local tourism representatives to join the Destination Coffs Coast Committee (DCCC). The Council says the committee plays a...
May 7, 2025
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Saudi Arabia's first artificial surf park to be developed as part of Qiddiya giga project
The Qiddiya Investment Company has announced that Saudi Arabia’s first artificial surf wave pool is to be developed as part of the giga project’s planned Aquarabia water theme...
May 7, 2025
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Zeavola Resort on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island acquired by Outrigger Hospitality Group
The Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced its acquisition of the Zeavola Resort on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island. The premier beachfront property on the northern tip of Phi Phi...
May 7, 2025
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Tuu Eco Stay Awards make hospitality sustainability claims verifiable and valuable
Greenwashing has become too common and with sustainability in hospitality shifting from claims to proof, three leading hotels in Asia from Accor, IHG and Zannier Hotels have...
May 6, 2025
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CT Partners highlights critical role of management on Global Travel Advisor Day
With Global Travel Advisor Day marked worldwide on 7th May, CT Partners - Australia’s leading network of independent Travel Management Companies (TMCs) - is spotlighting the...
May 6, 2025
Tourism
Dubai launches Beautiful Destinations Academy to bolster tourism industry
Dubai Economy and Tourism has collaborated with travel content creation agency Beautiful Destinations, to launch the Beautiful Destinations Academy (BDA), a world first...
May 6, 2025
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TRENZ tourism showcase underway in Rotorua
The 2025 TRENZ tourism showcase is underway in Rotorua, having attracted tourism professionals from around the world to do business and experience the best of what Aotearoa New...
May 5, 2025
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Tourism leaders appointed to Wet Tropics Management Authority
The Queensland Government has appointed tourism leaders Natassia Wheeler and Michael Nelson to the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board, bringing greater tourism expertise to...
May 4, 2025
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Miral announces record-breaking visitation at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024
United Arab Emirates-based developer Miral has revealed that Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits while Saadiyat Island saw a 10% increase in visitation...
May 4, 2025
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Music organisations welcome re-elected Federal Government’s continued support for the sector
As part of the Vote Music 2025 platform, 20 music organisations, have welcomed the Federal election results and look forward to the re-elected Government’s continued support for...
May 4, 2025
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