News: Tourism
New AIMS report confirms worst annual coral declines on record for Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has today released its Long Term Monitoring Program (LTMP) report which confirms the Great Barrier Reef has suffered the...
Aug 5, 2025
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New Director General at Western Australia’s Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Chad Anderson as the new Director General at its Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (WA...
Aug 5, 2025
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Federation Council to seek Expressions of Interest for redevelopment of Ball Park Caravan Park
Aimed at securing the future of renowned Ball Park Caravan Park in Corowa as a premier tourism destination and to realise its full potential, Federation Council has resolved to...
Aug 5, 2025
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The Westin Singapore supports Marathon runners with wellness packages
In celebration of its third consecutive year as the official Elite Hotel of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), The Westin Singapore has launched its new ‘Move...
Aug 5, 2025
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Ocean Advocacy in action via collaboration between Nova Maldives and PADI
Ocean advocacy was recently achieved via a week-long collaboration in July between PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and luxury island resort Nova...
Aug 4, 2025
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Tourism Australia to launch next stage of globally successful ‘Come and Say G’day’ campaign
Tourism Australia is about to launch the next stage of its globally successful ‘Come and say G’day’ campaign into key international tourism markets. Brand ambassador Ruby the...
Aug 3, 2025
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Shanghai venues and events advance global tourism industry trade
Tourism Plus Shanghai (TPS 2026) will convene over 6,000 global exhibitors in Shanghai, China, showcasing comprehensive solutions across the tourism and lifestyle sectors from...
Aug 3, 2025
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Dubai Municipality parks and facilities welcome over 16.7 million visitors in first half of 2025
Dubai Municipality’s public parks and recreational facilities attracted more than 16.7 million visitors in the first half of 2025, an increase of over 250,000 compared to the...
Aug 3, 2025
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Australian Government’s own climate advisors sound alarm on Great Barrier Reef's future
According to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Climate Change Authority – the Australian Government's own independent climate adviser – has warned that without far...
Aug 2, 2025
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City of Gold Coast launches search for partner to develop new arena
The City of Gold Coast has put a call out to domestic and international investors to join a public-private partnership to deliver a new 12,000 capacity indoor arena in...
Aug 1, 2025
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Queenstown's Shotover Jet celebrates 60 years of adventure experiences
Shotover Jet, one of New Zealand’s most recognisable adventure tourism activities, is turning 60 - marking six decades of high-speed thrills and memories in Queenstown. To...
Aug 1, 2025
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Northern Rivers Rail Trail secures gold award for Adventure Tourism
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has secured Gold in the Adventure Tourism category at the 2025 North Coast Tourism Awards, with additional recognition of a Silver award in the...
Jul 31, 2025
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New Zealand Government looks to strengthen sustainable tourism at renowned sites
The New Zealand Government is investing $17.5 million into strengthening sustainable tourism at some of the country’s most popular natural attractions - supporting jobs and...
Jul 31, 2025
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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Art Festival expands its reach to 17 distinctive Japanese locations
The sixth iteration of Japan’s Setouchi Triennale, a celebration of contemporary art that unfolds across the islands of Japan's stunning Seto Inland Sea, has expanded its reach...
Jul 30, 2025
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Funlab to open new Hijinx Hotel entertainment destination in Melbourne
'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab is opening a new entertainment destination - its popular Hijinx Hotel - in Melbourne’s CBD for the first time at QV Melbourne on 1st August....
Jul 29, 2025
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BEIA flags role of business events as significant drivers for tourism
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has highlighted that with a new World Economic Forum Report pointing to business events being a significant growth driver for tourism -...
Jul 29, 2025
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Cairns’ Skyrail announces $85 million upgrade
Coinciding with its 30th anniversary, Cairns’ renowned Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has announced an $85 million upgrade aimed at securing its status as Tropical North...
Jul 28, 2025
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Addressing waterslide standards AALARA calls for nominations to Aquatics Subcommittee
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is looking for passionate and knowledgeable industry professionals to be part of its Aquatics Subcommittee....
Jul 28, 2025
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Maleny Botanic Gardens voted Queensland’s top tourism attraction and in Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific
The Sunshine Coast’s Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has been voted by tourists as the top attraction in Queensland and in the Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific with...
Jul 28, 2025
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Man pleads guilty to murdering female co-worker at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium
The man responsible for a brutal stabbing death at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in December 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder in the ACT Supreme Court. Jude Wijesinghe,...
Jul 28, 2025
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International study shows tourism operators need to be mindful of cultural differences when marketing sustainable facilities
A new international study led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, surveyed 800 people from 37 countries to examine how cultural values, age...
Jul 28, 2025
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Battery Hill secures $1.7 million tourism makeover via NT Government’s ‘Rebuilding the Economy 2025 Strategy’
The Northern Territory Government is funding projects to build a more vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Barkly region with a $1.2 million contract has been awarded...
Jul 28, 2025
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Yothu Yindi Foundation to host 25th edition of Garma Festival
The 25th anniversary of the Garma Festival – a landmark celebration of Yolŋu culture in northeast Arnhem Land – is anticipated to attract over 3,500 people. The sold-out...
Jul 28, 2025
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New theme park combining dinosaurs and adventure sport opens on Japanese island of Okinawa
Junglia, a new attraction combining adventure sport and encounters with dinosaurs, has opened amid the subtropical greenery of the Japanese island of Okinawa. Located on the...
Jul 28, 2025
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