News: Tourism
Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions to tour regional NSW
Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions are to tour 36 regional towns across NSW following the state government’s investment of $700,000 to support touring of homegrown arts and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Association spotlights hospitality sector staffing crisis and demands urgent reform
The Restaurant and Catering Association has highlighted that with two thirds of hospitality businesses that operated in 2020 no longer trading, there is a need for urgent...
Jul 27, 2025
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Dubai promoted as tourism destination via adventure sports
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination. As travel...
Jul 26, 2025
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Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience
Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience While most astro-tourism experiences are offered in outback areas, Sunshine Coast tour operator...
Jul 25, 2025
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Busselton Jetty’s Underwater Observatory set for temporary closures for accessibility upgrade
The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory is to close for up to six weeks to undergo an accessible lift upgrade, reopening in September. The new lift system, to be installed...
Jul 25, 2025
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Military clashes and civilian deaths prompt closure of all Cambodia Thailand border crossings
Escalating military clashes in a territorial dispute between south east Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia have seen the closure of all border crossings between the two...
Jul 25, 2025
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins highlights value of Float To Survive initiative for/on World Drowning Prevention Day
In alignment with World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2025, Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins, renowned Bondi Rescue Head Lifeguard and President of the Australian Professional Ocean...
Jul 24, 2025
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Government-funded, industry-led careers and training platform launched for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors
The Australian Government, working in partnership with Accommodation Australia has launched a government-funded, industry-led national careers and training platform - ‘eeger’-...
Jul 24, 2025
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Vietnam hospitality group Fusion introduces array of wellness offerings
Fusion, a leader of wellness-inspired hospitality brands in Vietnam, is introducing a series of new rejuvenating wellness experiences at three signature properties. With an...
Jul 24, 2025
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Renee Soutar promoted to head marketing role across Village Roadshow theme parks
Renee Soutar has been promoted to the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, stepping up from her position as General Manager of Marketing. Through...
Jul 23, 2025
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Tourism New Zealand campaign significantly exceeds expectations
The Tourism NZ ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to select New Zealand for their next holiday has brought in thousands of visitors in a boost for regional...
Jul 23, 2025
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National Water Safety Summit 2025 calls for urgent action to reduce the impacts of drowning
Australia’s leading water safety experts are calling for urgent action to reduce drowning at the National Water Safety Summit 2025, held in Sydney to mark World Drowning...
Jul 23, 2025
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NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park announces special offer for members during Glow Festival
NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park situated in the magnificent Grampians region has announced a special members’ offer to coincide with the new Glow Festival - a continuous series of...
Jul 23, 2025
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Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment reports strong financial performance
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the SkyPoint Obeservation Deck, has reported a strong financial performance for the...
Jul 22, 2025
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Deloitte report suggests 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games could bring $70 billion in economic opportunities
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could deliver $70 billion in economic benefits according to a new report from consultants Deloitte Access Economics. Released on...
Jul 22, 2025
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Murray Region looks to inspire visitors with winter tourism campaign
A new winter tourism campaign is promoting the Murray River's 'Sun Country' encouraging visitors to explore the area during the cooler months and experience everything the...
Jul 22, 2025
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Macao Tourism Office and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration initiative awarded Grand Title Winners of the 2025 PATA Gold Awards
Celebrating outstanding achievements across the Asia Pacific tourism industry, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the winners of its 2025 PATA Gold Awards,...
Jul 22, 2025
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World Economic Forum report shows market segments driving tourism growth
A new report by the World Economic Forum has highlighted four segments that are emerging as significant tourism growth drivers, expanding at rates exceeding sector averages. The...
Jul 21, 2025
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Rugby's British and Irish Lions tour match delivers greatest Adelaide hotel occupancy on record
Rugby's British and Irish Lions tour match held at Adelaide Oval on 12th July generated the strongest ever number of rooms occupied in a single night across Adelaide. The match...
Jul 21, 2025
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Blockbuster LEGO Star Wars Exhibition showcases Victoria’s creative talent
The world premiere of the LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition was secured for Melbourne by the Victorian Government and created by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught - the only LEGO...
Jul 21, 2025
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Victorian Tourism Summit and Top Tourism Town Awards spotlight Greater Shepparton’s offerings
Delivered by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), the highly anticipated 2025 Victorian Tourism Summit and Top Tourism Town Awards Ceremony are being held in Greater...
Jul 21, 2025
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Ice-skating, Kryal Castle and Ukiyo entertainment tent festivities contribute to success of Ballarat Winter Festival
The 2025 Ballarat Winter Festival has already attracted tens of thousands of people in its first two weeks with bumper numbers showing how the winter celebration continues to go...
Jul 21, 2025
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Outdoors NSW and ACT partners with Medibank Private to offer health cover benefits to members
Outdoors NSW and ACT has announced a new corporate partnership with Medibank Private, offering exclusive access to discounted health insurance and wellbeing rewards for its...
Jul 20, 2025
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Typhoon Wipha impacts leisure industry across Hong Kong, Vietnam, Southern China, South Korea and the Philippines
Typhoon Wipha, a powerful tropical storm sweeping across East and Southeast Asia, is causing massive disruptions with Hong Kong, Vietnam, Southern China, South Korea and the...
Jul 20, 2025
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