News: Tourism
Papua New Guinea to invest in tourism
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to invest PGK10 million (US$4.75 million) per year over the next five years to boost international visitation numbers. Papua New Guinea...
Jun 19, 2012
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Saboteur sours Big Pineapple train relaunch
Police are investigating apparent sabotage of the Big Pineapple plantation train over the weekend. The relaunch of the Sunshine Coast attraction's sugarcane train was stopped at...
Jun 19, 2012
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Queenstown holiday park recognised for green initiatives
An environmentally conscious holiday park is receiving national and international recognition for its sustainability innovations. Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park Creeksyde owners...
Jun 19, 2012
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Fund tourism to grow Wellington economy: TIANZ
Cutting investment in destination marketing or visitor infrastructure is not an efficient or effective way to encourage economic growth in Wellington, according to the Tourism...
Jun 18, 2012
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Tourism businesses to benefit from ATEC China program
Australian tourism businesses now have access to the most comprehensive, up-to-date and insightful information on the Chinese market with the announcement of the Strategic...
Jun 17, 2012
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Management and marketing under review at Victoria's alpine resorts
Victoria's Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council (ARCC) is currently conducting a review of its Alpine Resorts 2020 strategy, setting out a framework for the promotion,...
Jun 16, 2012
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Australia creates world's largest marine reserve network
The Federal Government is to create the world's largest network of marine reserves in the Coral Sea and adjoining Great Barrier Reef and will restrict fishing and oil and gas...
Jun 15, 2012
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Perth welcomes global tourism industry
More than 2,000 delegates will descend on Perth over the next week to take part in one of the world's biggest travel trade shows, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012....
Jun 15, 2012
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Pattaya accommodates eight millions guests in 2012
Popular Thai resort Pattaya is on track to accommodate over eight million hotel guests in 2012 - a record for Pattaya and the highest ever for any Thai resort destination -...
Jun 15, 2012
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Departures at Queensland events and tourism agencies
Following the recent resignation of Events Queensland Chief Executive John O'Sullivan it has been announced that Tourism Queensland Chairman Don Morris is to step down....
Jun 14, 2012
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Tourism makes huge contribution to New Zealand: Snedden
Tourism is a strong, vibrant industry that will meet and overcome the short-term challenges it is currently facing, according to new Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
Jun 14, 2012
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Sanderson and Village partner to deliver turnkey attractions solutions
Sanderson Group, the multinational attractions and tourism design and construction firm and leading Australian entertainment group Village Roadshow Limited have formed an...
Jun 14, 2012
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Baby chimpanzee born at Wellington Zoo
A young chimpanzee has become the latest addition at Wellington Zoo. Sally, the mother, gave birth to the baby on 10th June. It is her fourth child and brings the number of...
Jun 13, 2012
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Themed Attractions Malaysia to develop marine adventure park and waterpark
Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn. Bhd. (TARH), the leisure and tourism arm of the state-owned Kazanah Nasional Berhad - is investing RM267 million (US$85 million) in the...
Jun 13, 2012
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Minister launches 2012 ski season at Mt Hotham
Icy weather and good early snowfalls have set the scene for a bumper snow season according to Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith. Speaking at the...
Jun 10, 2012
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Chinese Visitor Numbers Continue to Climb
Tourism Research Australia's latest International Visitors Survey found 530,293 Chinese visitors travelled to Australia in the year ending March 2012, up 15% on the previous...
Jun 8, 2012
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World Leisure Congress to reinterpret the meaning of 'leisure'
The Italian city of Rimini is to play host to the 12th World Leisure Congress. In light of the changes that are influencing contemporary lifestyles, the Congress has accepted...
Jun 7, 2012
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Studio Sangha takes the next step in business expansion
A Queenstown yoga studio is continuing to expand by hosting its inaugural 'Winter Yoga Retreat'. Local yoga teacher Peggy Preston, owner and operator of Studio Sangha and Bikram...
Jun 7, 2012
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Perisher celebrates successful opening weekend
NSW resort Perisher marked its early start to the 2012 snow season by welcoming more than 2,000 skiers and snowboarders over the weekend, raising $32,000 for local Snowy...
Jun 6, 2012
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Happy winter days in Canberra
The ACT Government has launched a $500,000 winter tourism campaign to support ACT tourism operators through the traditionally quieter winter months. Explaining the campaign, ACT...
Jun 6, 2012
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Hong Kong attractions join together to form industry association
This week's Asian Attractions Expo in Hong Kong will mark the public revealing of the new Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA). The new Association...
Jun 6, 2012
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Tourism WA terminates sponsorship contract with Ultramarathon organiser
The Tourism WA board has formally terminated its sponsorship contract with the organiser of the Kimberley Ultramarathon event. A Tourism WA spokesman confirmed that the...
Jun 5, 2012
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There's nothing Like Australia campaign focuses on China
Tourism Australia has launched the next phase of its 'There's nothing like Australia' campaign in China. Moving forward with plans to tap into the 'Asian Century', Tourism...
Jun 4, 2012
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Xiamen Guanyinshan Fantasy World open new waterpark attractions
Chinese amusement park Xiamen Guanyinshan Fantasy World has open six new rides and attractions including a 400 metre-long 'water roller coaster'. The major visitor attraction,...
Jun 3, 2012
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