News: Tourism
Tourism Australia reaches three million Facebook fans
Tourism Australia's Facebook page has achieved another major milestone - attaining more than three million fans worldwide. Already Australia's largest fan page and the world's...
Jun 2, 2012
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UNESCO report slams Great Barrier Reef management
A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has expressed "extreme concern" about of the Great Barrier Reef and called for no...
Jun 2, 2012
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Environment
Kimberley Ultramarathon organiser denies negligence
The organiser of the Kimberley ultramarathon in which two women suffered extensive burns has denied criminal negligence and warned a West Australian parliamentary inquiry that...
May 31, 2012
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Mt Buller ready for 2012 ski season
Mt Buller is readying to celebrate the opening of the 2012 ski season on the June long weekend in just eight days time time with the launch of Australia and New Zealand's only...
May 31, 2012
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Technology
Tourism plan to address regional labour and skills shortages in Victoria
A new joint Victorian and Federal Government tourism plan to address labour and skills shortages is to be rolled out in two of Victoria's key tourism regions, the Mornington...
May 31, 2012
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Early snow to mark resurgence of Australia's ski resorts?
Early winter snow on the Australian Alps has led the Perisher resort in NSW to announce that it will open its 2012 on Saturday 2nd June. Early snow falls have led the NSW ski...
May 30, 2012
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Recreation
100 million visit Asian theme parks in 2011
Having crossed the 100 million mark in attendance for the first time in 2011, Asia now represents a third of the global visitor attractions market. According to the annual...
May 30, 2012
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Waterparks
Global recognition to attract international events
Global recognition highlighting the beauty and "must-see" aspects of Sultanate of Oman will be good news for the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) when it opens in...
May 28, 2012
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Venues
Backing for creative festivals in regional Australia
Regional Australia is about to be taken over by a creative wave of festivals featuring flash mob style choirs, claymation, circus acts, and puppets performing in a solar-powered...
May 28, 2012
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Entertainment
Doha 2020 Olympic rejection 'will not curtail Qatar ambition'
The decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to shortlist Doha for the 2020 Games will not curtail the country's ambitions to become a regional and global...
May 27, 2012
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Ironman Cairns set to deliver major tourism boost ahead of Destination Q
The upcoming Cairns Airport Adventure Festival is set to be bigger and better than ever, having already eclipsed last year's participation numbers, setting new levels for...
May 27, 2012
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Tourism
Zealandia to review admission prices after fall in visitors
Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia is to review its admission prices after visitor numbers failed to reach management projections. The move follows the near doubling of...
May 25, 2012
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Ticketing
New museum for Western Australia
The Western Australia Government has made a significant financial commitment to build a new museum within the revitalised Perth Cultural Centre. Over the next seven years, the...
May 23, 2012
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Attractions
Australian visitors avoiding Christchurch
Australians are the most reluctant tourists to return to earthquake-recovering Christchurch, according to the region's tourism head. Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism Chief...
May 22, 2012
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Safety
Chimelong Expands with China's First Family Python waterslide
Guangzhou's Chimelong Waterpark is undergoing further expansion with China's first Family Python waterslide, as well as an Extreme River attraction. By day, the Family Python's...
May 22, 2012
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Waterparks
Tourism WA conceeds ultramarathon management failures
The ultramarathon tragedy that left two women runners with life-threatening burns may have affected the reputation of Tourism WA, a Western Australian Parliamentary inquiry has...
May 22, 2012
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Insurance
Graham Budd appointed to lead Queenstown tourism
Destination Queenstown has announced that current General Manager, Graham Budd has been appointed as the Group's new Chief Executive. Stepping into the role effective...
May 21, 2012
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JNTO commences snow promotion
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) Sydney office has commenced a new series of marketing activities aimed at promoting ski in Japan. Japan's 2011/2012 snow season...
May 21, 2012
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Madame Tussauds Sydney a model of attractions investment
Madame Tussauds Sydney is a great example of the investment in new attractions Australian tourism needs to remain competitive, according to peak industry body, Tourism &...
May 20, 2012
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Melbourne ranked Australia's top business events city
Melbourne has been ranked the number one city in Australia for international conventions and number nine in Asia Pacific. The Country and City Ranking Report 2011, created by...
May 19, 2012
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Finance
Business events boost Australian tourism
The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) sector is making an increasingly major contribution to Australia's tourism earnings with just released Tourism...
May 18, 2012
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Tourism /
Finance
Yas Island waterpark to open by year end
The highly anticipated Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is set to open its doors only in the fourth quarter of 2012. The US$163 million water park, developed by Abu Dhabi real estate...
May 17, 2012
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Waterparks
Tasmanian bushwalkers to enjoy city-wilderness link
Bushwalkers will be able to hike directly from central Hobart into the Tasmania's South-West wilderness on a new walk proposed to rival the iconic Overland Track. Backed by the...
May 17, 2012
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Environment
Kryal Castle begins tourism transformation
Works have commenced on the redevelopment of Kryal Castle - the medieval castle attraction located just outside of Ballarat, Victoria. The redevelopment will see an array of...
May 16, 2012
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