News: Tourism
New Sydney venue on display at Executive Assistance Network Expo
The versatility of The Concourse, Sydney's newest entertainment and events venue, is being displaying at this week's Executive Assistance Network Expo at Luna Park. Having...
Mar 22, 2012
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New national park for Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has declared a national park - the Limmen Bight National Park covering 10,000 kilometres². The new park stretches from the Roper River south...
Mar 22, 2012
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Environment
NZ tourism wants urgent clarity around council reforms
The New Zealand tourism industry wants urgent clarity around what the local government reforms mean for one of the country's most important sectors, says Tourism Industry...
Mar 21, 2012
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National cycling award to ACT Chief Minister
ACT Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher, has won an Australian Bicycling Achievement Award for her active support to transform key areas of Canberra into bicycle and walking friendly...
Mar 21, 2012
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Potter and Picasso break longstanding exhibition records
NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated Sydney's Powerhouse Museum and the Art Gallery of NSW (pictured) for both breaking a long...
Mar 20, 2012
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Play Melbourne interstate campaign attracting more visitors
Victoria's tourism marketing campaign Play Melbourne has been a success interstate, according to Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher. Launched in June...
Mar 18, 2012
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Merlin invests to rejuvenate Kelly Tarlton's
A NZ$5.5 million dollar investment will see Kelly Tarlton's (one of New Zealand's favourite attractions) revitalised, rejuvenated and redeveloped into a truly world class...
Mar 17, 2012
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Lions tour big with Brits
More fans are set travel on the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia than ever before, according to Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy. With official...
Mar 17, 2012
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Aussies return to taking shorter breaks
The trend for domestic travel by Australians to consist of shorter trips closer to home is continuing, according to Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) analysis of the latest...
Mar 16, 2012
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Al Ain opens surf pool in the desert
The Gulf Emirate of Al Ain has welcomed Wadi Adventure, the Middle East's first man made white water rafting, kayaking and artificial surf facility. Located at the base of Jebel...
Mar 15, 2012
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Bid to revive Old Sydney Town attraction
Conservationist and aspiring independent MP Jake Cassar is pushing for the Old Sydney Town attraction on the NSW Central Coast to be revived. The heritage attraction, which in...
Mar 15, 2012
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Indoor snow park planned for Riyadh mall
Developers have unveiled plans for a massive indoor snow attraction in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. The Al Othaim Investment and Real Estate Development Company has secured...
Mar 14, 2012
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Wallace and Gromit bring their World of Invention to Scienceworks
Animated inventor Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit are to display their inventions at Melbourne's Scienceworks as part of the national premiere of the interactive exhibition...
Mar 14, 2012
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition heads to Singapore's ArtScience Museum
From 2nd June, visitors to the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands will be able to enter the magical fantasy world of Harry Potter with the opening of Harry Potter: The...
Mar 13, 2012
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Movie World's Lethal Weapon to relaunch as Arkham Asylum rollercoaster
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World is set to launch its rebranded and updated Arkham Asylum - Shock Therapy rollercoaster in time for the upcoming Easter holidays....
Mar 13, 2012
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Tourism Australia exploits over two million Facebook fans
Tourism Australia has risen above other tourism organisations around the world by having the highest number of fans on its Facebook page. As a result, Tourism Australia's...
Mar 13, 2012
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Qatar to be MidEast's top tourism performer in 2012
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is forecasting that Qatar tourism will grow by 13.2% this year. The WTTC said growth in the Middle East as a whole would be a more...
Mar 12, 2012
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Integrated resort to open in Lombok in 2015
The southern part of the hereto tranquil Indonesian island of Lombok is set to be developed into a major integrated resort from 2015. The Mandalika Resorts Lombok, which will...
Mar 11, 2012
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Attractions
Massive discounts on Super Pass costs at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Village Roadshow Theme Parks are offering heavily discounted unlimited theme park entry passes for use until 30th June 2012. A 'Buy 3 get 1 FREE' offer on the Village 'Super...
Mar 11, 2012
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Taronga Zoo launches Nura Diya Aboriginal Wildlife Experience
Taronga Zoo has launched a new Aboriginal wildlife tour, showcasing the strong link between aboriginal people, their culture and wildlife. Developed with Aboriginal people, and...
Mar 9, 2012
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The Passing of Barry Baillie, Chief Executive NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association
The Passing of Barry Baillie, Chief Executive NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association The Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA NSW) has acknowledged "great...
Mar 9, 2012
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Thanyapura hosts Bob Dwyer rugby clinic: appoints business development executive
Rugby World Cup winning coach Bob Dwyer is this weekend presenting the first in a series of three rugby coaching clinics to be held on the Thai resort island of Phuket this...
Mar 9, 2012
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Attractions executive highlights Asian potential
Soaring demand for entertainment and leisure experiences in Asia has opened up the floodgates for theme park professionals in the emerging Asian market. Former Sunway Lagoon...
Mar 8, 2012
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Singapore Tourism Board urges Australians to 'find the real Singapore'
The Singapore Tourism Board is challenging Australian perceptions of Singapore with its new destination marketing campaign: telling Australians to "Get Lost and find the real...
Mar 8, 2012
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Tourism