News: Tourism
Better protection urged for Jenolan Caves
A double winner at last weekend's Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Jenolan Caves needs urgent planning to keep the Caves sustainable. The Oberon Council says the planning is...
Mar 7, 2012
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Big spenders spending time at New Zealand's holiday parks
New figures have revealed that visitors overnighting at holiday parks and campgrounds spend more than those staying at high end lodges and hotels. The figures, from New...
Mar 7, 2012
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Merlin Entertainments Group announces $10 million Sydney Aquarium refurbishment
Merlin Entertainments Group has announced a $10 million refurbishment plan for Sydney's famous harbour attraction, Sydney Aquarium. In an comprehensive overhaul - the first...
Mar 7, 2012
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Village Roadshow continues to negotiate on Chinese theme parks
Village Roadshow Chairman Robert Kirby says the theme park and cinema operator is making "very good progress" on its plans to open a park in China. Kirby recently explained that...
Mar 5, 2012
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Luna Park Sydney announces new venue
Construction is well underway on a spectacular new venue to complement the existing entertainment spaces at Luna Park Sydney. The Palais, to be located on the edge of Sydney...
Mar 5, 2012
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Macau gambling income rises 35%
Gambling revenue in Macau rose 35% in January from a year earlier, according to statistics from the Macau SAR Government, as players from mainland China continued to fuel...
Mar 3, 2012
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Best of Australia's tourism industry honoured at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
New South Wales has outshone other states at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, securing 11 wins in the Award's of 27 categories. The 27th annual event acknowledges the best...
Mar 3, 2012
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Great Barrier Reef confirmed as a 'National Landscape'
A change is underway for tourism in the Great Barrier Reef, with the region being named Australia's newest National Landscape. The National Landscapes program identifies 'the...
Mar 3, 2012
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SA Government to restructure State tourism board
The South Australian Government has accepted a recommendation from the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) board to restructure the organisation. South Australian Tourism...
Mar 2, 2012
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Dubbo secures tourism Investment
Zoo and film enthusiasts in the NSW city of Dubbo are benefit from announcements that Dubbo is set to receive additional funding to the tune of $300,000, courtesy of the NSW...
Mar 2, 2012
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Tourism Export Council naming to better reflect tourism's value
A name change for the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) to the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand aims to remind tourism operators they're part of New Zealand's number...
Mar 1, 2012
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Study shows significant growth in cruising's economic contribution
New economic analysis by Deloitte Access Economics shows the Australian cruise industry contributed $828.1 million to the national economy in 2010/11 – an increase of more than...
Mar 1, 2012
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Treble Cone upgrades main trail and develops Fun Park for 2012
The 2012 ski season will see New Zealand resort Treble Cone open a snow 'fun park', a re-routed top section of its 'Easy Rider' ski trail and upgrades to its caf�, electronic...
Feb 28, 2012
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South Australian Government resumes management of the SA Travel Centre
The South Australian Government has taken back control of a tourism visitor centre it privatised last year. South Australian Tourism Minister Gail Gago has revealed that a new...
Feb 28, 2012
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Dreamworld confirmed as home of Big Brother 2012
Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld, has confirmed that it is to host the hit television series Big Brother Australia in 2012. Amid a flood of speculation as to where the famed...
Feb 26, 2012
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Numbers dip at Royal Canberra Show
The 2012 Royal Canberra Show, which finishes today, recorded a small drop in crowd numbers over Friday and Saturday compared with 2011. Royal National Capital Agricultural...
Feb 26, 2012
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NSW Premier backs second Sydney Casino
Plans released by James Packer's Crown Casino group for a second Sydney casino have been backed by NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell who said it would have a positive effect on...
Feb 26, 2012
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AALARA releases 2012 Conference Program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the program for its 2012 Conference and Trade Show. The conference, being held from 14th to...
Feb 25, 2012
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Dreamworld to open new Dreamworks Animation precinct
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that its new DreamWorks Animation themed land will open in time for the 2012 Easter school holidays. The most exciting and...
Feb 22, 2012
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Darwin Convention Centre wins quality gold standard
AIPC (the International Association of Congress Centres) has awarded the Darwin Convention Centre its Gold Certification, the highest possible achievement in its Quality...
Feb 22, 2012
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Major project to rejuvenate Abel Tasman National Park ecology
An extensive 30-year multi-million dollar project to restore Abel Tasman National Park's natural ecology is being launched with initial funding from a private family trust. The...
Feb 22, 2012
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Plans for safari tourists to hunt crocodiles
Trophy hunters may be allowed to pay to hunt saltwater crocodiles if Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke lifts a ban on the export of 'trophies' such as skins and skulls and...
Feb 21, 2012
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Oman Targets 12 Million Visitors By 2020
The Sultanate of Oman's is aiming to boost its status as a regional and global leisure hub, to which end Oman will be showcasing its latest tourism offering at this year's...
Feb 20, 2012
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Merlin confirms Living and Leisure Australia takeover
UK attractions giant Merlin Entertainments Group has this week confirmed the unconditional takeover of Living and Leisure Australia (LLA) Group. LLA's interests include the...
Feb 18, 2012
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