News: Tourism
Sacred Stone Takes Pride of Place at Dart River
A sacred maori pounamu has been erected to mark Dart River Jet Safaris' Glenorchy Visitor Centre redevelopment. The large pounamu stone was blessed by Ngai Tahu kaumatua at a...
Jan 30, 2012
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Biggest-ever Twilight Parade to awaken the dragon
More than 100,000 people are expected to line the streets from Sydney Town Hall to Darling Harbour this Sunday night as the City of Sydney stages its biggest-ever Chinese New...
Jan 28, 2012
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Sydney Opera House Chief Executive moves to become Managing Director at BridgeClimb Sydney
Sydney Opera House Chief Executive Richard Evans has resigned in order to take up a new role as Managing Director of Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb. Opera House Chairman, Kim...
Jan 26, 2012
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End of an era as Wild Wadi's Sceirah pulled down
Dubai's signature and industry leading waterpark, Wild Wadi, part of the Jumeirah Group and part of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has announced they are removing the iconic Jumeirah...
Jan 25, 2012
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New Signs Improving One of Tasmania's Natural Wonders
Walkers on Tasmania's Overland Track now have better signs to help them appreciate and protect the State's alpine environment. Tasmanian Minister for Environment, Parks and...
Jan 24, 2012
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Malaysia's green and clean tourism campaign keeping it green and clean
Malaysia's latest 'green tourism' campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) began last year with the aim of instilling an environmentally friendly mindset among...
Jan 24, 2012
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Al Thawadi emphasises Qatar 2022 contractors will respect workers' rights
Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi has insisted the organising committee for the FIFA World Cup will ensure contractors adhere to international...
Jan 23, 2012
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Giant dragons welcome Lunar New Year at Resorts World Sentosa
With Monday's Chinese New Year set to welcome the Year of the Dragon, Resorts World Sentosa has unveiled a range of dragons of all shapes and sizes, blessing guests at Resorts...
Jan 20, 2012
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Queensland to review tour desk commission fees
The Queensland Government has announced an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of attractions...
Jan 19, 2012
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Inbound arrivals to Cambodia rise by 15%
Inbound tourism arrivals to Cambodia increased by 15.4% year-on-year during the first 10 months in 2011, according to the country's tourism ministry. A total of 2.31 million...
Jan 18, 2012
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International tourism to reach one billion in 2012
International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a...
Jan 17, 2012
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ASEAN tourism forum highlights region's push for further integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded its annual Tourism Forum in Manado, Indonesia on Monday, furthering plans to facilitate intra-regional travel for...
Jan 17, 2012
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Gagudju Dreaming alive with Intelligenz and Micros
Intelligenz Solutions have implemented the IntelliRecreation software management solution to manage tours, cruises, campsites, retail, inventory and POS at Gagudju Dreaming in...
Jan 17, 2012
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Guests reach the heights at SkyPoint Climb opening
SkyPoint Climb, Australia's highest external building walk, welcomed its first climbers on Saturday (14th Janaury). The new attraction, on top of Q1, the Gold Coast's tallest...
Jan 16, 2012
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ATEC Chairman urges attendance at Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Chairman John King is backing the first ever international conference devoted to expanding the profile, perception and scope of...
Jan 16, 2012
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Cairns set for Chinese visitor boost
Cairns and its surrounding Far North Queensland region is expecting a boost from Chinese New Year celebrations. The Cairns Post reports that at least 16,000 Chinese visitors are...
Jan 14, 2012
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Qatar's Aspire Zone named World's Leading Sports Tourism Development Project
Major decision-makers in global travel and tourism attended this week's World Travel Awards to recognise leaders in the world's hospitality and travel industry. Held in...
Jan 13, 2012
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Tourism WA appoints new executive directors
Tourism Western Australia has announced the appointment of two new executive directors to lead the agency's marketing division and Eventscorp. Following an extensive recruitment...
Jan 12, 2012
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Merlin to open permanent Madame Tussauds in Tokyo
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it will open a permanent Madame Tussauds at Decks Tokyo Beach Mall in the Japanese capital in April 2013. The attraction will operate...
Jan 11, 2012
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World's leading travel brands head to Qatar for ultimate accolade
Tourism brands that have shown greatest strength amid global economic uncertainty are to be acknowledged by World Travel Awards Grand Final, being hosted in Doha in partnership...
Jan 10, 2012
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Aussie landmarks suffer declining visitor numbers
Visitor numbers at two of Australia's most iconic landmarks have declined in the last year. Parks Australia has revealed statistics that indicate visitor numbers to Uluru (Ayers...
Jan 10, 2012
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Murray River cruising icon revived
Murray River vessel Proud Mary is again cruising the famous river with new managers having revived her original, renowned name. Following a change of ownership in February 2011,...
Jan 10, 2012
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New Zealand holiday parks end year on a high
New Zealand's holiday parks are more popular with holidaymakers than ever, with research showing double digit growth in guest nights through much of 2011. Holiday Accommodation...
Jan 9, 2012
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Dubai Mall the world's most visited leisure destination
Attracting more than 54 million visitors in 2011, the Dubai Mall was the world's most-visited leisure and retail destination. The number of shoppers last year represented an...
Jan 9, 2012
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