News: Tourism
11 killed in North Island hot-air balloon crash
11 deaths have been confirmed following the crash of a hot air balloon this morning at Clareville, in New Zealand's Wairarapa region. Witnessed report that the balloon caught...
Jan 7, 2012
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Recreation
Rugby World Cup delivers mixed results for NZ tourism
New Zealand tourism operators have reporting mixed feelings about the impact of Rugby World Cup 2011 on their businesses. A survey carried out by the Tourism Industry...
Jan 6, 2012
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Venues
Merlin names Nagoya as chosen site for Legoland Japan
Merlin Entertainments Group, the UK-based visitor attractions operator, has named Nagoya as its preferred location for the development of a new Legoland-branded park in Japan....
Jan 5, 2012
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Attractions
Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib welcomes Olympic efforts to tackle Games fixing
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has welcomed the announcement that a dedicated British police unit is to be set up to target illegal betting and attempts to bribe athletes...
Jan 3, 2012
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Legal
Merlin advances Living and Leisure Australia takeover
Documents released this week advising of a "change of interest of substantial holder" indicate that global leisure operator Merlin Entertainments' $140 million bid for the...
Dec 31, 2011
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Entertainment
Tourism worth $35 billion to Australia's economy
The Tourism Satellite Account, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, shows the tourism industry's contribution to the Australian economy rose in 2010-11. Growth was...
Dec 31, 2011
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Tourism
Sydney New Year's Eve celebration claimed to be the world's biggest party
The City of Sydney is claiming that it's New Year's Eve fireworks display is the world's largest and most technologically advanced event of its type. It draws larger crowds than...
Dec 30, 2011
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Conference to explore cycle tourism developments
The fifth Australian Cycle Tourism Conference and Rail Trail Symposium will be held in Canberra in February. The event will be staged at the Ann Harding Conference Centre within...
Dec 29, 2011
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Environment
Melbourne Sports Hub launches landmark Double FlowRider wave simulator
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) has launched south-eastern Australia's first double FlowRider at the Melbourne Sports Hub. Sited in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic...
Dec 27, 2011
Tourism /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands forms Advisory Board
Six leading international museum professionals will be lending their expertise and vision to the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by forming its first-ever International...
Dec 24, 2011
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Venues
Genting Singapore profits rise by 8.3%
Rising casino revenues and healthy visitor arrivals at Universal Studio Singapore helped to boost profits at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in the third quarter of this year....
Dec 23, 2011
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Zealandia seeks more Council funding to remain open
Wellington attraction Zealandia is seeking a further NZ$3 million in Council funding to remain open. The wildlife and environment sanctuary had asked Wellington City Council to...
Dec 21, 2011
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Environment
Travel leaders symposium assesses Myanmar's sustainable tourism potential
Myanmar's landmark hosting of the first-ever Travel Leaders' Symposium on Sustainable Tourism presented an historic opportunity for over 100 travel industry representatives to...
Dec 21, 2011
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Tourism /
Government
Sea World welcomes baby Gentoo Penguin for Christmas
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has welcomed its first ever Gentoo Penguin chick just in time for the school holidays. Sea World Senior Penguin Keeper Katrina Krygger said that...
Dec 21, 2011
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Environment
Merlin snaps up Living and Leisure Australia
Global leisure operator Merlin Entertainments has launched a $140 million bid for the Living and Leisure Australia Group (LLA), the owner of the Melbourne Aquarium, Underwater...
Dec 19, 2011
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Entertainment
Scenic Otago walkway restored to former glory
Restoration work has been completed on a scenic walkway alongside Otago's Purakaunui Inlet to ensure the area remains accessible for future generations. The Purakaunui Inlet...
Dec 19, 2011
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Environment /
Parks
Wicked casts its spell on Singapore
Wicked, the record breaking musical, has opened in Singapore. The production, which opened at Marina Bay Sands' Grand Theatre on 9th December has previously been described by...
Dec 19, 2011
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Qatar Tourism Authority partners World Travel Awards for Grand Final in Doha
The World Travel Awards (WTA), the 'Oscars of the travel industry', will host its Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)...
Dec 18, 2011
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Tourism
Auckland Council urged to back tourism
Auckland's multi-billion dollar tourism industry must be given a higher priority in council plans for the city's future, according to the Tourism Industry Association New...
Dec 18, 2011
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Venues
Aquarium investment to benefit Melbourne tourism
Melbourne Aquarium's newest underwater attraction, Sharks of Shipwreck Cove, has been partly funded by a $100,000 Federal Government T-QUAL grant (the Tourism Quality Projects...
Dec 17, 2011
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Environment
Dreamworld celebrates 30th birthday
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is today marking the 30th anniversary of its opening - a landmark that has been celebrated by the cover story '30 Years Young' in the latest...
Dec 15, 2011
Tourism /
Attractions
Burswood Entertainment Complex to become Crown Perth
Crown Limited's Executive Chairman James Packer has announced that Burswood Entertainment Complex will change its name to Crown Perth later next year. This change will allow...
Dec 15, 2011
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Venues
Japan ski-resort revival led by Australian operator
The opening of a new gondola ski lift at the Japanese ski-resort of Niseko has been welcomed by SkiJapan Managing Director Peter Murphy. Niseko-based Murphy explains "the new...
Dec 14, 2011
Tourism /
Recreation
Hamilton Zoo introduces Smoke-Free policy
Hamilton Zoo is helping to stub out smoking with the introduction of a new smoke-free policy. The policy has seen the majority of the Hamilton Zoo grounds become smoke-free from...
Dec 14, 2011
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Environment