News: Tourism
Technogym's Kinesis helps Gwinganna's wellness mission
The award winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has been equipped with Technogym's Kinesis Wall. The multi-purpose unique workout that Kinesis provides enables guests to restore...
Dec 14, 2011
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Fitness
RAS' Peter King to head MCEC
Peter King, currently the Chief Executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Dec 14, 2011
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Guides ignoring warnings may have caused Borneo elephant kill
A wildlife expert in the Malaysian province of Sabah has blamed the failure of tourist guides to relay warnings to their clients for the death of a young Australian woman who...
Dec 13, 2011
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Environment
Legoland Malaysia comes together block by block
The Legoland Malaysia theme park is on target to open in 12 months time, with Muhammad Zainal Ashikin Muhammad Rejab, Chief Executive of IDR Resorts Sdn Bhd, saying that the...
Dec 12, 2011
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Attractions
Delays to Southern Cross observation wheel rebuild
Reconstruction of Melbourne's troubled $100 million Southern Cross observation wheel has been suspended for another week as a result of wind damage. High winds last week saw the...
Dec 11, 2011
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Ferguson unveils Tourism 2020 plan
Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson has unveiled a new tourism strategy to "sharpen Australia's competitive edge" and help the industry achieve its goal of doubling...
Dec 7, 2011
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Government
Australian theme parks approach anniversary milestones
Major Australian attractions Luna Park Melbourne, Sea World, Dreamworld and Warner Bros. Movie World are approaching major anniversaries in the coming weeks. Luna Park Melbourne...
Dec 6, 2011
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Tutankhamun breaks box office records for Melbourne
Victoria's major events success has taken on a golden glow with final figures showing Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs has smashed box office records for touring...
Dec 6, 2011
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DEAL 2012 provides a gateway to the Middle East's multi-billion theme parks industry
International Expo Consults (IEC), organisers of the 2012 Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Expo, is aiming for the event to capture the potential of the...
Dec 6, 2011
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Waterparks
Mount Isa Rodeo gets $150,000 funding boost
Mount Isa's major event, the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, is set to benefit from $150,000 in funding from the Queensland Government. Announcing the funding, Member for Mount Isa...
Dec 5, 2011
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Finance
Active Network launches Ski Resort App, acquires Eventdirector
RTP, part of the Active Network, has launched 'LiveInfoT', a mobile application platform that enables resorts, parks and attractions to provide its customers with customisable...
Dec 5, 2011
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New website includes key safety tips for adventure tourism operators
A new website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a "one stop shop" for information and advice on running a safe operation. The 'Support Adventure' website...
Dec 3, 2011
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Recreation
New employment and training to the fore at Ayers Rock
An Indigenous training and employment program will be established at the Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara to attract employees locally and from across Australia. Federal Minister for...
Dec 2, 2011
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Taiwan expects economic boost from Summer Universiade
The Taipei City government expects the 2017 Summer Universiade to generate as much as US$330 million for the local economy after the city edged out Brasilia for the right to...
Dec 2, 2011
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Venues
Scenic World to host Australia's first ancient rainforest sculpture exhibition
The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be transformed into a spectacular art space for the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World cultural event. Australia's only ancient...
Dec 1, 2011
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Attractions
Consortia shortlisted for new Sydney Convention and Exhibition precinct
The creation of Sydney's new 12-hectare convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct at Darling Harbour is progressing with three strong consortia shortlisted to build and...
Dec 1, 2011
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Entertainment
Shanghai Disneyland anticipates 15 million annual visits
Annual visits to Shanghai Disneyland are expected to reach 15 million according to senior International Academy of Tourism (IAT) official. Speaking at a recent attractions and...
Nov 30, 2011
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Entertainment
Increased support for tourism business
Tourism firms across the country will now have access to comprehensive business support that will help grow their businesses and keep jobs in the regional Australia. Following...
Nov 29, 2011
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Government
Dinosaur to star in Rainbow Springs' NZ$10 million Big Splash water ride
Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park is set to launch its Big Splash water ride on 2nd January. The 431 metre-long flume ride will take boats of up to eight people on a...
Nov 29, 2011
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Waterparks
Work begins on $500,000 Grand Strzelecki Track
Construction of the 85 kilometre Grand Strzelecki Track is now underway. Launched by Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, the...
Nov 29, 2011
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Parks
10th ANZALS Conference heads to Dunedin
The Department of Tourism and the School of Physical Education at the University of Otago will be jointly hosting the 10th biennial Australian and New Zealand Association for...
Nov 28, 2011
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Recreation
IAAPI launches Indian Amusement Expo 2012
The Indian Association of Amusement Parks & Industries (IAAPI) has announced that its IAAPI Amusement Expo 2012 will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from...
Nov 26, 2011
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ATEC backs businesses affected by Margaret River bushfires
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has extended its support and best wishes to the tourism operators of the Margaret River area of Western Australia. ATEC Managing...
Nov 26, 2011
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Environment
Summer opening for new SkyPoint Climb
The Gold Coast will welcome its newest adventure experience this summer, when SkyPoint Climb, Australia's highest external building walk, starts taking climbers on a guided...
Nov 24, 2011
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Technology