News: Tourism
133,200 visitors came to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup
Tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) have welcomed official figures showing 133,200 visitors from around the world arrived in New Zealand specifically for...
Nov 24, 2011
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Transformers The Ride set to launch at Universal Studios Singapore
After more than two months of non-stop tests, Universal Studios Singapore is finally ready to unveil its multi-million dollar Transformers 3D ride on 3rd December. Planning for...
Nov 22, 2011
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Ayers Rock springs out of its hard place
Ayers Rock is looking to climb out of the tourism doldrums with the launch of a new drive to revitalise its product and win back domestic and international visitors. To help...
Nov 21, 2011
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Stayz Group announces partnership with world's largest travel website
Australia's number one holiday rental group, The Stayz Group, has announced a partnership with TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel website. The partnership will see the...
Nov 20, 2011
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Centaman celebrates World Waterpark Association innovation award
The recent World Waterpark Association (WWA) innovation awards recognised Australian-based management technology company Centaman and its innovative customer counting and data...
Nov 19, 2011
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Gold Coast resort opens largest waterpark
The Zagames Paradise Resort Gold Coast has launched what it says is the biggest Aqua Play waterpark in a resort in the southern hemisphere. Opened at the beginning of October,...
Nov 18, 2011
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Waterparks
Wellington to introduce 'fun tax'?
Wellington ratepayers are a step closer to paying a so-called 'fun tax' to support major attractions and events across the region. With the City Council's Strategy and Policy...
Nov 16, 2011
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Resorts World Sentosa makes the most of customer data
For Resorts World Sentosa, customer data is vital in providing valuable insights that allows it to better plan and strategise its operations. Spanning 49 hectares, RWS is...
Nov 16, 2011
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Adelaide Zoo given another Government advance
Adelaide Zoo has been advanced another $600,000 from the South Australian Government to help with running expenses. The Zoo, which is still negotiating with bankers Westpac over...
Nov 16, 2011
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Environment
Kiwi lifeguard tower wins architecture award
A Christchurch architect has won an award for the unique design of a lifeguard tower at a beach he patrolled as a teenager. Wilson & Hill Architects were co-winners in the small...
Nov 15, 2011
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Recreation
TIANZ highlights that top toilets attract visitors
Public toilets are arguably the most important piece of infrastructure that communities can use to boost their visitor economy, and they're useful to local people too!,...
Nov 14, 2011
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Recreation
$1 million funding for Western Australia's recreation trails
Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year's successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects. Western Australia Sport and...
Nov 14, 2011
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Jubilation over Puerto Princesa's inclusion in New Seven Wonders list
Philippine Government officials are jubilant that an underground river complex on the island province of Palawan has been included among the world's new natural wonders....
Nov 13, 2011
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Qatar attractions witness busy Eid Al Adha
Sunday saw public parks, entertainment centres, malls, zoos and other popular destinations in Qatar witness a huge rush of people celebrating the first day of the Muslim...
Nov 12, 2011
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Visitor statistics show whale shark tourism on the rise
The whale shark tour industry in Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area has once again attracted a record number of visitors. Visitor statistics show nearly...
Nov 12, 2011
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Environment
Competition for seven wonders of the natural world runs into trouble
A four-year long competition to name the seven wonders of the natural world has run into controversy after governments accused the organisers of asking for millions of dollars...
Nov 11, 2011
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Dreamworld unveils entertainment alliance with DreamWorks Animations
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a new alliance with the innovative global entertainment brand, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. In a move that Dreamworld claims to...
Nov 11, 2011
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Great Barrier Reef tourism operators recognised for going the extra mile
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and Ecotourism Australia have renewed their partnership commitment to best practice tourism in the Great Barrier Reef. The...
Nov 10, 2011
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Influential golf summit links to Thailand's aspiration to be Asia's golf hub
Looking to turn back a "tide of pessimism and despondency sweeping over the game", the just completed 2011 Asia Pacific Golf Summit (APGS) called for seismic changes in the...
Nov 8, 2011
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Golf
UAE backs cruise based tourism
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) expects cruise passengers to increase to 135 ships with 475,000 passengers in 2012. The number of passengers to...
Nov 7, 2011
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'Free' entry pays off at Merimbula's Magic Mountain
The introduction of 'free' entry at Merimbula's Magic Mountain amusement park on the NSW South Coast has been a "big plus" for the operators. Magic Mountain Marketing Manager...
Nov 7, 2011
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Wetlands Ecotourism project opens new opportunities for Fleurieu region
The recent opening of the Gemtree Wetlands Ecotourism Walking Trail project will add to the unique tourism attractions of South Australia's Fleurieu region and boost local...
Nov 7, 2011
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Japanese tourism's post earthquake recovery
With tourism revenue in Japan falling by a third since the 11th March earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese Government is looking at ways of attracting visitors back. The 11th...
Nov 6, 2011
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Movie World to launch Green Lantern rollercoaster for Christmas
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World will open a new Green Lantern rollercoaster this December. Having announced in July that it would be adding a major new attraction...
Nov 5, 2011
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