News: Tourism
Awards showcase contributions to Queensland's outdoor recreation sector
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) has announced the winners of the 2011 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards. QORF established the Awards in 2001 to recognise...
Nov 4, 2011
Tourism /
Recreation
Ongoing growth for Singapore conventions
Singapore's push for a bigger slice of the meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) market is on track as venues report a full calendar of events. Venues...
Nov 4, 2011
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Entertainment
New Team to grow Wellington's events
A new team aims to cementing the New Zealand capital as a key global destination for conferences, local and international shows and events. The new leadership team of Positively...
Nov 3, 2011
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Entertainment
Tourism a vital part of New Zealand's economy
Rugby World Cup 2011 has highlighted the value of tourism to New Zealand's economy like never before, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ). TIANZ...
Oct 31, 2011
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Venues
Qantas flys again but pressure on tourism continues
The Qantas fleet is back in the air this afternoon (31st October) after a ruling by Fair Work Australia (FWA) to terminate all industrial action against the airline. Qantas...
Oct 31, 2011
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Legal
Global cities facing nightlife challenges
An in depth analysis of what makes a great late night city has revealed Sydney is facing the same problems and challenges as other global late night cities. Insufficient public...
Oct 30, 2011
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Price war hits revenue at Ardent attractions
A "discounting war" between Gold Coast theme park operators has been partly blamed for a drop in revenue from Ardent Leisure's Dreamworld, Whitewater World and SkyPoint...
Oct 29, 2011
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Waterparks
Miniature train derailment prompts call for ride safety rethink
New Zealand's Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the derailment of a miniature train at the Keirunga Park Railway last weekend. Two people were hospitalised...
Oct 28, 2011
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Attractions
Sugarworld waterpark set for Christmas holiday reopening
Renovations and improvements to Cairns' Sugarworld are nearing completion with the waterpark set to reopen for the Christmas school holidays. The $5 million recconstruction...
Oct 28, 2011
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Waterparks
Ocean Park leads Halloween themed entertainment
Ocean Park Hong Kong has embarked on a second decade of Halloween themed entertainment with its 11th annual Halloween Bash. Ocean Park's industry leading Halloween events have...
Oct 27, 2011
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Entertainment
KidZania partnership value set to double
Themed Attractions Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian operator of children's role playing theme park KidZania, expects to see the value of its partnership with corporates to double to some...
Oct 26, 2011
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TTF calls for more integrated ticketing for major events
Sports fans are being denied cheaper public transport because of the reluctance of event organisers to embrace integrated ticketing for major events, according to peak industry...
Oct 25, 2011
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Ticketing
Safety First Message For New Zealand boatowners
A new advertising campaign set to hit television screens reminds New Zealand's thousands of boatowners and fisherman that safety must be the first priority while enjoying the...
Oct 23, 2011
Tourism /
Safety
Thai flood crisis: Bangkok on high alert, southern tourist areas operating normally
With up to a third of the country affected by flooding, including parts of the capital Bangkok, Thai Government officials have admitted that the Pathum Thani flood situation is...
Oct 22, 2011
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Environment
Sea World founder Keith Williams dies
Keith Williams, the man behind the Gold Coast's Sea World theme park and the developer of Hamilton and Daydream Islands, has died at the age of 82. The legendary entrepreneur...
Oct 20, 2011
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Waterparks
Safety vital for New Zealand adventure tourism operators
All adventure tourism operators, even those not covered by New Zealand's new adventure activities regulations, are being encouraged to adopt industry-accepted safety standards...
Oct 19, 2011
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Government
Future looks sweet for Nambour's The Big Pineapple
Following the sale of Sunshine Coast icon The Big Pineapple to a private consortium in August, Stage One of the restoration program is well underway with a key managerial...
Oct 19, 2011
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Attractions
Singapore's tourism future opens up with William Angliss Institute
The William Angliss Institute has opened a new Tourism Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre in Singapore. The new Tourism CET Centre is the product of a partnership...
Oct 18, 2011
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Education
Zoos SA halts plans for African safari experience
Zoos SA has put plans to build a $30 million Wild Africa safari experience at its open-range Monarto Zoo on hold, but plans to continue to work towards the project. Despite...
Oct 17, 2011
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Environment
UAE rides crest of Chinese tourism boom
China's fast-emerging middle class is providing a lifeline to the United Arab Emirate's tourism ambitions, as the Gulf country fights to meet its goal of attracting 15 million...
Oct 14, 2011
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Attractions
Tourism Directions Conference presents industry futures
Despite natural disasters and the strong Australian dollar, Australian tourism is on track to double its annual overnight tourist spending to AU$140 billion by 2020. Speaking at...
Oct 14, 2011
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Environment
Bay of Plenty oil disaster has significant affects on leisure
The leisure industry in the coastal Bay of Plenty area is suffering significant affects as a result of the Rena oil spill with container debris now continually entering the...
Oct 14, 2011
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Environment
Vandals blow up Gumbuya Park's giant lyrebird
Vandals are believed to have used an explosive device to blow up the famous 25-metre statue of a giant lyrebird outside the Gumbuya Park amusement and nature park. The explosion...
Oct 13, 2011
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Environment
Surf Life Saving makes $3.6 billion economic contribution to the community
The total value to the Australian economy of Surf Life Saving's coastal drowning and injury prevention efforts in 2009/10 has been estimated to be worth $3.6 billion. This is...
Oct 12, 2011
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Aquatics