News: Tourism
Ice Land Water Park celebrates anniversary: announces developments
Ice Land Water Park has celebrated its first anniversary, announcing plans for expansion and plans to open similar facilities in Abu Dhabi and Thailand. Expansion of the 25-acre...
Oct 12, 2011
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Waterparks
Singapore launches Halloween themed events
Singapore attractions are set to launch a series of Halloween themed entertainment events. Universal Studios Singapore has launched a series of Halloween Horror Nights, said to...
Oct 11, 2011
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Key factors for successful and sustainable small tourism destinations
Research and a comparison of Akaroa and Hanmer Springs have highlighted the requirements for successful small sustainable tourism destinations. The research, undertaken by...
Oct 11, 2011
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Bahrain waterpark presents Pirate spectacular
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark is presenting 'Pirates in Bahrain' for two weeks during the Eid Al Adha holidays next month. Organisers of 'Pirates in Bahrain' are...
Oct 10, 2011
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Waterparks
US ambassador apologises for Philippines sex tourism remarks
US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas has apologised for suggesting that 40% of male tourists visit the country for sex. Ambassador Thomas sent a text message to the...
Oct 9, 2011
Tourism /
Legal
Taronga Zoo opens Edwardian Entrance for its 95th birthday
To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Sydney's Taronga Zoo has officially opened its Edwardian Entrance and a new visitors' plaza. On Friday, Miya the Australian Sea-lion joined...
Oct 9, 2011
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Environment
Malaysian tourism to create 1.7 million jobs
Malaysian Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen has highlighted that his country's tourism industry employs 1.2 million people and that he expects half a million more...
Oct 7, 2011
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Education
Major events to deliver for the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is set for a $94 million economic boost following with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh having announced deals to secure the 2016 national surf lifesaving titles...
Oct 7, 2011
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Tourism
Millbrook named Australasia's leading golf resort
Queenstown's five-star Millbrook Resort has been lauded as Australia and New Zealand's leading golf resort at week's World Travel Awards. After months of intense voting...
Oct 6, 2011
Tourism /
Hospitality
Victoria's new home of athletics up and running
Victoria's new home of athletics, Albert Park's Lakeside Stadium, has been completed and is ready for use. Speaking after a recent site tour with Victorian the Minister for...
Oct 4, 2011
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Surfaces
Brisbane presents united front to win major international water congress
Brisbane has won the right to host the world's largest meeting for water practitioners and researchers - the prestigious International Water Association (IWA) Water Congress and...
Oct 4, 2011
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Environment
Movie World launches Fright Night events
Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast has launched a series of Fright Night events. From Saturday 1st October for seven event filled nights, the Gold Coast theme park will...
Oct 3, 2011
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Suntec Singapore named Asia's leading meetings and conference centre for the sixth time
Suntec Singapore has again edged out its competitors across Asia, winning the title of 'Asia's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre' at the World Travel Awards for a sixth...
Oct 3, 2011
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Venues
Visitors vital to Christchurch CBD recovery
Christchurch must take urgent steps to continue attracting the 900,000 international visitors who pass through Canterbury each year, tourism industry representatives say....
Oct 2, 2011
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Environment
Taronga Zoo's Chimps revel in renovated exhibit
The world renowned Chimpanzee group at Sydney's Taronga Zoo have moved in to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art exhibit. The $7 million home offers stunning views of Sydney...
Oct 1, 2011
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Anantara Golden Triangle wins at the travel industry's oscars
Anantara Golden Triangle has been named 'Thailand's Leading Resort' at the prestigious World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held in Bangkok this week. Hot on the heels of being...
Oct 1, 2011
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Wellness
Resort World Sentosa to enhance dolphin care
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced plans to double the number of keepers to provide care for its dolphins at its soon to open Marine Life Park. In a press...
Sep 29, 2011
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Year round mountain biking at new Queenstown circuit
The hottest new destination in offseason biking, offering spectacular scenery and the only gondola-accessed downhill mountain tracks in the southern hemisphere, has opened for...
Sep 28, 2011
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Environment
Luna Park Melbourne reopens for the spring school holidays
As the spring school holidays began on Saturday (24th September), through which it will be open every day, Luna Park Melbourne's famous Scenic Railway rollercoaster has also...
Sep 27, 2011
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Coalition states challenge Federal controls on State national parks
The Governments of NSW, Victoria and Western Australia are challenging the Federal Government's plans to impose new controls over state national parks. In July, Federal...
Sep 27, 2011
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Parks
Titanic set to arrive at Singapore's ArtScience Museum
Nearly 100 years after it set sail on its fateful first voyage, RMS Titanic is set to be brought to life at the ArtScience Museum at Singapore'sMarina Bay Sands. The story of...
Sep 27, 2011
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Perth Adventure World set to open for 29th season
Western Australia's premiere theme park, Adventure World, will open its doors for its 29th consecutive season on 29th September 2011. After a winter of major investment, the...
Sep 26, 2011
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SkyPoint tower launches external adventure climb concept
Ardent Leisure has released details of a daring new attraction at its SkyPoint Observation Deck attraction. Located 270 metres above the ground, the SkyPoint Climb will be...
Sep 26, 2011
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Attractions
Handler bitten by tiger at Dreamworld
An animal handler has been bitten by a tiger at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld. Paramedics say the man has been taken to Pindarra Private Hospital with two puncture wounds to...
Sep 25, 2011
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Attractions