News: Tourism
Canterbury Museum reopens but faces job cuts
Canterbury Museum has reopened to the public but some staff are likely to lose their jobs because the Museum is short of money. Closed to the public since the 22nd February...
Sep 23, 2011
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Attractions
MoU to strengthen Indigenous tourism
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the...
Sep 22, 2011
Tourism /
Culture /
Environment
Jamberoo Action Park unveils school holidays highlights
Jamberoo Action Park, NSW's biggest theme and water park has revealed its program for the upcoming school holidays. Kicking off in time for what is expected to be a the sunny...
Sep 21, 2011
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Waterparks
Iron Man Riddington wins Manly surf skills contract
Former champion ironman Craig Riddington will continue teaching his brand of surf-safety awareness at Manly Beach after making a successful bid to run the program for students....
Sep 19, 2011
Tourism /
Safety /
Aquatics
Lake Wanaka continues upwards trend in visitor numbers
Lake Wanaka is continuing its upward trend in domestic and international visitor numbers, guest nights and length of stay with record numbers across the board. The July figures...
Sep 17, 2011
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Entertainment
Aussie World opens Giant Slide
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World theme park has unveiled its new Giant Slide attraction. Launching this week, the aptly named attraction (it measures 46 metres long, 15...
Sep 16, 2011
Tourism /
Attractions
Victoria's National Trust to install Siriusware Salespoint Solutions
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has selected Siriusware Salespoint Solutions software from Australian representatives the Crius Group. Crius Group will install...
Sep 15, 2011
Tourism /
Attractions /
Ticketing
Sea World launches Jet Stunt Extreme
This weekend (17th September) will see Gold Coast theme park Sea World unleash its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt performers. The...
Sep 15, 2011
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Aquatics
Footy finals forecast to provide $2 billion boost to local industries
Sporting fervour associated with the AFL and NRL finals and the 2011 Rugby World Cup is likely to result in Australian fans spending over $2 billion on football celebrations...
Sep 14, 2011
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Entertainment
Kelly Tarlton's launches Seahorse Kingdom
Auckland marine life attraction Kelly Tarlton's has opened its new Seahorse Kingdom exhibit. Kelly Tarlton's first new permanent exhibit in five years, the Seahorse Kingdom...
Sep 14, 2011
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Environment
Dreamworld launches new attractions
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introducing two new attractions for the upcoming holiday season. As the attraction counts down to its 30th birthday later this year, a new...
Sep 12, 2011
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Entertainment
Merlin to develop Korean Legoland attraction?
A Legoland park in Korea could be realised as part of Merlin Entertainments' focus to develop new Legoland attractions in the Asia Pacific region. The UK-based attractions...
Sep 9, 2011
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Entertainment
Adelaide Zoo $25 million in debt and facing asset repossession
The popularity of pandas Wang Wang and Funi has not been sufficient to offset rising operating costs at Adelaide Zoo, which has revealed debts of $25 million. South Australian...
Sep 9, 2011
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Environment
Tourism needs labour and skills
Australia's tourism industry is suffering from enormous labour and skills shortages which a guest worker scheme and an extension of the Working Holiday Maker visa could help to...
Sep 8, 2011
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Attractions
Improvements bring Darwin waterhole back to life
Work is set to begin on improvements to a popular rural Darwin waterhole. The Howard Springs Nature Park, which has been closed to swimming for five years due to poor water...
Sep 8, 2011
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Rush overseas as Australian outbound grows 25 times faster than inbound
The Australian passion for overseas travel has turned into a stampede, with Australian residents flocking overseas in droves to take advantage of a powerful dollar. Outbound...
Sep 7, 2011
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Tourism /
Finance
Palazzo Versace chooses Technogym for the ultimate wellbeing lifestyle
Luxury designer hotel Palazzo Versace Gold Coast has chosen Technogym equipment to equip its newly opened Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. Australia's first and only fashion branded...
Sep 7, 2011
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Fitness
Phuket's Thanyapura Sport and Leisure Club announces tennis partnership
Phuket's international sporting campus, the Thanyapura Sport and Leisure Club (TSLC), has announced the launch of a new partnership with the world's leading professional tennis...
Sep 7, 2011
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Venues
Resorts World Sentosa unveils its Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium
Singapore's first maritime museum - the Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA) is set to open at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on 15th October. Housed in an iconic steel...
Sep 6, 2011
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Attractions
Government nurtures 'excellence in tourism and events'
Federal Tourism Minister Nick Sherry has claimed that the Federal Government is supporting the tourism industry by helping it draw on its traditional strengths to improve its...
Sep 6, 2011
Events /
Tourism /
Government
TIANZ appoints adventure tourism safety specialist
Rachael Moore has taken on a new dedicated safety role with the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), assuming the role of Adventure and Outdoor Project Leader....
Sep 6, 2011
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Environment
Stayz Group survey reveals investment in eco-friendly holiday properties leads to increased bookings
New research released from The Stayz Group highlights a significant number of holiday property owners are making environmental investments to make their accommodation more...
Sep 5, 2011
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Environment
Development approved for Canberra National Zoo and Aquarium
A major redevelopment of Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium looks set to proceeed following the National Capital Authority's approval of a new master plan of the site. The...
Sep 5, 2011
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Environment
Vietnam to invest billions in tourism infrastructure
The Vietnamese Government has announced a 10-year strategic plan to invest around $45 billion in its tourism infrastructure. The long-term goal is to increase the number of...
Sep 4, 2011
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Government