News: Tourism
Panda anniversary highlights Ocean Park's Conservation standards
Ocean Park's celebrations of the sixth birthday of its pandas Ying Ying and Le Le, and the upcoming birthday of Jia Jia who, at 33-years, will be the world's second oldest panda...
Aug 10, 2011
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Merlin gives Sydney Tower a facelift
The Merlin Entertainment Group is to refurbish, rebrand and relaunch the Sydney Tower. The UK-based global entertainment company is to invest more than $40 million in the Sydney...
Aug 10, 2011
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Snedden: Rugby World Cup organisers 'very well prepared'
With the 2011 Rugby World Cup just a month away, Martin Snedden, the head of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup organising committee, has declared preparations are on track for the...
Aug 10, 2011
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Record numbers visit Port Macquarie Glasshouse
The last 12 months have seen record numbers visit the Glasshouse, Australia's premier regional performing arts, conference and entertainment centre - with a remarkable 39%...
Aug 9, 2011
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo hosts tour for membership cardholders
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world's largest indoor aquariums featuring over 33,000 aquatic animals, has hosted a special 'behind the scenes' tour for holders of...
Aug 8, 2011
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Marine Environments added to curriculum for Singapore Students
Mystic Aquarium and its parent, Sea Research Foundation, is extending marine science education to south east Asia. Sea Research, which oversees science programs with the...
Aug 5, 2011
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Dubai targets 2024 Olympic Games
Dubai has announced it will forgo a bid for the 2020 Olympics in favour of concentrating its efforts on the 2024 Games, while South Africa has again emerged as a serious...
Aug 4, 2011
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Pattaya to develop South East Asia's leading waterpark
Details of the Ramayana Water Park, which aims to become South East Asia's leading waterpark, have been released. Situated in the Thai resort of Pattaya, and set to open in open...
Aug 4, 2011
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Dreamworld crash caused by low fuel
An investigation has found that a Gold Coast tourist helicopter that crashed at Dreamworld two years ago took off without enough fuel in the tanks to complete the flight. The...
Aug 4, 2011
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Dreamworld highlights perilous state of koala colonies
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is encouraging visitors to cuddle 11 new additions to their family of 60 koalas. More importantly Dreamworld is also urging people to be mindful...
Aug 1, 2011
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Expressions of Interest: Cairns Regional Council New Years Eve Celebrations 2011
Cairns Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from any Commercial Ventures who would like to set up a stall and sell products for Cairns New Years Eve...
Aug 1, 2011
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Hamilton Zoo attracts record for visitor numbers
Hamilton Zoo has revealed that it welcomed more than 137,000 visitors in the 2010-2011 financial year, 22,000 more than in the 2009-2010 financial period. Staff at the the...
Jul 31, 2011
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Falls Creek developer to auction 77 resort properties
Melbourne property developer Morry Schwartz is to sell his entire portfolio of 77 properties at Victorian ski resort Falls Creek. A total of 73 apartments and four retail spaces...
Jul 31, 2011
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New owners to reopen the Big Pineapple?
Sunshine Coast 'big thing' the Big Pineapple may soon re-open following negotiations between the attraction's receivers and possible new owners. Local author and Big Pineapple...
Jul 30, 2011
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Universal Studios Japan announces expansion plans
Osaka theme park Universal Studios Japan has revealed that it is to open a new area - Universal Wonderland - in spring 2012, which will cater for guests of all ages. Based on...
Jul 29, 2011
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Sea World to launch new Jet Ski Show
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has revealed details of its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show, set to launch on 17th September. Featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt...
Jul 28, 2011
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Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens placed in receivership
Receivers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers have been called in at the beleaguered Zion Wildlife Gardens. PWC partner and receiver Colin McCloy confirmed the move on Tuesday, several...
Jul 28, 2011
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Leigh Harry to head Tourism Victoria
Leigh Harry, Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Tourism Victoria. Announcing the...
Jul 28, 2011
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Federal Government will put the 'national' into national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has welcomed moves by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to add Commonwealth protection to Australia's national parks. VNPA...
Jul 27, 2011
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Tourism faces carbon tax 'triple whammy'
Australia's carbon tax, the high Australian dollar and declining domestic tourism numbers will be a fatal combination for tourism operators, according to the Australian Tourism...
Jul 26, 2011
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Keep Australia Beautiful Week to focus on nation's waterways
Removing litter from waterways is the goal of this year's Keep Australia Beautiful Week, to be held at the end of August. Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week is designed to...
Jul 22, 2011
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Booming holiday rental industry comes together for inaugural summit
The Stayz Group is today hosting Australia's first-ever conference dedicated to the thriving industry of holiday rentals. The Stayz Holiday Rentals Summit is an opportunity to...
Jul 21, 2011
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Dreamworld reveals bone chilling new ride
As it counts down to its 30th birthday later this year, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a host of additions to the park including a bone chilling new thrill ride,...
Jul 21, 2011
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NZ Holiday parks survive 'trying' times
Holiday parks have survived a "trying" year but are lifting their game to meet the demands of both New Zealand and international travellers, according to Holiday Accommodation...
Jul 21, 2011
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