News: Tourism
Japanese theme park opens world's steepest rollercoaster
The Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Fujiyoshida, on the Japanese island of Honshu, has opened the world's steepest roller coaster. The thrilling new Takabisha ride stands 43...
Jul 20, 2011
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Aussie domestic travel 'dying out': Charters
Australian domestic travel is suffering as more Australians take advantage of the high value of the dollar to holiday overseas, a survey by Roy Morgan Research has found. With...
Jul 19, 2011
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Jamberoo Action Park development gains conditional approval
NSW's Joint Regional Planning Panel has approved a $25 million expansion at Jamberoo Action Park, despite objections from residents and Kiama Municipal Council. The Panel gave...
Jul 18, 2011
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Robert C. Hauck to lead Phuket-based hospitality and sports group
Thanyapura, Thailand's innovative hospitality and sports group, has appointed Robert C. Hauck, as Group President of its hotel and sport facilities. Hauck has developed a...
Jul 15, 2011
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New Caledonia shows its heart through new branding
With a coming together of its three current tourism boards (Destination Loyalty Islands, Northern Province Tourism and New Caledonia Tourism South) New Caledonia will now be...
Jul 15, 2011
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Suntec Singapore Wins Coveted Innovation Award
After more than 10 months of development and testing, 'TouchPoint', Suntec Singapore's interactive information and way-finding system, has been awarded the International...
Jul 14, 2011
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Groundbreaking research shows state of tourism sector
Groundbreaking research on the mood of business operators in the New Zealand tourism industry shows it is grappling with a fast-changing environment. The first annual State of...
Jul 14, 2011
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$42 million Albany Waterfront project opens
A 30-year vision has been realised today with the Western Australian Government opening the $42 million waterfront development at Albany. Speaking at the official opening,...
Jul 14, 2011
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Recreation
Singapore iFLY up and running
Singapore's first skydiving simulator, iFLY, has officially opened after meeting the legal requirement of its Public Entertainment License. The S$25 million attraction on...
Jul 13, 2011
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'Positive signs' for Gold Coast Theme Parks
Deutsche Bank has reported on "positive signs" in the "competitive environment" of Gold Coast theme park operations. According to a report in the International Business Times...
Jul 12, 2011
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Awards recognise excellence in New Zealand holiday parks
A long-serving and prominent Queenstown holiday park owner has been recognised for her efforts at the Holiday Parks Awards. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park 'Creeksyde' owner Erna...
Jul 11, 2011
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Accor reopens Clear Mountain Lodge spa resort
The Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard in the Brisbane hinterland, has reopened following a $6.5 million redevelopment. Reopened with the addition of a new spa, Accor has...
Jul 11, 2011
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Dempsey to leave Ardent Leisure Group
Ardent Leisure Chief Executive Noel Dempsey had resigned from his role with the group, which owns Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint, and will...
Jul 8, 2011
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ATEC welcomes extra support for indigenous tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of an extension to the Indigenous Tourism Champions Program that will see...
Jul 7, 2011
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Record visitors for Victoria's museums
Museum Victoria venues attract more visitors than any other museum organisation in Australia, according to just released figures. About 2.3 million people visited the Melbourne...
Jul 7, 2011
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Universal Studios' Transformers: The Ride - 3D to be 'natural follow-up' to movies
Further details have been revealed of the under-construction Transformers: The Ride - 3D attraction that will open at Universal Studios Sentosa later this year, and at Universal...
Jul 4, 2011
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Native title win for North Stradbroke's traditional owners
The Quandamooka people have won native title recognition over most of North Stradbroke Island. The decision will give the Quandamooka people an increased role in managing...
Jul 4, 2011
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Western Australian Government welcomes Ningaloo Coast's World Heritage listing
The Ningaloo Coast has been given the highest level of international recognition with its inscription on the World Heritage List for its natural beauty and biological diversity....
Jul 4, 2011
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Sea World Resort & Water Park named Holidays With Kids' 'Best Family Resort'
Sea World Resort & Water Park can proudly boast the title of number one family resort on the Gold Coast after taking out the gong for 'Best Family Resort' in the 4.5 star...
Jul 2, 2011
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Ski resort operators join forces for national marketing campaign
Nine of Australia's leading ski resort operators have joined forces in a national marketing campaign to promote the NSW and Victorian snowfields. The Snow Australia campaign...
Jul 1, 2011
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Tourist abandoned on Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip
A Cairns reef operator has sacked an employee responsible for a bungled headcount that resulted in a tourist being left behind on a snorkelling trip. US tourist Ian Cole told...
Jun 30, 2011
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Safety
Kimberley operator to develop Purnululu National Park safari camp
A new operator has been selected to develop a commercial safari camp in the foothills of the Bungle Bungles in the Kimberley's Purnululu National Park. Western Australian...
Jun 28, 2011
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Merlin to open Legoland Tokyo
UK leisure giant Merlin Entertainments Group is expanding to Japan, announcing that it will build a Lego-themed attraction in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront district. The 1.2 billion...
Jun 27, 2011
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Singapore dominates at Asian Attraction Awards
The Singapore Cable Car attraction at Mount Grand Faber has topped the Voter's Choice poll as the Grand Winner at the 2011 Asian Attractions Awards. Singapore Cable Car's...
Jun 24, 2011
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