News: Tourism
Western Australian Government revitalises Perth Cultural Centre
An LED screen, feature lighting and a new children's play space are some of the latest improvements to be undertaken by the Western Australian Government in the Perth Cultural...
Jun 23, 2011
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Sydney's misses out on $500 million from lost events
Sydney's failure to secure major international conventions and exhibitions, which instead head to Melbourne and Brisbane, has cost NSW half a billion dollars over the past five...
Jun 23, 2011
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Adelaide Zoo racks up $24 million debt
The South Australian Government has had to step in to assist the Adelaide Zoo which is $24 million in debt. On Tuesday, South Australian Minister for Environment and...
Jun 23, 2011
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Council consults lawyers over 'lifeguard' trademark
Brisbane's The Courier-Mail newspaper has reported that the Gold Coast City Council is consulting its lawyers after Surf Life Saving Australia trademarked the term 'lifeguard'....
Jun 22, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Opens
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened its 2011 Asian Attractions Expo. Being held at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre in...
Jun 22, 2011
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry reaffirms leading role
In 2010, over 648,000 visitors from outside of Hong Kong attended trade exhibitions in the Special Administrative Region, an increase of over 13% from 2009. This significant...
Jun 22, 2011
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New veterinary hospital opens at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Victoria's Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened a new $2.1 million veterinary hospital. The state-of-the-art 300 metres2 facility is 10 times larger than the old hospital and...
Jun 20, 2011
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Environment
Hong Kong Disneyland alerts public of alleged scams
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has issued a warning of a scam which makes use of its name. In a statement, it said calls have been made by people who claimed to be its staff or...
Jun 19, 2011
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Attractions
Tourism a rare winner in Queensland budget
After taking a battering for the past six months, the Queensland tourism industry is set to benefit from an extra $83 million from the State budget. The funding, set for tourism...
Jun 19, 2011
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Fears for NSW marine life as environmental protection scrapped
Marine scientists have criticised a decision by the NSW Government to abolish environmental protection in two NSW marine parks, accusing it of putting marine life at...
Jun 18, 2011
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Environment
Shark Bay to receive multi-function recreation and emergency evacuation shelter
Shark Bay residents can look forward to the construction of a multi-function community, sport and recreation centre, after receiving $4.15 million from the Western Australian...
Jun 17, 2011
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Sky City location for NZ National Convention Centre
The New Zealand Government is negotiating with entertainment group SkyCity to build a national convention centre in Auckland. Prime Minister John Key said the project would...
Jun 14, 2011
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Children the focus of attractions development in Malaysia
By the end of 2012, Malaysia will have opened two major child-orientated attractions. With Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon Resorts having long been the country's major theme park,...
Jun 14, 2011
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New Australia-China Tourism Summit opens in Cairns
The inaugural Australia-China Tourism Summit, part of the Australian Government's $30 million commitment to the China market over the next four years, was opened yesterday by...
Jun 10, 2011
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Government
New NSW agency to integrate tourism and events
A NSW Government appointed taskforce will be given a year to develop a strategy for NSW to double tourism by 2020 under plans announced by NSW Minister for Tourism and Major...
Jun 9, 2011
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Dolphin Discovery Centre redevelopment opens
Stage one of Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre has been officially opened by Western Australia's Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls. Minister Grylls yesterday visited...
Jun 9, 2011
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Shotover Jet celebrates three millionth passenger
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key was recently on hand to congratulate the three millionth passenger on one of Queenstown's most established and iconic tourism operations, the...
Jun 7, 2011
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Attractions
Sea World Launches 2011 Whale Watching Season
As the first of thousands of Humpback Whales start to travel past the Gold Coast, Sea World Whale Watch tours have been launched for the 2011 season. The Gold Coast whale...
Jun 7, 2011
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Sea World Manager features in whale documentary
Sea World Marine Sciences Director Trevor Long was one of the stars of a Channel 10 documentary 'Call of the Whales' screened yesterday. Marking World Environment Day, the...
Jun 6, 2011
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Global Award for Business Events Head
Business Events Sydney Chief Executive Jon Hutchison has received a special Global Leader award at the IMEX 2011 Academy Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. The international award...
Jun 6, 2011
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Tourism
Australia Zoo to close retail store
Australia Zoo's retail outlet in Mooloolaba is up for lease as the Sunshine Coast attraction continues to explore cost-saving measures. The Sunshine Coast Daily reports that...
Jun 3, 2011
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10 year jail terms for match fixers
The Federal Government is to push for nationwide 10-year jail terms for those found guilty of match fixing as part of a range of new measures designed to head off corruption in...
Jun 3, 2011
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Misrepresented Aussie World emphasises investment
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has set about correcting recent newspaper articles that have incorrectly listed the Sunshine Coast Ettamogah Pub as being owned by...
Jun 2, 2011
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Queenstown ski areas invest in brand new rental system
Visitors renting ski gear at Queenstown's top ski areas can access the slopes faster this season thanks to the arrival of brand new state-of-the-art rental equipment as Coronet...
Jun 2, 2011
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Technology