News: Tourism
WA tourism icons added to National Landscapes program
Two of Western Australia's iconic destinations have joined the Australian Government's National Landscapes program. Speaking at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Perth at...
Mar 16, 2011
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World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011
Strategies to address the massive level of child drownings in Asia, where more than 350,000 children under 18 drowned in the year 2009/2010, are to be presented at the upcoming...
Mar 15, 2011
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Taronga Zoo named Australia's best major tourist attraction
Sydney's Taronga Zoo has been named Australia's best major tourist attraction at the 2010 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Awards, held at Perth's Burswood Burswood...
Mar 13, 2011
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WhiteWater Opens Office in China
Leading waterpark design, engineering and manufacturing company WhiteWater West Industries Ltd have opened a new office in Shanghai, China. The new office marks a significant...
Mar 12, 2011
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Asia Leads Growth in Overseas Visitors to Australia
Tourism Research Australia's International Visitor Survey shows visitor numbers increased 5% in 2010 year-on-year. Visitor arrivals from Asia were up 11%, nights spent in...
Mar 12, 2011
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Busselton Says Goodbye to Nautical Lady
After 30 years as a much loved tourist attraction in the Western Australian town of Busselton, Nautical Lady Entertainment World has officially closed its doors. David and Jenny...
Mar 11, 2011
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Merlin completes Sydney Attractions Group purchase
The Merlin Entertainment Group has completed the acquisition of Sydney Attractions Group and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World from Village Roadshow. The $115 million deal,...
Mar 10, 2011
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Aussie World invests in new rides
The Sunshine Coast's Aussie World fun park is investing over $2 million in two new amusement rides, the first of which is set to open just before the important Easter holidays....
Mar 9, 2011
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Thailand needs to change its brand image
Thailand's 'Amazing Thailand' campaign is no longer fresh in the international marketplace and the brand, launched in 1997, needs to change. According to David Keen, Chief...
Mar 9, 2011
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SkyCity locks striking workers out, requests more negotiations
Auckland's Sky City has locked out 27 union members who took strike action last Saturday. Sky City spokesman Scott Campbell said the workers who took strike action last Saturday...
Mar 8, 2011
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Super Rugby Partners with Betfair
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced that Betfair will be an official partner of the Super Rugby competition in Australia for the next two seasons. The deal began as...
Mar 7, 2011
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Legoland Malaysia set for 2012 opening
Construction of Asia's first Legoland theme park has begun, with an opening date scheduled for late 2012. The 31-hectare theme park, is being built in the Iskandar Malaysia...
Mar 7, 2011
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Funding boost for the Australian War Memorial
Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced an additional $8 million in annual funding for the Australian War Memorial. The increased financial support is the result of...
Mar 7, 2011
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New General Manager at Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown
A longstanding Queenstown local with a penchant for outdoor adventure has been appointed new General Manager at Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown. Stuart Cordelle, will 'zip' into...
Mar 6, 2011
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Extra $2 million brings Queensland Tourism rescue package to $12 Million
The Queensland tourism industry will receive an additional $2 million in post-flood and cyclone tourism funding bringing the joint Federal and State recovery package to a total...
Mar 4, 2011
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Double Trouble: Natural Disasters and high dollar take tourism toll
The strength of the Australian dollar and recent weather events have been identified as the factors having the biggest impact on Australian tourism operators, according to the...
Mar 2, 2011
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CENTAMAN Entrance Control installed at Landmark Site on Sydney Harbour
Centurion SwingGates from CENTAMAN Entrance Control have been installed at the recently upgraded Milsons Point Wharf. The upgrade at Milsons Point is the first wharf major...
Mar 2, 2011
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IOC's Rogge: Sport should share gambling revenues
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has called for sports bodies to receive a cut of betting revenues and also insisted that governments should impose...
Mar 2, 2011
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New Head for New Zealand's Inbound tour operators
New Zealand's Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) has appointed Lesley Immink as its new Chief Executive. Immink, who takes up the position tomorrow (2nd March 2011), replaces...
Mar 1, 2011
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Simulated terror attack at Resorts World Sentosa
Singapore authorities have simulated a terror attack to test the emergency preparedness of the Home Team and the security teams from Resorts World Sentosa. It was the first time...
Mar 1, 2011
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Governor-General Open War Memorial's Hall of Valour
Before a gathering that included living Victoria Cross holders Keith Payne VC OAM, Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC,...
Mar 1, 2011
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Central Coast Residents Back Artificial Reef Plan
NSW Central Coast residents have shown their support for a controversial plan to scuttle the decommissioned warship HMAS Adelaide off a local beach. Around 500 people clapped...
Feb 28, 2011
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Sea World Resort and Water Park Launches Exclusive Dolphin Presentation
In an Australian first, Sea World Resort has launched an exclusive Dolphin presentation, free for guests who stay for two or more nights. The Dolphin Discovery presentation is...
Feb 28, 2011
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Sunshine Coast waterpark dreams end with land sale
The sale of a 75-hectare parcel of land near Caloundra has marked the end of plans for the development of a waterpark on the Sunshine Coast. The land, located opposite the...
Feb 25, 2011
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