News: Tourism
Rottnest Island celebrates a century of tourism
A schedule of events and festivities - including special deals, family days and celebratory activities - has been planned across 2011 as Rottnest Island celebrates 100 years of...
Dec 13, 2010
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Tourism
New Cultural Tourism Centre For Ancient Art Form
Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre, an interactive tourism attraction housing the largest and most significant collection of Maorirock art in the world, will be officially opened...
Dec 6, 2010
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Professional Lifeguards say safety first at beaches this summer
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) says everyone needs to play it safe at beaches this summer. Doing so will mean that families can focus on...
Dec 3, 2010
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Aquatics
Giant pandas for New Zealand?
As reported on Wednesday, New Zealand's bid to host a breeding pair of giant pandas has moved up a gear, with the Government indicating it will help with funding. A spokeswoman...
Dec 3, 2010
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NSW Minister: Olympic Park and Darling Harbour are 'dead and lifeless'
David Borger, the NSW Government's Minister for Western Sydney and Minister for Roads, has broken ranks with Labor collagues by labelling Sydney Olympic Park and Darling Harbour...
Dec 3, 2010
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Adelaide Zoo's Pandas boost visitors
Visitor numbers to Adelaide Zoo have risen by 70% since giant pandas Wang Wang and Funi arrived a year ago. A special anniversary for the popular pair at the end of the first...
Dec 1, 2010
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Singapore expects record 12 million visitors this year
Singapore expects visitor arrivals to hit a record of around 12 million this year, helped by the success of the city-state's two multi-billion-dollar casinos. Speaking on Sunday...
Nov 30, 2010
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A Revolution in Buffet Service
Hospitality furniture design and manufacturer SICO South Pacific has released its newest innovation in mobile food service tables designed by and for Executive Chefs. The DECO...
Nov 29, 2010
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Australian tourism hits 'rock bottom'
A report in The Age newpaper suggests that Australian tourism has hit rock-bottom and that the industry "finally conceded last week there is a problem." Writing in the Melbourne...
Nov 29, 2010
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Ocean Park Produces Asia's First Winner of IAAPA Brass Ring Spirit Award
Ocean Park Hong Kong has produced the first-ever Asian winner of the IAAPA Brass Ring Spirit Award, presented at last week's Iecent International Association of Amusement Parks...
Nov 28, 2010
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Western Australian Environment Minister urges people to 'rediscover parks'
Western Australian Environment Minister John Day has today launched the Rediscover Parks campaign which provides free entry days at selected Western Australian national parks...
Nov 26, 2010
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New Ride for Melbourne Luna Park's Summer of Fun
Melbourne's Luna park is to launch a new thrill ride for the 2010/11 summer seaon. Manufactured by Italian amusement industry enthusiasts the Zamperla family, the new ride, The...
Nov 25, 2010
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Tourism & Transport Forum appoints new Chief
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has announced the appointment of John Lee as its new Chief Executive. The appointment, which begins next Wednesday, follows a major...
Nov 25, 2010
Tourism
Optimism fuels successful IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010
Preliminary estimates indicate 25,000 people from 96 nations, including approximately 14,800 buyers, participated in IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 at the Orange County Convention...
Nov 24, 2010
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Tourism Excellence Rewarded at Queensland Awards
The 2010 Queensland Tourism Awards have recognised far north Queensland tourism champion Charles Woodward and the Australian Outback Spectacular 2 Heroes of the Light Horse...
Nov 23, 2010
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Resorts World Sentosa Performance Boost
Genting Singapore has announced that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) generated SG$732 million in revenue and pre-tax profits of SG$346.5 million for the third quarter of this year....
Nov 22, 2010
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Forget Leisure: Focus on the Experience Industry
The concept of a leisure industry is old-fashioned and Australia and New Zealand industry professionals should focus on being part of an 'experience industry' according to UK...
Nov 19, 2010
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Al Ain to host world Zoo and Aquarium conference
The Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort (AWPR) has won the right to host the 70th annual World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) conference. AWPR is a corner-stone project in...
Nov 19, 2010
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Luna Park Sydney wins International Innovation Award
Luna Park Sydney has won the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)'s Brass Ring Award for 'Most Innovative Program'. The Award, presented on...
Nov 19, 2010
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Christchurch uses The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan to attract Australians
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism is using the skills of multi-Emmy Award winner and host of hit TV programme The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan to entice Australians to visit the...
Nov 17, 2010
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Auckland an events destination
Len Brown, Mayor of the new Auckland unitary council, says that the city has taken the first steps towards becoming one of the world's leading events cities. The mayor has...
Nov 16, 2010
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Call for a Resort Oasis in the Outback
A leading economist has called for the building of a Dubai-style oasis in the middle of the desert to boost Australia's tourism potential. Access Economics director Professor...
Nov 15, 2010
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Bollywood theme park opens
A large visitor attraction showcasing Indian cinema and culture has opened in Gurgaon, in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Called Kingdom of Dreams, the six-acre complex...
Nov 15, 2010
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Minister of Conservation opens new Milford Sound attraction
New Zealand Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has opened the Southern Discoveries Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory. At the centre's opening...
Nov 12, 2010
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