News: Tourism
Coastal drownings prompts new campaign for international tourists and migrants
82 coastal drowning deaths in Australia in 2009/10 have led Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to launch an ‘international visitors and migrant initiative’. The recently released...
Nov 11, 2010
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Aquatics
'No Leave, No Life' makes no sense
Australia Shadow Minister for Tourism, Bob Baldwin, has called on Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson to immediately suspend the 'No Leave, No Life' tourism campaign....
Nov 9, 2010
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Government
Busiest Month for Christchurch Convention Centre
The Christchurch Convention Centre experienced a sharp rise in delegate numbers following September's 7.1 earthquake. Close to 10,000 delegates attended conferences and events...
Nov 8, 2010
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Venues
Disney signs agreement for Shanghai theme park
The Walt Disney Company has signed an agreement with China's Shanghai Shendi Group for the establishment of a Disneyland theme park in the city. The deal was reached with...
Nov 8, 2010
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Entertainment
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Opens and Looks to Expand
The world's first Ferrari theme park has welcomed thousands of families and fans. After three years of construction and preparation, the world's first and largest attraction of...
Nov 5, 2010
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Technology
Ardent Leisure Group Records Positive Earnings
Ardent Leisure Group says revenue and earnings have rebounded in the September quarter compared to last year. On Tuesday, Group Chairman Neil Balnaves (pictured) said in a...
Nov 4, 2010
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Fitness
Ziptrek Ecotours officially opens its new Kea Tour
Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours will officially open the world’s steepest tree-to tree flying fox adventure on 14th November as part of its new Kea 6-Line Tour. The six-line, high...
Nov 4, 2010
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Attractions
NZ Tourism industry proves its value through tough economic period
Tourism has proved its value through tough economic times, earning more foreign exchange than any other export sector in the year ended March 2010. The Tourism Industry...
Nov 3, 2010
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Environment
Melbourne Museum secures King Tut
Melbourne has beaten interstate rivals to secure a major exhibition about Tutankhamun, Egypt's most famous Pharaoh. The Melbourne Museum will host Tutankhamun and the Golden Age...
Nov 2, 2010
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Attractions
V8s to Stay in Tasmania
Tasmania's place on the Australian supercar championship calendar is secure with V8 Supercars Australia revealing it is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Tasmanian...
Nov 1, 2010
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Venues
Indonesian Government appoints SurfAid as Lead Agency in Tsunami Response
The Indonesian Government has requested that SurfAid take a lead in coordinating the Non Government Organisations' (NGO) response to the Mentawai tsunami. SurfAid Chief...
Oct 29, 2010
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Environment
AALARA and member attractions Seek Amendments to Meal Break Provisions
The Australian Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) and several of its major attractions members are seeking to vary the paid meal break provision in the...
Oct 29, 2010
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Waterparks
Hobbit a precious boost to New Zealand tourism
After uncertainty over its production location, The New York Times has reported that The Hobbit film will be shot in New Zealand. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key this week...
Oct 29, 2010
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Melbourne's Luna Park Dons a Moustache
Luna Park Melbourne is joining forces with the Movember charity appeal and growing a moustache. Luna Park's iconic Mr Moon face will support the appeal by wearing a...
Oct 29, 2010
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Attractions
Spa Industry Grows in India
India has emerged as one of the world's fastest growing spa markets, benefitting from a growth in the country's leisure and tourism sector and a rise in incomes. According to a...
Oct 27, 2010
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Wellness
Auckland Zoo's young Sumatran tigers cross the Tasman
Two young Sumatran tigers from Auckland Zoo fly out to Australia this afternoon as part of an international conservation breeding program to assist this critically endangered...
Oct 26, 2010
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Environment
New Cairns Adventure Festival announced for 2011
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the State Government has developed an annual international sporting festival to be held in Cairns from June 2011. Premier Bligh...
Oct 25, 2010
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Recreation
70 million visitors attend Shanghai World Expo
The Shanghai World Expo 2010 yesterday reached a milestone of 70 million visitors since its opening on 1st May. The number reached predications made the Expo organizers before...
Oct 25, 2010
Events /
Tourism /
Design
Village Roadshow Theme Parks Hires ANZ for $275 Million of Loans
Bloomberg news agency has reported that Village Themepark Management Ltd., the unit of Village Roadshow Ltd. that owns and manages their Gold Coast theme parks has hired the...
Oct 22, 2010
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Zoos
Helping Queensland tourism weather the storm
Queensland tourism operators are to be trained to prepare for what is predicted to be the State's worst cyclone season in 40 years. Forecasters have warned that tropical and...
Oct 22, 2010
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Environment
Keeping fit and active on the high seas
The days when cruise holidays meant lying on the deck for days on end, taking the occasional dip in the pool or hot tub and playing deck quoits or bocce ball are long gone....
Oct 20, 2010
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Waterparks
TTF Reaches Anniversary as Head Takes a Shot at Politicians
As the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) gathers tonight to celebrate 21 years of industry advocacy, retiring Managing Director, Christopher Brown has taken a shot at both sides...
Oct 20, 2010
Tourism /
Government
Car collection to boost Nambour's Big Pineapple
The iconic Big Pineapple on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is set to be reconditioned as a motor racing museum. The Bowden family, the new owners of the iconic 'big thing', plan to...
Oct 19, 2010
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Leigh Harry Takes on BECA Chairmanship
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Chief Executive Leigh Harry (pictured) is the new Chairman of the Business Events Council of Australia, taking over from AEG Ogden's...
Oct 19, 2010
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Hospitality