News: Tourism
Dreaming Track to become a Great Walk
Construction is expected to commence on a giant network of walking tracks from the Daintree to the tip of Cape York next year, subject to on-going talks with traditional owners....
Oct 18, 2010
Tourism /
Recreation
Indigenous Land Corporation buys Ayers Rock Resort
Australian tourist icon Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara will be purchased by the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) for $300 million. The ILC has exchanged contracts to acquire the...
Oct 15, 2010
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Fitness
$7.9 million campaign to promote Western Australian Tourism
Western Australian Tourism Minister Liz Constable has launched a $7.9 million multi-media marketing campaign that aims to rejuvenate the domestic tourism market. The campaign is...
Oct 14, 2010
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Environment
New BIG4 Chief Executive Goes Undercover
Incoming BIG4 Holiday Parks Chief Executive Ray Schleibs became a 'mystery customer' during the first few days in his new job. Under the guise of a man named 'Jim' interested in...
Oct 12, 2010
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Recreation
Otway Fly announces Zip Line Adventure tour
An exciting new Zip Lining Adventure Tour will be launched at Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures this month. Zip Lining is a relatively new eco-adventure activity. Wearing a secure...
Oct 11, 2010
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Attractions
Lagoon key to Port Douglas' revival
Port Douglas business interests have identified a lagoon development as being key to the resort's revival as a haven for tourists and investors. Cairns Regional Council has...
Oct 7, 2010
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Waterparks
Cultural Theme Park Opens in Vietnam
A major new visitor attraction featuring reproductions of villages inhabited by Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority tribes has opened in Hanoi. Covering a total area of 1,544 hectares,...
Oct 6, 2010
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Attractions
Qatar's first Waterpark opens
The initial stage of Aqua Park Qatar, the country's first water theme park, has opened. Qatar's newest attraction, covering 50,000 metres2, is set to double in size when...
Oct 5, 2010
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Waterparks
$20 million boost for conservation and nature-based tourism in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government's 'Royalties for Regions' program has delivered a $20 million boost to regional tourism with the announcement of a range of significant...
Oct 2, 2010
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Environment
Doubts Over Future of Malcolm Douglas' Broome wildlife parks
Following the tragic death of adventurer Malcolm Douglas, doubts surround the future of his Broome Crocodile Park and Wilderness Wildlife Park and Animal Refuge. Douglas' son...
Sep 29, 2010
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Environment
New coastal park purchased by ARC
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has purchased its final regional park, Te Muri Regional Park. Fittingly, it is the neighbour to the first regional park that ARC purchased,...
Sep 29, 2010
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Parks
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set to Open on 27th October
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has revealed the launch plans for the world's largest indoor theme park. Set to open earlier than anticipated, celebrations to launch Ferrari World Abu...
Sep 28, 2010
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Retail
Titanic exhibition sets visitor record
The Melbourne Museum's Titanic exhibition has become the most popular event at an Australian museum with a record 333,000 visitors. After beating its record set for its A Day in...
Sep 27, 2010
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Attractions
Celebrating World Tourism Day and New Zealand's $21.7 billion tourism industry
New Zealand is marking World Tourism Day by celebrating the importance of its tourism industry, one of the countryâs most important sectors, worth $59 million every day, and...
Sep 27, 2010
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Hospitality
Guide shows tourism businesses how to save money and energy
A new practical guide for tourism businesses shows them simple ways to save energy and money - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars annually - using tips from their peers to...
Sep 24, 2010
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Environment
Indonesia to set aside 30 million hectares for rare species
The Indonesian Government plans to set aside 30 million hectares of protected forests for habitats for endangered species in order to prevent their extinction. Indonesian...
Sep 16, 2010
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Environment
Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates five years of operation
Hong Kong Disneyland has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its operations, during which time it had attracted over 20 million visitors. Managing Director Andrew Kam (pictured)...
Sep 15, 2010
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Government
PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort ranked key sport and tourist destination
More than 25,000 visitors to PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort have ranked it as one of the South Korea's top destinations. Bang-rae Jo, Chief Executive of the Alpensia Resort,...
Sep 14, 2010
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Attractions
Dinosaur exhibition 'hatches' at Waikato Museum
Real dinosaur bones and a reconstructed nest are among the displays featured in a new dinosaur exhibition that opened at Waikato Museum earlier this month. The international...
Sep 14, 2010
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Attractions
Cabinet Changes Bypass Leisure but Ellis is on the Move
With exception of changes in education, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look Federal Cabinet has left leisure portfolios largely unchanged. However, at junior ministerial...
Sep 13, 2010
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Environment
Village Roadshow to build Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Village Roadshow has announced that it is to build and operate the Wet'n'Wild water theme park in Sydney. The theme park operator will invest around $80 million into the project...
Sep 13, 2010
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Waterparks
NZ Tourism rallies after quake
Tourism operators around New Zealand are rallying to help Christchurch and Canterbury recover from the earthquakes that have struck the region. New Zealand's major tourism...
Sep 11, 2010
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Environment
Adventure World to Appoint New General Manager
Perth's premier amusement park, Adventure World is to appoint a new General Manager following the decision of the current General Manager, Grant Laidlaw, to leave the park to...
Sep 11, 2010
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Retail
People Vote Shotover Canyon Swing Best Bungy
Shotover Canyon Swing has scooped a top award as one of New Zealand's best experiences at The 2010 Ranker Traveller Voted Awards. The Rankers Awards named the Queenstown giant...
Sep 10, 2010
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Attractions