News: Tourism
New Chair for National Maritime Museum
Peter Dexter has been named Chair of the Australian National Maritime Museum Council. Explaining the appointment Federal Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, explained that "I...
Aug 12, 2010
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Shrek on Stage at Melbourne's Luna Park
Luna Park Melbourne has announced that the movie character Shrek will feature in a live stage show during the Spring school holidays. The loveable green ogre will feature in...
Aug 11, 2010
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Asia's Fastest-Growing Destination Marathon Laguna Phuket
Asia's fastest-growing destination marathon, the Laguna Phuket International Marathon, is to be held on 12th June 2011, with registrations set to open in October. The Laguna...
Aug 11, 2010
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Tourism
Taronga Zoo - Sydney's Most Popular Visitor Experience
Taronga Zoo has announced that it has retained its position as Sydney's most popular experience for the fourth year in a row. During the year ending June 2010, the Zoo received...
Aug 10, 2010
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Sydney named as one of the world's top 10 beach cities
Sydney has been named as one of the top 10 beach city destinations in the world in a new survey from National Geographic. The release of the survey has prompted NSW Minister for...
Aug 9, 2010
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Aquatics
World Heritage Listing for Convict Sites
Historical convict sites will be included on the World Heritage List following a decision made by the World Heritage Committee. Federal Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett said...
Aug 4, 2010
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Culture
Coalition's Election Pledge 'for real action on tourism'
A Coalition Government would be “determined to support the Australian tourism industry.” In a statement, Shadow Ciobo MP, Shadow Minister for Tourism, the Arts, Youth and Sport,...
Aug 2, 2010
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Government
Senior Leisure Appointments at New Auckland Council
Senior appointments with responsibilities for the broad range of leisure services to be delivered by the new unitary Auckland Council have been made. Appointments include: •...
Aug 2, 2010
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World Heritage Exhibition Centre Opens
The new World Heritage Exhibition Centre has been opened at the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden in the NSW Blue Mountains. The 155 metre2 Exhibition Centre has been created to help...
Jul 29, 2010
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Coalition Pledges to Back Business Events Tourism
A Coalition Government has pledged that it will commit $28 million in new money for initiatives to reinvigorate Australia's business events tourism. In a statement, Shadow Ciobo...
Jul 29, 2010
Events /
Tourism
IAAPA launches Executive Management Institute
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has teamed up with San Diego State University (SDSU) to develop a one-off training program for visitor...
Jul 28, 2010
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Wildlife Ark to be created in Hunter Valley
The Australian Reptile Park has embarked on a massive project to provide a last refuge for Tasmanian devils. As facial cancer continues to ravage the population in Tasmania, the...
Jul 28, 2010
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Environment
NZ Visitor arrivals hit 2.5 million
Annual visitor arrivals to New Zealand hit the 2.5 million mark last month for the first time, according to Statistics NZ. Population Statistics Manager Bridget Hamilton-Seymour...
Jul 23, 2010
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Stakeholders criticise marine reserve proposals
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett says the Government has not yet decided which industries could be excluded from areas of its proposed marine reserves. The Government...
Jul 23, 2010
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Environment
'New Look' National Gallery of Australia Set to Open
The National Gallery of Australia is set to unveil its biggest transformation since its creation in 1982. This spring, visitors to the Gallery in Canberra will walk though a...
Jul 22, 2010
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Gwinganna Retreat launches Men's health program
The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has introduced its first mens' health program, 'The Men's Retreat', a new health retreat custom designed to meet men's health issues. To be held...
Jul 21, 2010
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Fitness
Abu Dhabi Ferrari Theme Park to Open in 100 Days
The countdown to the opening the world’s first Ferrari theme park has started and in 100 days, at noon on 28th October 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its doors to the...
Jul 20, 2010
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TIANZ welcomes ACC experience rating
New Zealand tourism businesses will benefit from the decision to recognise individual workplace safety and injury management in their levies to the Accident Compensation...
Jul 19, 2010
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Asian Attractions Expo Moves to Singapore in 2011
As Asia's premier conference and trade show for the attractions industry in Asia closed on Friday, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)...
Jul 19, 2010
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Demand for Australian Indigenous tourism
New research shows that over two million Australians participated in Indigenous tourism activities in 2009, staying 16 million nights and contributing $3 billion to the economy....
Jul 19, 2010
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Culture
Taj Mahal named IAAPA's Most Popular Asian Attraction
India's iconic Taj Mahal has topped the Voter's Choice poll for Most Popular Asian Attractions at the Asian Attractions Awards (AAA) ceremony. The event, held during the...
Jul 16, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Reveals New Attractions
Village Roadshow Theme Parks have unveiled plans for three new major attractions for their Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World theme parks for 2010. Sea World's new attractions...
Jul 15, 2010
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Legoland Malaysia targets 1.5 million visitors
On the eve of the Asian Amusement Expo, Asia's first Legoland has revealed that it expects to attract 1.5 million visitors in its first year of operation. Located in the...
Jul 13, 2010
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Melbourne Museums attendance tops two million
Museum Victoria's attendances topped two million for the first time last year making it one of the most visited Museum organisations in the world, according to Victorian Arts...
Jul 12, 2010
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