News: Tourism
Auckland Council's CCO structure approved by Government
The final structure of Auckland’s council controlled organisations has been agreed by the New Zealand Cabinet, says Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide. Cabinet has...
Jul 8, 2010
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Counting Made Fun at Luna Park
Landmark amusement attraction Luna Park Melbourne has introduced an innovative approach to people counting. A free to enter, un-gated venue, Luna Park wanted to be able to...
Jul 7, 2010
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Opportunity to Manage Newington Armory Lodge
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is offering the opportunity to manage the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge, a unique accommodation venue located within the Newington Armory....
Jul 7, 2010
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Sport tourism takes centre stage
With South Africa revelling in World Cup glory, a delegation of sport tourism leaders is gathering in Johannesburg for the landmark World Sport Destination Expo (WDSE). Making...
Jul 6, 2010
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New big mountain skiing experience at Roundhill
The world's longest and steepest rope tow has opened up access to some of the biggest terrain in Australasia at New Zealand's Roundhill Ski Area this winter. The ski area,...
Jul 6, 2010
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New Industry Awards: Are You Prepared?
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has announced its first annual wage review under the Fair Work Act, 2009. The decision provides increases to rates of pay in modern Awards and also an...
Jul 5, 2010
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Iconic West Australian cycling trail wins national Award
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation has received the national Award for Bicycle Friendly Business for their iconic tourist trail. The trail, set be the longest of its kind anywhere...
Jul 5, 2010
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Fantasea to relocate to the new Port of Airlie precinct
Award winning cruise operator, Fantasea Adventure Cruising are moving their ferry terminal to Meridien's Port of Airlie development in Airlie Beach. Relocating from Shute...
Jul 4, 2010
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Swimming 200 Metres Above Singapore
Singapore's newest architectural marvel, the Sands SkyPark, has opened. Soaring 200 metres above ground, the 1.2 hectare Sands SkyPark features the 150-metrer infinity swimming...
Jul 2, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks bring back the VIP Pass
Village Roadshow's Gold Coast Theme Parks have reintroduced their VIP pass for access to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. The new VIP pass...
Jul 1, 2010
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Award Winners at NZ Holiday Parks Conference
Winners of this year's Holiday Parks Awards were announced at the Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) annual conference held in Rotorua. North South Holiday Park in...
Jun 30, 2010
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4-D Cinema Attraction Celebrates New Zealand Salmon
A four-dimensional educational entertainment centre celebrating salmon has been built in Rakaia, New Zealand's salmon capital. The newly-opened Salmon World is designed to...
Jun 29, 2010
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Eco resort planned for Cambodian island
The Royal Group, a Cambodian business conglomerate, is to create Asia's first environmentally-planned resort island, with a view to attracting high-end international tourism on...
Jun 25, 2010
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Delaware North Resorts appoints UK and Europe Sales Chief
Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts has appointed Rhett Lego as its UK & Europe Sales Manager. Lego is a tourism industry and is Chief Executive of The Conjoint Marketing...
Jun 24, 2010
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Adelaide Nature Trail Strategy
Linking Adelaide with Nature is a draft Strategy prepared by the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to help guide future trail management and...
Jun 24, 2010
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Twister and Speedcoaster for Canberra move?
Canberra's Big Splash Waterpark has taken delivery of the former Wet'n'Wild water slide, the Twister. While both the Twister and Speedcoaster have been removed in preparation...
Jun 22, 2010
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Tourism is Core Council Activity
Local government support is critical to the success of tourism and must be allowed to continue, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ). TIANZ is...
Jun 21, 2010
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Wave Swinger returns to Luna Park Sydney
For the first time since 1988, the iconic Wave Swinger is set to return to Luna Park Sydney. The uniquely designed Wave Swinger is the âcrème de la crèmeâ of high swinging...
Jun 18, 2010
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Sports betting set to net up to US$1 billion
Legalising sports betting in Malaysia will generate over US$930,000 a year for Government coffers, according to Ascot Sports owner Vincent Tan. Last month the Malaysian...
Jun 16, 2010
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Day Trips Dominate Domestic Tourism
Figures from the Australian Government's National Visitor Survey released today show Australia's domestic tourism market is holding strong for both the March quarter and the...
Jun 16, 2010
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Baring All to Save the Barrier Reef
To mark Tuesday's United Nations World Oceans Day, a group of swimmers and snorkelers engaged in a nude swim in an attempt to raise awareness of the threats to the Great Barrier...
Jun 10, 2010
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Parks Amendment Promotes and Protects
New South Wales' national parks and regional tourism will both benefit from the passing of the National Parks & Wildlife Amendment (Visitors and Tourists) Bill 2010 through the...
Jun 10, 2010
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Southern Lakes to host New Zealand tourism industry's big event for first time
For the first time ever, New Zealand's premier visitor region will host the country's largest international tourism trade event. TRENZ 2011 will be held in Queenstown, from 23rd...
Jun 10, 2010
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New Data Shows Solid Recovery in International Tourism
Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson has welcomed today's release of Tourism Research Australia's International Visitor Survey (IVS) showing a solid recovery in...
Jun 9, 2010
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