News: Tourism
New Zealand Cycle Trail gives $3.4 million to Waikato River Trail
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has reached a major milestone with the signing of its first contract for the Waikato River Trail. The contract for $3.4 million...
May 7, 2010
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New visitor facilities at Lesmurdie Falls
Visitors to Western Australia's Lesmurdie Falls will be able to enjoy spectacular views across the Swan Coastal Plain from new vantage points with the opening of $850,000...
May 7, 2010
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Six Flags emerges from Chapter 11
Giant US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has completed its balance sheet restructuring and as a result has emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The...
May 6, 2010
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AFL Figures Banned in Betting Crackdown
AFL has been rocked by the exposure of six cases of improper gambling. AFL Football Operations Manager Adrian Anderson revealed information sharing agreements with all major...
May 6, 2010
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Wellington Unveils a Stellar Experience
Wellington's newly revamped 'Place for Space' - The Carter Observatory has reopened with all new interactive exhibits and new state of the art 9m digital planetarium dome. As...
May 4, 2010
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Soft Openings at Shanghai's Expo Park
Public trials of the facilities at Shanghai's Expo Park are underway, with the city's transport systems being trialled along with the site's facilities. The tests are running...
Apr 30, 2010
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Fraser Island Inquest: 4WDriver may be charged
The Queensland coroner has asked prosecutors to consider criminal charges over a four-wheel drive death on Fraser Island. Coroner Michael Barnes has handed down his findings...
Apr 29, 2010
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Global Study Shows Resilience in the Theme Park Industry
The world's top 25 theme parks recorded 185 million visits in 2009, a decline of 0.3% from 2008, according to a study released by the Economics practice at AECOM (formerly...
Apr 29, 2010
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Smart Card for NZSki Resorts
NZSki, the company that operates Coronet Peak, Mount Hutt and The Remarkables ski fields, is introducing a smart card called MyPass that enables guests to access lifts, hire...
Apr 27, 2010
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Terminator X attraction to launch on three continents
Following on from its successful launch in Australia at the end of 2009, attractions on three continents are to introduce The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company's Terminator...
Apr 26, 2010
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National tourism conference shows 'best is yet to come'
The spirit, energy and willingness to 'have a go' displayed by Australian tourism operators attending a major national tourism conference this week will place them at the...
Apr 24, 2010
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Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Napier Marineland
Napier's Marineland, one of Hawke's Bay's top tourist attractions since the mid-1960s, could be turned into a bus depot. The attraction, on the city's Marine Parade seafront,...
Apr 23, 2010
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Final Panels 'Drop In' To Milford Discovery Centre
The spectacular Milford Discovery Centre had its final panelling helicoptered into Milford Sound last week, signalling the final stages of a $300,000 refurbishment and...
Apr 21, 2010
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Inbound Tourism Affected by Volcanic Ash Cloud
The cloud of volcanic ash which has forced the cancellation of flights to and from key cities in Europe has implications not only for the entire tourism sector, but also for...
Apr 21, 2010
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Volcanic Ash Cloud Hits World Sport
Travel chaos triggered by the cloud of volcanic ash which has grounded the bulk of Europe's airfleet has hit sporting events around the globe. Australia's Federations Cup squad...
Apr 20, 2010
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'Stonehenge' replica Heads to WA Beach
One of Western Australia's best known beaches could be the site of a full-sized replica of Stonehenge under a controversial plan to lure more tourists. More than 100 stones (the...
Apr 20, 2010
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New business development role at Lake Wanaka Tourism
Lake Wanaka Tourism has announced the appointment of Sharyn Jer to the newly created role of business development executive. Sharyn will work alongside Lake Wanaka Tourism...
Apr 20, 2010
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Sentosa Ride to be Dismantled
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has announced that parts of its main attraction, the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster, are to be rebuilt. In an...
Apr 16, 2010
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Investment to Help Retain Caves' Icon Status
The planned multi-million dollar upgrade of Jenolan Caves and the historic Caves House will help it to retain its place as one of Australia's iconic tourism destinations,...
Apr 15, 2010
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Hobart set for Australia's largest tourism conference
With economic pundits proclaiming the beginning of the end of the Global Financial Crisis, tourism businesses now need to get on-board the recovery - and this will be a major...
Apr 15, 2010
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Racing's 'Competitors are External'
Australian broadcaster, racehorse owner and breeder, Alan Jones has addressed the 33rd Asian Racing Conference in Sydney. Speaking on 'Racing's Destiny; The Path to Success',...
Apr 14, 2010
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Management Group Australia Expands
The Management Group Australia (MGA) is experiencing what it describes as "an exciting expansion phase" in the Melbourne CBD, the cityâs inner suburbs and the popular tourist...
Apr 8, 2010
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Zealandia Exhibition Opens in Wellington
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has officially opened the country's newest ecoattraction - a state-of-the-art natural history exhibition and visitor centre at Wellington's...
Apr 7, 2010
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Burj Khalifa reopens after two-month closure
The observation deck on Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, has reopened to the public almost two months after elevator problems left passengers stranded on the...
Apr 6, 2010
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