News: Tourism
New Zealand Plans to Attract Australian Visitors
The New Zealand Government is to spend $5 million as part of efforts to attract more Australian tourists. Prime Minister John Key, who is also Tourism Minister, said the money...
Feb 2, 2010
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IAAPA Takes Safety Education on the Road in 2010
On the heels of success in 2008 and 2009, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expands its Safety Institutes program in 2010, with stops in...
Jan 25, 2010
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Security
Luna Park Melbourne deploys Centaman Web Ticketing
Luna Park Melbourne has recently upgraded to using Centaman's latest Enterprise Suite that integrates the key aspects of its operations including admissions management,...
Jan 20, 2010
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Ticketing
Artificial Dive Reef for Gold Coast?
Gold Coast Tourism and the Queensland Government have announced plans to commission a study into the feasibility of a man-made reef on the State's south-east coast. The reef is...
Jan 20, 2010
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Aquatics
Northern Territory Opposition politician says Uluru closure conditions are 'disappointing'
A member of the Northern Territory Opposition says he is disappointed the new management plan for Uluru National Park approved by the Federal Government could still see climbing...
Jan 18, 2010
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Environment
World Heritage nomination for Ningaloo
Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for United Nations World Heritage listing by the Australian Government, in recognition of its priceless natural value. The...
Jan 18, 2010
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Qatar Tourism hosts UNWTO tourism marketing sessions
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will host a training workshop on tourism marketing planning from 26th to 28th January 2010. To be held at the Millennium Hotel, Doha the workshop...
Jan 18, 2010
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Betfair's tennis partnership
Hobart-based Betfair Australia will be an official partner of the 2010 Australian Tennis grand slam in a move to "protect the integrity" of the competition, according to the...
Jan 15, 2010
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NSW Sport and Recreation tenders for Ski and Snowboard Equipment Hire
Communities NSW's agency NSW Sport and Recreation has tendered for the provision of ski and snowboard equipment hire at its Sport and Recreation Centre at Jindabyne. With an...
Jan 12, 2010
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Australia's warmest-ever decade as heat waves increase
Australia has experienced its warmest decade since records started in 1910, ending the period with extreme bushfires, dust storms and record-breaking heat waves, according to...
Jan 8, 2010
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Environment
Canterbury submits proposal for National Cycle Trail
Environment Canterbury has submitted a concept proposal for a cycle trail to form part of the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail - one of the Government's initiatives to boost...
Jan 8, 2010
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Thai Ski Slope seeks investors
Plans have been revealed for the development of Thailandâs first indoor ski slope. The 32,000 metre2 Siam Ski Mountain complex will also include a Olympic-sized skate rink as...
Jan 7, 2010
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Skippy evicted from Waratah Park
Uncertainty continues to surround the future of Sydney's Waratah Park wildlife attraction. Since being closed to the public in 2006, Waratah Park has faced a series of uphill...
Jan 7, 2010
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Summer Holidays Point to NSW Tourism Recovery
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay is anticipating a billion dollar summer for the State's tourism industry with operators reporting an increase of up to 10% in summer holiday...
Jan 5, 2010
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Abu Dhabi National Museum to open in 2013
A new museum in Abu Dhabi, being built in association with the British Museum, is to open 2013. The Zayed National Museum, which is being developed by the Tourism Development &...
Jan 4, 2010
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400 receive Christmas cheer from Aussie World
For the seventh year in a row Aussie World continued their long running Christmas tradition of hosting Christmas Eve lunch for hundreds of Salvation Army families from across...
Dec 28, 2009
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Universal Studios Singapore coming to life
With just months left before Universal Studios Singapore are due to open, four of the park's five roller coasters have begun testing, along with the Jurassic Park Rapids...
Dec 23, 2009
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Technology
Animals put down at Waratah Park
The last native animals have left NSW's Waratah Park, following the euthanising of five creatures and the revelation the park's owner didn't have a licence to operate a wildlife...
Dec 18, 2009
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New adventure tourism activity zips to Queenstown
Ziptrek Ecotours has launched a new adventure tourism activity in Queenstown. The activity is a spectacular two hour flying fox operation and interpretative guided tour in the...
Dec 17, 2009
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Heritage listing to halt Tarkine wilderness road?
The Tasmanian Government's proposed road through the Tarkine wilderness has hit another hurdle after the area was heritage listed. The Federal Commonwealth has used emergency...
Dec 17, 2009
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Environment
Waterski Park Reopens at Penrith
A rebranded and revitalised Cables Wake Park has opened at Penrith Panthers. As Panthers Chief Executive Glenn Matthews explained "with $30 million spent on our renovations,...
Dec 11, 2009
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Waterparks
Melbourne Aquarium owner reduces losses
Living and Leisure Australia, owner of Melbourne Aquarium and the Otway Fly and Illawarra Fly treetop walks, has announced that it has reduced debt and losses during 2009 and is...
Dec 10, 2009
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Jim Eddy Leaves as Wollongong Tourism Reaches New Heights
South Coast tourism stalwart Jim Eddy has stepped down after 14 years as Chair of Tourism Wollongong sporting a freshly minted Life Membership from the 2009 Annual General...
Dec 9, 2009
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Qatar Airways takes off from Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has welcomed its 25th international airline as premium Middle Eastern airline Qatar Airways commenced direct three-times weekly services to Doha. The service...
Dec 9, 2009
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Hospitality