News: Tourism
Six Flags files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Giant American amusement park operator, Six Flags Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy is due to a rising amount of debt, the retaining a debt of US$2.4...
Jun 16, 2009
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Attractions
Perisher opens with best snow in a decade
Following a week of heavy snowfalls (58cm of fresh snow since Sunday 7th June) Saturday 13th June saw Towers Run on Mt Perisher open for skiing and boarding. 10 lifts are now...
Jun 16, 2009
Sport /
Tourism
ORIC Pieces Outdoor Recreation Together
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Council of NSW has announced details of its 2009 Conference. The Outdoor Recreation Industry Conference is to be held on 15th and 16th August,...
Jun 15, 2009
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Tourism /
Recreation
Report Urges Tourism Industry Transformation
Federal tourism marketing needs to be transformed according to a report on Australia's tourism strategy. Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson yesterday released the 'Jackson...
Jun 15, 2009
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Attractions
Australian Tourism Exchange Opens
Australia's tourism industry is taking centre stage in Melbourne this weekend as the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2009 welcomes travel wholesalers (buyers) from around the...
Jun 13, 2009
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Attractions
Sydney Aquarium Turns 21
Sydney Aquarium has celebrated its 21st birthday, having played host to more than 21 million visitors since opening its doors in 1988. Sydney Aquarium boasts the worldâs largest...
Jun 5, 2009
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Environment
Funding boost for NSW tourism
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay has announced that $2.7 million will be invested in Greater Sydneyâs tourism precincts over the next three years to promote local...
Jun 2, 2009
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Attractions
Packer's $3 billion Casino Launch
Co-owner James Packer has attended the launch of the Macau's City of Dreams casino complex. Six years in the making, the 40,000 metre2 facility will eventually offer more than...
Jun 2, 2009
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Venues /
Entertainment
Afghans Get First National Park
Afghanistan has established its first national park in a spectacular region of deep blue lakes near the Bamyan Valley. Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency...
Jun 1, 2009
Tourism /
Environment /
Parks
Mega Lagoon Visionary Visits Australia
Dr Fernando Fischmann, Founder and Chairman of the Crystal Lagoons Corporation, and the man behind the development of mega lagoon projects around the world, has been visiting...
May 29, 2009
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Aquatics
Rob Bradley takes on AALARA Presidency at successful annual conference
The Australian, Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has concluded a successful conference and trade exhibition, and welcomed Robert Bradley as its new...
May 29, 2009
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Waterparks
High Flying Attraction for the Gold Coast
Plans have been revealed for spectacular new visitor attraction for the Gold Coast. The $8 million AiRush attraction is a three storey vertical wind tunnel that simulates the...
May 27, 2009
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Attractions
$50 million for New Zealand cycle network
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that his Government will spend $50 million over three years to build a New Zealand cycle way. Prime Minister Key stated that...
May 26, 2009
Tourism /
Recreation /
Government
Paddy Power enters Australian market
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has confirmed that it is to expand into Australia, following the acquisition of a 51% stake in Sportsbet in a deal worth $48.5 million. Sportsbet,...
May 21, 2009
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Sport /
Tourism
Southern Star: Repairs 'to take at least 12 months'
Following extensive consultation with international and local experts, the management of Melbourne's Southern Star observation wheel have confirmed that an agreement has been...
May 20, 2009
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Attractions
Perisher village plan gets go-ahead
The ski industry says an 880-bed village to be built in the Snowy Mountains after a NSW Government deal with a Packer-owned company will boost the local economy. The deal...
May 15, 2009
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Recreation /
Environment
Tourism Should Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
Despite the Australian tourism industry being in crisis mode, academic and keynote speaker at this year’s Tourism Futures conference Dr Stefan Gossling is calling for an...
May 14, 2009
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Tourism /
Environment
ATEC Welcomes Export Grant Budget boost
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a $50 million boost to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme in...
May 13, 2009
Tourism /
Finance /
Government
Briton wins 'best job in the world'
British charity worker Ben Southall has been chosen to carry on a marketing campaign that has generated tens of millions of dollars in free international publicity for...
May 11, 2009
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Tourism /
Venues
Kokoda Trail Closed by Protestors
Papua New Guinea's historic Kokoda Trail, where Australian soldiers fought in the Second World War, has been closed by protesting villagers. Locals have declared that trekkers...
May 8, 2009
Tourism /
Legal /
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Government
New Spa for Gold Coast Retreat
A new luxury spa has opened at the Gold Coast Ruffles Lodge retreat. The $650,000 development further enhances the lodgeâs reputation as an idyllic escape from the stresses of...
May 5, 2009
Tourism /
Wellness /
Venues
Gold Coast attracts Football Federation Australia
Football Federation Australia has selected the Gold Coast as the location for 10 training camps, the first of which is being held this week. This follows recent news from the...
May 1, 2009
Events /
Sport /
Tourism
Visitor numbers up at the 2009 NSW Supershow
The 2009 NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday Supershow held at Rosehill Racecourse from 18th to 26th April 2009 reported increased visitors numbers and encouraging exhibitor...
May 1, 2009
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Tourism /
Recreation
Dreamworld launches themed laser tag arena
One of Australia's largest laser tag arenas has opened at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast. Themed on the sci-fi film franchise Alien vs Predator (AVPX), the 650 metre2,...
Apr 30, 2009
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Entertainment