News: Tourism
Gwinganna wins prestigious International Spa Award
Global spa resource SpaFinder has announced that Queensland's Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has been named spa-goers' favourite spa in Australia. As part of its sixth annual...
Sep 23, 2008
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Olympics led to drop in Beijing tourist numbers
The number of visitors to Beijing plunged during the Olympics, according to Chinese state press sources. The Beijing Times reported that the city's tourism administration...
Sep 17, 2008
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Bike Hire Tender at Sydney Olympic Park
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority is seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations to manage and operate a bike hire business within Sydney Olympic Park. 'Bike Hire at...
Sep 12, 2008
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UAE theme park developments worth US$62 billion
The dramatic pace of development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) currently includes over 30 multi-faceted entertainment resorts and theme parks. According to event organiser...
Sep 11, 2008
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Guggenheim Museum for Abu Dhabi
The New York-based Guggenheim Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi government to open a new museum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
Sep 8, 2008
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Double Premiere at Dreamworld
Dreamworld is set for a double dose of the 'The Mummy' movie franchise on Sunday. First the Park will host the Australian Red Carpet Premiere of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon...
Sep 5, 2008
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Steve Peet leaves Warner Village Theme Parks
After 23 years at Warner Village Theme Parks, senior executive Steve Peet is to leave the group to embark on a new career path as an entertainment industry consultant. Peet, who...
Aug 29, 2008
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.. and Fisher takes the Helm
Warner Village Theme Parks have announced that Tim Fisher, current Chief Executive of Village Roadshow's US theme park division will be moving into the position of Chief...
Aug 29, 2008
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Attraction in the Treetops
The Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway in the Wooroonooran National Park near Innisfail, North Queensland has opened. The spectacular tree-top walkway, the largest project ever...
Aug 25, 2008
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Village Roadshow advances plans for Sunshine Coast water park
Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has submitted a Development Application to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to build a new water park on the site of VRL's recently acquired...
Aug 22, 2008
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Packer consortium rescues Living and Leisure Australia
A consortium led by James Packer has rescued the debt laden leisure group Living and Leisure Australia (LLA), taking on 88% of the group after the issue of 2.5 billion new...
Aug 18, 2008
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Fatalities in NSW snowfields
Three people have died on a day of tragedy in the NSW snowfields yesterday. An avalanche buried one skier under near Mount Kosciuszko about 1pm, triggering a large search and...
Aug 18, 2008
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Landmark Agreement to Respect Our Culture
A landmark agreement to maximise the future growth of the Respect Our Culture (ROC) Certification Program through the national tourism industry network of Ecotourism Australia...
Aug 11, 2008
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Scenic Railway Back on Track
The Great Scenic Railway at Melbourne's Luna Park, one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world, has been reopened after significant restoration works. The classic wooden...
Aug 8, 2008
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Jetts set to soar
24/7 express fitness operator Jetts Fitness has upgraded its 2009 footprint projection by 40% by announcing a further 20 scheduled club openings in 2009. As Managing Director...
Aug 4, 2008
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Massive Growth in Indian Amusement Industry
The Indian amusement park sector has grown from a US$50 million industry to be worth more than US$1.2 billion in the past decade and is now a priority target for international...
Aug 4, 2008
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Service industries skills and training survey launched
Enterprises in the service industries are being invited to help shape the future of workforce and skills development by participating in the Service Skills Environmental Scan...
Jul 9, 2008
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Village Roadshow abandons Victorian Park Plan
Village Roadshow has abandoned plans to redevelop the Werribee Open Range Zoo into an African-style safari park and theme park. An inter-departmental Victorian Government...
Jul 7, 2008
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SpongeBob SquarePants takes to the air at Dreamworld
Dreamworld's has opened its latest attraction, 'SpongeBob FlyPants', inspired by the Nickelodeon character, SpongeBob SquarePants. The SpongeBob FlyPants ride is modelled on the...
Jul 7, 2008
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Darwin Becomes the Newest Convention City in Australia
The Darwin Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to the world after a week of celebrations that has seen more than 17,000 Northern Territorians head to the Darwin...
Jul 4, 2008
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Falls Creek Resort Management Awarded for Buying Green
Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) has been recognised for its achievements in green purchasing at the ECO-Buy awards ceremony in Melbourne, winning the Alpine Resort...
Jul 4, 2008
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NSW Tourism Must Transform
NSW's national parks should be opened for commercial tourism, Sydney should be rebranded as a global tourist destination and a new international airport should be built near...
Jun 27, 2008
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New Names for Tourism Australia Board
The Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson has announced the appointments of Terri Janke and Janet Whiting to the Tourism Australia Board of Directors for a period of...
Jun 20, 2008
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Merlin to open Legoland in Dubai
Merlin Entertainments Group is to open its first Legoland outside North America and Europe after agreeing a deal with Dubai-based developer Tatweer. Scheduled to open at the end...
Jun 18, 2008
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