News: Tourism
New national program places nature at forefront of disaster resilience
Nature's role in building resilience to bushfires, floods and other disasters is at the forefront of a multi-million dollar national program, announced yesterday at the...
Jun 26, 2025
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Environment /
Parks
Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift expected to open for first day of operations on 27th June
The new high-speed 6-person chairlift for Perisher Ski Resort – the Mt Perisher 6 - is a significant investment in the guest experience at Perisher and highlights the continued...
Jun 25, 2025
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Snowsport
PATA predicts more than 800 million tourists arrivals in Asia Pacific by 2027
The Pacific Asia Travel Association's latest mid-year update anticipates over 800 million tourists arrivals in Asia Pacific expected by 2027, with the Chinese market leading...
Jun 25, 2025
Tourism /
Finance
Richard Crookes Constructions awarded contract for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation
The NSW Government has awarded Richard Crookes Constructions the main works contract to deliver the $300 million heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo. NSW...
Jun 25, 2025
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Arts
Tourism Research Australia data reveals Brisbane as Queensland's top visitor destination
The latest data from Tourism Research Australia shows Brisbane is setting the pace as Queensland’s number one destination, breaking new international records and attracting four...
Jun 25, 2025
Tourism
New report from Big Red Group reveals surge in demand for thrilling adventures
The Autumn 2025 report from Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace - found consumers are increasingly seeking thrills - with 18.5% of...
Jun 25, 2025
Tourism /
Attractions
Record visitor spending boosts Victorian economy
New information from Tourism Research Australia has revealed that international travellers spent a record $9.3 billion in Victoria in the year to March 2025 - supporting...
Jun 25, 2025
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Tourism /
Government
Northern Territory Aboriginal owned businesses can now access funding for technology and infrastructure
The Northern Territory Government’s Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program Round 9 has opened allowing Teritory Aboriginal owned businesses to access funding to develop or enhance...
Jun 25, 2025
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Environment
Australia’s tourism spending soars in first quarter of 2025
New data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) has revealed that visitor spending in the first quarter of this year reached a record $52.6 billion, up 12% from the same period...
Jun 25, 2025
Marketing /
Tourism
11 leading Australian tourism businesses inducted into Ecotourism Australia's Hall of Fame
Leading Australian ecotourism operators have been inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame, recognised for maintaining ECO Certification for an extraordinary 20 years....
Jun 25, 2025
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Environment /
Zoos
Hong Kong's Water World Ocean Park holds first ever Nighttime Water Party
Water World Ocean Park has launched its first-ever nighttime event, Get! Splash! Tonight! - a series of summer events - that will run at the Hong Kong waterpark o selected dates...
Jun 24, 2025
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Waterparks
Tekapo Dark Sky Project marks 20 years of astrotourism
One of New Zealand’s most ‘out of this world’ experiences, Tekapo's Dark Sky Project, is celebrating 20 years since its two co-founders introduced the astrotourism experience....
Jun 24, 2025
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Environment
Surf Lakes Global appoints Troy Warfield as Chief Executive to lead global expansion
Australian-founded but now USA-based Surf Lakes Global has announced former British Airways and Topgolf executive Troy Warfield as its new Chief Executive. In an announcement...
Jun 24, 2025
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Attractions /
Aquatics
Northern Territory looks to boost tourism with focus on military history and new experiences
Military heritage tourism has, for the first time, been allocated its own dedicated funding stream under Round 9 of the Northern Territory Government’s Visitor Experience...
Jun 24, 2025
Tourism /
Culture /
Arts
Escalating Cambodia Thailand border disputes sees crossings closed to tourists
A border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has seen borders crossings between the two south east Asian nations closed to tourists. Prompted by an armed confrontation on 28th...
Jun 22, 2025
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Safety /
Legal /
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Security
LIV Golf Adelaide continues to deliver for South Australian economy
Independent analysis from Vision Insights has revealed that the 2025 edition of LIV Golf Adelaide delivered yet another record, with the event delivering $81.46 million to the...
Jun 22, 2025
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Tourism /
Golf
Thailand campaign launched to redefine the remote work experience
A campaign initiative supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand has been launched to redefine the remote work experience. The ‘LOCO(AL) Working Space’ campaign invites...
Jun 21, 2025
Marketing /
Tourism
Funlab executive Oonagh Flanagan joins WebJet in new Chief Marketing Officer role
Looking to enter a “new era of brand growth and digital innovation”, The Webjet Group has appointed Oonagh Flanagan as its first Chief Marketing Officer in Australasia. In her...
Jun 21, 2025
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Technology
MENALAC announces new leadership to drive their vision
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has announced new leadership to drive their vision for a unified and advancing Leisure and...
Jun 21, 2025
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Attractions /
Entertainment
Destination NSW announces CommBank partnership to unlock visitor economy insights
Destination NSW has partnered with CommBank iQ to harness de-identified transactional data from millions of consumer purchases across the state – unlocking powerful insights to...
Jun 19, 2025
Tourism /
Technology
Mt Buller opens extra chairlifts and terrain
Mt Buller is expanding its winter sport offerings with the opening of its Summit and Skyline runs and chairlift for the weekend. Opened as of this afternoon, the addition of...
Jun 19, 2025
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Snowsport
Dubai welcomes 7.15 million visitors in first third of 2025 as tourism sector powers ahead
Dubai welcomed 7.15 million international overnight tourists between January and April 2025 - a 7% annual increase - growth that builds on the 18.72 million people who visited...
Jun 19, 2025
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Tourism
UTMB brings its trail running experience to Indonesia
'Trail of the Kings - Lake Toba' by UTMB® will make its debut on the UTMB® World Series calendar 17th to 19th October 2025, offering the UTMB® experience to Indonesia and the...
Jun 19, 2025
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Sport /
Tourism /
Fitness
$13 million infrastructure upgrade for Queensland’s outback Boodjamulla National Park
Following an investment of almost $13 million by the Queensland Government towards infrastructure upgrades, Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) -one of Queensland's most...
Jun 19, 2025
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Recreation /
Parks