News: Tourism
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
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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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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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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
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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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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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Parks
SiteMinder data shows strong forward momentum for Australian hotel sector
SiteMinder, a leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has released data that shows that while major international destinations including the US and Italy face booking...
Jun 19, 2025
Tourism /
Hospitality
Mildura enjoys surge in tourism spending following Tropical North Victoria campaign
Mildura Rural City Council has advised that the latest Wotif data shows Mildura to be a top trending domestic destination in Australia for July with a 257% increase in searches...
Jun 18, 2025
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Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia secures major Asian Responsible Tourism Award
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has secured a gold award in the 2025 ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards in the ‘Nature Positive’ category. Cardamom Tented...
Jun 18, 2025
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Environment
$24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund launched to protect Great Barrier Reef
A $24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund has been launched by the Australian and Queensland Governments aimed at driving cutting-edge solutions for improving water...
Jun 18, 2025
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Environment
Tourism Research Australia releases Annual Benchmark Report 2024 with ATEC highlighting inbound holiday recovery still lagging
Tourism Research Australia has released their Annual Benchmark Report 2024 as an important national stock take of Australia’s visitor economy. The annual benchmark report...
Jun 18, 2025
Tourism
Discovery Parks launches new Supplier Portal to enhance partnerships
Discovery, part of G’day Group and Australia’s largest owner and operator of lifestyle holiday parks and resorts, has announced the launch of its new Supplier Portal. Called...
Jun 18, 2025
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Nominations open for 2025 NSW Tourism Awards with a spotlight on business event venues
Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, with a revamped category spotlighting the state’s vibrant business events sector. The Business Event Venues category...
Jun 17, 2025
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Venues
TIA welcomes Tourism Growth Roadmap
Tourism Industry Aotearoa, New Zealand tourism’s peak industry body, has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap. Rebecca Ingram, Chief...
Jun 16, 2025
Tourism
New Zealand boosted as a destination for Chinese tourists
The New Zealand Government is boosting the country as a destination for Chinese tourists by improving visa settings and processes. From November, New Zealand will trial visa...
Jun 16, 2025
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Australian outbound travel to United States dips as Asia surges ahead
According to the Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) latest Travel Trends Report for May 2025, outbound travel from Australia to the United States has dipped for the...
Jun 15, 2025
Tourism
EOI opens for Head Contractor to lead Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment
An Expression of Interest has been opened by the Victorian Government for a Head Contractor to take the $45 million Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment to the next stage, ensuring...
Jun 15, 2025
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Arts
NSW Government commits $9.2 million towards Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
The NSW Government 2025-26 Budget is delivering $9.2 million towards Western Sydney’s Penrith Beach (for two more seasons), the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith...
Jun 14, 2025
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Aquatics
Vivid Sydney 2025 comes to spectacular close
After 23 nights of transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, sound, and imagination, Vivid Sydney 2025 has come to a spectacular close. From 23rd May to 14th June, this year's...
Jun 14, 2025
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Arts
Strategy launched for Great Ocean Road Regional Trails to boost tourism
The Great Ocean Road is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular natural and cultural assets from the cascading waterfalls of the Otways to the rugged coastline of the Great...
Jun 13, 2025
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Parks
New tourism partnership endorsed for Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Nillumbik Councils
A new Visitor Economy Partnership has been endorsed by Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Nillumbik councils to spread tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east. Aligning...
Jun 13, 2025
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Tourism
‘Rotorua’ named Best Regional Stand at MEETINGS 2025 with event having attracted over 1200 attendees
New Zealand's biggest business events showcase, MEETINGS 2025 has closed having attracted over 1,200 people with comments from both exhibitors and buyers confirming it was a...
Jun 12, 2025
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Venues