Tag: Tourism
Hopes of tourism spin from Australia in Top End
The head of Tourism NT says she hopes Baz Luhrmann's film Australia gets people interested in the idea of holidaying in the Northern Territory, despite the global economic downturn. [MORE]
Far North Qld tourism to get $1.25m boost
Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says the Federal Government will spend $1.25 million to promote North Queensland overseas. [MORE]
Gulargambone cafe wins tourism gong
A community run tourist centre at Gulargambone has won gold at the New South Wales Tourism Awards.[MORE]
Hunter snags tourism gongs
Hunter region tourism operators have won 20 of New South Wales' top tourism awards at a function in Sydney overnight.[MORE]
Country businesses win tourism awards
Outback businesses have come away from last night's New South Wales Tourism Awards with a number of accolades.[MORE]
Tourism operators seek Magnetic Is croc compo
Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) in north Queensland will be seeking about $100,000 compensation from the State Government on behalf of local tourism operators directly affected by a crocodile at Magnetic Island last month.[MORE]
Eurobodalla tourism bookings up
Eurobodalla tourist authorities are reporting good visitor numbers, despite the downturn in the economy.[MORE]
Outback tourism college starts next year
An outback college of tourism will begin operating next year in central west Queensland to offer specific tourism training.[MORE]
New push to seal Mereenie loop road
Central Australian tourism operators say they are starting a new campaign to get the Mereenie loop road sealed.[MORE]
Tourism group fears snorkel death impact
Investigations will continue today into why a tourist died after a snorkelling trip in the Whitsundays off the north Queensland coast.[MORE]
Australia film tipped to boost outback tourism
Outback Queensland tourism operators say they are expecting a big rise in visitor numbers as a result of the film Australia.[MORE]
Tourist seriously injured in Litchfield car crash
An elderly tourist is in a serious condition with head injuries at the Royal Darwin Hospital after a single vehicle roll over in Litchfield National Park yesterday afternoon.[MORE]
Call for admission fee to the Twelve Apostles
Tourism operators are pushing for an admission fee for the Twelve Apostles, saying the money would go towards providing top class facilities.[MORE]
Japan recession doesn't surprise economist
A Cairns economist in far north Queensland says he is not surprised that Japan is the latest country to officially slip into recession.[MORE]
Hopes Luhrmann's film will boost NT economy
The NT Govt hopes the movie Australia will help the state's tourism industry cope with global economic woes.[MORE]
Global credit crisis takes toll on far north jobs
Queensland's peak business body says about 600 construction and tourism jobs have already been lost in the far north because of the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Awards recognise central Qld tourism
Three central Queensland tourist attractions have taken honours at the Queensland Tourism Awards.[MORE]
Thousands flock to Bendigo swap meet
Bendigo's 33rd National Swap Meet attracted 24,000 people to the Bendigo Showgrounds at the weekend.[MORE]
Financial crisis biting tourism
The global financial crisis has delayed a major tourism event in Tasmania.[MORE]
Asbestos scare prompts Big Penguin test
It is believed an iconic statue of a penguin in Tasmania's north-west may be made of asbestos.[MORE]
Mudgee tourism operators brace for income fall
Mudgee's tourism operators are bracing for a fall in income if plans to axe local air services go ahead.[MORE]
Albany looks forward to bumper cruise ship season
Albany is set for a record cruise ship season this year with the first arrival expected today. [MORE]
HMAS Sydney memorial tipped to boost tourism
The Mid West Chamber of Commerce says the region's tourism industry will benefit when hundreds of people converge on Geraldton for the HMAS Sydney memorial next week.[MORE]
Peru to sue Yale over missing Machu Picchu relics
Peru says it will take legal action against America's Yale University to secure the return of thousands of relics from the Incan city Machu Picchu.[MORE]
Claims resort will drought-proof Coles Bay
The Federal Group is confident the development of its new $32 million resort at Coles Bay will not be hampered by a water shortage in the area.[MORE]
