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Record 63 regional events to boost Western Australia tourism

A record 63 events receiving sponsorship through the Liberal National Government’s Regional Events Scheme will brighten up the cultural calendar of Western Australia. Visitors and locals, therefore, in the region will be spoilt for choice now in culture, sport and …

Virgin Australia Holdings Limited Announces Strategic Alliance With HNA and New Equity Investment

Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (‘the Virgin Australia Group’ or ‘the Group’) today announces that Virgin Australia Domestic1 and Virgin Australia International2 have entered into a heads of agreement with HNA Aviation Group Co. Ltd (‘HNA’) to form a strategic commercial …

Domestic cruising sets new record with Australian cruise passenger growth

A surge in domestic cruises has helped drive Australian ocean cruise passenger numbers to a new high, according to an industry report released.   The report shows that the total number of Australians taking an ocean cruise worldwide swelled by …

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical to make Australian premiere in Sydney

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the highly acclaimed Broadway production tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from schoolgirl to superstar. “NSW securing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a major coup, following …

West Australia tourism to shine with V8 Supercars Perth SuperSprint

Australia’s top drivers line up at Barbagallo Raceway for the V8 Supercars Perth SuperSprint. Tens of thousands of spectators will enjoy the thrilling racing action this weekend.     The 2016 SuperSprint format includes a 120km race on Saturday and …

  • Chinese millionaire tourists driving Australia to revamp its infrastructure

    Published on : Wednesday, September 9, 2015

    Australia’s great tourism giants are wondering how Australia will survive in the international race for tourism development and infrastructure when other countries are spending huge amounts towards developing their tourism scopes.   They feel that Australia is being left behind …

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  • Animated jumping crocodile to greet Top End visitors at Darwin Airport

    Published on : Wednesday, September 9, 2015

    Visitors to the Top End will be able to interact with an animated jumping crocodile and take a virtual tour of the Northern Territory with new interactive message boards unveiled at the Darwin Airport today. Chief Minister Adam Giles said …

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  • Wauchope now Devils Marbles reopens with greater attraction

    Published on : Thursday, September 3, 2015

    A new look and a new name will help the Devils Marbles Hotel attract new customers and provide flow-on tourism benefits to the Barkly, Chief Minister Adam Giles said today. Previously called the Wauchope Hotel, the hotel will be officially …

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  • Tourism Australia plans new campaigns beyond their eastern circuits

    Published on : Thursday, September 3, 2015

    Tourism Australia has recognised that the new generation is the key market to promoting tourism and it would be best to follow their passion when it comes to making new ad campaigns. Recently Visa and Tourism Australia are capitalising on …

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  • Expedia signs strategic partnership with Sydney and NSW

    Published on : Wednesday, August 26, 2015

    Sydney and NSW will be promoted globally through a new one-year strategic partnership between the Expedia Group and Destination NSW.     Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the exciting new partnership with the Expedia Group, …

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  • Visit Victoria to be a leading MICE destination

    Published on : Wednesday, August 19, 2015

    Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren to unveil Visit Victoria, the new entity bringing tourism and major events under one roof, charged with ensuring Victoria remains the envy of the world. Visit Victoria will …

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  • Australia’s Garig Gunak wins clean beach award

    Published on : Wednesday, August 19, 2015

    Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula is a Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Clean Beaches Award winner. NT Parks and Wildlife Minister Bess Price and Environment Minister Gary Higgins welcomed the win announced at the national awards in …

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  • First direct flights from Japan to Brisbane

    Published on : Wednesday, August 12, 2015

    Queensland is preparing to welcome an extra 108,000 international visitors each year with the first direct flights from Japan touching down in Brisbane on Aug 1. Tourism Minister Kate Jones joined Qantas and local tourism officials at Brisbane’s International Airport …

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  • Qantas flies double daily to Japan

    Published on : Wednesday, August 5, 2015

    Qantas is preparing for a significant expansion of its presence in Japan with the launch of double daily services between Australia and Tokyo this weekend.     Qantas flight QF25 will depart from Sydney to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport tonight, followed …

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  • Sydney set to celebrate the weekend with exciting events

    Published on : Wednesday, August 5, 2015

    Sydney is set for a bumper weekend of events with the Bledisloe Cup, Netball World Cup and Good Food and Wine Show taking centre stage at Sydney Olympic Park.     Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister …

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