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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 …

  • Australia’s Convention Bureaux Seek NEXTPractices

    Published on : Wednesday, April 22, 2015

    Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) recently hosted a strategic-level workshop in Adelaide with AACB and its member bureaux to gather input for the DestinationNEXT scenario model and its phase 2 NEXTPractices.     The workshop, attended by convention bureaux CEO’s, …

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  • Central Australia sets up best tourist trails for art aficionados

    Published on : Wednesday, April 8, 2015

    Visitors to the Red Centre now have a guide to the region’s best art galleries and centres through the establishment of new tourist art trails. “Central Australia is one of the country’s premier art destinations with a truly authentic Indigenous …

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  • Weak AUD bring more Asian tourist to Australia

    Published on : Thursday, April 2, 2015

    With the Australian economy facing a bit of a set back as mining activities have fallen in the region and weakening Australian dollars (AUD) have given a boost to the tourism industry. International visitors are coming to Australia and are …

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  • NT welcomes tourists to its Barunga Festival

    Published on : Friday, March 27, 2015

    The countdown is on to the annual Barunga Festival which celebrates 30 years of art and music in 2015 with performances by Paul Kelly, Gurrumul, Sammy Butcher and Neil Murray. “The Barunga Festival is one of the Territory’s top Indigenous …

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  • Northern Territory to host Australia-Taiwan Business Council Joint Conference

    Published on : Friday, March 20, 2015

    The Northern Territory will host the Australia-Taiwan Business Council Joint Conference later this year, selected over two other jurisdictions to attract over 150 domestic and international delegates to Darwin. “I’m delighted the Australia-Taiwan Business Council has chosen Darwin as the …

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  • Indian cricket fans fly to Australia and New Zealand to witness quarter-finals

    Published on : Wednesday, March 18, 2015

    As the Cricket World Cup launches into the quarter-finals, Wego, one of the biggest travel search site, shares some insights into how the giant sporting event has affected travel intentions on the site from Indian travelers. “Indians are huge cricket …

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  • Darwin Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary

    Published on : Friday, March 13, 2015

    The Darwin Symphony Orchestra will debut their musical tribute to the ANZAC Centenary with a special performance at the Darwin Convention Centre this weekend. “The Darwin Symphony Orchestra received a $5000 ANZAC Centenary community grant to develop ‘Poppies’ which is …

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  • Territory tourism industry on the road to recovery

    Published on : Wednesday, March 11, 2015

    “The Territory recorded the highest growth in visitor numbers of all jurisdictions in 2014 which is fantastic news for the Territory tourism industry which suffered a decade of decline under Labor,” Chief Minister Adam Giles said. “A total of 1.076 …

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  • One&Only Hayman Island, Australia welcomes Paspaley Pearls pop-up Boutique

    Published on : Tuesday, March 10, 2015

    This month, two of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, Paspaley and One&Only Resorts, will come together in a unique collaboration, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the private tropical island in the Whitsundays. Paspaley, the world’s leading producer of …

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  • Northern Territory observes 14 percent increases in domestic visitation

    Published on : Monday, March 9, 2015

    Local tourism operators will be the big winners from a month-long marketing and events blitz aimed at driving new visitors to the Northern Territory. “Our tourism industry is getting back on its feet after a tough decade with the latest …

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