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EEAA Leaders Forum and Conference commits to industry sustainability

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australia’s (EEAA) 2018 Leaders Forum and Conference has this week delivered a packed program of learning, discussion and collaboration leading…

Jun 15, 2018 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

New Zealand Government announces tourism tax details

The New Zealand Government has announced details of its planned tourism tax, with international visitors to pay between $25 and $35 from late next year. Prompted by onging concern about…

Jun 15, 2018 Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

IAAPA adds regional attractions innovators to Hall of Fame at Asian Attractions Expo

Celebrating its centenary this year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has used this week’s Asia Attractions Expo as a forum to induct three…

Jun 8, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

Coral bleaching leads to fall in domestic tourism to Great Barrier Reef

The attraction of the Great Barrier Reef to Australian tourists has “fallen dramatically” since the onset of successive coral bleaching events in 2016, according to a new report…

Jun 8, 2018 Environment / Tourism /

Further track closures imminent in moves to prevent kauri dieback

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation is reportedly planning more widespread track closures to prevent the spread of kauri dieback, proposing to close or partially close 45 tracks…

Jun 5, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Security /

National Herbarium of NSW to move to Western Sydney

The NSW Government has announced that the National Herbarium of NSW is being moved to Mount Annan in Western Sydney, to be located in a new facility that will house 1.4 million plant…

Jun 4, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Parks /

Wellington attractions welcome rising visitor numbers

Wellington City Council’s business operations have exceeded performance expectations during the summer months. Eco-sanctuary Zealandia continues to be increasingly popular with…

Jun 4, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium awarded for offering best large animal exhibit

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, has been honoured with a gold award for its Penguin Expedition at the 2018 Australasian Zoo and Aquarium (ZAA) Conference. Opening in late 2016, Penguin…

Jun 2, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /