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New Chapter for Port Hedland’s Visitor Centre

The Port Hedland Seafarers have been successfully awarded the contract to manage the Port Hedland Visitors Centre, presenting new opportunities for the future of tourism in the region. The…

Jul 17, 2019 Marketing / Tourism / Venues /

Adelaide 500 retains status as Australia’s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event

The Superloop Adelaide 500 continues to be the largest domestic ticketed motorsport event in Australia with this year’s event injecting a record $45.9 million into the South…

Jul 16, 2019 Events / Sport / Ticketing / Tourism / Venues /

Crowdfunding campaign aims to save historic Toganmain Woolshed

The launch of a crowdfunding campaign to save the Toganmain Woolshed Precinct is being driven by a group of dedicated enthusiasts from across NSW. The campaign, aptly named ‘Friends…

Jul 16, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

Auckland Zoo creating new South East Asia precinct

Auckland Zoo is undergoing a $58 million redevelopment project that will see the creation of a new South East Asia precinct as part of its 10-year Future Zoo development plan. Funded…

Jul 15, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

Melbourne Zoo innovations keep animals warm through winter

Innovative tools and strategies have been deployed by Melbourne’s Zoo’s to help keep its animals of all ages, warm, comforted and active. Wild Sea Life Sciences Manager Adrian…

Jul 15, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Technology / Tourism / Wellness /

Hump Ridge Track set to be New Zealand’s next Great Walk

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation today announced their plans for developing Southland’s 61 kilometre Hump Ridge Track into the country’s next Great Walk. New…

Jul 15, 2019 Environment / Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

New research reveals global cities’ readiness for tourism growth

A new global index report from World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and JLL, has assessed the preparedness of 50 cities for future tourism growth. Acknowledging the challenges that…

Jul 14, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

Images show decline of Yeppoon’s abandoned Capricorn Resort

A further example of the decline in Queensland's resort sector has been revealed through YouTube video of the now abandoned Capricorn International Resort near Yeppoon. The emergence…

Jul 14, 2019 Hospitality / Tourism /