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Expressions of Interest called for managing contractor of new Queensland Performing Arts Centre theatre

The Queensland Government has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a managing contractor to oversee the development of the new $150 million theatre at Queensland Performing Arts…

Mar 19, 2019 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

Perth secures 2021 Australian Masters Games

Perth is set to host one of Australia's largest multi-sport festivals when the 18th Australian Masters Games returns in 2021. Sponsored by the State Government through Tourism WA…

Mar 19, 2019 Events / Sport / Tourism /

Three companies shortlisted to develop the Cairns Global Tourism Hub

The Cairns Global Tourism Hub (GTH) is one step closer to reality with three entertainment industry companies: Hard Rock International; Reef Casino Joint Venture; and The Star…

Mar 19, 2019 Design / Entertainment / Hospitality / Retail / Tourism /

Community consultations begin on the Great Southern Regional Trails Master Plan

The Great Southern region of Western Australia is one step closer to becoming a world-class trails destination with community consultation in all 11 local government areas over the next six…

Mar 19, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Cairns tourism industry leaders call for changes to marketing of Far North Queensland

Executives from some of Cairns’ leading tourism attractions have been reported as being highly critical of state and national tourism bodies for their “dumb” strategy for…

Mar 18, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

2019 Adelaide Fringe ticket sales set new box office record

The 2019 Adelaide Fringe has broken its box office record selling an impressive 825,000 tickets worth $19.4 million, representing a 17% increase on last year and the biggest boost…

Mar 18, 2019 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

Gold Coast dive attraction moves to next stage

Gold Coast City Council is moving forward its plans to deliver a unique artificial dive site to boost the region's tourism appeal, inviting Expressions of Interest and seeking a…

Mar 18, 2019 Environment / Tourism /

Rise of wellness holidays an antidote to overtourism

Destinations around the world are creating ‘wellness tourist zones’ to try to fight the effects of overtourism - a trend that is likely to grow, according to a recent report on…

Mar 17, 2019 Tourism / Wellness /