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Tourism Accreditation Program to rebrand in 2019

Following more than 20 successful years of recognising high-quality tourism businesses, the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program will this year be rebranded to “better…

Jan 18, 2019 Marketing / Tourism /

Jindabyne neighbouring towns to have input into Snowy Mountains revitalisation initiative

The communities of Jindabyne’s neighbouring towns will have their say on the Go Jindabyne Masterplan, a NSW Government initiative to revitalise the gateway to the Snowy Mountains.…

Jan 18, 2019 Recreation / Tourism /

Auckland Zoo welcomes zebra foal

Auckland Zoo welcomed a beautiful zebra foal in the very early hours of Christmas eve 2018. Seven year old female zebra Layla and foal (sex still unknown) are both doing well. However, it…

Jan 18, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards finalists announced

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 finalists for its 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The 2019 finalists are organised into the following new categories:…

Jan 17, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

New Hire Centre at Dubbo Zoo goes solar

Taronga Western Plains Zoo recently opened its new bike and cart Hire Centre which features over 1000 metre² of solar panels and is an important step towards achieving a centre that is…

Jan 17, 2019 Attractions / Tourism /

Cambodian Camp chosen as a finalist in WTTC Tourism Awards

Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has been chosen as one of 15 global finalists in the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2019. The camp is one of three…

Jan 17, 2019 Design / Environment / Tourism /

Early ticket sales predict ongoing growth of 2019 Adelaide Fringe

Interstate and international visitors are helping to drive a surge in early ticket sales for the Adelaide Fringe. Ticket sales are up 30% compared with the same time last year for the…

Jan 16, 2019 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Ticketing / Tourism /

Dubai Parks and Resorts attracts almost 2.8 million visits in 2018

Attractions and entertainment complex, Dubai Parks and Resorts recorded close to 2.8 million visits in 2018, an increase of 22% compared to the previous year, operator DXB Entertainments…

Jan 16, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /