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Melbourne Convention Bureau reassures incentive groups following bushfire crises

Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) as a part of Visit Victoria are working as one team together with their industry partners, Business Events Victoria and Business Events Australia, to…

Jan 22, 2020 Events / Tourism /

Thailand Tourism Industry warned of disaster if it fails to embrace nature

Speaking at the 2020 Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF), architect, landscape designer and conservationist Bill Bensley has warned that Thailand’s tourism industry stands on the brink of…

Jan 22, 2020 Environment / Tourism /

$33 million infrastructure program commences on Rottnest Island’s West End

Rottnest's spectacular West End is set to receive a tourism infrastructure boost in the first of a suite of Federal and State Government projects to ensure a quality visitor experience…

Jan 21, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

EEAA appoints Claudia Sagripanti as Chief Executive

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has appointed events and digital technology expert, Claudia Sagripanti as their new Chief Executive. Following an extensive…

Jan 21, 2020 Events / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

Jo Prothero appointed as Head of Marketing at Visit Sunshine Coast

Visit Sunshine Coast has appointed destination tourism specialist, Jo Prothero, as their new Head of Marketing. Prothero has extensive experience in the tourism industry, most…

Jan 21, 2020 Marketing / Tourism /

Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden visitor centre survives bushfire

The recently constructed and renovated Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden (ERBG) visitor centre has survived the Clyde Mountain fire which damaged the Botanic Garden’s grounds at…

Jan 20, 2020 Education / Environment / Safety / Security / Tourism /

State-wide fire ban lifted for all of Queensland’s national parks and forests

Effective today (20th January 2020), the Queensland Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environment and Science (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships Division)…

Jan 20, 2020 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

Tamworth launches National Guitar Museum

Coinciding with the 48th Toyota Country Music Festival (running from 17th to 26th January 2020), Tamworth has launched its new National Guitar Museum. Tamworth is recognised as…

Jan 20, 2020 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Tourism /