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Koh Samui tests hybrid approach for returning International tourists

With an island-focused international travel reopening plan set to roll out in Thailand’s Koh Samui on 15th July, the 'Samui Plus sealed-route' will test the water with a…

Jul 12, 2021 Safety / Tourism /

New draft management plan developed for North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

Coffs Harbour’s North Coast Regional Botanic Garden now has a new Draft Plan of Management to take it forward into the future. Formally established in 1980 following the hard work…

Jul 12, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Coinvestor in Elanor Wildlife Park Fund takes major stake in Hunter Valley Zoo

Recognising that nature-based and eco-tourism is a rapidly growing sub-sector of the tourism industry in Australia and around the world, Atlas Advisors Australia – a leading wealth…

Jul 12, 2021 Attractions / Education / Tourism / Zoos /

Tasmania’s West Coast Council continues to deliver mountain bike trails

West Coast Council has opened its newly constructed Mt Owen Mountain Bike Trails to the public in Queenstown - with all remaining mountain trails to come on-line as completed. The opening…

Jul 12, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

AFTA responds to Sydney lockdown with call for urgent support

Given the immediate and flow-on impacts of the Sydney lockdown, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents has today highlighted the increasingly urgent need for additional and expanded…

Jul 12, 2021 Finance / Government / Tourism /

New Board appointments for Zoos Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced the Board members who will oversee the important species conservation, protection and education work of Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and…

Jul 10, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

Jamberoo Action Park secures Job Creation grant to drive construction of new eight-lane water slide

Jamberoo Action Park has secured a $600,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund that will contribute to the construction of a new eight-lane water slide. The…

Jul 9, 2021 Attractions / Government / Tourism / Waterparks /

As Coronavirus cases soar across Thailand Phuket opens for vaccinated tourists

The Thai tourist island of Phuket has opened to foreign tourists - but only those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and come from countries deemed low to medium risk.…

Jul 9, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Safety / Tourism /