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New appointee for Mary Valley Rattler Board

Sunshine Coast tourism industry professional, Julie Cullen, has been appointed to the Board of the Rattler Railway Company (RRC) to further boost the heritage steam train’s industry…

Jan 7, 2021 Attractions / Tourism /

Tasmanian Government helps fund return of events in 2021

As Tasmania recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, the Government’s T21 Visitor Economy Action Plan is aimed at rebuilding visitation and returning their home-grown events. …

Jan 7, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Tourism /

NGV to receive $20 million grant from for new contemporary art gallery

The National Gallery of Victoria has announced that The Ian Potter Foundation has pledged $20 million - the single biggest grant in the Foundation’s history - towards the build of…

Jan 7, 2021 Arts / Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Venues /

GlobalData highlights digital passes can boost consumer confidence for travel and venue access

GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has highlighted that digital passes and certificates can boost consumer confidence during COVID-19 when travelling both domestically…

Jan 7, 2021 Access / Safety / Technology / Tourism /

Universal Beijing Resort moves towards May 2021 opening

Announcing that major construction on its theme park is now complete, Universal Beijing Resort is now moving ahead in preparation for the highly anticipated grand opening in May this…

Jan 5, 2021 Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

Policy body warns that thousands of tourism businesses face closure without $1 billion lifeline

Amid warnings that tourism will be wrecked by border closures that have disrupted the holiday season, the Federal Government is facing calls for an extra $1 billion in financial support…

Jan 4, 2021 Finance / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

World’s deepest diving pool opens in Poland

A new aquatic facility in Poland allows scuba divers to plunge to new depths without heading to the ocean. Intended as a training and practice site for divers of all levels, Deepspot is…

Jan 3, 2021 Aquatics / Safety / Tourism /

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort secures Tourism Authority of Thailand environmental award

Sustainable retreat, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort - has announced that it has been recognised once again for its environmental efforts having been selected as the Marine Category…

Jan 1, 2021 Environment / Tourism /