Tag: Tourism
Mayor attacks 'silly' tourism campaign
The Port Lincoln Council has moved to distance itself from its Mayor's opposition to a regional tourism campaign for Eyre Peninsula.[MORE]
Tourism phone app proves popular
The South Australian Tourism Commission says a mobile phone application developed for tourists has proved extremely popular.[MORE]
Downpour deterring tourists
Tourism Sunshine Coast says the persistent wet weather is keeping tourists away.[MORE]
Ferry launched despite resort uncertainty
A Capricorn Coast tourist operator has launched a new ferry, despite the undecided future of Great Keppel Island's resort.[MORE]
Cruise ship skips Batemans Bay visit
Eurobodalla Tourism says it is disappointed after a Dutch cruise-ship decided to cancel its visit to Batemans Bay on the New South Wales far south coast.[MORE]
Fears poor roads threaten tourism
A tourism operator says he may have to cancel bus tours to Lake Gairdner, north of Eyre Peninsula, because of the shocking state of the roads.[MORE]
Whitsundays defy foreign visitor decline
Tourism Whitsundays in north Queensland says a 1 per cent increase in international visitor numbers in the past year is good news.[MORE]
Ocean queen docks in Fremantle
The largest passenger ship to visit Australia has docked at Fremantle Harbour.[MORE]
Chinese visitor numbers soar
New figures show Victoria is attracting more tourists from New Zealand, China and the United Kingdom than from any other country.[MORE]
Adelaide sees 7 million air travellers
Airline passenger numbers have increased in the past year despite a global economic slowdown.[MORE]
Faraway Bay owners retire
The owners of Faraway Bay, who are selling the exclusive bush camp, say they are happy to be moving on as the Kimberley tourist trade gains pace.[MORE]
Land provided for Australia Zoo expansion
State Parliament has authorised more land for Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Gold Coast boosts Chinese tourist numbers
The Queensland Tourism Minister says the number of Chinese visitors to the Gold Coast grew by 12 per cent last year.[MORE]
Forums to highlight Ningaloo development impact
Computer modelling used to assess the impact of development on the Ningaloo coast is to be demonstrated to residents in the Gascoyne.[MORE]
MP fears for regional tourism offices
South-west MP Adele Farina is warning regional tourism offices could close as a result of a proposed restructure of Tourism WA.[MORE]
Libs back cable car plan
The Tasmanian Liberals have promised to help develop a cable car on Hobart's Mount Wellington. [MORE]
Back on track: Ghan railway line to reopen
The rail line between Alice Springs and Darwin is expected to reopen this afternoon once repairs to flood damage are completed.[MORE]
Flood damage causes 24-hour Ghan delay
Passengers travelling on the Ghan train from Adelaide will have to spend an extra night in Alice Springs because the railway line is still under repair.[MORE]
Affordable holidays on the agenda
The Treasurer, Troy Buswell, says the government will consider land tax concessions for caravan park owners as part of the budget process. [MORE]
Parks' visitors to be quizzed about support
Visitors to national parks in the Gold Coast hinterland over the next year or so will be asked to participate in a survey about the parks' future.[MORE]
Tourism industry on the up
A tourism executive says the worst of the global financial crisis is over for the Australian industry.[MORE]
'Flawed' Three Capes plan panned
Tasmania's National Parks Association claims the State Government's Three Capes walk proposal is based on flawed figures.[MORE]
Tourists set to pour in after floods
There is a silver lining to all the rain inundating western Queensland - a bumper tourist season.[MORE]
Food directory to enhance economic development
There has been a call for food producers and retailers to register for a new food directory in the New South Wales South East.[MORE]
Tourism rethink may end Uluru climb
Tourism Central Australia has met Parks Australia and traditional owners for the first time to discuss the new management plan for the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.[MORE]
