Tag: Tourism
Tourism operators criticise LNP Fraser Island plan
Tourism operators on Fraser Island have criticised a State Opposition plan to close parts of the World Heritage Listed island.[MORE]
Seaplane plan for Hobart
A seaplane service is one of two new proposals being considered for Hobart's waterfront precinct.[MORE]
Premier rejects report that gas hub would harm tourism
The Premier Colin Barnett has disputed the findings of a report that found tourism in the Kimberley would be damaged if an LNG processing hub were to be built there.[MORE]
Claims tourism under threat from gas hub
A new report has warned the iconic tourism brand of the Kimberley will be destroyed if an LNG processing hub is allowed to be built there.[MORE]
Katter calls for investigation into Cairns Airport delays
The independent Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, is calling for an immediate investigation into lengthy delays at the Cairns Airport.[MORE]
Tourist operators count on good end to snow season
Tourism operators in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains say excellent snowfalls have turned around their financial fortunes this winter.[MORE]
Kangaroo Valley winning the carbon challenge
A community in New South Wales is aiming to become one of the most eco-friendly tourist destinations in the world. [MORE]
Snowy RBT delays 'cost economy $1m'
NSW police say they will not apologise for a roadside test operation which caused long traffic delays in the Snowy Mountains. [MORE]
Cairns airport upgrade causes travel dramas
An upgrade to navigational equipment is being blamed for delays at the Cairns airport in far north Queensland yesterday.[MORE]
Tourism industry wants tighter accommodation rules
Tasmania's tourism industry wants the state government to reintroduce stricter regulations on visitor accommodation.[MORE]
More flights on offer for Gold Coast-Cairns tourists
Low-cost airline Jetstar says it is going to more than double the number of services between the Gold Coast and Cairns.[MORE]
Social media to help whale watchers
Eurobodalla Tourism on the New South Wales Far South Coast has embarked on its first social media campaign to help the region's whale watchers.[MORE]
Flight centre profit surges, despite falling sales value
Australia's largest travel agency chain Flight Centre has seen its full-year profit more than triple, and expects earnings to grow even further in the current year.[MORE]
Fewer Australian tourists expected to visit Qld
Tourism Queensland (TQ) is expecting fewer domestic tourists this summer because of the strong Australian dollar.[MORE]
Jessica Watson's new job: sailing ambassador
Sunshine Coast sailor Jessica Watson is Tourism Queensland's new Sailing Ambassador.[MORE]
Asia puts pressure on Aussie theme parks
Tourism experts are warning Australia's theme park operators to lift their game or be defeated by competition from Asia.[MORE]
Government joins Jetstar to sell WA
The State Government has announced a joint marketing plan with the airline Jetstar to promote WA as a tourism destination.[MORE]
Coalition pledge Fraser Coast tourism funding
Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism says funding promised by Liberal National Party (LNP) federal candidates would help attract new visitors to the region.[MORE]
Historic dam to be restored to former glory
The Shire of Menzies is hoping to attract more tourists to the region by moving ahead with upgrades to the historic Niagara Dam. [MORE]
Drop in hotel bookings worries local community
There is growing concern among Broome's business community amid a lacklustre tourist season in the town.[MORE]
Call for Gunns' pipeline halt
An anti-pulp mill group wants the Tasmanian Premier to stop a water pipeline for the Gunns pulp mill. [MORE]
Coalition cash splash for Snowy Tourism
The Federal Opposition has announced new funding for Tourism Snowy Mountains in South East New South Wales.[MORE]
Tourism deficit threatens employment
Australians have made a record number of short trips overseas, and economists say it is hurting the local tourism industry.[MORE]
Welfare groups count social cost of new 5-star resort
Tasmania's Premier has officially opened a new $32 million luxury resort on the state's east coast.[MORE]
Tourism chief backs Splendour return
The head of the region's peak tourism body has thrown his weight behind the campaign to get Splendour in the Grass back to the Byron Shire.[MORE]
