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It’s the Year of the Superlative for Melbourne and Victoria
It seems that there are few ‘hot lists’ or ‘best of’ lists these days that don’t include mention of Melbourne. The city has held the number one spot as the world’s Most Liveable City by the Economist Intelligent Unit for three years, now a spate of further accolades place the city firmly on the global […]
Caravanning and Camping Around WA
Caravan and camping plays an important role in increasing visitation to regional areas of Western Australia, which is a key element of the State Government Strategy for Tourism in WA 2020. In 2012, an estimated 1.024 million visitors stayed in caravan parks and campgrounds in WA and injected $847 million into the State’s economy. (Source: Tourism […]
Australia Wakes Up To New Zealand On Sunrise
New Zealand’s reputation as a world-renowned winter destination and its stunning alpine scenery will be beamed into Aussie homes this June on Australia’s number one breakfast programme, Ch7’s Sunrise.Lauded as Australia’s highest rated breakfast show with over 1.7 million viewers per week, Sunrise this morning announced they will broadcast live from New Zealand over two days on […]
The Star Power of the Kimberley
Since its starring role in Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia, Western Australia’s Kimberley region has gained world-wide notoriety as one of the planet’s most breath-taking and unique places – the ultimate ‘bucket list’ destination for travellers in the know. This year, Lonely Planet confirmed the Kimberley’s global attraction, naming it in its Best in Travel 2014 […]
Gold Coast to Host Corroboree Greater China 2014
Two hundred and seventy top travel agents from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan – all specialising in selling Australian holidays – will converge on the Gold Coast at the end of June for Tourism Australia’s inaugural Corroboree Greater China. Tourism Australia Managing Director John O’Sullivan Andrew said it was the first time Tourism Australia had […]
Diners and industry hungry for ‘Restaurant Australia’ Campaign #restaurantaustralia
Almost 700 Australian businesses have so far shared their top eating and drinking tourism experiences as part of Tourism Australia’s new Restaurant Australia campaign, aimed at putting Australia at the top of the menu for international visitors. Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said it was pleasing to see its new food and wine campaign […]
Victoria Sleeps More With New and Improved Accommodation
Melbourne ended 2013 with strong room occupancy rates, an increase in new hotel openings and impressive revamps, this high note continues in 2014 with a number of new and exciting developments and renovations. Melbourne’s accommodation room stock increased 31.8% from June Quarter 2003 to June Quarter 2013, with an additional +6,702 rooms. Occupancy rates increased […]
New Product on Offer in Western Australia
Here is a selection of new and revitalised accommodation, attractions, tours and food and wine products that have occurred throughout Western Australia during the last 12 months. The following abbreviations indicate the region in which the products and services can be found: EP: Experience Perth ASW: Australia’s South West ACC: Australia’s Coral Coast AGO: Australia’s Golden Outback ANW: Australia’s North […]
Modern and Royal Families Set to Boost Australian Tourism
Tourism Australia is hoping two well publicised ‘happy family’ visits Down Under will inject further energy into the recent return to growth from Australia’s traditional Western tourism markets. Tourism Australia’s Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said the family visits – first by the cast of US sitcom ‘Modern Family’ and more recently by the British royal […]
Regional NSW Showcased In New Tourism Magazine Insert
Regional NSW will be showcased to over two million people from this Sunday 11 May, when a new 40 page tourism magazine insert is distributed across Australia and New Zealand, Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, said today. The magazine highlights the huge variety of events, activities, and food and wine experiences on offer across […]
