Tourist Bureau News
Perth receives major tourism push
Friday, 28 September 2012
Tourism Western Australia has developed a new brand and advertising campaign for its capital "in order to drive a reappraisal of Perth as a holiday destination", according to Tourism Minister Kim Hames.
Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards
Friday, 28 September 2012
Eighteen of Thailand’s best products and services in the health and wellness sector scored top honours at the inaugural Thailand Spa and Wellbeing Awards held on September 20.
Tourism Malaysia – July/August Newsletter
Friday, 28 September 2012Tourism Malaysia Launches Free Malaysia Amaze-Ya! app.
JNTO Sydney unveils new Ukiyo-e Microsite
Friday, 28 September 2012Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney Office has unveiled a new addition to our website, “Ukiyo-e Pop Art in Ancient Japan”, dedicated to travelling Japan with Ukiyo-e.
The Canadian Tourism Commission confirms Canada Corroboree 2013
Wednesday, 26 September 2012The Canadian Tourism Commission has announced tour dates for its 2013 Canada Corroboree, a national industry road show held annually to showcase new and amazing experiences in Canada.
Germany Supports Barrier Free Travel Through New Film
Thursday, 20 September 2012The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) strongly promoted barrier free travel to Germany during this year’s Paralympics and the focus was largely on a new documentary, “GOLD- U Can Do More Than U Think”, which followed three inspirational athletes on their way to the recent 2012 Paralympic Games.
Who is PSY & What is Gangnam Style?
Thursday, 20 September 2012He’s the man of the moment on itunes today with his single “Gangnam Style’ appearing at number one on the itunes singles chart as of 18 September, 2012.
Major Taiwan Tourism delegation visits Sydney and Melbourne
Monday, 17 September 2012Underlining the importance with which it views the Australian market as a potential source of international visitors, a major Taiwan tourism industry delegation is visiting Sydney and Melbourne this week where the tourist office will stage two major workshop events.
Global online travel movers, shakers and trendsetters gather in Cape Town for the E-Tourism Africa Summit
Friday, 14 September 2012
THE E-TOURISM Africa Summit, a gathering of the most creative and pioneering tourism e-marketers in the world, kicked off this morning in Cape Town.
The Lednice – Valtice Complex will charm more than just romantic souls
Friday, 14 September 2012The beautiful Lednice-Valtice Complex in South Moravia, which has been skilfully “decorated” by a number of stunning buildings and vast parks, has featured on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list since 1996.
Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012 Highlights Country's Leadership as Health & Wellness Destination
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Nearly 90 tourism facilitators, health tourism organizations and health insurance companies from 18 countries gathered at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok for the “Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012” organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Travelzoo Australia Partners with Tourism Fiji to Launch New Destination Page
Thursday, 13 September 2012Travelzoo Australia, owned and operated by Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of global Internet media company Travelzoo Inc. today announced the launch of its new Destination Page on the Travelzoo Australia website.
Rugby great Chris Latham tackles new role as Tourism Fraser Coast ambassador
Wednesday, 12 September 2012One of Australia’s most recognised rugby union players, Chris Latham, is tackling a new role as the ambassador and official face of Fraser Coast tourism.
Ministry of tourism’s Australian office presents national award
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Her Excellency, Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism was presented with the Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ award (AFTA) for the Best International Tourism Board of the Year.
Tourism Tasmania’s new advertising agency
Tuesday, 11 September 2012Sydney-based advertising agency Jim Jam Ideas Pty Ltd (Jim Jam) has been selected as the successful agency for Tourism Tasmania’s creative advertising contract for the next three years.
Tourism NT relocates to Red Centre
Monday, 10 September 2012
Tourism Northern Territory will move its base operations from Darwin to Alice Springs in an effort to “increase the dwindling tourist numbers seen over the last decade”, according to Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Calls for Stronger ASEAN Technology Partnerships to Build Regional Tourism
Monday, 10 September 2012
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has called for stronger regional partnerships to promote connectivity and harness the forces of technology to improve the ASEAN travel & tourism industry.
TA hoping to ‘bowl over’ Indian agents
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has joined Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ program, in an effort to help capture the growing Indian tourism market.
TA re-invents 'Great Southern Land' video
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Tourism Australia (TA) has collaborated with ICEHOUSE singer Iva Davies to create a new online video for the popular Aussie anthem, ‘Great Southern Land’, originally written in 1981.
ATEC to advise Chinese tour operators
Monday, 27 August 2012
The establishment of a compliance taskforce under the Approved Destination Status (ADS) has placed the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) in a “unique position to advise and guide” Chinese tour operators, according to ATEC managing director Felicia Mariani.
Inland NSW Tourism changing direction
Friday, 24 August 2012
After its first full year of operations Inland NSW Tourism has announced a directional shift following a strategic review, transforming from a regional tourism organisation to a destination management organisation.
TAT Awarded as Best Overseas Tourism Office in India
Friday, 24 August 2012
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office was honored with an award as the "Best Overseas Tourism Office in India 2012” at the Safari India National Tourism Awards ceremony, which was held at the Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on 18th August, 2012.
South Africa hosts the world’s quirkiest festivals
Friday, 24 August 2012
From the quirky to the all-out strange; South Africa is home to the some of the world’s most unique festivals, giving travellers an opportunity to explore something a little different.
Sixty One Thai Tourism Products Score High Marks in Best in Travel 2012 Poll
Friday, 24 August 2012
Thai tourism destinations, airlines, airports, hotels and spa resorts scored high marks in the Best in Travel 2012 Poll announced by the popular website Smart Travel Asia 2012.
