Tourist Bureau News
Fandom takes TA to new social media heights
Friday, 1 June 2012
Less than five months after achieving its two million milestone, Tourism Australia has announced an extra million Likes, now sharing with up to three million fans worldwide on Facebook.
Korea Invites The World To Join The Fun At Expo 2012 Yeosu
Thursday, 31 May 2012The world’s largest international fair in 2012, Expo 2012 Yeosu has opened in Korea on May 12.
Tourism Fiji announces appointment of new website partner
Thursday, 31 May 2012Tourism Fiji is delighted to announce the appointment of Sparks Interactive, a New Zealand-based company as its new website partner.
DTCM launch ‘Do More in Dubai’ to boost tourism in summer
Monday, 28 May 2012The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the launch of a new initiative, Do More in Dubai, designed to further boost inbound tourism in the city during the summer months.
Immerse Yourself in Korean Culture at the Jeonju Hanok Village
Friday, 25 May 2012Step back in time at the four hundred years old Jeonju Hanok Village two hours south of Seoul by KTX express train and you will be totally immersed in Korean culture and history.
JNTO kicks off FY2012 activities with Snow promotion
Friday, 18 May 2012Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney Office commences its promotional activities for the 2012 financial year this month, aiming to promote ski in Japan.
TA hails $61 million for Asian Century
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Tourism Australia says it can now tap into growing tourism opportunities following the Federal Budget announcement yesterday of a dedicated Asian Marketing Fund worth AUD$61 million over the next four years.
Love Every Second in Sydney: Destination NSW
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Aiming to build its winter numbers and reach 2020 overnight visitor targets, Destination NSW has launched a new ‘bold’ campaign telling Aussies and Kiwis they’ll ‘Love every second of Sydney’.
TA says “G’day” to Cruise3Sixty
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Tourism Australia has exhibited at Cruise3Sixty for the first time this year with the aim to educate CLIA agents on Australia as a cruise destination.
TA takes Australia to China
Monday, 23 April 2012
The next phase of Tourism Australia’s global advertising campaign will be unveiled in Australia’s key visitor market, China.
Olympic swimmers do laps for Aus tourism
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
As part of Tourism Australia’s ongoing ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign, five members of the Italian national swim team made their way down under for a nine day campaign supporting Australian tourism.
Singapore Tourism Board invites buyers to 'Discover the Real Singapore'
Friday, 13 April 2012
Singapore Tourism Board recently hosted a three day ‘Discover the Real Singapore’ MICE famil, which took 18 key MICE professionals from Australian and New Zealand to Singapore to challenge the misconception that the city is only about shopping malls on Orchard Road and Chilli Crab.
Tourism Fiji announces search for a global social media partner
Wednesday, 11 April 2012Tourism Fiji has announced its plans to seek a global social media partner who will help design, implement and manage a social media program in its key international markets.
Vietnam: Easier visas for visitors
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Applicants planning on travelling to Vietnam, previously faced with weeks of waiting, can now gain visa approval in just three hours.
HKTB and VS host online marketers in Hong Kong
Monday, 26 March 2012The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Virgin Atlantic (VS) and Traders Hotel Hong Kong recently hosted a group of online marketers for three nights in dynamic Hong Kong.
New Visitor Guides Promote The Famous Gold Coast Fun
Wednesday, 21 March 2012Gold Coast Tourism has produced a new suite of destination publications detailing more than 150 famous - and soon to be famous - Gold Coast attractions, activities, products and experiences.
JNTO renews its website
Tuesday, 20 March 2012Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney office‘s official website http://www.jnto.org.au has been given a makeover.
South Australia Contests Australian Tourism Awards
Wednesday, 29 February 201225 leading South Australian tourism businesses will represent the State in Cairns on Friday for the chance to be named Australia’s best at the 2011 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Hawaii kicks off 2012 setting records
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Hawaii tourism figures were off to a bumper start with visitor statistics indicating spending for the month of January reached US$1.345 billion, up 13.9 percent from the previous year.
Switzerland Tourism opens in Singapore
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Switzerland’s national tourist organisation, Switzerland Tourism is planning to open a regional office in Singapore from 01 June this year.
Program Supports SA Tourism to Get China Ready
Monday, 27 February 2012South Australian tourism operators will have a unique opportunity to build their business capacity in China today, with the first industry focused workshop on engaging this new and lucrative tourism market.
Tourism Ireland’s Titanic centenary event
Friday, 24 February 2012 
Tourism Ireland’s Manager Australia & New Zealand, Orla Saul, welcomed trade and industry suppliers to a Titanic Centenary event in Sydney yesterday.
Gold Support for the NSW Gold Trail
Friday, 24 February 2012Inland NSW Tourism is buoyed by the commitment of $200,000 for the establishment of a ‘Gold Trail’ touring route within Inland and neighbouring regions, as jointly announced by Member for Burrinjuck, Katrina Hodgkinson, Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole, Member for Dubbo, Troy Grant, Member for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, and Member for Goulburn, Pru Goward on behalf of NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris.
Guarantee regional flight access to Sydney Airport
Friday, 24 February 2012Amidst the ongoing debate and selective leaking of information to the media from both the Federal and New South Wales Governments about future plans for aviation in Sydney and New South Wales, the Tourism Industry Council NSW “echoes calls for regional flights to continue to have access to Australia’s international gateway”, General Manager Andrew Jefferies has said.
