Tourist Bureau News
Tourism Fiji scoops prestigious award at AIME 2012
Friday, 24 February 2012Fiji has beaten off strong opposition from a field of international competition to take out top honours at the 2012 Australia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings EXPO (AIME) where the Tourism Fiji stand has received the ‘Best Stand Over 36m²’ award.
Qatar sees boom in visitor arrivals
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Qatar is celebrating a surge in tourism, having welcomed double the number of visitors from the Gulf region than last year.
Board outcome accurately reflects regional diversity
Monday, 20 February 2012Today’s historic outcome at the Tourism Industry Council NSW Annual General Meeting “accurately reflects the Tourism Industry Council NSW’s regional diversity and membership base” said its General Manager Andrew Jefferies.
Britons bound for Vietnam
Thursday, 16 February 2012
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that for the first time in seven years the UK has become one of the country’s top ten visitor generating markets.
Free Resource Guide Helps Grow NSW Tourism Industry
Thursday, 16 February 2012Destination NSW today launched its first consolidated Co-operative Marketing Prospectus, giving NSW tourism and events industry stakeholders a comprehensive guide to the resources available to help grow their businesses.
Tourism Australia increases profile
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Tourism Australia is looking to engage a full service Market Representation agency in Jakarta, Indonesia to strengthen the outbound market to Australia.
Malaysia Hits 24.7 million tourists in 2011
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Malaysia recorded overall growth in tourism last year as the positive effects of its luxury destination branding kicked in.
Inland NSW Film Festival Receives Boost
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Dubbo and Inland NSW Tourism are double winners with Film Festival and Zoo funding announcements
Tourism Fiji announces search for World Class Website Developer
Tuesday, 14 February 2012Tourism Fiji has announced its plans to seek a website partner to assist in the development of a new global website.
NYC & Company wants Agents to TRAIN, TWEET & WIN!
Tuesday, 14 February 2012NYC & Company, the City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, will be giving travel agents a chance to win fabulous prizes from NYC & Company and its members during February and March when they become certified NYC Specialists.
Malaysian tourism to take a financial blow due to discontinued flights
Monday, 13 February 2012
Tourism in Malaysia may suffer billions of ringgit in revenue after Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia X reduced and discontinued international and regional flights.
ATEC to help operators crack China market
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Assisting local businesses expand their products, the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has released plans to launch a new program to help Aussie travel companies crack the Chinese market.
Philippines invests in tourism growth
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
In an effort to attract over four million visitors to the Philippines this year, the Government has allotted more funds to its tourism sector.
Boracay of the Philippines number one
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Boracay Island in the Philippines has been ranked number one in the list of the top ten Asian beaches by travel website ‘TripAdvisor’.
Canada. Coming to a cinema near you Aussies
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Actual footage shot by traveller’s experiences in Canada will be used to entice Aussies to visit as the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) launches its new campaign to the Australian market.
Cairns celebrates increased flight access
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Since the success of Tropical North Queensland’s charter which brought 12 special direct flights from China to Cairns for Chinese New Year many airlines have followed suit.
Visa easing creates tourism boom in Austria
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Since visa requirements have been eased, Salzburg, Austria has doubled its number of visitor arrivals from Taiwan last year.
Vietnam’s new logo a Timeless Charm
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
“Vietnam-Timeless Charm” and the five colourful petal lotus have been approved to be the country’s new tagline and logo of National Tourism Promotion program for this year until 2020.
Welcome to our 2012 summer edition of ‘So Much More Hawai‘i’
Wednesday, 1 February 2012This edition we will celebrate ‘bromance’ and the many awesome experiences that you can have bonding with your mates across the six islands of Hawai‘i
Aussie Surfer and US Singer Make Waves in Tahiti
Tuesday, 31 January 2012A new travelogue video diary has been released online offering a fresh perspective of Tahiti and Her islands from the eyes of US music sensation Colbie Caillat and Australian pro surfer Ellie-Jean Coffey.
Hawai‘i Tourism announces 2012 Mahalo Month program
Friday, 27 January 2012Australian visitor arrivals to The Hawaiian Islands in 2011 (January to November) are up 32.5% versus 2010, thanks to the tremendous support of the travel industry 'ohana (family).
Visitor arrivals set historic high for Hong Kong
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced record breaking visitor arrivals surpassing 41 million to Hong Kong in 2011.
Queensland hotels shine in Top 25: TripAdvisor
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Good news for Queensland’s tourism as thirteen of the sunshine state’s top hotels feature in TripAdvisors Travellers Choice ‘Top 25’ Australian Hotels list.
