Destination News
Hamilton Island Launches Popular iPhone App
Wednesday, 19 September 2012Hamilton Island continues to innovate with the launch of its own iPhone Application; a handy pocket-guide to everything there is to see and do on Hamilton Island.
Canada wins a world of love
Tuesday, 18 September 2012The votes are in and Canada has been named the most recommended country to visit for the second year running, according to a study of public perception by the Reputation Institute.
There's nothing like Australia for oldies
Monday, 17 September 2012The next phase of Tourism Australia's (TA) 'There's Nothing Like Australia,' campaign is planned to target mature travellers.
CLMV considers single visas
Monday, 17 September 2012In a bid to reach new goals, tourism leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) said they are considering minimising the issuance of visas to a single tourist visa to visit the four countries.
Brits seek Vietnam’s winter sun
Monday, 17 September 2012Vietnam is drawing more visitors from Britain for the winter sun season with 68 percent more Brits exchanging their pounds for Vietnamese Dong, according to a recent travel index.
CNNGo rates Hervey Bay world’s best place to watch Humpbacks
Monday, 17 September 2012One of the internet’s leading and most respected sources of travel news and information, CNNGo, has rated Hervey Bay the world’s best destination to see Humpback whales.
Sunshine Coast makes the picture perfect postcard
Monday, 17 September 2012The Channel nine travel program, Postcards will film an episode featuring RACV Noosa Resort, Eumundi Markets, Spirit House and other Sunshine Coast attractions.
Aussies pot of gold for Ireland Tourism
Friday, 14 September 2012Ireland has experienced a 5.7 percent increase in Australian visitors for the year, making it the strongest growing market in the country.
Samoa – The Treasured Islands Is Paradise to the Voice Heartthrob
Friday, 14 September 2012Samoa will provide the spectacular backdrop to Ben Hazlewood’s new single, Paradise Calling.
Rugby great Chris Latham tackles new role as Tourism Fraser Coast ambassador
Friday, 14 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.
Huge Birthday Celebration for Sapphire Coast Wharf
Friday, 14 September 2012The iconic Tathra Wharf is celebrating a birthday like no other over the upcoming long weekend – it’s 150 years since it was opened.
NT domestic visitors up, int’l struggles
Thursday, 13 September 2012Domestic visitor numbers to the Northern Territory are thriving but international visitation continues to struggle in the area, according to Tourism Minister Matt Conlan.
Icy reception expected for Iceland’s tax hike
Thursday, 13 September 2012Travellers to Iceland will be paying more for hotels and food as the country’s government proposed a rise in its Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current seven percent to 25.5 percent.
Whales helping to boost tourism on the NSW South Coast
Thursday, 13 September 2012The annual spring whale migration along Australia’s coast is helping to boost tourism in the Eurobodalla and social media is helping spread the message.
New discovery at Machu Picchu
Thursday, 13 September 2012Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery at the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.
Qld budget delivers big bucks for tourism bang
Wednesday, 12 September 2012The Queensland State Government has delivered on its promise to provide a budget that financially supports tourism in the sunshine state and will help the industry to “achieve strong growth over the coming decade”, according to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC).
Survey reveals South Australia is the people’s choice for Aussie wine regions
Wednesday, 12 September 2012MasterChef’s Adam Liaw, South Australian Tourism Commission and lastminute.com.au reveal why it’s the Aussie favourite.
Qld: Indonesians rewarded with incentive travel
Monday, 10 September 2012Tourism Queensland will provide Indonesian automotive manufacturer, ADR Group, with $1 million worth of Queensland incentive experiences as part of the bureau’s worldwide marketing campaign, the Million Dollar Memo.
Argentina uses rugby to promote country
Monday, 10 September 2012Argentina is using the Rugby Championship games between Argentina’s national team Los Pumas and Australia's national team the Wallabies to attract travellers by putting Argentina on show with a series of promotional activities in Australia over the next two weeks.
Julia Gillard and Hillary Clinton loved the place. Discover why the Cook Islands brings a smile to every visitor’s face.
Monday, 10 September 2012Australia’s major papers all ran photos of a beaming Prime Minister Gillard enjoying the biggest lift in her leadership to date as she rode high on a ceremonial throne (called a pa’ata) through welcoming crowds at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga last week.
Definitely Dubai ... Definitely desirable
Friday, 7 September 2012Aiming to build overnight stays from the Australian market, Dubai's tourism leaders are stressing that Dubai is more than just a stop-over destination and more affordable than expected.
Canberra's ceaseless centenary celebrations
Friday, 7 September 2012Australian Capital Tourism and Centenary of Canberra revealed the summer-autumn schedule of events commemorating the 100 year history of the nation's capital, led by the Centenary’s creative director Robyn Archer AO.
Taiwan targets medical tourism
Friday, 7 September 2012Taiwanese health travel professionals have visited South Korea in an effort to develop partnerships in order to market and encourage medical tourism in Taiwan.
Countdown to turtle time in Queensland
Friday, 7 September 2012Loved-up loggerheads are preparing for the nesting season, signalling the start of spring in Queensland.
