Destination News
Bali’s spiritual identity safe from tourism: governor
Friday, 12 October 2012Governor wants Bali “to be still Bali”.
South East Asia a booming hot spot: report
Friday, 12 October 2012Hotel prices in the region on the rise.
Aussie adventurers Cas and Jonesy crack open the Top End
Thursday, 11 October 2012Australia’s intrepid explorers Cas and Jonesy have taken on, and been marginally defeated by, the Top Ten Tipple Challenge in the Top End.
Wyoming opens new $13m visitor centre in capital
Thursday, 11 October 2012An eco-friendly, interpretative and interactive centre
PNG tourism a sleeping giant: Tourism Minister
Thursday, 11 October 2012Singular vision needed to awaken industry.
French ski destinations in worrying decline
Thursday, 11 October 2012Mountain tourism proving to be a slippery slope.
Auckland - Antarctica sightseeing flight cancelled
Thursday, 11 October 2012While Kiwis are keen on Antarctica, the low booking numbers are not enough for flight’s success.
Tourism Australia, Emirates unite to market Australia
Wednesday, 10 October 2012As the country awaits regulatory approval for the proposed partnership between Emirates and Qantas, Tourism Australia has announced it has signed a global marketing deal with the Gulf carrier aimed at boosting visitation to Australia.
‘Gangnam style’ hit likely to impact Korea tourism
Wednesday, 10 October 2012Could K-Pop sensation, PSY, be South Korea’s next tourism ambassador?
Zurich Opens First Casino
Wednesday, 10 October 2012Zurich will open its very first casino, Swiss Casinos Zurich, on 1 November 2012 in the Haus Ober building (Upper House), located in the downtown area of the city.
Thais want to travel to USA: TripAdvisor
Tuesday, 9 October 2012Thai travellers are seeking holidays to the US, TripAdvisor search results have revealed.
Hong Kong pax pick up
Tuesday, 9 October 2012Arrivals into Hong Kong continue to climb thanks to Mainland Chinese.
Australian first for online tourism marketing
Tuesday, 9 October 2012In an Australian first for online marketing, a virtual visitor centre is bringing back road travel for inland Queensland.
Future tourists may miss Great Barrier Reef
Monday, 8 October 2012Could a Vegemite-like extract save the Great Barrier Reef?
Queensland blessed by tourism trifecta
Monday, 8 October 2012Weather, school holidays and long weekends send tourists back north.
Snacking tourists in Rome could face 500 euros fine
Friday, 5 October 2012In what has been dubbed the war against the sandwich, Rome city council has outlawed snacking near the Eternal City’s historic centre.
More to discover in diverse Peru: PromPeru
Friday, 5 October 2012Peru is more than just a historical and cultural destination, according to the country’s tourist bureau, with the Inca capital, Macchu Piccu, the city lights of Lima, the Amazon’s water safaris and breathtaking highlands.
Nepal trek attracts war tourism
Friday, 5 October 2012In memory of Nepal’s 10 year struggle with the Maoist insurgency a new trekking trail has been launched to attract travellers to retrace the steps of the Maoist guerrillas in what is regarded as “war tourism”.
New York city welcomes Australia’s longest running breakfast show “today” for one week of live broadcasting
Friday, 5 October 2012
Lebanese smoking ban suffocating tourism
Thursday, 4 October 2012Lebanon tourism operators and associations claim the country’s hospitality and tourism industries are suffering following the national smoking ban laws that were implemented in September.