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Resource Management Act changes would support New Zealand tourism

Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) believes that changes to the New Zealand's Resource Management Act must balance care for the environment with the pressing need for new infrastructure…

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May 26, 2016 Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

China grapples with rise in childhood obesity

Rising affluence in China has seen a dramatic rise in obesity among children and adolescents with around one in six boys and one in 11 girls found as being obese in a new study. The…

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May 22, 2016 Government / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Planned new Townsville Stadium not financially viable

With calls for the next Federal Government to back the development of a new Townsville Stadium having emerged as a key election issue in the marginal constituency, a benefit cost ratio…

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May 21, 2016 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

AACB calls for policies to boost business events

Policies which attract more conventions and exhibitions to Australia should be a priority for all political parties to reverse a decline in Australia’s business events industry,…

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May 19, 2016 Events / Government / Marketing / Venues /

 
 

Inaugural Chief Executive appointed to lead Visit Victoria

Visit Victoria, Victoria’s new tourism and events agency is to be led by inaugural Chief Executive Peter Bingeman. Bingeman, who was raised in metropolitan and regional Victoria and…

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May 18, 2016 Events / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Government defers introduction of backpacker tax

As a result of growing industry and political opposition, the Federal Government has announced that it will delay the introduction of its ‘backpacker tax’ until January next…

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May 17, 2016 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Growth of small tourism businesses vital to Queensland economy

Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has acknowledged the economic value of the state’s small businesses and their…

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May 17, 2016 Environment / Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore Government to increase investment in tourism marketing

Bouyed by a revival of overseas visitor numbers in the first few months of 2016, the Singapore Government has announced that the tourism sector will get another S$700 million (US$511…

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May 15, 2016 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

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