News: Tourism

State Library Victoria welcomes record number of visitors in past year

The State Library Victoria has welcomed a record-breaking 2,071,251 visitors in the past 12 months with 79% of visitors under 35 years old, and 51% culturally and linguistically diverse.…

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Jun 27, 2023 Arts / Attractions / Education / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races return to Victoria Harbour

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), organised for the return of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races to Victoria Harbour…

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Jun 27, 2023 Events / Tourism /

 
 

Port Macquarie visitor attraction up for sale

Closed since 2002, the former Fantasy Glades fantasy-themed attraction in Port Macquarie is up for sale. With its medieval-style castle and a selection of themed small cottages on the…

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Jun 26, 2023 Attractions / Retail / Tenders / Tourism /

 
 

High level Australian tourism delegation heads to China to launch ‘Come and Say G’Day’ campaign

A group of senior Australian tourism industry stakeholders are visiting China ahead of the Chinese launch of the Come and Say G’Day campaign later in the week. The delegation…

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Jun 26, 2023 Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments looks to Asian expansion

Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest operator of themed attractions after Disney, is on a “mandate to grow”, according to recently appointed Chief Executive…

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Jun 26, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Dreamworld’s Giant Drop reopens as Big Red Planes ride takes off

The Giant Drop, one of the signature rides at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld, has reopened after a 14-month refurbishment program. One of Dreamworld’s best-known high thrill theme…

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Jun 25, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Operators in attractions, hospitality and tourism sectors provided with free sustainability scorecards

Destination NSW and Ecotourism Australia have partnered to provide eligible NSW visitor economy businesses with free access to the pre-certification Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard. The…

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Jun 25, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Taylor Swift tour to boost the economy and physical activity?

This week's announcement that US singing superstar Taylor Swift will play five concert dates in Melbourne and Sydney in February next year has gone beyond prompting fans wanting to get…

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Jun 24, 2023 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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