News: Tourism

Leisure and recreation planners need to take more decisive action on climate and weather change

Independent research undertaken by respected leisure and recreation planning consultant, Dr Ken Marriott, argues that that leisure and recreation planners are not taking a sufficiently…

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Sep 2, 2021 ByDr Ken Marriott Consultants / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Ardent Leisure Chairman says group is well positioned for future growth

Having cut its losses to $86.9 million in the year to 30th June, compared to $136.1 million in 2019/20, Ardent Leisure Chairman, Dr Gary Weiss has advised that the outlook for…

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Sep 2, 2021 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey finds severe mental health challenges among tourism operators

A new Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey - carried out in July and August 2021 (just before the latest COVID lockdown) - has found that 18 months after New Zealand’s borders closed,…

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Sep 2, 2021 Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

New round of financial assistance now available for Queensland marine tourism operators

Applications are now open to Queensland marine tourism operators for a new, $3 million round of funding to help with berthing fees in privately-operated marinas from Cooktown to Hervey…

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Sep 2, 2021 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Public comment open on proposed $41.4 million Wangetti Trail

The Federal Government is asking for more information for the assessment of the proposed $41.4 million Wangetti Trail development in Tropical North Queensland under the Environmental…

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Sep 2, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Global Wellness Summit reports on visitation surge to fitness centres and wellness destinations

Global Wellness Summit has reported that with some parts of the world having opened up, there has been a return to gyms, fitness studios, spas and wellness travel destinations at rates far…

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Sep 2, 2021 Fitness / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Madame Tussauds entertains SEA LIFE Sydney’s Pig the Dugong during lockdown

With SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium temporarily closed due to COVID, Pig the Dugong - who usually thrives from seeing thousands of guests walk through the tunnels each week - is receiving…

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Sep 2, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Wirruwana Hub improves visitor experience at Dirk Hartog Island

The recently opened Wirruwana Hub on Dirk Hartog Island in Western Australia's Shark Bay, consists of a new visitor centre and beachside bar and café, providing visitors…

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Sep 2, 2021 Hospitality / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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