News: Tourism

Singapore Art Museum set to expand with new dockside space

The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has announced plans to open a series of new art spaces, commencing with the launch of a new attraction at the dockside Tanjong Pagar Distripark by early…

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Aug 25, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

Lockdowns see closure of all ski resorts in Australia and New Zealand

For the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic began 18 months ago, there are no ski resorts open in either Australia or New Zealand, with Victorian snow resorts having closed as of 1pm…

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Aug 24, 2021 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Work to commence on US$175 million Oman Botanic Garden

With a planned completion date in 2023, work has commenced on the US$175 million national botanic garden project in the Sultanate of Oman. Set to be the largest centre of its kind in the…

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Aug 24, 2021 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Study cites need for global guidelines and stricter regulations for swim-with-whale tourism experiences

Concerned with potential impacts of marine tourism on whales, researchers have suggested guidelines and regulations for whale-watch tour operators worldwide to minimise disturbance of this…

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Aug 24, 2021 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Griffith Spring Fest cancelled for 2021 due to COVID concerns

For the second year in a row, the Griffith Spring Fest Working Group and the Griffith Tourism Team have made the difficult decision to cancel Griffith Spring Fest - Griffith’s…

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Aug 24, 2021 Events / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Western Downs Regional Council digital billboards promote events and tourism

Western Downs Regional Council’s installation of two six-metre-tall double-sided LED billboards have supported more than 100 community groups in promoting their events and…

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Aug 24, 2021 Events / Marketing / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Venture Taranaki receives extra funding to progress visitor sector

Venture Taranaki will receive $1 million in additional funding from New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, and Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Tourism Communities: Support,…

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Aug 24, 2021 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmania’s Burnie City Council cuts arts and tourism jobs

A decision to close its visitor centre at the once-popular Makers’ Workshop has seen the Burnie City Council shed up to 15 jobs. In May, the Burnie City Council announced it would…

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Aug 24, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

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