News: Tourism

Rockhampton Zoo conducts ‘live’ animal escape drill

Rockhampton Zoo has carried out a simulated animal escape drill, with staff looking for Zoo Director Liz Bellward dressed up as a giant bird exhibit that had escaped. The simulated escape…

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Dec 19, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Security / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Australian tourism bodies respond to latest International Visitor Survey

The Australian Tourism and Export Council (ATEC), Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), and Destination NSW have responded to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) released…

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Dec 19, 2024 Tourism /

 
 

Dreamworld ends all human interactions with tigers

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has advised that its staff will no longer come into direct contact with the animals at its Tiger Island attraction. The move comes after a tiger handler…

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Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

TTF welcomes Federal Government backing for new tourism workforce development platform

Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has welcomed the impending launch of eeger, a new careers and training resource designed to tackle workforce shortages, skill…

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Dec 18, 2024 Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Tourism Research Australia releases latest International Visitor Survey data

Tourism Research Australia has today released their latest International Visitor Survey data which showed a moderation of international tourism results for the September quarter 2024…

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Dec 18, 2024 Tourism /

 
 

ICC Sydney increases its contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported an increased contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy compared to the previous financial…

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Dec 18, 2024 Events / Finance / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Court orders Granties Maze owner to dismantle ‘materially unsafe’ amusement rides

John Grant, the owner of the Granties Maze in the NSW Illawarra, has been ordered to dismantle more than two dozen attractions at the fun park - including a climbing wall, bumper car track…

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Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New Zealand’s working visa change welcomed by tourism industry

Changes to New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system have been welcomed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). The changes, announced yesterday by New Zealand Minister…

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Dec 18, 2024 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

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