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Japan National Tourism Organization hosts agency events in Perth and Sydney

Trust us, Aussies don't need even more reasons to visit Japan. We're…

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Thailand to debut health/wellness offering at Expo 2025 Japan

One thing is for sure - health tourism shows no sign of…

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The ONE message that California’s tourism industry has for Australians

Delegates from California's tourism industry share how Australians can best support the…

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The ONE message that California’s tourism industry has for Australians

Delegates from California's tourism industry share how Australians can best support the…

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Helloworld’s Cinzia Burnes reveals 2025 plans including luxury brand VIVA Gold

From brand updates in Singapore, to topping power lists in Sydney, it's…

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‘A prolific contributor’ – Tourism Australia mourns the sudden loss of ex-CMO Lisa Ronson

Very upsetting news about this well-respected figure. Thoughts are with Lisa's family…

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Victoria Tourism Awards celebrates leading tourism operators

We imagine there are some sore heads and happy hearts this morning!

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Shock report reveals 50-80% of tourism spend ‘leaks’ from destination

It is easy to assume tourism benefits the local community (we all…

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Singapore Tourism Board launches culinary-inspired campaign

Tourism advertisers increasingly realise that the way to most of our hearts…

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NSW Tourism Minister John Graham: ‘A decade of lockouts, lockdowns and over-regulation did enormous damage’

A decade on, green shoots are showing, but lack of consistency across…

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Taiwan Tourism grows Kiwi market as China Airlines launches winter NZ route

We did ask Taiwan Tourism whether the Australian or Kiwi audience were…

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Taiwan Tourism finishes Australian roadshow as visitor numbers surge

We do love a good roadshow! It's one of the best ways…

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Why travellers are prioritising healthcare post-Covid

We imagine that it might have something to do with not wanting…

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Korean tourists visiting Brisbane up 44% following direct flight route

Who needs Las Vegas when you have Brisvegas? Things are looking good…

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Bali to ban development of hotels in busy areas in bid to tackle overtourism

The backlash against tourists continues. If you've ever badly-ridden a scooter in…

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Why this 4000-person WA farming town has become a hit with Malaysian tourists

Absolute proof of the intense power of YouTube in travel marketing. Time…

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‘Cruise shipping has burdened Santorini and Mykonos’ – Greek PM slaps tourists with hefty levy

Reading between the lines it seems like having to queue a long…

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Spanish hotel group Meliá named most sustainable company in tourism

Apparently now we need to look out not for five-star hotels, but…

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Albo officially names Don Farrell as Australia’s new Tourism Minister

Nothing like an awkward selfie with the PM to kick off your…

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NSW launches ‘Event Saver Fund’ and ‘Festival Relaunch’ package as part of $530m injection into tourism and events

The state government's tourism and events revival plan will pump $150 million…

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New dating app shows Australia’s hospitality industry some love

A new app claims it is helping Australia’s hospitality industry by curating…

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Opinion: Here’s how the industry will change to meet millennial expectations

Sadly, Agoda's Peter Allen does not advise agents to hand out free…

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How to keep your home safe while you’re travelling

The only things worth protecting in our house is our dog and…

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New committee to develop sustainability charter for events sector

The committee, established at the EEAA 2018 Leaders Forum and Conference, will…

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Luxperience and Tourism Australia team up in “Diamond Partnership”

Luxperience and Tourism Australia have teamed up, though that's not to say…

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Victoria’s big boost to tourism and events

Meanwhile, we're considering making a Kickstarter so we can afford our morning…

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Indigenous Tourism Conference to be held in Victoria

The conference will be focusing on entrepreneurship. This morning, we are focusing…

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Tourism continues to grow as economic powerhouse

Speaking of growth, the bread in the office kitchen is starting to…

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Australian leaders in Indigenous Tourism

Huge congratulations to the team at Nitmiluk Tours for their big win.…

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Tourism Australia continues its support for EEAA Young Stars

We were once awarded a Young Star award at a talent show.…

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The Star Gold Coast to host the 2018 Queensland Tourism Awards

We offered to host the awards at our house, but apparently they…

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Industry reacts: Trump travel ban “goes directly against the fundamental right of Freedom to Travel”

Industry groups including IATA, WTTC, airline and tour brands take aim at…

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Tourism Plea to turn Aus Day into a Long Weekend, not ‘obvious’ sickie

It's likely you're planning a sickie anyway, but Aussie are being encouraged…

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Calls for new Tourism Minister to take bolder leadership strides

With 1 in 8 businesses in tourism, there’s been renewed calls for…

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Canberra to get cricket-themed boost

Canberra’s tourism, accommodation and events sector is about to receive a major…

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Hosted buyer spots running low for MEETINGS

This is your last chance to sign up for the MEETINGS hosted…

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