Archive for September, 2008

Tasmania welcomes more cruise ships (ABC)

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Tasmania will experience the largest number of cruise ship visits its ever had this summer.

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Businesses warned of tourism slump (ABC)

Monday, September 29th, 2008

The chief executive officer of Tourism NT says Alice Springs businesses may be facing lean times next tourist season.

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Tourism chief awaits PR impact report (ABC)

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Tourism NT’s managing director says she will consider hiring an interstate public relations firm again if a report shows it has gained positive press for Alice Springs.

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Backpacker numbers rise despite economic woes (ABC)

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

The global economic downturn does not seem to have stopped backpackers from visiting Queensland’s tourist capital.

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Italians struggle with hefty beach fees (ABC)

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Even when times are tough, Australians can still enjoy a day at the beach as it’s one of the few places left that provides free entertainment for the family.

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Italians struggle with hefty beach fees (ABC)

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Even when times are tough, Australians can still enjoy a day at the beach as it’s one of the few places left that provides free entertainment for the family.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Sydney or bust: Mix-up lands tourist in wrong country (ABC)

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

An Argentine tourist got the wrong continent when she used the internet to book a holiday to Australia.

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Lifesavers prepare to set flags up for another season (ABC)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Volunteer surf lifesavers are returning to Queensland beaches this weekend for the start of the summer season.

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Lifesavers prepare to set flags up for another season (ABC)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Volunteer surf lifesavers are returning to Queensland beaches this weekend for the start of the summer season.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Beachouse a major drawcard: Mayor (ABC)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

The Mayor of Holdfast Bay, Ken Rollond, says he hopes a buyer can be found for the Beachouse recreation complex because it is important it survives as a business.

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Glenelg amusement site in receivership (ABC)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

The Beachouse recreation centre at Glenelg in Adelaide has gone into receivership with debts of $16 million.

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Authorities warn of AIDS surge in Aussie travellers (ABC)

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Health authorities are being urged to step up safe sex education campaigns in an attempt to limit the number of Australian travellers who return home with HIV.

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New airline service welcomed (ABC)

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Tasmania’s tourism industry has welcomed a new airline service between Brisbane and Launceston.

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New airline service welcomed (ABC)

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Tasmania’s tourism industry has welcomed a new airline service between Brisbane and Launceston.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

New airline service welcomed (ABC)

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Tasmania’s tourism industry has welcomed a new airline service between Brisbane and Launceston.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel