Tourist Bureau News
TAT rolls out "beautiful Thailand" campaign to restore tourists' confidence
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
As the flooding situation in Thailand has stabilized and flood waters are receding, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is accelerating its efforts to ensure travellers and tour operators worldwide to understand that Thailand’s tourism sector is open for business and welcoming visitors through a recovery campaign called “Beautiful Thailand.”
A gala night with Mahler
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
To mark the success achieved from the increased frequency of Emirates flights to Vienna, Emirates and the Austrian National Tourist Office invited guests to an intimate evening with the Sydney Symphony.
Australia – there’s nothing like it
Friday, 25 November 2011Australia has a great tourism industry which remains viable, continues to grow strongly, and has significant opportunities ahead, ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani said.
QTIC welcomes LNP tourism strategy
Friday, 25 November 2011The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) today welcomed the release of the LNP’s tourism strategy as party leader Campbell Newman addressed a QTIC industry luncheon in Brisbane.
CTF & Andaman
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Two major Thailand travel marts, Chiang Mai and the North Tourism Forum and the Phuket Andaman Travel Mart
Abu Dhabi to host WTTC’s Global Summit in 2013
Wednesday, 23 November 2011The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that it will hold its 13th Global Summit in Abu Dhabi in April/May 2013.
2011 Australian Consumer Report reveals that caravanning and camping is still as popular as ever
Friday, 18 November 2011A 2011 Consumer Report has revealed that 7 million Australians have visited a caravan holiday park in the last two years and that 9.3 million are intending to holiday in the Caravanning & Holiday Parks Industry in the next 2 years.
Victoria says G’DAY to American travel industry
Wednesday, 9 November 2011More than 170 North and South American travel agents specialising in the Australian market visited Melbourne for Corroboree 2011: The Americas Aussie Specialist Convention.
Dine out thanks to Visit California
Wednesday, 9 November 2011Visit California rewards its online training graduates with $100 prepaid Visa cards.
Maldives Announces New Nation Brand
Wednesday, 9 November 2011President and Cabinet approve QUO Keen's "Always Natural" identity
Tourism New Zealand appoints new Australian agency
Monday, 31 October 2011Tourism New Zealand has appointed Whybin/TBWA and reappointed Mindshare to service its Australian creative, media, digital requirements and global brand strategy.
Samoa celebrates in living colour!
Friday, 28 October 2011To mark its Celebrate Samoa Year, Samoa Tourism Authority has launched its new look Samoa Image Library, with 500 new images celebrating everything that is Samoan.
Situation Update: Flooding in Thailand
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand.
Kenya Tourist Chief Outlines Security Measures to Ensure Protection of Visitors
Wednesday, 26 October 2011Following recent attacks across the border into Kenya by Somali bandits, resulting in the murder of one tourist and the kidnapping of four other foreign nationals in isolated beach resorts and a refugee camp near the Somali border and the most recent grenade attack, the government of Kenya gave assurances that serious efforts would be made to enhance security along the border with Somalia to counteract the threat from Somali terrorists and to protect visitors and Kenyans from further attacks.
Hong Kong tourism future looks bright: report
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
The outlook for Hong Kong tourism looks positive with visitor arrival numbers up by 14.7 percent year on year to 19,331,181 people, according to report by Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
Tourism Malaysia exhibiting at Adventure Travel and Backpackers Expo
Tuesday, 25 October 2011Tourism Malaysia will take part in the upcoming Adventure Travel and Backpackers Expo, which is taking place in Sydney from 29-30 October 2011.
Models live the highlife in Dubai
Tuesday, 25 October 2011Models Liz, Simone and Montana showed that they have what it takes to be top models in the penultimate episode of Australia’s Next Top Model, filmed in Dubai.
Situation Update: Flooding in Thailand
Monday, 24 October 2011
Digital Agency Reborn Develops the “Leave Ordinary Behind” Platform for South African Tourism to Increase Australian Visitors
Monday, 24 October 2011Fast growing independently owned digital agency Reborn has been appointed by South African Tourism to raise awareness online of the diverse range of experiences available in South Africa in order to attract more Australian visitors.
Vanuatu’s largest public event to spark interest with Aussie travellers
Friday, 21 October 2011Performers from across the South Pacific will be converging on Efate, Vanuatu next month to take part in Vanuatu’s largest free event, Fest’Napuan.
Situation Update: Flooding in Thailand
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand.
Chinese Travel Agents visit the Territory
Thursday, 20 October 2011Following a Ministerial tour of China last month, four travel agents from Hong Kong and Southern China are visiting the NT this week to experience the Territory so they can sell the destination to Chinese travellers.
Sydney Aviation capacity study findings due December
Wednesday, 19 October 2011The joint Federal and New South Wales Government study into the Sydney region's aviation capacity will report its findings in December, the study's Steering Committee Co-Chair Mr. Mike Mrdak revealed last week at the Tourism Future Directions Conference in Canberra.
Savings of up to $359 per person on offer in Port Vila
Tuesday, 18 October 2011Start planning your next holiday in tropical paradise, and take advantage of the amazing savings of up to $359 per person on offer in Port Vila, Vanuatu.








