Sunday, 5 February 2012

Destination News

South Africa targets Indian visitors

Friday, 3 February 2012

South Africa is experiencing a continued growth in the number of tourists from India, aiming for 100,000 visitors by 2014 according to SA Times.

Aussies spending up in Hong Kong

Thursday, 2 February 2012

The strong Aussie dollar is doing favours for Hong Kong’s tourism industry, with Australians now the second biggest spenders in the region.

Tourism Fiji Weather Update No. 2A

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Nadi, Fiji – 1400 hours, 01 February 2012

Magnificent Malaysia February 2012

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Malaysia Reaches 25th Spot in Environmental Index

Wealthy travellers still flocking to Europe

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Although is Asia is pegged to be the upcoming tourism destination, wealthier travellers are still opting for European vacation, according to new research.

Tourism Fiji Weather Update No. 1A

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

With a tropical depression to the north-west of the Fijian archipelago, Fiji’s National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC) has issued a strong wind warning for the western side of the main island of Viti Levu, the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

Laos river tubing, turbulent waters

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

While most visitors leave Vang Vieng with nothing more serious than a hangover, the once tranquil setting in Laos is now a craze of river tubing and riverside bars, making this latest ‘must do’ activity also the most dangerous place in Laos for travellers.

Valentine’s bookings surge to Eastern Europe

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

UK travellers are heading to Eastern European destinations to smooch on their loved ones over Valentine’s Day, according to a new survey.

Quake shakes Peru’s south

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Flights are still operating out of Peru’s international and domestic airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the country’s southern coast yesterday.

Cuba at capacity, tourism boom

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Cuba is experiencing a tourism boom with more than 2.7 million visitors in 2011, an increase of 7.3 per cent on the same period in 2010, stretching the Caribbean Island’s ability to accommodate demand.

Moreton ups the ante in the domestic tourism game

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Domestic tourism might be on the increase in Queensland’s urban areas but regional destinations are still fighting to keep up and in the case of one very special island, the fight to be seen has now become a business goal.

Camping education making a difference

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Providing travellers with good information about camping in New Zealand is making a real difference to their behaviour, according to the New Zealand Responsible Camping Forum.

Bounty of new properties currently in development in Peru

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

From luxury hotels in the Colca Valley and Cusco, to boutique hotels in the Sacred Valley

Visit Mt Hutt this winter -

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

The Canterbury high-country township of Methven is set to attract record numbers of families to its ski fields this winter with a special offer of free food, accommodation and skiing for children.

February Offers from 2 Fashionable New York City Tour Companies

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

If you chose to visit to NYC this February, you got lucky.

Victorian Government launches drive for more New Zealand tourists

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

The Victorian State Government today launched Play Melbourne in New Zealand, the next phase of its highly successful tourism marketing Jigsaw campaign.

Port Douglas refurbishes, re-brands, re-vitalises and rewards

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Port Douglas Incentives will attend its first Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in February 2012 with an abundance of new and exciting information for the MICE market.

QLD’s tourism chief say’s “show me the money”

Monday, 30 January 2012

The future of Queensland’s tourism industry will play an important role in this year’s elections say’s the state’s head of tourism and transport.

Walkway to take tourist into heart of Amazon

Monday, 30 January 2012

Deep in the Amazon, plans for a science centre and 9.6km walkway to take tourists to the heart of the rainforest are underway.

Thai tourism resilient and growing

Monday, 30 January 2012

Despite flooding throughout the country last year, Thailand’s tourism sector has shown resilience by ending 2011 with over 19 million international visitors, representing an annual growth of 20 per cent compared to 2010.

Royal fever hits the Capital

Monday, 30 January 2012

As the excitement builds for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, check out the Capital’s Royal hotspots with the money saving London Pass.

Mayor Bloomberg announces revised 2011 New York City tourism figure – record 50.5 million visitors, higher than previous estimate

Monday, 30 January 2012

New Year-End Figure is Higher than the 50.2 Million Estimated in December

Royal Caribbean delay due to medical emergency

Friday, 27 January 2012

Cruise liner Explorer of the Seas has been forced to extend its current cruise as a result of a medical emergency, which has lead to the delayed departure of the ship's next sailing.

Deep Sea Divers Den, Cairns hits 100,000

Friday, 27 January 2012

Cairns based dive operator Deep Sea Divers Den has been awarded a commemorative plaque from PADI for training and certifying 100,000 scuba divers.