Destination News
Spain proves flavour of the month for Australians
Friday, 20 January 2012With Australian visitor numbers to Spain increasing, the current popularity of culinary tourism, and the strength of the Australian dollar, MPT Worldwide Journeys has announced three new dates for its Spanish Gastronomic Adventure in 2012.
Workshop West Theatre presents The REALTOR® Canoe Theatre Festival
Thursday, 19 January 2012Workshop West Theatre’s cutting-edge contemporary theatre festival – The REALTOR® Canoe Theatre Festival - marks its fifth year with a program of risky, ground-breaking performances from Edmonton, Canada and around the world, rarely seen on local stages.
Malaysia’s green and clean tourism campaign
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Malaysia’s latest ‘green tourism’ campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) was announced last year to instill a cleanliness mindset among Malaysians, especially at tourist spots.
‘Staycation’ replaces vacation in Scotland
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Scotland has received an encouraging eight percent increase in domestic visitor arrivals during the first three quarters of last year recent figures have revealed.
Lina’la’ Cultural Park Recreates Life on Guam 500 Years Ago
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Guam’s first and original Chamorro cultural theme park recreates Chamorro life 500 years ago.
Fly Over the Blue Waters over Port Stephens with New ‘Double Dare’ Adrenalin Deal
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Parasailing and Thundaraft Package – PLUS Parasailing and B&B Special
All About Asia Re-brands as ‘Philippine Fun Holidays’
Monday, 16 January 2012The Philippines is becoming a preferred holiday destination for Australians and Philippine Fun Holidays will focus on helping more people discover that it truly is ‘more fun’ in the 7100 island archipelago.
UAE’s Tourism sector booming
Friday, 13 January 2012
The United Arab Emirates tourism sector has jumped by almost 10 times over the past 40 years as a result of “planned diversification” drive an expert has advised.
Aus travel remains still in November
Friday, 13 January 2012
Arrivals and departures into Australia remained still in November 2011 compared to the prior month with a small 0.5 percent increase of short-term visitors arrivals for the second last month of the year.
Coco Palm Bodu Hithi is paradise in the Maldives
Friday, 13 January 2012
Coco Palm Bodu Hithi is situated on the private island of Bodu Hithi in the North Male’ Atoll, approximately 40 minutes luxury speedboat ride from Male’ International Airport.
Aurora Expeditions reaches Commonwealth Bay, 100 years after Sir Douglas Mawson
Friday, 13 January 2012Aurora Expeditions’ Akademik Shokalskiy has become the first ship to sail into Commonwealth Bay this Antarctic season, making it within 10 nautical miles of Mawson's Hut to commemorate Sir Douglas Mawson’s arrival 100 years ago.
Be Quick to Be Front Row for Hong Kong’s Sporting Event of the Year - The Hong Kong Sevens
Friday, 13 January 2012Get ready! One of Hong Kong’s most exciting and well-known events, The Hong Kong Sevens 2012, is coming up soon from 23-25 March 2012.
Laucala Island: Sustainability
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Located in the north west of the Fijiian Islands, Laucala is a private island of breathtaking natural beauty with crystal clear beaches, dazzling turquoise lagoons, rich green mountains and swaying palm trees.
Tourism minister jumps to reassure bungee incident one off
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Zambia's tourism minister Given Lubinda took a leap of faith by bungee jumping from the world famous bridge at Victoria Falls in an attempt to reassure visitors after the recent incident where a young Australian women’s rope snapped doing the same bungee.
Niseko Village Is Ranked Japan's Number One Ski Resort
Thursday, 12 January 2012Ski enthusiasts across the world have reinforced Niseko Village as the world's top ski destination by voting for the ski resort online and ranking it as number one in Japan.
QLD tourism’s bounce back
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
A year on from Queensland’s devastating floods and cyclone Yasi, tourism is bouncing back in the sunshine state as operators are resilient in improving their business to attract visitors in greater numbers.
Domestic holidays pick up over summer: lastminute
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Domestic travel is likely to pick up this year despite the strong Australian dollar, with two in three Aussies planning a local trip over summer.
Sydney tops Melbourne for Aussie travel
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
New South Wales’ capital city continues to rein as the number one preferred Australian travel destination, beating out Melbourne and the sunny Gold Coast.
China and Asia boost Australia’s tourism
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Australia’s influx of Chinese wealthy middle class visitors has assisted in keeping the country’s tourism afloat as many Australian’s are spending their strong Aussie dollar overseas.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory opens more interactive activities and an even bigger chocolate exhibition
Wednesday, 11 January 2012Phillip Island Chocolate Factory has expanded its mouth-watering offerings, introducing more fun-filled chocolate activities to its interactive exhibition - Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolate.
Tasmania, hottest in 2012 travel
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Spreading across the global travel radar, Tasmania is pegged to be one of the hottest holiday destinations worldwide during the year.
Tourism to Aussie landmarks waning
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Recent statistics have revealed that visitor numbers to two of Australia's most iconic landmarks have declined in the past 12 months.
Bali’s beauty under threat by infrastructure
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
West Australians can’t seem to get enough of Bali, with over 385,000 visiting the destination in the past 12 months environmental groups are now asking can Bali handle the growing numbers.
Record breaking visitors for Hong Kong
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Breaking its 2010 record, visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in 2011 reached a staggering 41.92 million, a 16.4 percent increase from the previous year.



















































