A proposal to build a gas plant on Australia's north-west coast could severely damage tourism in the Kimberly, which accounts for more than a third of the region's economy.

Tourism New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball – measuring 25 metres long and 13 metres high – was officially opened, against a backdrop of one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – the Sydney Opera House, Sydney.

In the aftermath of last Monday's bus hostage drama in the Philippines, tourism industry stakeholders have agreed to bide their time and allow emotions over the drama to subside.

One of the real dangers that face Australian business is so hidden that it rarely gets a mention: staff refusing to take leave.

The UK government is cashing out £400 million for a complete physical makeover of their citizens, a complete makeover of their passport that is.

22,000 Australians have visited Argentina in the year to July, a strong jump from the 14,000 that visited the country in the whole of 2009.

New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball will officially open in Sydney this Thursday (2 September), marking the start of the Ball’s fourth and final international appearance.

The year 2010 represents a golden opportunity for South Africa as a nation to win not just on the football field as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but on the global tourism stage.

New Zealand experienced a new monthly arrivals record in July, propelled by the return of key Asian markets that offset declines from North America and the UK.

Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong reached their highest ever single-month level in July 2010, though much of the gain is relative to a 2009 tourism season that was negatively impacted by the H1N1 Influenza.

At the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Minister for Tourism Malaysia, Honourable Dato' Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen addressed members of the travel and tourism industry, highlighting the important role that the Australian market played in its plan for an accessible brand of eco-tourism.

An over-confident Australian tourism industry is starting to feel the compound effect of attracting fewer visitors and having Australians lured abroad from cheap airline offers.

The fallout from the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year continues, with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) insisting that the European Commission (EC) re-examine compensation legislation.

Labor has denied Coalition claims that it plans to increase the Passenger Movement Charge, despite agreeing "in principle" to a recommendation which would see the tourism sector fund its biosecurity plans.

Last year, 106,000 Chinese tourists spent over AU$60 million on the Gold Coast, exhibiting growth of 15 percent for the tourism hot spot, compared to Chinese visitation to Australia which grew by a relatively subdued 2.8 percent over the same period.

New York City is on track to achieve record-breaking tourism levels in 2010, according to a recent report.

Vigorous campaigning on Australian television, bus sides, magazines and newspapers have proved successful for Egypt after a 17.8 percent increase in Australian visitors for the first half of this year compared to the previous year.

In preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London, British Tourist Authority, VisitBritain have prepared a list of etiquettes outlining cultural differences to prevent British people offending visitors.

Vanuatu Tourism Office reports that no significant damage resulted from the earthquake in Vanuatu yesterday afternoon and normal tourism operations have returned.

Tourism bodies have warned long term investment in Australia's tourism industry is crucial to half a million jobs and claim recent statistics are indicative of a once strong industry, floundering.

The federal government is looking for a consultant to model the potential effects of climate change on tourism in order to help the industry cope with a range of scenarios, a report said.

California Tourism joined forces with Women's Health, Men's Health and Prevention magazines to compete as part of a team of 100 race goers running in the weekend's 2010 Sun-Herald City 2 Surf.

The State Government today launched Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIII and announced top women's players Serena Williams and Justine Henin would be competing.

After a four year international tour, Tourism New Zealand today announced that Sydney's iconic Circular Quay has been chosen as the fourth and final overseas destination for New Zealand's world-renowned Giant Rugby Ball experience.