https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/tourism australia/ Tourism Australia News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:22:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-bushfire-resource-for-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-bushfire-resource-for-travellers/ Tourism Australia has developed a resource for agents or travellers currently visiting or planning to visit the country in response to the ongoing bushfire situation. The new portal shows which tourism areas have been affected. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:03:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kylie-minogue-woos-brits-to-sunny-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kylie-minogue-woos-brits-to-sunny-australia/ Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical festive message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia’s latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under. Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:26:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cope-to-lead-tourism-australia-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cope-to-lead-tourism-australia-in-uk/ Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Sally Cope as its new regional general manager for the UK. She will oversee Australia’s fourth largest international inbound tourism market, which delivered 733,000 visitors to Australia last year. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:19:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-joins-with-qantas-to-welcome-england-fans-to-ashes-2017-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-joins-with-qantas-to-welcome-england-fans-to-ashes-2017-1/ Tourism Australia and Qantas have signed on for a content-led campaign with The Guardian and Telegraph newspapers in the UK. The campaign, which will run in February and March, shares the story of why there’s nothing like attending a major sporting event in Australia and encouraging people travelling to the Ashes to enjoy experiences beyond the cricket grounds. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-tourism-australia-partners-with-singapore-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-tourism-australia-partners-with-singapore-airlines/ Tourism Australia announced a partnership with Singapore Airlines this week at World Travel Market, confirming the carrier will be the official European airline partner for Corroboree West, a six day training and mega familiarisation event for qualified Aussie Specialists which will take place on the Gold Coast in October 2017. Over 300 frontline travel sellers from the USA, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Germany, France and Italy will have the opportunity to attend Corroboree West, with the European agents flying down to Australia in comfort and style with award winning Singapore Airlines. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 07:10:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-campaign/ Tourism Australia has launched its latest campaign, which is focused on highlighting the country’s world-class aquatic and coastal experiences, in a bid to lure more international visitors to Australia. The new creative, the latest instalment in Tourism Australia’s global ‘There’s Nothing like Australia’ campaign, was officially unveiled at an event in New York on Australia Day eve attended by Australia’s minister for foreign affairs Julie Bishop. Sat, 30 Jan 2016 09:36:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-signs-three-year-deal-with-expedia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-signs-three-year-deal-with-expedia/ Tourism Australia and the Expedia group have signed a multi-million dollar three-year marketing partnership aimed at developing campaigns and content to increase international travel to Australia. The three year memorandum of understanding represents the first formal agreement which Tourism Australia has entered into with a global online travel agency. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:12:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-strengthens-relationship-with-tourism-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-strengthens-relationship-with-tourism-australia/ Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have deepened their strategic marketing partnership with a significant increase in joint funding for the promotion of tourism to Australia in overseas markets. Under the new arrangements, Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways will quadruple their spend in the 2014/15 season for what will become their strongest ever push to promote Australia to international leisure and business travellers. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:48:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-partners-with-the-telegraph/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-partners-with-the-telegraph/ Tourism Australia has partnered with the Telegraph Media Group to launch a free of charge destination app to help potential holidaymakers plan their own Australian adventures. Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-promotes-oz-as-two-week-holiday-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-promotes-oz-as-two-week-holiday-destination/ The latest set of figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that arrivals from the UK were up 6.8% in 2013 compared to 2012. Tourism Australia (TA) has pledged to build on this success in 2014 with a focus on promoting the destination as an achievable holiday in as little as two weeks. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-new-managing-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-new-managing-director/ Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of John O’Sullivan as its new managing director, following the departure of Andrew McEvoy to take up a new position at Fairfax. O’Sullivan joins Tourism Australia from Fox Sports where he is currently employed as chief operating officer. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-back-on-track-for-australia-with-visitor-arrivals-up-4.5/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-back-on-track-for-australia-with-visitor-arrivals-up-4.5/ Tourism Australia is attributing the 4.5 per cent increase in the overall number of visitors arriving from the UK for the year ending November 2013 to a range of factors including the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia and the Commonwealth Bank Ashes Series. Global campaigns such as ‘The Best Jobs in the World’ to promote Australia to travellers aged 18-30 have also increased visitation. Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-air-india-non-stop-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-air-india-non-stop-flights/ Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said securing direct flights was essential if Australia was to secure its share of the 50 million Indians expected to be travelling outside of their own country by the end of this decade. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-appoints-new-rgm-uk-northern-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-appoints-new-rgm-uk-northern-europe/ Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of Denise von Wald to the role of Regional General Manager United Kingdom (UK) & Northern Europe. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-finalists-for-best-jobs-in-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-finalists-for-best-jobs-in-the-world/ Today, the 18 finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ – three for each of the six dream jobs – were announced, including five applicants in the U.S., who will travel Down Under next month to undergo the final stage of the global competition. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-encourages-brits-to-journey-down-under/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-encourages-brits-to-journey-down-under/ For the first time, Tourism Australia, Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways have partnered on a national advertising campaign inviting British holidaymakers to travel on the Etihad Skypass. The £870,000 campaign, which runs UK-wide throughout May, uses Tourism Australia’s ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ global creative and includes multi-channel TV and online advertising, directing consumers to find out more on the official website.  Sun, 05 May 2013 04:26:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-toasts-new-best-of-wine-tourism-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-toasts-new-best-of-wine-tourism-initiative/ Tourism Australia has teamed up with some of the country’s top wineries in a major new national partnership, which aims to raise the profile of Australia as one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-unwto-tourism-australia-report-highlights-tourism-potential-of-se-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-unwto-tourism-australia-report-highlights-tourism-potential-of-se-asia/ Asia’s affluent middle class is set to increase almost fivefold over the next 20 years, presenting significant opportunities for Australian tourism, according to a new report released by Tourism Australia and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) at this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE). Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announce-monster.com-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announce-monster.com-partnership/ Australian tourism businesses struggling to fill temporary positions are being encouraged to take advantage of a recently launched online jobs board, allowing them to upload job vacancies free of charge. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/23-brits-in-running-for-best-jobs-in-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/23-brits-in-running-for-best-jobs-in-the-world/ Twenty three candidates from the UK have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-asia-appointments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-asia-appointments/ Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of a new Regional General Manager Japan and Korea. Andrew Reilly has been announced in the position and will commence in the Tokyo-based role in May. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:42:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-participates-in-travelweek/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-participates-in-travelweek/ Tourism Australia will participate in luxury travel trade show, Travelweek, this week as part of its efforts to strengthen relationships with leading travel operators and encourage more Brazilians to experience Australia’s unique attractions for themselves. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:43:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-australia-week-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-australia-week-in-china/ Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Tourism Australia was very excited at the prospect of playing a leading part in ‘Australia Week in China’ next year. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-report-to-help-guide-future-tourism-distribution-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-report-to-help-guide-future-tourism-distribution-strategy/ The findings of a comprehensive review of how Australian tourism product is distributed internationally have been published by Tourism Australia and its state and territory tourism partners. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/team-australia-approach-to-aviation-development-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/team-australia-approach-to-aviation-development-takes-off/ Tourism Australia has been voted best destination marketer in Asia by the airline and airport industry at Routes Asia in Mumbai. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-has-another-world-record-in-its-sights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-has-another-world-record-in-its-sights/ Sydney photographers, bloggers, instagrammers and tweeters are being invited to Bondi this Saturday (23 March 2013) to join Colby Brown, one of America’s most influential photography bloggers attempt to set a new world record for the largest ever ‘photo-walk’. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-support-for-luxperience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announces-support-for-luxperience/ Tourism Australia has entered a wide-ranging agreement with Luxperience, the annual flagship travel trade event for luxury and experiential travel in the Australasia region. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-and-singapore-airlines-join-forces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-and-singapore-airlines-join-forces/ Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines have partnered on a national advertising campaign inviting British holidaymakers to experience Australia for their next long haul trip. The UK-wide campaign, which runs from February 7th to March 7th 2013, uses TA’s ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ global creative and includes multi-channel TV and online advertising. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:01:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fall-out-from-qantas-spat-rumbles-on-at-tourism-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fall-out-from-qantas-spat-rumbles-on-at-tourism-australia/ Officials at Tourism Australia have come out in support for chairman Geoff Dixon following a spat with Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce. Earlier this week Australian flag-carrier Qantas confirmed it would suspend funding for Tourism Australia unless Dixon stepped down from his role with the tourism body. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:48:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-unveils-new-look-youtube-channel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-unveils-new-look-youtube-channel/ Tourism Australia has unveiled a ‘new look’ version of its popular YouTube channel (youtube.com/Australia) to improve the way travellers use video to plan their Australian holiday. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-begins-global-creative-agency-tender/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-begins-global-creative-agency-tender/ Tourism Australia has confirmed the start of a competitive tender process for its global creative services account. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taking-tasmanias-wild-beauty-to-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taking-tasmanias-wild-beauty-to-the-world/ The wild natural beauty of Tasmania’s coastline, forests and mighty rivers will be promoted to the world as Australia’s fifteenth National Landscape in the Tourism Australia and Parks Australia program. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-inks-major-deal-with-tourism-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-inks-major-deal-with-tourism-australia/ Emirates and Tourism Australia have signed a global marketing agreement in a bid to further boost visitation from key markets in Europe and New Zealand. The AUS$14.3 million arrangement will feature joint marketing on traditional and digital media platforms as well as event and sponsorship activities. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:56:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-to-host-major-youth-tourism-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-to-host-major-youth-tourism-conference/ Tourism Australia Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy and ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani, today congratulated Sydney on becoming the host city for next year’s World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) which will bring the international youth tourism industry right to the door of Australian suppliers. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-new-sichuan-airlines-services-from-chengdu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-new-sichuan-airlines-services-from-chengdu/ Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the new direct service between Chengdu and Melbourne, expected to be launched by Sichuan Airlines, was the latest example of the China growth opportunity being fulfilled. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-southeast-asia-region-appointment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-southeast-asia-region-appointment/ Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of a new Regional General Manager – Southeast Asia to replace Maggie White, long-standing in the role, who is returning to Australia. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-advertising-campaign/ Tourism Australia will launch the next phase of the global campaign ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ in the UK on Monday. The campaign will launch in partnership with Qantas and will include a 30 second TV advert supported by online, mobile and print elements. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:39:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-next-phase-of-global-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-next-phase-of-global-campaign/ Tourism Australia is launching the next phase of the global campaign in the UK on Monday 17 September.  The £1m campaign will include a 30 second TV advert supported by online, mobile and print elements.  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:17:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-celebrates-30-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-celebrates-30-years/ Tourism Australia has collaborated with Friend of Australia ambassador and ICEHOUSE lead singer, Iva Davies and Qantas to create an online video clip to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Australia’s unofficial anthem, Great Southern Land. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 03:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-facebook-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-facebook-app/ Travellers can now tap into their trusted network of Facebook friends for inspiration and ideas to plan and make the most of a holiday in Australia thanks to a new app launched this week by Tourism Australia on its Facebook page. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-news-of-china-flights-for-cairns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-news-of-china-flights-for-cairns/ News that Cairns is to benefit from the launch by China Eastern of new direct flights from Shanghai from October has been warmly welcomed by Tourism Australia, as a much needed boost for Tropical North Queensland and Australian tourism. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-hooroo.com-as-boost-for-domestic-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-hooroo.com-as-boost-for-domestic-tourism/ Tourism Australia managing Director Andrew McEvoy hopes the entry of Hooroo.com into the online accommodation marketplace will further boost domestic tourism by offering a new and additional platform to promote and sell Australian holidays. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-international-postings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-confirms-key-international-postings/ Tourism Australia has strengthened its International Division, with the appointment of new Regional General Managers for two of its most important traditional Western markets - the United States and Continental Europe. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-partners-with-tripadvisor-on-multi-market-media-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-partners-with-tripadvisor-on-multi-market-media-campaign/ TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announces a multi-market media partnership with Tourism Australia to inspire users to discover all that Australia has to offer and assist them in making this the year they travel to Australia. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/matt-moran-experiences-victoria-t-qual-style/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/matt-moran-experiences-victoria-t-qual-style/ Matt Moran has just returned from an exciting trip to Victoria, where he experienced and promoted an array of quality assured tourism products as part of the T-QUAL Tick Tour. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australias-latest-campaign-proving-big-internet-hit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australias-latest-campaign-proving-big-internet-hit/ The latest version of Tourism Australia’s There’s nothing like Australia global campaign has got off to an impressive start with the signature ad receiving more than eight million views globally since being unveiled just a fortnight ago, making it the agency’s most successful ever advert. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announce-india-2020-strategic-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-announce-india-2020-strategic-plan/ A new strategy aimed at tapping into the future tourism potential of India has been unveiled today at the Australia Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Perth. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-cautions-industry-to-get-ready-for-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-cautions-industry-to-get-ready-for-china/ Increasing numbers of visitors from China is neither inevitable nor guaranteed, Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy has cautioned as the agency moves into the second year of its 10-year strategy to grow demand from its fastest growing overseas market. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-has-partnered-with-boutique-travel-experts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-has-partnered-with-boutique-travel-experts/ Tourism Australia has partnered with boutique travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith in the UK to showcase the best experiences and properties in Australia. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-reaches-three-million-facebook-fans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-reaches-three-million-facebook-fans/ Tourism Australia’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/seeaustralia, has achieved another major milestone - reaching more than three million fans worldwide. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ate12-online-news-room-now-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ate12-online-news-room-now-open/ Tourism Australia in partnership with TravMedia has again created a dedicated online news room for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in 2012, allowing all Australian sellers attending the event to supply their news direct to media from around the world. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-a250m-campaign-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-a250m-campaign-in-china/ The latest phase of Tourism Australia’s A$180 million global marketing campaign has been launched China. The campaign - There’s nothing like Australia - will be rolled out over the next three years in its key international markets and in Australia. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:03:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-partnership-targeting-greater-investment-in-australias-tourism-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-partnership-targeting-greater-investment-in-australias-tourism-product/ Tourism Australia, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) have joined forces in a new strategic partnership to promote the many investment opportunities across the Australian tourism industry to foreign and local investors. Thu, 10 May 2012 02:30:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-website-to-showcase-indigenous-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-new-website-to-showcase-indigenous-tourism/ Tourism Australia has launched a new Indigenous tourism trade website, aimed at improving awareness and promoting the quality and diversity of the Indigenous Tourism Champions to wholesalers, inbound tour operators and travel agents. Wed, 09 May 2012 05:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-to-launch-latest-campaign-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-to-launch-latest-campaign-in-china/ Tourism Australia has confirmed it will unveil the next phase of its global advertising campaign in China – Australia’s fastest and highest value visitor market. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lions-tour-big-with-brits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lions-tour-big-with-brits/ More fans will travel on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia than ever before, according to Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:30:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-research-to-shape-tourism-australias-china-growth-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-research-to-shape-tourism-australias-china-growth-strategy/ New consumer research carried out across 13 of China’s largest and fastest growing cities is being used by Tourism Australia to further enhance its ten year marketing plan aimed at continuing to lure China’s affluent and travel hungry middle and upper classes to visit Australia. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-revamps-website2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-revamps-website2/ Tourism Australia has relaunched its popular global website, with a cleaner design, simpler navigation and additional functionality, aimed at helping international and domestic travellers better research, plan and make the most of an Australian holiday. Tourism Australia managing director Andrew McEvoy believes the time is right for a refresh, with 50 per cent of global consumers now using digital channels to research, plan and book holidays. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:36:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-campaign-to-help-grow-australias-business-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-campaign-to-help-grow-australias-business-events/ Tourism Australia has launched a new integrated marketing campaign aimed at corporate meeting and event planners as part of a broader strategy to grow Australia’s high yielding business events sector to as much as A$16 billion by 2020. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-a-global-leader-with-two-million-facebook-fan-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-a-global-leader-with-two-million-facebook-fan-milestone/ Tourism Australia’s Facebook page facebook.com/seeaustralia to promote Australian holidays has passed a major milestone - two million worldwide fans - making it both the largest Facebook page located in Australia and most popular tourism destination page on the planet. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-new-iphone-app-to-capture-your-dream-nye/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-new-iphone-app-to-capture-your-dream-nye/ The City of Sydney has launched a new iPhone App to encourage people to capture a 12-second video from their 2011 New Year’s Eve celebrations for inclusion in a short film to mark Australia’s biggest event of the year. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-spotlight-andrew-mcevoy-managing-director-tourism-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-spotlight-andrew-mcevoy-managing-director-tourism-australia/ Australian tourism is bouncing back strongly after a challenging start to 2011. BTN speaks to the managing director of Tourism Australia, Andrew McEvoy. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:02:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-smartphone-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-smartphone-app/ Tourism Australia has turned to its loyal army of 1.5 million Facebook fans to help develop a new Smartphone app, aimed at inspiring travelers to visit Australia and making their holiday easier and fun when they get Down Under. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:30:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-facebook-contest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-facebook-contest/ Tourism Australia and Quiksilver announced today they have launched a Facebook contest, ‘Surf, Sun and Social Networking in Australia,’ that will send one lucky winner to Australia to be the official blogger for the 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:59:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/musical-talent-to-showcase-australia-to-online-audience-of-millions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/musical-talent-to-showcase-australia-to-online-audience-of-millions/ The landscapes, people and experiences of Australia provide the inspiration for a new online marketing campaign by Tourism Australia, which is using talented musicians to showcase the destination to an international audience of millions. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:35:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-ashes-2010-11-iphone-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-ashes-2010-11-iphone-app/ Tourism Australia has launched a brand new ‘Go Ashes’ app ahead of the Vodafone Ashes Series 2010-11 that will start on 25 November in Brisbane. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:07:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dixon-steps-in-tourism-australia-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dixon-steps-in-tourism-australia-role/ Former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon has been appointed the new chairman of Tourism Australia in a move designed to restore “leadership” to the organisation. A shake up at the top also sees Perth businesswoman Kate Lamont and former Virgin Blue chief executive Brett Godfrey take up positions on the board. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:06:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-theres-nothing-like-australia-campaign-to-the-gl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-launches-theres-nothing-like-australia-campaign-to-the-gl/ Tourism Australia has launched the next stage of its new global tourism campaign Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-katherine-droga-regional-manager-continental-europe-tourism-austra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-katherine-droga-regional-manager-continental-europe-tourism-austra/ Katherine Droga - Regional Manager Continental Europe - Tourism Australia interviewed at ITB 2010 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:31:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/put-yourself-in-the-picture-with-tourism-australias-new-virtual-gap-gadget/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/put-yourself-in-the-picture-with-tourism-australias-new-virtual-gap-gadget/ Tourism Australia is encouraging fans on its UK Facebook page* - www.facebook.com/australianworkingholiday - to head Down Under on the Working Holiday Visa, encouraging talkability via a new virtual gap year gadget. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:39:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australia-invites-agents-down-under/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australia-invites-agents-down-under/ Tourism Australia, Tourism Victoria and Qantas are delighted to announce expressions of interest will open on Friday 9 October on the Aussie Specialist website [www.specialist.australia.com] for the Australian mega famil and training event Corroboree* to be held in May 2010. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080104130901102/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080104130901102/ Tourism Australia (TA) and Qantas Airways are working with Yahoo! in the UK on a campaign to promote the destination and the airline in a key booking month for long haul travel. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:09:39 +0000