Australia Tourism News
Sydney Airport board appoints Kerrie Mather as MD
The Board of Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) today announced Ms Kerrie Mather has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sydney Airport, effective 1 July 2011. Ms Mather will continue as CEO of MAp which holds a 74% interest in Sydney Airport.
Australia in sport tourism drive
Australia has highlighted the power of sport tourism as integral to its tourism industry, led by events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix. BTN takes a closer look at how the nation is harnessing sport to attract a global audience.
Ecotourism Australia launches 2011-2012 Green Travel Guide
Ecotourism Australia celebrates its 20th Birthday this year, and this year’s Green Travel Guide Australia is a tribute to the growth of responsible and sustainable tourism in Australia
Tourism industry behind $140 billion tourism goal
Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy says this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will help unite Australia’s tourism industry behind a vision to double overnight tourism expenditure to $140 billion by 2020.
Australian Car Rental Companies To Offer Hybrid Cars
Australia is now offering vehicle hire clients the opportunity to rent hybrid cars for the sake of the environment.
What’s hot and happening in Australia’s Outback Northern Territory
Australia’s Outback Northern Territory has a number of new offerings and opening upcoming this year to lure international visitors.
Japan earthquake hits overseas markets globally
Nations around the world are bracing themselves for a large slump in tourism arrivals from Japan, following last week’s devastating earthquake. Touism chiefs in Queensland fear falling arrivals from Japan could further dent a region already struggling to recover from the devastating floods. And everywhere from Taiwan to India, destinations are already feeling the pinch.
Queensland launches AU$10 million tourism campaign
Queensland has launched a new AU$10 million global tourism marketing strategy, entitled “Nothing Beats Queensland”. Acting Prime Minister and Treasurer, Wayne Swan, and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced details of the campaign, which is intended to support the state’s AU$9.2 billion tourism industry in the wake of recent natural disasters.
Tourism Australia and Quiksilver launch Facebook competition
Tourism Australia and Quiksilver have announced that 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.
Australia’s sunshine state is ‘Open For Business’
After making headlines around the world for the recent floods and cyclone, the largely unaffected world-famous travel destinations of Australia’s ‘sunshine state’ Queensland are open and ready to welcome visitors.
Uluru takes centre stage on Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure
Oprah fever continues as the US talk show host touched down in the spiritual heart of Australia where she boarded a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of one of Australia’s most famous icons – Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Oprah cuddles Elvis during her first Australian stop at Hamilton Island
Oprah Winfrey arrives in Hamilton Island, Queensland