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New Zealand Sees Tourism Boost From China
According to new reports, New Zealand has recorded a very big increase in short-term visitor numbers during the month of August. These reports go on to show that the demand was driven mostly by the growing Chinese market. The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that visitor arrivals rose by
by Tina Lane September 23rd, 2010
ACCC Denies Sydney Airport Corporation Limited Request to Increase Prices
Just recently the Regional Express Airlines has applauded the ACCC and its decision to deny Sydney Airport Corporation Limited their request to increase prices for regional carriers. The General Manager of Network Strategy at Regional Express, Warrick Lodge, said that ...
by Paul Scott September 22nd, 2010
Melbourne Airport Security Misses Weapon Twice
Just recently, an 80-year-old grandmother was able to make the Melbourne Airport's multi-million dollar security system look silly. This happened after the old lady was able to carry a 33cm screwdriver onto a plane on two flights. Mrs Bond, who currently ...
by Paul Scott September 21st, 2010
Australia Tourism Gets Boost from Oprah
It now seems that the Australian tourism industry is getting a boost from Oprah Winfrey. This boost will come as tons of American tourists gear up to travel to Australia to follow one of their favorite stars. This news comes as ...
by Robin Welch September 20th, 2010
Australia Hotel Price Hike is Among the Highest in the World
According to recent reports, hotel price rises in Sydney and Cairns has been among the highest in the world over the past year. New research shows that the cost of hotels in Cairns increased by eight percent to $128 a night. Harbour City grew by four percent to $159, according
by Emily Penbryn September 15th, 2010
Dannii Minogue Has Mid-Air Flight Scare
Reports now show that Dannii Minogue has just recently been caught up in a mid-air scare. This little event took place on a recent flight to Australia when the ...
by Samuel Edwards September 14th, 2010
21-year-old English Tourist Falls from Fishing Boat
Police are confessing that they are just baffled as to how a 21-year-old English tourist fell overboard a fishing trawler in north Queensland. A search for the young man ...
by Dave Humphries September 13th, 2010
Tourism Australia asks Holidaymakers to Visit For a One of a Kind Experience
According to Tourism Australia, there is nothing like Australia. At least this is what they want travelers and holidaymakers to believe when they are planning their next vacation. Tourism ...
by Samuel Edwards September 10th, 2010
Jeremy Clarkson says Stig is Canned
According to Jeremy Clarkson, the man who plays Stig has just recently been sacked from Top Gear. Ben Collins, who was the man who played Stig, was let go after he unmasked himself. He did this after the BBC
by Bobby Jones September 9th, 2010
Jetset Shareholders Announce They Agree to Merger
It now seems that Jetset shareholders have voted in favor of of the proposed merger with Stella Travel Services. Reports show that an overwhelming 99 percent of the international ...
by Tanya Propst September 8th, 2010