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NSW supports Tourism Shopping Reform

May 24, 2013 Association No Comments

Reforms to tourism shopping have taken another step forward with the New South Wales Government calling upon the Federal Government to amend Australia’s GST Tourism Refund Scheme to allow competition by private refund operators to deliver tax reimbursements to international visitors whilst they are still in Australia. … Continue Reading

Tasmanian Budget A Disappointment For Tourism

May 24, 2013 Association No Comments

The Tasmanian Budget has taken yet another swipe at the struggling tourism industry and puts in jeopardy the hard work and commitment of the State’s tourism industry. … Continue Reading

QLD tourism targets promote accommodation development

May 24, 2013 Association No Comments

The accommodation industry supports the sale of the former Brisbane Supreme and District Courts to make way for the largest single development in the Brisbane CBD – a mixed-use precinct that will include a new five-star hotel. … Continue Reading

Cruise Industry Adopts Passenger Bill Of Rights

May 24, 2013 Association No Comments

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a “Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas. … Continue Reading

Art and Culture Offer Exciting Opportunities For Tourism

May 23, 2013 Association No Comments

Cultural institutions are recognising the contribution they can make to the local tourism industry for the industry’s benefit and their own, ongoing viability, says the former head of Tourism at the Sydney Opera House. … Continue Reading

AfBAA launches AfBAA Expo at EBACE 2013.

May 23, 2013 Association No Comments

A year after launching the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), Chairman Tarek Ragheb has today announced it will be launching AfBAA Expo. … Continue Reading

JETNET becomes AfBAA’s 20th Founding Member

May 23, 2013 Association No Comments

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) announced today at EBACE 2013, that JETNET, the leading international data and analysis company for commercial and business aircraft worldwide, has become its 20th Founding Member. … Continue Reading

Holiday park confidence falls slightly

May 21, 2013 Association No Comments

Holiday park owners’ confidence has fallen slightly as winter approaches, the latest Holiday Parks Business Confidence Monitor has found. … Continue Reading

Skal International continues its industry positioning papers

May 21, 2013 Association No Comments

The Executive Committee of Skal International along with the Skal International Council met in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month to discuss both internal and external matters pertaining to the organization. … Continue Reading

Australian Federation of Travel Agents Expand Social Media Presence

May 21, 2013 Association No Comments

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has today expanded its social media presence in preparation for the biggest and best ever National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA). … Continue Reading