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Former GG Sir Peter Cosgrove leads APT cruises

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Former Australian Governor-general and 2001 Australian of the Year, Sir Peter Cosgrove will be a special guest and host on select APT Luxury Travel Kimberley and Northern Europe & Arctic expedition cruises next year.  While onboard, Sir Peter will conduct a series of hosted dinners as well as present several lectures. Drawing on his extensive … Continued

Trade Subcommittee tables report on tourism

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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JASFADT) has tabled its report titled, ‘Are we there yet?’: From recovery to resilience – opportunities and challenges for Australia’s tourism sector, for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The inquiry explored the issues and opportunities facing both sectors since … Continued

Glamping with the stars: work begins on $4M luxe tent precinct and ‘Star Lounge’ at Reflections Lake Keepit

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  Lake Keepit will soon sparkle as an international star-gazing tourist destination, with work officially underway at Reflections Lake Keepit on the “Big Sky Dreaming” glamping precinct, a $4 million project recently approved by Gunnedah Council.   Reflections, a Crown Land manager and the largest holiday group in New South Wales, was able to plan … Continued

Dubai wellness: best experiences for each type of traveller

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Dubai – 30 September 2024: Wellness tourism is taking over 2024, as a global shift towards health, wellbeing and experiential travel gains traction. This comes as the recent Lululemon Global Wellbeing Report reveals over half of Australians (55%) are experiencing significant levels of stress and burnout. If there ever was a time Aussies needed to … Continued

Celebrating World Tourism Day with ‘The Esperance Promise’

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Home to the world’s most beautiful beaches, Esperance has celebrated World Tourism Day by launching a ‘promise’ to elevate future sustainability in the tourism industry. ’The Esperance Promise’ is an Australian-first initiative, and aims to encourage responsible travel behaviour among visitors, ensuring the natural environment and community values are respected. Esperance business owners are getting … Continued

Nave Amerigo Vespucci and the Villaggio Italia on their way to Australia. For the first time in its history, the Navy training ship, will stop in Darwin, (the 24th stop on its World Tour) from October 3 to October 7.

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Nave Amerigo Vespucci is on her way to Australia. On October 3, the Vespucci will reach, for the first time in its history, the city of Darwin (Fort Hill Wharf, Port Cruise Ship Terminal) the 24th stop of the World Tour that started from Genoa in July 2023. Nave Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia will stop … Continued

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition, Lands Down Under This Spring

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Embrace the enchanting allure of Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition as it makes its Australian debut this spring at 360 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Co-created by Fever and inspired by the whimsical world of renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson, this immersive art experience promises to transport visitors into a realm of pastel-hued grandeur and idyllic landscapes. Featuring … Continued

ALCHEMY OF A RAINFOREST LAUNCHES AT ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN SYDNEY

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A new immersive horticultural exhibition showcasing the lifecycle of rainforests is opening in The Calyx.   This September Botanic Gardens of Sydney invites visitors to explore Alchemy of Rainforest – Explore a Vibrant Tapestry of Life, a sensory exhibition delving deep into the rainforest.   This unique horticultural display features a cocoon canopy, enormous walk-through sculptures, and … Continued