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Tourism WA has unveiled a new promotional campaign aimed at bringing more visitors to the state. Entitled “1001 Extraordinary Experiences”, the film consists of a rapid picture film made from 1001 selected photos taken by travelers. Access the film via this link:  http://www.1001extraordinaryexperiences.com/

Woolworths has launched the first grocery collection service in an Australia airport, now available at Melbourne Airport. Groceries can be ordered online or via the Woolworths app and can be collected after getting off your plane.

Last week, Rendezvous Hospitality Ground completed their year-long re-branding initiative, with the Rendezvous Hotel Perth, now rebadged as Grand Hotel Perth Scarborough. This is a great start to their new image, with a new refurbishment that should be finished in a few weeks!

Destination NSW has commenced a new campaign with will focus on encouraging interstate and overseas visitors to Sydney and regional areas over the winter season. Named ‘Love Every Second in Sydney’, the campaign focuses on the many events the state offers during winter- ranging from sports events to food and cultural festivals.

James Packer has recently selected the UK based Wilkinson Eyre Architects as the designer for the six-star resort hotel at Barangaroo South near Sydneys Darling Harbour. The $1 billion 60-storey tower will contain a casino, units and a 350 room hotel.

Australia is well known for its bizarre oversized landmarks, such as the big prawn, big banana and many more. NSW Tourism has recently revealed Australias next big landmark- the “Big Emu” names Stanley. Located in the western NSW town of Lightning Ridge, Stanley is 18m tall and made from scrap metal

On June 1st more than 100 brave people took part in the 2013 Falls Creek Ice Plunge event at Rocky Valley Lake in Victoria. The event entails taking a dip in the waters of zero degrees, whilst prizes were given to those willing to swim out to rubber ducks floating offshore. The event marks the […]

Skycity Entertainment will create the future New Zealand International Convention Centre, under a NZ$315m deal announced earlier last month. Expected to open in 2017, the development comprises public convention and exhibition space for up to 3500 delegates.

A reality TV project has recently announced its popular demand for applications to live on planet Mars. With almost 80,000 applicants, the Mars One project is currently targeting the establishment of a human settlement on Mars by 2023. With the whole project being televised, successful candidates must undergo seven years of training after a two […]

New campsites at the well known Larapinta Trail in Central Australia have been launched as part of a long term project between NT Tourism and World Expeditions. The Larapinta trail extends 233km over the West MacDonnel Ranges and is separated into 12 sections, ranging from 1 to 2 day walks. With facilities such as toilets, […]