News: Government

Thai tourism businesses unhappy over renewed delay to industry reopening

The Thai Government’s latest postponement of the re-opening of major locations to international tourism arrivals has left leading tourism industry stakeholders accusing authorities of…

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Oct 3, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Successful rescue mission sees seven female Afghan Taekwondo athletes arrive in Melbourne

A successful rescue mission lead by Australian Taekwondo, the Australian Government and Oceania Taekwondo has resulted in seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban controlled…

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Sep 23, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

New WTTC report provides vital investment recommendations for tourism sector post-COVID pandemic

The World Travel and Tourism Council has today launched a significant new report – ‘Investing in Travel and Tourism’ - providing investment recommendations for governments…

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Sep 17, 2021 Finance / Government / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Opening of China’s National Games marks return of major spectator events

China’s President Xi Jinping has declared the 14th National Games of China open with spectators in attendance for what is seen as a run up to Beijing Winter Olympics which commences…

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Sep 17, 2021 ByNigel Benton Events / Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

How will vaccine passports work in each state and overseas?

Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the Australian Government in the coming weeks, as pledged by Federal Ministers. Australian Prime Minister Scott…

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Sep 15, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Government / Safety / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Government declares its support for legally binding global plastics treaty

The Australian Government has called for an international global agreement on marine plastic pollution with its declaration of support for a legally binding global plastics treaty welcomed…

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Sep 14, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Western Australian Government announces Aventuur as preferred developer of Perth surf park

Global surf park developer and investor Aventuur, Inc. has today been announced by the Western Australian Government as the preferred proponent to deliver an integrated surf park…

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Sep 12, 2021 Attractions / Government / Technology / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Australian Vaccine Passports potentially ready within weeks

Australians will begin using an international vaccine passport within weeks to prove their immunisation status overseas and on their return as Prime Minister Scott Morrison flags home…

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Sep 10, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Events / Government / Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

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