Matthew returns with major jobs venture

Backpacker recruitment stalwart Matthew Major is the driving force behind a members-only jobs website which is powering job boards for a number of key industry players.   Read more »

By Martin Lane  ·  July 6th, 2010 at 8:22 am  ·  Comments: 19


Golden Backpack Awards voting exclusively online for 2010

Voting in this year’s Golden Backpack Awards will be conducted exclusively online, with all votes verified by e-mail.   Read more »

By Martin Lane  ·  July 5th, 2010 at 12:57 pm  ·  Comments: 1


BOA NSW and ATEC to hold youth sector forum this month

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) and Backpacker Operators Association (BOA) of NSW are inviting the industry to attend a forum which will discuss major issues currently affecting inbound tourism in NSW.    Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  July 5th, 2010 at 10:38 am  ·  Comments: 1


ATEC urges government to reconsider Export Market Development Grant cap

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has slammed the Federal Government’s decision to cap first-round payments under the Export Market Development Grant scheme to A$27,500 for 2009/10.   Read more »

By Martin Lane  ·  July 5th, 2010 at 9:24 am  ·  Comments: 0


Estonian backpacker found safe and well

The Estonian backpacker who was reported missing last week was found safe and well at a property in Sydney’s north shore on Friday afternoon.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  July 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am  ·  Comments: 0

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Byron Bay feels effects of backpacker slump

Byron Bay is feeling the effects of falling backpacker visitor numbers with Todd Batson, from the Byron Bay Backpackers Association, reporting occupancy rates are down 20 to 30 per cent Year on year.   Read more »

By Martin Lane  ·  July 2nd, 2010 at 9:30 am  ·  Comments: 18


NSW Police continue search for missing tourist

New South Wales Police will this morning resume a search for a tourist who is believed to have disappeared from a south-Sydney beach yesterday.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  July 1st, 2010 at 9:26 am  ·  Comments: 0


Koala Adventure Resort to welcome agents in July

Koala Adventure Resort on South Molle Island in the Whitsundays is hosting a travel agent famil from Saturday July 17 to Monday July 19.   Read more »

By Martin Lane  ·  June 30th, 2010 at 4:48 pm  ·  Comments: 0


Exclusive: Hostelworld CEO discusses the GFC and the future for the online booking engine

In an exclusive interview, Hostelworld.com CEO Feargal Mooney discusses the booking engine’s change of ownership, plans for the future and the impact of the Global Financial Crisis.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 29th, 2010 at 12:21 pm  ·  Comments: 2


NZBackpack.com to hold AGM and board elections next month

New Zealand’s backpacking industry association, NZBackpack.com will hold its Annual General Meeting next month and determine its board for the coming year.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 29th, 2010 at 11:35 am  ·  Comments: 0


GreatSights New Zealand launches Wellington hop-on hop-off tour

The InterCity Group’s GreatSights New Zealand has announced plans to launch a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Wellington in September.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 29th, 2010 at 10:19 am  ·  Comments: 0


Travellers Auto Barn gets its spot on the map

National tourist vehicle company Traveller’s Auto Barn has received recognition for its marketing material distributed to its offshore partners.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 28th, 2010 at 12:48 pm  ·  Comments: 7


Tourism NSW to provide funding for operators to attend WYSTC

Tourism New South Wales has announced it will be providing funding for a group of state operators to attend the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Beijing in October.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 28th, 2010 at 11:13 am  ·  Comments: 0


TFC revises forecast to see greater increase in international arrivals in 2010

The Tourism Forecasting Committee (TFC) has revised its forecast for international arrivals in 2010 to a 5.5 per cent growth, up from its original prediction of 4.3 per cent made in December.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 24th, 2010 at 12:36 pm  ·  Comments: 0


Tourism Australia calls on industry to participate in annual performance survey

Tourism Australia is calling on its partners and stakeholders to participate in its annual survey.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 23rd, 2010 at 4:49 pm  ·  Comments: 1


Melbourne wins bid for Air India service

After months of negative press surrounding violent and allegedly racist attacks on Indian nationals in Melbourne, the Victorian capital has won the bid for direct flights from Delhi with national carrier Air India. Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 23rd, 2010 at 2:50 pm  ·  Comments: 1


There’s Nothing Like Australia campaign launches in the UK

Tourism Australia’s There’s Nothing Like Australia campaign launched in the UK on Friday.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 21st, 2010 at 4:18 pm  ·  Comments: 1


ATEC welcomes plans for China tourism forum in Cairns

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed plans for a Chinese tourism forum to take place in Cairns to assist in revitalising Asian inbound markets in Far North Queensland.   Read more »

By Alice Terlikowski  ·  June 21st, 2010 at 3:02 pm  ·  Comments: 0


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