Hope for West Coast tourism boost
TOURISTS could be flown direct from Victoria into one of Tasmania’s more remote visitor hot spots if a feasibility study stacks up.
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‘We saw it, a big blue flash’
UPDATED: TRAVELLERS on a Virgin Australia flight bound for Hobart saw a “big, blue flash” as the aircraft was struck by lightning, according to passenger Madeline Northam.
Homeowners roll out the welcome mat
WHAT’S to love about renting a cabin to exhausted city slickers, tourists and bush-bashing biologists? For a start, it beats wrangling goats to milk.
Tassie on top of the world
TASMANIA’S tourism star continues to rise with another website ranking the state as one of the best travel destinations in the world.
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Tourism chief’s job clash query
THE boss of Tasmania’s peak tourism marketing body has accepted a role with a rival organisation.
Tourism at the edge
ADRENALIN-pumping tourism ventures could be key to luring visitors to Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness areas.
Tourism Tas manager to join Federal
THE Federal Group has today announced it has secured the services of Tourism Tasmania’s highly regarded marketing manager Kathryn McCann.
Mini road trip of mega proportions
YESTERDAY’S Minifest in Hobart was the highlight of an 8000km journey for Keith and Carol Gould.
One-ticket ride to fit all
THE Tasmanian Bus Association has called for a one-ticket system to be used on public and private buses across the state.
Cruise terminal’s first workout
THE first cruise ship of the Tasmanian season arrived in Hobart tonight.
Tassie cruise season kicks off
CLOSE to 2000 cruise ship passengers will explore Tasmania’s North West today, kicking of what is expected to be a record cruise season.
Cruise terminal anger
A LUXURY hire car operator has criticised arrangements for tourism companies at Hobart’s new cruise ship terminal.
$12 tickets to celebrate milestone
TIGER Airways is celebrating a passenger milestone by offering $12 fares, including between Hobart and Melbourne.
Tourism leader shows Tassie faith
THE future of the state’s burgeoning eco-tourism industry has received a huge endorsement from one of Australia’s most prominent business figures.
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