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LATEST NEWS
- Queensland is top of the stops(19/12/2008)
Queensland has overtaken New South Wales as the backpacker destination of choice, according to latest figures from Tourism Research Australia (TRA). Read on...
- ATEC boss in plea for cash(19/12/2008)
The Government needs to put A$500million into the Export Market Development Grant scheme to help mitigate the economic hangover, Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) MD Matt Hingerty has warned. Read on...
- Illegal hostels face Bundy rum-ble(19/12/2008)
Bundaberg Regional Council has pledged to take action against illegal backpacker hostels following a probe by council officers, police and the fire service. Read on...
- They’re smart people at World Nomads(19/12/2008)
WorldNomads.com has been named the fastest growing business in the SmartCompany Dun and Bradstreet Industry Growth List for the tourism sector in 2008. Read on...
- Nine and a half months(19/12/2008)
The stories that dominated the headlines this year. Read on...
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