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Network Administrator Double Ooooppsss..Now a new spoof Tourism Australia website creates a HUGE Ruckus!

At the same time the cheeky Kiwis hijacked the new Tourism Australia Social Media Campaign someone (!!??) in the US created a very NON PC parody of the "There's Nothing Like Australia" website...very very NON PC - but - VERY VERY Funny..!

Tourism Australia originally were VERY not amused and wanted the site pulled..but as it used a private 'whois' address the owner could not be found. And that begs the question, how could TA "forget" to register ALL the domain names a

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Added by Network Administrator on April 9, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Network Administrator Oopssss....New Tourism Australia Social Media Campaign gets hijacked by the Kiwis..but in a nice way!

In a simply BRILLIANT piece of 'friendly' "brand jacking" carried out under the auspices of it being an April Fools Day prank (hmmmm..!) The Kiwis hijacked the new (and frankly rather bland) Tourism Australia social media campaign: "There's Nothing Like Australia" with their own - albeit temporary - facebook, flickr and twitter versions - Good one guys!

Actually ticks ALL the boxes with how to use social media..and shows up in a big way the fresh, cheeky, insouciant "t

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Added by Network Administrator on April 9, 2010 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Peter Lynch Whales up close and personal

Wow! You are only a few feet from 35 tonnes of Whale that is looking back at you. Blue Dolphin Marine Tours offers you this chance to see the Humpback Whales up close and personal. Hervey Bay in Queensland offers the best whale watch experience along the East Coast of Australia, in the calm waters protected by the World Heritage listed Fraser Island.

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Added by Peter Lynch on March 13, 2010 at 12:19am — No Comments

Sting Pilapil Brits, they're our best hotel guests

We are a 3.5 star property in Sydney. UK is one of our biggest market and we love the Brits.

they are very appreciative, friendly and not so messy in the room.

they usually know what the are getting for booking a 3.5 star property in Sydney

when you come to Sydney and need accommodation check our website www.devere.com.au and contact us and we shall be very happy to assist you.

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Added by Sting Pilapil on March 11, 2010 at 1:40am — No Comments

Network Administrator Extracts from IBIS World Market Research out today: UK TO AUSTRALIA MARKET 2010-2014

IBISWorld forecasts that Australia's tourism industry's revenue will grow by 1.6% over the five year period to 2014-15. The industry requires a more concerted effort and strategic focus to be taken by internal operators. Expanding low-cost flights and the arrival of super jumbo jets provide opportunities for growth for airline firms, however continuing fragmentation of the accommodation industry will occur, as travellers shift their preferences over time towards serviced apartments and… Continue

Added by Network Administrator on February 3, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Sally Bray The Perfect Bush Adventure for a Family

Families love getting out into the Australian Bush on an Aussie Bush holiday with Aussie Farmstay and Bush Adventures. With the entire organisation, accommodation, transport, activities and food prearranged, parents can relax and be guided on four days of adventure. The whole family experiences the variety, hospitality and beauty of rural Australia. The Beaudoin family from the United States made the trip in March 2008 and their experiences and comments are indicative of the enjoyment to be had… Continue

Added by Sally Bray on February 2, 2010 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Network Administrator More than half a million British travellers went 'Down Under' to Australia in the first 11 months of 2009..

More than half a million British travellers travelled to Australia in the first 11 months of 2009. This figure of 564,000 represents a decline of ONLY one per cent on the same period in 2008 and ALSO was during the height of the global financial crisis. Just in the month of November 64,200 visitors from the UK arrived in Australia, representing a 5% increase on November 2008, according to latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And it's looking GOOD as well for 2… Continue

Added by Network Administrator on February 1, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

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