Tourism
Flavour of the month: Perth leaps onto international tourism radar
The state’s tourism industry is being kept alive by consumers seeking “stories, not stuff”.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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The little clause sending Great Ocean Road tourism operators round the twist
A dispute over tours at a popular lighthouse is the latest flashpoint between coastal communities and a recently established government authority tasked with managing some of the Great Ocean Road’s best-loved sites.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Premier hints at Matildas home clash; Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November
The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.
- by Roy Ward
Traffic jams in paradise: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in 2024
In Portugal alone, authorities are looking to halve the number of tourists allowed at one of its biggest attractions.
- by Laurie Kellman
‘Unique’ Beechworth precinct joins Uluru, Barrier Reef on national heritage list
One of Victoria’s most historic gold rush towns will be recognised for its internationally significant buildings - including one with a link to Ned Kelly.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Are our selfies killing WA’s best assets? Scientists say yes
A desperate attempt is under way to protect rare species from social media-driven nature tourism and influencer culture.
- by Claire Ottaviano
‘Wombat of Wall Street’: The ad guru selling Australia to the world
David Droga has created ads for The New York Times, Barack Obama, Puma and The White House. Now he will test his world-famous talents on Australia.
- by Calum Jaspan
Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans
After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating, with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.
- by Trudi Jenkins
Colombia moves to ban souvenirs of drug lord Pablo Escobar
Shop owners oppose plans to outlaw the sale of merchandise depicting the dead cartel kingpin, but others believe the country should shed its image of being home to mafia bosses.
- by Manuel Rueda
Japan’s become the ‘new Bali’ for Australians. Not everyone’s thrilled
Travellers are descending on Japan in record numbers, eager to take advantage of a weak yen, but parts of the famously polite country are now struggling with the crowds.
- by Lisa Visentin
‘Paris is empty’: Restaurant owners lament the Olympic party that never came
With locals away and tourists not turning up, Paris is strangely quiet during the Games.
- by Chip Le Grand and Jordan Baker