Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Cycling in Albany, WA - The Munda Bindi Trail is Coming to Albany
The Munda Bindi Trail is Coming to Albany
Cycle Tourists spend more than the average tourist
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Australia Picked as top Destination - WA Tourism Events and Information
Over 1000 people were polled in a survey conducted by Britain’s top cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner, that examined various components of a holiday including the quality of accommodation, food, length of flight, weather, duration, motivation for the trip, travelling companions as well as details of planning and paying.
Further and longer = happier!
Skyscanner's study showed that people are happiest when they go abroad and the further away the better, with six of the top ten happiest holiday destinations being long haul. The survey also revealed that those who were most happy had been away for the longest period.
The countries ranked in order of happiness were:
1) Australia
2) Canada
3) South Africa
4) India
5) France
6) Thailand
7) USA
8) Italy
9) Portugal
10) Greece
11) Spain
12) Turkey
13) Germany
14) UK
Psychologist Cliff Arnall, speaking on behalf of Skyscanner, explained the reasons behind the findings: "As great as holidaying in the UK can be, most people enjoy experiencing somewhere different with a better climate. Short haul trips to Europe can offer this but they are also now relatively common. Long haul holidays tend to be for longer periods of time and have greater impact because they are seen as more special than staying in the UK or catching flights to Spain, for example."
Overall, 69% of those surveyed were ‘ecstatic' or ‘very happy' about their last holiday. This is due to the fact that people enjoy the relaxation achieved by a holiday says Mr Arnall: "Two thirds of working people dislike their jobs and many resent the routine associated with the predictable, mundane nature of things at home. Being on holiday is an ideal escape from this and is both stimulating and relaxing."
The study also revealed that, contrary to popular belief, money can in fact buy happiness; those who had spent more than £3000 per person on their holiday were the most happy. This ties in with the longer haul destinations, and may also in part be due to the type of trip; for example a honeymoon or a ‘once in a lifetime' voyage has extra special meaning and is likely to cost more.
A sense of sharing was also important, with the happiest people making a joint contribution in planning and paying for the trip. "Holiday planning, especially when done jointly, is a very satisfying activity. As long as all concerned feel they are making a contribution and having their views taken into account then planning is both enjoyable and makes people feel emotionally closer to each other." says Mr Arnall.
The survey showed that it takes more than just money to make a happy holiday; the choice of travel companion and socialising once there is also significant. Those who had holidayed with friends and also made new friends whilst away, were happiest. How visitors are treated by their local hosts also affected happiness; the more welcoming and friendly they are, the better the experience.
Good weather was also important to achieve maximum satisfaction while on holiday. This is especially relevant for those living in the UK where the climate is unpredictable and a common cause of complaint. Therefore the guarantee of sun (or snow) is a vital factor in holiday happiness.
Expectations and the planning of a trip also affected satisfaction. Rather than having heightened expectations that were then dashed, the survey found that those who had planned a long time in advance were happiest.
Mr Arnall explains: "Booking ahead provides two very important positives; something to look forward to and something to tell other people about. People who have booked ahead well in advance have the satisfaction (and some might say smugness!) of knowing exactly where they are going and when.
Telling other people about nice things you are going to do is a crucial part of boosting self-esteem and achieving social status."
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(Source: Accomnews, 14th September 2010)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) is being re-focused to deliver greater business growth for tourism operators and investors
Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) is being re-focused to deliver greater business growth for tourism operators and investors in a move that will see more than half of its staff reduced over the next two years.
The state government says Western Australia's tourism industry not achieving its full potential. Major changes to Tourism WA's business model are needed to assist the industry to grow.
The Tourism WA board has moved to focus the organisation on three key operational areas to increase visitor numbers:
* Marketing WA as a competitive tourist destination;
* Developing, attracting and marketing major events; and
* Supporting significant tourism infrastructure and development projects. =
Tourism WA will withdraw from activities that do not target these three core operational areas. Some activities will be transitioned to other agencies through an integrated whole-of-government approach to the tourism sector.
Kate Lamont, chairman of the Tourism WA board, said the changes had been initiated with a goal to double the current annual economic contribution tourism makes to the West Australian economy by 2020.
She said it was an ambitious target, but the board was confident it could be achieved by making fundamental changes to the business model and focus of Tourism WA.
According to the government, Tourism WA will concentrate on activities that have the potential to accelerate the growth of tourism and cease activities that deliver marginal economic benefit.
The new business model will enable Tourism WA to free up more than A$31 million in funding over the next four years to directly invest into marketing.
Read full article here
Tourism offices to close in WA regions
The State Opposition has condemned the Government's decision to cut funding for regional offices of Tourism WA.
Labor's Tourism Spokeswoman Ljiljanna Ravlich says Tourism WA offices in Broome, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Bunbury, Albany and Kalgoorlie will all close before the end of the year.
"If we don't develop our tourism product then it's very difficult to attract tourists to regional and rural areas," she said.
The Tourism Minister Liz Constable says part of the funding will be re-allocated to improving cooperation between Government departments.
READ Full Article HERE
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
An Invitation….The Amazing Albany Tourism Forum
Venue: City of Albany Civic Rooms, 102 North Road
Date: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Time: 5pm to 6:30pm
Do you have a vested interest in tourism within Albany?
Do you have feedback about previous tourism marketing activity?
Do you have ideas and suggestions for future marketing?
Would you like to contribute to the City of Albany Tourism Marketing Strategy for 2010 and beyond?
Join us for this important workshop evening to discuss the future of tourism in Albany face to face with your Tourism Committee.
This is your opportunity to help shape the next step for Albany’s tourism industry and the marketing of the future.
The workshop evening will allow you to contribute your ideas and suggestions to be incorporated into the City’s Tourism Strategy for 2010-2015.
To register your attendance for the forum, please RSVP to
Michelle Dayman, Coordinator- Events and Tourism
by no later than 5pm on Monday 24th May 2010
E: michelled@albany.wa.gov.au
P: 98 419 342
We look forward to your attendance at this important event.
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