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| Eco
Tourism Australia |
Ecotourism
Australia defines ecotourism as “ecologically sustainable
tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that
fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciating
and conservation”. Ecotourism Australia aims to assist
eco tourism operators in a number of ways, including providing
an accreditation system - the Nature and Ecotourism Certification
Program (NEAP). |
| Getaway
Online |
Information from the television
show including current stories, previous stories, travelers'
tips and deals. |
| Lonely
Planet |
The well known provider of guides
to places of interest on the planet has its own Internet page
which is kept right up to date. |
| Smart
Traveller |
Australian Government travel warnings
as well as information about obtaining visas, travel health
information (including prescription medication) and links to
the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and embassies. |
| Tourism Excellence |
A Victorian government website designed to showcase success stories in the tourism industry. Success being measured against seven modules: People excellence, Business excellence, Growing destinations, Industry participation, Fostering innovation and sustainability in tourism. Each month a different case studies is showcased / examined. |
| Travel
Weekly |
The website of the magazines Traveltrade
and Travel Weekly Australia. Includes all the latest tourism
news and information on careers and events. |
| Travel.com.au |
A travel site which allows the
traveler to do their own planning. Travel.com.au has regional
sub-sites where destinations can be researched, and the Trip
Planner can be used to build a tailor-made holiday. |
| World
Tourism Organization |
The World
Tourism Organization (WTO) plays an important role in promoting
the development of responsible and sustainable tourism around
the world in an effort to maximize the positive economic, social
and cultural effects of tourism. The WTO is vested by the United
Nations and its 2003 membership includes 141 countries. Their
web-site is available in several languages, and contains a wealth
of information including various statistics and publications. |
Australian
Tourism & Attractions |
| AAA
Tourism |
AAA Tourism
plays a strong role in representing the interests of the tourism
industry. AAA is an authoritative and reliable source of up
to date touring information with the most comprehensive accommodation
database in Australia. AAA manage Australia's STAR rating program,
which provides an independent STAR rating for over 11000 accommodation
properties across Australia. |
| Australia.com |
This site
can be viewed in any language. It features tourist attractions
from all over Australia. You can plan your visit, find out what
to do, where to go, what's on, unique experiences, insider tips
and the best deals to Australia. |
| Australia’s
National Capital Canberra |
Web-site
outlining the attractions of Canberra for tourists including
art galleries, science and technology places to visit, wineries,
things for the kids and other entertainment and activities |
| Australian
Travel Search |
Directory
of Tourism in Australia. List of websites for different attractions,
festivals and events, destination guides and entertainment. |
| Guide
to Australia |
A Charles
Sturt University web-site containing some excellent information
on Australia as a tourist destination. Information is provided
for each state and includes travel, shopping, lifestyle and
current weather information, as well as facts which provide
an overview of Australia and its people. |
| Ozvisits |
Ozvisits
includes information on Australia generally, and all the states
including features, regional highlights, major attractions,
what to take and what to wear etc. Also included is information
regarding travel for school groups, seniors and families, and
current venue specials and free offers. |
| Plan
Book Travel |
Research
Australian destinations, hotels, local accommodation, sights,
events and literature using Australian maps and content |
| South
Australian Tourism Commission |
The South
Australian Tourism Commission develops and promotes the best
that South Australia has to offer. Their web-site includes tourism
trends, regional profiles, and a searchable databases for publications
and research. |
| Tourism
New South Wales |
This site
includes detailed information on tourism in Sydney and NSW.
Tourism experiences cater for those interested in a range of
activities such as nature and wildlife, heritage history and
cultural activities, touring, wine, festivals, beaches, shopping
and much more. |
| Tourism
Queensland |
Tourism
Queensland is a statutory authority of the Queensland Government
and claims to be the most progressive destination marketing
and development organisation in Australia. Their web-site includes
a Queensland Tourism Industry directory full of relevant links,
as well as media information and research and statistics. There
is information on Queensland’s eco tourism, and on issues
facing the industry. |
| Tourism
Tasmania |
Web-site
available in several languages produced by Tourism Tasmania,
that includes a search facility, maps and itinerary ideas for
travel. Lots of information about Tasmania including facts &
figures and touring routes, getting around and things to see
and do. |
| Visit
Victoria |
Everything
you need to know about Victoria. From attractions, events including
sporting and festival events to shopping. Accommodation information
and food and wine information. Information on Victorian regions.
Information for disabled travelers and for backpackers. |
| Western
Australian Tourism Commission |
The Western
Australian Tourism Commission plays an important role in developing
tourism to WA. Their web-site contains outlines of the many
and various initiatives being undertaken by WATC. One such example
is the Western Australian Tourism Network aimed at using technology
to meet the marketing needs of tourism in the 21st century.
The web-site is also a gateway for holiday and travel information
on WA. |
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| Australian
Tourism Commission |
Resources for the Tourism industry
in Australia. |
| Tourism Research Australia |
Tourism Research
Australia (TRA) is a joint state and federal government agency which collects,
analyses and disseminates information about the Australian tourism
industry to the general public, government and industry. |
| Department
of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research |
Tourism
contributes substantially to Australia's exports and gross domestic
product. The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (formerly the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources) promotes
a high-quality tourism industry, provides the industry with
research and statistics, and administers a number of assistance
programs such as the Regional Tourism Program (RTP). |
| Official
site of the European Travel Commission |
Official site of the European
Travel Commission and links to the national Tourism Offices
of 24 European countries. |
| Tourism
Training Board Australia |
Produced on behalf of the Tourism
Training Australia Board. The website has a great number of
links and information resources for student studying Tourism. |
| Tourism
Victoria |
Tourism Victoria site is responsible for marketing Victoria.
This site provides information on the services provided by Tourism
Victoria, along with the latest news, research, publications
and industry events. |
Event
Management & Conferences |
| Australasian
Special Events |
Includes industry
resources, services directory, event information service and
the free online magazine. |
| Festivals
& Events Association |
The
FEA website is the professional industry body website for event
organisations. many resources and links for event organisers. |
| International
Special Events Society Australia |
The International
Special Events Society represents the interests of event producers,
managers and suppliers working primarily in the corporate sector. |
| Meetings
and Conventions Online |
The latest edition
of the M&C Journal is available, along with a calendar of
events in the industry and other resources. |
| Melbourne
Convention & Visitors Bureau |
The site is designed
to market Melbourne as a business events destination. The website
contains the latest event news for Melbourne and resources on
the site include finding accommodation and venues. |
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AccomoDATA
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Presents AccomoDATA,
a British-based database of accommodations and services for
tourists visiting areas worldwide. Includes information on apartments,
country cottages, B&B's, hotels and transport. |
| All
Hotels |
Geographical meta-index of links to more than 10,000
hotels. |
| VIP
Backpackers |
Provides about backpackers
accommodation in Australia and overseas. |
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| Railpage
Australia |
Provides information
and timetables for Australian and New Zealand services as well
as links to online railway timetables world-wide. |
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| World
Airport Codes |
List
all airport codes, abbreviations, runway lengths and other airport
information. |
| The following are links to airline websites which includes information
on reservations, schedules, arrivals and departures, travel,
news and special offers. |
| Aeropelican |
| Alliance
Air |
| Cathay Pacific |
| Jetstar Airways |
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| The
Australian Federation of Travel Agents |
AFTA
is the representative body of Travel Agents. You will find information
on courses, industry events, policies and ethics of the body,
useful links and much more. |
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following are a list of travel agent websites. You will be able
to find information on that company, specials on flights, hotels
and holidays. |
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Country
Specific Information |
| CIA
World Factbook |
Information on different countries including maps and
statistics. |
| Excite
travel |
Provides travel and
tourism information for countries and cities worldwide. |
| IndiaWorld |
Provides information
about India including news, business, arts and entertainment
(travel under this heading), religion, etc. |
| Middle
East Network Information Centre |
Provides information
about the Middle East including country profiles, religion,
news media, business and maps and travel. |
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is a list of online journals. Usually the current copy of the
journal is available for free and abstract from previous editions
are available. |
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