Tag: Darwin
Four people killed, two wounded in Australia hotel shooting
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 21:58At least four people were killed and one injured in the hotel attack in the city of Darwin in northern Australia. The attack took place at five different locations across ... Read More
Christenings, champagne & swag: New cruise ships for 2019 and beyond
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 18:00According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2019 Cruise Trends & Industry Outlook report, 30 million passengers are expected to cruise in 2019, and the most recent information says ... Read More
Aqua Expeditions unveils new cruise fleet additions
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 22:03Aqua Expeditions, a boutique luxury cruise line, officially announces two new additions to its fleet: Aqua Blu and Aqua Nera. Aqua Blu is Aqua Expeditions' first coastal ship, and the ... Read More
Ditch the snow already! Spring into adventure travel
editor- March 14, 2019 23:42With the weather slowly… very slowly… warming up around most of the USA, spring is finally just around the corner. It is the perfect time of year to break ... Read More
Speed Dating Tourism Style @ Javits
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 9, 2019 20:04Picture it – hundreds of small tables staffed by representatives of destinations, hotels, attractions – from Australia to Rwanda and from Indianapolis to Florida, talking for only 15 minutes with ... Read More
Darwin Convention Centre GM leaves following record-breaking results
editor- February 8, 2019 01:15Janet Hamilton is to leave her role as General Manager of the Darwin Convention Centre following record-breaking results for the venue during her tenure. The Centre, located at the billion-dollar ... Read More
Former ZImbabwe Tourism Minister Dr. Walter Mzembi is alive
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 3, 2019 19:59The former Minister of Tourism and Hospitality for Zimbabwe, Dr. Walter Mzembi talked to eTurboNews Sunday night from his residence in Johannesburg after social media and numerous Zimbabwe and South ... Read More
Hosting conferences in Darwin becoming a smart option
editor- January 30, 2019 00:52For event organizers, recent events in Darwin have seen record numbers of attendance. Several events hosted at the Darwin Convention Centre in 2018 achieved their highest delegate numbers, seeing people ... Read More
Virgin Australia’s Denpasar Christmas delivery for Darwin
Chief Assignment Editor- December 19, 2018 15:12Virgin Australia has delivered just what Darwin International Airport wanted for Territorians this festive season, with the announcement of a new three times weekly, seasonal service to Denpasar, Bali starting ... Read More
When it comes to crocs, they don’t come much bigger than Brutus
editor- July 15, 2011 07:02The tourists had paid for a close-up view of crocodiles – and when this beast burst from the water they certainly got their money’s worth. Read More
Industry officials: “Out of control” violence threatens Darwin’s tourism
editor- August 24, 2010 05:03The tourism industry association in the Top End says violent crime is "out of control" in Darwin and is threatening to tarnish the appeal of the city. Read More
Darwin’s HMS Beagle heads to Cape Town
editor- April 23, 2010 07:12Few are aware of the renowned Charles Darwin’s ties to South Africa and the Cape in particular. On Sunday, April 25, 2010, the H.M.S. Read More
Darwin cruising to a record
editor- December 16, 2009 06:07Tourist operators are licking their lips as Darwin enjoys a record number of luxury cruise ships this wet season. Read More
Darwin celebrates opening of Australia’s newest convention center
editor- July 1, 2008 18:41Amidst a week-long celebration of spectacular laser light shows, dancing jet skis, and inspirational fireworks, the Darwin Convention Center officially opened its doors to the world. Read More