News: Attractions
Big Red Group calls for support to help tourism and experience operators recover from ex-Cyclone Alfred
David Anderson, Chief Executive at Australia’s largest experience network, Big Red Group, says that tourism and experience operators will need sustained, long-term support to...
Mar 10, 2025
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Zoos Victoria achieves quality tourism sustainable accreditation across all four attractions
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Zoos Victoria’s Kyabram Fauna Park has joined Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo in...
Mar 10, 2025
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LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments delivers new global LEGO Festival
LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Resorts have partnered to launch the LEGO Festival – an exciting global festival celebrating creativity, fun and imagination....
Mar 10, 2025
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Aussie Ark achieves world-first breeding of endangered Broad-headed Snake
Wildlife conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has marked a significant milestone in the fight to save the rare and elusive Broad-headed Snake from extinction by, in a...
Mar 10, 2025
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Philippines’ Enchanted Kingdom marks 30th year with new family thrill ride ‘EKlipse’
Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines - located along RSBS Boulevard in Santa Rosa, Laguna – is marking its 30th year with the launch...
Mar 9, 2025
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Orana Wildlife Park names new Chief Executive
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park has announced the appointment of respected zoo and aquarium professional, Rachel Haydon, as its new Chief Executive. Haydon, who brings more...
Mar 8, 2025
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne welcomes F1 themed building event
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is preparing to welcome guests to race, build, and cheer at the exclusive LEGO® F1-themed ‘Build the Thrill’ event. The event coincides with...
Mar 7, 2025
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Matrix Concepts partners with X Park to develop first extreme sports park for Malaysia's Johor
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd has partnered with Motormarin Sdn Bhd (X Park) to develop the first extreme sports theme park in Bandar Seri Impian at Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. This...
Mar 4, 2025
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Brunei’s Jerudong Park attraction secures BrandLaureate Award
Jerudong Park, Brunei’s leading amusement park, has been awarded The BrandLaureate Award 2024 in Singapore, recognised as ‘The Best Playground Entertainment’ in Brunei...
Mar 4, 2025
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Cyclone Alfred impacts events, fixtures and facilities industry across South East Queensland
The impending impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is causing the cancellation of events and closure of facilities across South East Queensland. Intensifying into a Category Two...
Mar 3, 2025
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Fatal accident at Japan theme park Fuji-Q Highland
A maintenance worker has died while making a routine inspection of the Eejanaika roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. According to...
Mar 3, 2025
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New Zealand High Court clears White Island owners over deadly eruption liability
New Zealand's High Court has overturned a conviction and multi-million-dollar payments from the owners of the offshore White Island volcano which erupted in 2019, killing 22...
Feb 28, 2025
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Topgolf Gold Coast welcomes new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' in-venue game
Topgolf Gold Coast has welcomed a new in-venue game, developed in partnership with SEGA® - Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog. The new game meets the fast-paced...
Feb 27, 2025
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Aussie Ark and AGL announce launch of new veterinary facility
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark and one of Australia’s leading energy companies AGL have announced the launch of their world-class veterinary facility – ‘Vet Block’ - at...
Feb 27, 2025
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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre secures funding for recreational waterslides
Clarence Valley Council has received a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Government through the Department of Infrastructure’s Growing Regions Program to enable them to...
Feb 26, 2025
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Luna Park Sydney’s new owners raise funds for improvements
Bill Gravanis, the new owner of Luna Park Sydney through his family-run hospitality company Oscars Group, has secured $37.4 million to fund redevelopment at the heritage...
Feb 26, 2025
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary welcomes European cruise ship passengers
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary has this week welcomed more than 180 cruise ship passengers and their guides from Europe. The passengers aboard the MS AMADEA visited the sanctuary...
Feb 26, 2025
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Legacy Entertainment to help master plan Indonesia’s Taman Safari Theme Park
US-based Legacy Entertainment is collaborating with Taman Safari - Indonesia’s respected owner and operator of nine major parks and four safari resorts - to master plan and...
Feb 26, 2025
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Themed Entertainment Association has announced thought leaders for its conference
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the dynamic panel of industry experts who will take part in the TEA State of the Industry discussion during the annual...
Feb 26, 2025
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates first anniversary of Platypus HQ
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has celebrated the first anniversary since the opening of the world's largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah...
Feb 25, 2025
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Tickets now on sale for 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show with Agriculture and Sydney Royal Easter Show General Manager, Murray Wilton noting the Royal Agricultural Society...
Feb 25, 2025
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Austrade support ATIC's revitalisation of its tourism accreditation program tick
Austrade has advised of its backing for the new-look Quality Tourism Framework (QTF), advising how it has invested into one of Australia’s leading tourism accreditation programs...
Feb 24, 2025
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Hong Kong Disneyland reports profit after nine years of losses
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported a profit for the first time in nine years with a record performance. Legislator and Roundtable convenor Michael Tien Puk-sun quoted the...
Feb 24, 2025
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Hobart northern suburbs site to be sold for $500 million multi-use retail precinct, family resort and hotel
A Tasmanian Government owned parcel area of land at Wilkinsons Point in Hobart’s northern suburbs - surrounding the MyState Bank Arena - is to be sold off to private developers...
Feb 24, 2025
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