News: Attractions
Shimao Maritime Silk Road Museum opens in China’s Fujian Province
A new museum focusing on the history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road has opened at Shishi in China’s Fujian Province. A collaboration between real-estate company the...
Jan 22, 2021
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Queensland Maritime Museum's weekend opening set to be its last
While the Queensland Maritime Museum is set to reopen this weekend, its ongoing financial troubles means that the Brisbane attraction may not remain a viable concern over the...
Jan 22, 2021
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Victorian Government increases funding for Botanic Gardens
The Victorian Government has announced a funding increase for botanic gardens across the state, with 26 gardens to share in $2.4 million through the second round of the Growing...
Jan 21, 2021
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Vivaticket expands in Asia with MyTicketAsia partnership
Vivaticket has expanded into the Asian market through a new partnership with ticketing solution company with Malaysian-based MyTicketAsia. Under the agreement, the MyTicketAsia...
Jan 21, 2021
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Australian tourism industry haemorrhaged almost $7 billion over the summer holidays
The Australian tourism industry has lost almost $7 billion over the peak summer holiday period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing state border closures according...
Jan 20, 2021
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Holey Moley mini golf concept set for Australian television debut
Transformed into a television show, Funlab’s Holey Moley mini golf concept is set to make its debut on Australia’s Seven Network as of 1st February. Broadcast in the USA since...
Jan 20, 2021
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Rhinoceros iguana helps Australia Zoo secure a second Guinness World Record
Australia Zoo’s rhinoceros iguana, named Rhino, has secured a Guinness World Record for being the World’s Oldest Rhinoceros Iguana. The world record states, "The oldest living...
Jan 20, 2021
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Australian attractions share their penguin encounters on Penguin Awareness Day
On Penguin Awareness Day, 20th January, a number of Australian wildlife attractions consider the plight of the world's penguins, as well as focus on the conservation of their...
Jan 19, 2021
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Immersive Octopod attraction opened at SEA LIFE Shanghai
Merlin Entertainments and China’s Silvergate Media have announced the opening of the launch of the underwater Octonauts experience at Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai. Part of...
Jan 19, 2021
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Plan for enhanced entry at Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke to be delivered sooner
Hamilton’s Mayor and Councillors have unanimously backed a plan to enhance the experience of visitors to Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, while also...
Jan 19, 2021
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Tourism Australia Managing Director predicts top global travel trends for 2021
With the events of 2020 having changed the landscape of international tourism - a situation set to continue in 2021 and beyond - Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa...
Jan 19, 2021
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Government backs US$46 million makeover for Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
The Hong Kong Government is to provide HK $361 million (US$46 million) for a makeover of the administrative region’s Ocean Park into a new style of tourism destination with a...
Jan 18, 2021
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2021 IAAPA Expo Asia to be staged in Shanghai in August
With its 2020 edition having been cancelled due to COVID-19, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that this year’s IAAPA Expo...
Jan 18, 2021
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Perth’s Matagarup Bridge climb to open on Australia Day
The Matagarup Bridge climb - Perth's new adventure experience - is scheduled to open on 26th January, with more than 2,000 tickets having already been sold. As part of the...
Jan 18, 2021
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Owners agree sale of ‘leisure-tainment’ business Funlab to private equity firm TPG Capital
Global private equity firm TPG Capital has agreed to acquire Australian bowling alleys and mini golf business Funlab from its current owners at a reported cost of $250 million....
Jan 15, 2021
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TCWA says one in five Western Australian tourism businesses at risk if JobKeeper ends
One in five Western Australian tourism businesses face closure or major job losses due to border uncertainty if JobKeeper expires at the end of March according to Tourism...
Jan 14, 2021
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QTIC to survey operators on insurance crisis
With sourcing insurance cover a significant current challenge in the economic recovery of tourism businesses in Queensland and across Australia, the Queensland Tourism Industry...
Jan 14, 2021
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Eco-tourism attraction planned for Clifton Springs’ The Dell
The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with a Melbourne based artificial reef designer to create an eco-tourism marine attraction for The Dell at Clifton Springs. The Dell...
Jan 13, 2021
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo continues to educate on Tasmanian Devil conservation
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has welcomed Dharra - a three-year-old Tasmanian Devil - who travelled five hours from Dubbo to her new home in Darling Harbour where she will play an...
Jan 13, 2021
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Hamilton Zoo gets Zoo and Aquarium Association recognition for animal welfare practices
Hamilton Zoo has been recognised for its commitment to animal welfare by a world-leading accreditation programme that assesses welfare in zoos and aquariums. The Zoo and...
Jan 13, 2021
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South Australian tourism sector seeks extension of JobKeeper beyond March 2021
Tourism industry representatives in South Australia are calling for the JobKeeper to be extended beyond March, fearing a wave of insolvency among industry operators if the...
Jan 13, 2021
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Guests at Perth attractions forced to flee from bushfire
A bushfire forced families to flee an attractions south of Perth yesterday. Officials ordered Adventure World and the Cockburn Ice Arena to shut down as a fire that began early...
Jan 12, 2021
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Over 100 endangered White’s Seahorses born at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Over 100 endangered White’s Seahorses have recently been born at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - marking a successful start to the second year of the White’s Seahorse Conservation...
Jan 12, 2021
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Six in 10 Australians plan a domestic holiday over the coming year
In the face of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Australians are still looking ahead to travelling over the next 12 months, according to new research from YouGov. The data,...
Jan 11, 2021
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