News: Attractions
Rescheduled Dubai Expo anticipates 25 million visits over its six-month event
Delayed until opening later this year because of the global Coronavirus pandemic, organisers of the postponed Expo 2020 Dubai are still confident that the six-month event will...
Jan 10, 2021
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Rebranded Victorian wildlife attraction now operational after COVID-19 delays
The former Cudgee Wildlife Park in Victoria has reopened with new owners and branding. Located 20 kilometres north east of Warrnambool, new proprietor Zara Altmann has breathed...
Jan 8, 2021
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Cairns’ Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to close as COVID-19 hits tourism business
Local jobs are to be lost with the announcement today that the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park near Cairns is to close. Having operated for more than 30 years, the Park, the...
Jan 7, 2021
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Zoo and Aquariums Association provides updates on facility updates and upgrades in 2020
The Zoo and Aquariums Association Australasia (ZAA) has advised of works that ZAA-accredited facilities undertook during 2020, making the most of Coronavirus-enforced closures...
Jan 6, 2021
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New appointee for Mary Valley Rattler Board
Sunshine Coast tourism industry professional, Julie Cullen, has been appointed to the Board of the Rattler Railway Company (RRC) to further boost the heritage steam train’s...
Jan 6, 2021
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NGV to receive $20 million grant from for new contemporary art gallery
The National Gallery of Victoria has announced that The Ian Potter Foundation has pledged $20 million - the single biggest grant in the Foundation’s history - towards the build...
Jan 6, 2021
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Sydney Observatory names artists and scientists selected for inaugural residency program
Sydney Observatory has announced the 11 residents selected for its inaugural residency program beginning this summer. Working across a diverse field of practices from...
Jan 5, 2021
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Zoos SA shares five conservation wishes for 2021
To mark the New Year, conservation charity - Zoos SA, operator of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park - has shared its five conservation wishes for 2021 which include the...
Jan 1, 2021
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Hobart's MONA reopens after lengthy Coronavirus closure
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has reopened to the public, having undergone a revamp of its displays during its lengthy closure. Closed since March due to COVID-19,...
Dec 30, 2020
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AALARA releases ‘urgent request for the survival of our industry’
With industry operators impacted by insurance companies reducing or removing coverage, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has issued a...
Dec 30, 2020
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Almost half of China’s 1.4 billion population spend less than US$150 a year on leisure activities
While the growing affluence of China’s vast population is welcomed across global markets, a new report has revealed that almost half of the nation’s 1.4 billion people spend...
Dec 30, 2020
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20-year expansion plan announced for Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana
The Big Banana Fun Park in Coffs Harbour has announced a $50 million masterplan outlining a major expansion of the iconic tourist attraction. With the Big Banana Fun Park...
Dec 23, 2020
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Peter Abbott announced as new Puffing Billy Chief Executive
The Emerald Tourist Railway Board has confirmed the appointment of Peter Abbott as incoming Chief Executive for Victorian heritage tourist attraction - Puffing Billy. Abbott has...
Dec 23, 2020
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ABS figures show part-time tourism jobs exceeding full-time positions for first time
Hard hit by COVID-19, the proportion of tourism jobs in the Australian economy has plunged to its lowest September quarter on record, according to new figures from the...
Dec 22, 2020
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Sea World’s New Atlantis precinct launches with opening of the Vortex
Guests have today been riding the new Vortex ride at Sea World on the Gold Coast. The first part of Village Roadshow's new $50 million New Atlantis precinct, construction of the...
Dec 21, 2020
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Chinese amusement trade exhibitions look forward to 2021
Having successfully staged the recent the recent 13th Zhongshan International Games and Amusement Fair the event organisers are now looking forward to hosting the 2021 Asia...
Dec 21, 2020
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New Zealand Government commits to improving safety in wake of Whakaari White Island tragedy
The New Zealand Government has today released the first stage of a targeted review of the adventure activities regulations and the terms of reference into an independent review...
Dec 17, 2020
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo welcomes numbat and raises awareness of the endangered species
The transfer of ‘Frankie’ - a numbat native to Western Australia - to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo sees him become an ambassador for his species playing an important role in raising...
Dec 17, 2020
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Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast launch new experience
Adopting the spirit of Destination NSW’s ‘Sydney, Love It Like You Mean It’ message, Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast have collaborated to bring Sydneysiders and visitors from...
Dec 16, 2020
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Senate report says local government is key to regional infrastructure investment
The Federal Government needs to expand its regional infrastructure spending to drive economic recovery - consulting with local and state governments to avoid a one-size-fits-all...
Dec 15, 2020
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NSW Government announces support for study into Coffs Harbour sea sanctuary for dolphins
A landmark inquiry released yesterday, The use of exotic animals in circuses and the exhibition of cetaceans in New South Wales , has recommended that the NSW Government provide...
Dec 15, 2020
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Yas Island Abu Dhabi rewards frontline workers with visits to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020 and attractions
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's premier leisure and entertainment hub, has thanked frontline workers for their continuing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic by rewarding them with...
Dec 14, 2020
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Aussie Ark shares wildlife conservation experiences during Summer School Holidays
For the third consecutive year, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is welcoming the general public during the Summer School Holidays to experience the work and passion for...
Dec 14, 2020
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Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden uses new innovative technology to attract a wider audience
A Regional Tourism Projects Program grant will see the resident platypus at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden in Tasmania’s North West go global with the setting up of a live...
Dec 12, 2020
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