News: Attractions
ASTM Safety Standards translated into Vietnamese by IAAPA Asia Pacific
Attractions in Vietnam will now have access to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ ride safety standards translated into in their own language....
Dec 11, 2020
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Monarto Safari Park celebrates 20 years of Southern White Rhino conservation
The Southern White Rhinoceros is representative of the vital conservation work zoos and parks do around the world and this week Monarto Safari Park is celebrating 20 years since...
Dec 10, 2020
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Melbourne’s first pop-up immersive travel attraction opens
Wanderlust Melbourne – a pop-up interactive travel experience has opened and invites invites visitors to traverse imaginary borders and be transported to five popular...
Dec 10, 2020
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland investigating Dreamworld safety incidents
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is reported to be investigating two recent incidents at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld. As reported by Brisbane newspaper The...
Dec 10, 2020
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Insurance crisis set to force closures of Australian attractions and adventure tourism businesses
Hidden by the challenges presented by closures and ongoing issues relating to the COVID-19, the looming matter of operators in many sectors of the industry securing and renewing...
Dec 10, 2020
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Australian Reptile Park presents Jurassic Zoo and inaugural alligator feeding encounters during Summer holidays
This holiday season sees the Australian Reptile Park deliver Jurassic Zoo as its ‘biggest holiday promotion’ alongside the launch of their inuagural Alligator Feeding encounters...
Dec 9, 2020
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Sea World and QPWS staff combine to free dolphin after days trapped in North Stradbroke Island rock pool
A 2 metre in-shore bottlenose dolphin has been freed from a small rock pool/lagoon at Flat Rock off Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in a collaborative rescue mission...
Dec 9, 2020
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Adelaide Zoo offers inaugural Summer ‘Zoo Nights’ events
Adelaide Zoo, will for the first time be offering visitors the opportunity to experience six sundown sessions surrounded by the evening calls of some of their favourite animals...
Dec 8, 2020
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BGH Capital confirmed as Village Roadshow’s new owners
The takeover of Village Roadshow by private equity group BGH Capital is set to be confirmed by shareholders following the Village Roadshow board having recommended the sale at...
Dec 8, 2020
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Van Gogh Immersive Art Experience continues to attract large crowds in Sydney
With a closing date of 20th December 2020, the Van Gogh Alive immersive art experience - presented at the Royal Hall of Industries within Sydney’s Moore Park Precinct -...
Dec 8, 2020
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Perth’s Optus Stadium precinct set to host pop-up go kart attraction
Perth’s Optus Stadium will host a purpose-built pop-up go kart track attraction over the summer months with 730-metre track set to operate at Stadium Park. Due to open for this...
Dec 8, 2020
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Village Roadshow reveals new imagery for Sea World’s New Atlantis Precinct
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today released new images for how the under-development New Atlantis Precinct at Sea World will look when completed, on the day that media...
Dec 8, 2020
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IAAPI urges India’s state governments to reopen amusement parks and release industry stimulus packages
The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) has submitted its latest representation calling on Indian states to permit the reopening of attractions and...
Dec 7, 2020
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Taronga Zoo Sydney to reopen Sky Safari observing COVIDSafety
Taronga Zoo’s popular Sky Safari experience is scheduled to reopen from 14th December following an eight month closure and staff having completed COVIDSafe training Taronga Zoo...
Dec 7, 2020
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GSCORE helps local tourism operators enhance their marketing skills
Great Southern Centre For Outdoor Recreation Excellence (GSCORE) has awarded Certificates of Completion to mentees who took part in the Tourism Experience Accelerator Program...
Dec 7, 2020
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Funtime Star Flyer ride coming to Australia
Global ride manufacturer Funtime has announced that one of their premier attractions - the Star Flyer - is coming to Australia. The 85 metre high, 24-seat Star Flyer will be...
Dec 7, 2020
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Wave Park South Korea delivers Learn to Surf lessons for children
Wave Park South Korea offers an ideal location for children to learn to surf in safe and controlled conditions with the facility providing all the equipment. On entering the...
Dec 6, 2020
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Wildwire Wanaka offers ‘pay what you can’ offer for New Zealand families
Adventure tourism operator Wildwire Wanaka has announced an innovative way to help guests who may have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic to pay what they can...
Dec 6, 2020
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Work underway on new wave pool at Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia waterpark
Work on a new 55 metre wave pool at Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia waterpark has commenced. Once complete, the $12 million outdoor wave pool will feature surfable breaking...
Dec 5, 2020
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Volunteers promoting attraction and tourism sectors among the 147 recognised by City of Perth
City of Perth has recognised the efforts of its volunteers ahead of International Volunteer Day - held each year on 5th December – with this year’s theme being ‘Together we Can...
Dec 5, 2020
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All Blacks Experience opens in Auckland
The All Blacks Experience, an immersive and interactive attraction celebrating New Zealand rugby, has opened at Auckland’s SkyCity. Opened at launch event on Tuesday evening,...
Dec 5, 2020
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Oman Government plans natural history museum as part of Vision 2040 strategy
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has announced plans to build a natural history museum in the mountainous Al Jabal Al Akhdar region as part of its plans for tourism...
Dec 4, 2020
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Mary Valley Rattler attraction able to maintain operation with JobKeeper support
The Rattler Railway Company (RRC) - has received formal advice from the Federal Government that it was eligible for JobKeeper support to maintain operations and employment for...
Dec 3, 2020
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Sydney Blue Sox announce arrival of American baseball legend at Sydney Tower Eye SKYWALK platform
Professional baseball team, the Sydney Blue Sox have announced the arrival of American baseball legend Manny Ramirez on Sydney Tower Eye’s famous SKYWALK platform 268 metres...
Dec 2, 2020
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