News: Attractions
Sydney’s attraction sector welcomes Sydney CBD stimulus announcement
Merlin Entertainments has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement that every adult in NSW will receive four $25 vouchers to spend in Sydney’s CBD to help stimulate the...
Nov 16, 2020
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Intercard announces increased sales of cashless technology during COVID pandemic
Intercard, a provider of cashless technology for the amusement industry, has announced growing sales for its systems in international markets. In recent months, the company has...
Nov 16, 2020
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Industry operators impacted by rising insurance premiums
Beyond the challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020 is also seeing operators across the leisure industry facing major issues of insurance availability....
Nov 15, 2020
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Queensland Police will not pursue criminal charges following Cairns Showfest ride incident
Queensland Police have been reported to not be pursuing criminal charges following an incident at the Cairns Showfest last month which saw a young woman suffer severe injuries...
Nov 15, 2020
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Auckland's All Blacks Experience to open on 2nd December
With just over two weeks until the opening of the All Blacks Experience on 2nd December, finishing touches are being put to Auckland's newest tourist attraction. A fully guided,...
Nov 15, 2020
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Concerns raised over operation of Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) has advised that wildlife officers have conducted a site inspection of a rehabilitation centre on Quoin Island near...
Nov 15, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks move forward with new rides
Continued easing of Queensland’s Coronavirus restrictions is coinciding with the major attractions of the Gold Coast moving forward with the construction of new rides and...
Nov 13, 2020
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City of Melbourne seeks Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2021 carnival and catering operations
Looking to again stage the Moomba Festival in 2021, the City of Melbourne is seeking Expressions of Interest from carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of event....
Nov 13, 2020
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IAAPA announces 2020 industry Awards winners
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced the winners of its 2020 IAAPA Awards program. With its traditional Brass Rings Awards...
Nov 13, 2020
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Melbourne’s LEGOLAND implements COVIDSafe measures to ensure visitor health
For Melbourne’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre reopening to the public on 19th November 2020, new COVIDSafe measures - including regularly disinfecting and cleaning LEGO blocks and...
Nov 13, 2020
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World Animal Protection unveils new campaign calling for end to captive dolphin breeding at Gold Coast’s Sea World
World Animal Protection has today unveiled the next phase of their campaign to ban captive dolphin breeding at Gold Coast theme park, Sea World, by calling on the likely new...
Nov 12, 2020
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Ecotourism attraction proposals sought for Western Australia’s Wellington National Park
The Western Australian Government is calling for private sector proposals – including Zip lines and high rope courses - to develop ecotourism and adventure activities in...
Nov 12, 2020
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium celebrates recycling week with Seabin commitment
This National Recycling Week (9th to 15th November), SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced a commitment to help launch new Seabins – floating rubbish bins – into Sydney’s...
Nov 12, 2020
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Geelong’s Adventure Park to open on 23rd November but fears capacity limits will impact viability
As part of the Victorian Government’s last step of its reopening roadmap, Geelong’s Adventure Park, described as the state’s “most epic family water theme park”, has been given...
Nov 12, 2020
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Perth Zoo celebrates Noongar seasons with new education program
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, Perth Zoo has launched a new education program which honours the changing Noongar seasons. Unlike the European calendar, there are six Noongar...
Nov 11, 2020
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Gumbuya World to reopen from Saturday 14th November
Gumbuya World, Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park, is ready to reopen for summer in a COVID-safe environment, announcing that its gates will open again from this...
Nov 10, 2020
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Victorian attractions and waterparks look to reopening from this weekend
The ongoing easing of Victoria's Coronavirus lockdown restrictions is seeing the state's attractions, amusement and waterpark operators anticipate opening in the coming weeks....
Nov 10, 2020
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Van Gogh multi-sensory art experience attracts over 200,000 visitors
As Australia’s cultural sector reboots and in a cultural coup for COVID recovery, The M Agency and M-Live, the Promoters of Van Gogh Alive, have announced that the multi-sensory...
Nov 10, 2020
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Taronga Zoo plans for new Wildlife Hospital and upgraded Reptile Centre with government and private funding
Taronga Zoo is planning a new Wildlife Hospital and an upgraded, state-of-the-art Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Centre with funding of $37.5 million from the NSW Government...
Nov 8, 2020
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Dubai Parks and Resorts announces new rides and opening of Legoland Hotel
DXB Entertainments, operators of the Dubai Parks and Resorts attractions and entertainment precinct, have announced the upcoming launch of new thrill rides at the Motiongate and...
Nov 8, 2020
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Queensland Maritime Museum facing permanent closure
The Queensland Maritime Museum (QMM) is facing permanent closure as of New Year's Eve if it does not receive urgent funding. In an internal email to volunteers, members and...
Nov 8, 2020
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Goulburn’s drive-in cinema event returns in a COVIDSafe format
Goulburn’s Pictures and Popcorn event returns in a COVIDSafe format with the pop-up, drive-in cinema adaptation of the family favourite featuring four movies over two nights...
Nov 5, 2020
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New $84 million elephant sanctuary to be developed at Victoria’s Werribee Zoo
In a move that will make it a “world-class animal facility”, Victoria’s Werribee Open Range Zoo is set to receive $84 million funding to develop a new elephant sanctuary....
Nov 4, 2020
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Universal Beijing releases details of rides, attractions and experiences
In advance of its scheduled opening in May 2021, Universal Beijing Resort has released details of its rides, attractions, themed lands and entertainment experiences. Set to...
Nov 4, 2020
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