News: Attractions
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium changes rockpool exhibit to reflect local ecosystems
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has advised they are exchanging their former tropical Rockpool to one that is inspired by Sydney’s rockpool ecosystems – unveiling it in time for the...
Sep 24, 2020
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Ecotourism Australia implores governments for ongoing support of natural attractions and ecotourism experiences
In an open letter to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers, Ecotourism Australia has...
Sep 24, 2020
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Malaysian theme parks call for removal of entertainment tax
Malaysia’s theme park operators, seen as being among one of the country’s industry sectors most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, are appealing for the abolition of...
Sep 24, 2020
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Dubai Safari Park to reopen as of October
After more than two years of closure, the Dubai Safari Park is set to reopen as of Monday 5th October. Dubai Municipality announced on Monday that following the completion of a...
Sep 23, 2020
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Goulburn’s Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum secures tourism award
Goulburn’s Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum has secured a Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers’ Choice Award, ranking it in the top 10% of tourist attractions worldwide. Every year,...
Sep 23, 2020
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Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen with reduced capacity and health and safety measures in place
Hong Kong Disneyland park will officially reopen to the public on 25th September 2020 continuing its health and safety measures such as capacity control, health screenings,...
Sep 23, 2020
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Wellington Zoo launches new Behind the Scenes experience
Wellington Zoo has launched its new Minibeasts Behind the Scenes experience which will give visitors the opportunity to look behind the scenes at Hero HQ -, the Zoo’s reptile...
Sep 22, 2020
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World reveal successful operational restart
Having reopened last Wednesday, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have reported a positive restart of their operations, welcoming back over 650 team members and thousands of local...
Sep 22, 2020
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Rotorua’s National Kiwi Hatchery announces reopening to visitors
Rotorua’s National Kiwi Hatchery - located at the Rainbow Springs Nature Park complex - has advised they will reopen to visitors (manuhiri) in time for both the September school...
Sep 22, 2020
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Zoos celebrate World Rhino Day
On World Rhino Day - 22nd September -Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo has announced that Black Rhinoceros Bakhita is pregnant and expecting a calf in early 2021 while Zoos SA’s...
Sep 22, 2020
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Australian Reptile Park launches new encounter to raise awareness of endangered tree kangaroo
The Australian Reptile Park has launched their newest encounter, a rare, up-close and personal experience with an endangered species – Goodfellow tree kangaroos. The pair, named...
Sep 21, 2020
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Powerhouse Museum partners with the Westmead Institute for Medical Research
As it continues to build a collection responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Australia, Sydney's Powerhouse Museum has announced it is working in partnership with...
Sep 21, 2020
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Australian digital imaging company supports Mogo Zoo foundation
Melbourne based Digital Photo Industries, a leading supplier of digital imaging expertise to the attractions and tourism sector, has advised of its $10,000 donation to the Mogo...
Sep 21, 2020
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Auckland’s Rainbow's End among tourism businesses to benefit from New Zealand Government grant
Auckland’s Rainbow’s End theme park is to receive $500,000 in backing as one of 130 businesses that will receive stimulus funding from the New Zealand Government. Designed to...
Sep 21, 2020
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Outback Splash's waterslides set for season opening
The operators of Perth’s Outback Splash have announced that its waterslides will be reopening as of 26th September. With Western Australia's school holidays approaching, the...
Sep 21, 2020
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Tokyo Disneyland expansion to open on 28th September
Tokyo Disneyland has announced that its new expansions, shops, restaurants and attractions - the largest suite of additions in the history of Tokyo Disney Resort - will open on...
Sep 20, 2020
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Ride registrations open for Perth’s new Matagarup Bridge zip line attraction
Perth’s new Matagarup Bridge zip line has opened its ride registrations for when the attraction opens this summer. Marketed as Matagarup Zip+Climb, the adventure attraction will...
Sep 19, 2020
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Aussie Ark opens to the general public for second consecutive year
Popular demand has resulted in not-for-profit wildlife conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, opening to the general public for the second year in a row. While the conservation...
Sep 19, 2020
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Local Queensland show societies and associations receive funding assistance
130 show societies and associations have received funding from the Queensland Government’s Show Societies Grants Program, to help conduct their annual show and allowing them to...
Sep 17, 2020
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World reopen for holiday and summer seasons
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld and its co-located waterpark WhiteWater World have reopened for the first time since closing in March in response to COVID-19. Having been...
Sep 17, 2020
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Magic Memories secures $25 million investment to help revive global attractions industry
Magic Memories has announced it has secured $25 million to help the resilient attractions industry successfully recover from the impact of Covid-19. Magic Memories saw revenues...
Sep 16, 2020
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Wavegarden facility shows therapeutic benefits of surfing
Wavegarden, developers of revolutionary artificial surf wave technology, have recently demonstrated the therapeutic benefits of surfing for groups of young people who face...
Sep 16, 2020
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Shanghai Tourism Festival sees rise in visitor numbers
The Shanghai Tourism Festival welcomed more than 36,000 people to its opening night on Saturday, more than double the number of people that attended the opening night of last...
Sep 14, 2020
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Recreation Collective launches, aiming 'to change the game of competitive socialising'
Newly formed consultancy and advisory service Recreation Collective is ready to offer services for the ‘re-creation’ of amusements and entertainment. In a world where social...
Sep 14, 2020
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