News: Attractions
2020 Asia Amusement and Attraction Expo draws more than 22,000 attendees
China’s first amusement and tourism trade show since the reopening of exhibition venues after the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown has seen more than 1000 exhibitors and 21,300...
Sep 10, 2020
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Recipients announced for New Zealand Wildlife Institutions Relief Fund
New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) has announced that 28 Wildlife facilities and attractions impacted by New Zealand’s COVID-19 response will soon receive support from...
Sep 10, 2020
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Universal Studios Singapore cancels popular Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has announced that its popular Halloween Horror Nights will not be held this year. The event, which has grown to be...
Sep 10, 2020
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UTAS secures licensing agreement for Tourism Tracer App
Cutting-edge Tasmanian research that tracks visitor behaviour in real-time will continue to deliver benefits to the local tourism industry thanks to a licensing deal struck with...
Sep 10, 2020
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Ngai Tahu Tourism Dart River Adventures reopening in time for summer
Ngāi Tahu Tourism business Dart River Adventures, situated near Queenstown, is scheduled to reopen from 3rd December. The Dart River Wilderness Jet and Funyaks (inflatable...
Sep 9, 2020
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Bankwest Stadium Precinct offers Pixar Putt during September School Holidays
Bankwest Stadium have announced that the popular mini-golf attraction, Pixar Putt, is coming to its precinct this September during the school holidays - delivering a safe, fun...
Sep 8, 2020
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Mastercard secures two-year exclusive partnership with Taronga Zoo
In securing a two-year partnership, Mastercard has become Crown Sponsor of Taronga Conservation Society Australia including Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo in...
Sep 7, 2020
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Ngai Tahu Tourism takes full ownership of The Station booking and information hub
Looking to create a presence for its reopened tourism experiences, including Shotover Jet, Ngāi Tahu Tourism has taken full ownership of The Station booking and information hub...
Sep 7, 2020
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Funlab launches new virtual offerings
Entertainment and hospitality provider Funlab which includes the popular Holey Moley, Strike Bowling, B. Lucky & Sons, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Juke’s and Sky Zone, has...
Sep 7, 2020
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Zoos SA and Aussie Ark mark National Threatened Species Day
To mark National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA has announced the safe arrival and quarantine of six critically endangered and genetically unique captive-bred Plains-wanderer...
Sep 7, 2020
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Queensland Government supports animal exhibitors through COVID-19 pandemic with $250,000 in grants
The Queensland Government has provided almost $250,000 in grants to 34 businesses that exhibit animals to ensure they can maintain proper standards of care for their animals...
Sep 4, 2020
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Online petition calls for Australian Disneyland
Ignoring the financial plight that major theme parks are facing around the world, an online petition calling on the Walt Disney Company to create a Disneyland theme park in...
Sep 4, 2020
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IAAPA Expo 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced the cancellation of their IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida – while also advising of an...
Sep 3, 2020
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Queensland Government continues to invest in tourism attractions
The Queensland Government is partnering with the private tourism sector across the state to deliver projects that are injecting millions of dollars into local businesses....
Sep 3, 2020
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Louvre Abu Dhabi announces free access for select groups can see the museum for free
With the Louvre Abu Dhabi now reopened to the public, the museum has announced that taxi drivers, children and the elderly can enter the museum for free until the end of the...
Sep 2, 2020
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Auckland’s new All Blacks Experience to open in December
Construction on Auckland’s new All Blacks Experience - a New Zealand Rugby and Ngāi Tahu Tourism joint venture - is nearly complete with the final phases of the fit-out on track...
Sep 2, 2020
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Taronga Conservation Society appoints new marketing director
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced the appointment of Karen Madden as its Director of Marketing, Communications and Fundraising. Commenting on her new role,...
Aug 31, 2020
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Queensland’s Binna Burra Road reopening aims to reboot local tourism
Having been closed since bushfires swept across the Gold Coast hinterland in September 2019, Binna Burra Road reopens today - marking an important recovery milestone for the...
Aug 31, 2020
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$11.3 million funding boost announced for Far North Queensland tourism
The Queensland Government has announced an $11.3 million package to boost Far North Queensland tourism as part of the government’s economic strategy to assist businesses in...
Aug 31, 2020
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Village Roadshow commits to theme ride regeneration despite impact of Coronavirus losses
Village Roadshow latest full year results show that the cinema and theme park operator has been hit hard by COVID-19 with it reporting a net loss of $117.4 million for the...
Aug 29, 2020
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Reporting massive losses Ardent Leisure expresses confidence in Dreamworld’s future
While reporting a massive $136.6 million loss for the 2019/20 financial year, Ardent Leisure is confident that demand for Gold Coast’s theme parks will be “stronger than ever”...
Aug 27, 2020
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Tessitura Network advises on leadership transition at end of 2020
Leading attractions, arts and culture technology solutions provider Tessitura Network has advised that its Chief Executive and Co-Founder, Jack Rubin will be transitioning to an...
Aug 26, 2020
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ROLLER shares attractions industry’s approach to adapting to COVID-19 rules
Software suppliers for the attractions and entertainment industry, ROLLER, recently asked a range of operators and clients to share how they are adapting through the current...
Aug 25, 2020
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WhiteWater World prepares for reopening with refurbishments and rigorous safety program
With Dreamworld’s WhiteWater World preparing to welcome back visitors on the 16th September, the attraction is undergoing refurbishments and implementing the Jeff Ellis...
Aug 25, 2020
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