News: Attractions
Showground Improvement Plans approved for Shoalhaven
Following the receipt of funding from NSW Government's Showground Stimulus Package, Shoalhaven City Council will be delivering a number of improvements to four of their...
Aug 23, 2020
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Registrations open for the online 2020 Australian Regional Tourism Convention
Registrations for the online 2020 Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Convention - being held from held from 26th to 28th October, with the theme ‘Building resilient and adaptive...
Aug 23, 2020
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Asian attractions and theme parks events look to bounce back in 2021
Two of Asia’s major events for the attractions and theme parks industry - the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Show and the IAAPA Expo Asia - are to return in...
Aug 20, 2020
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North Queensland Museum of Underwater Art receives additional funding for completion in 2021
An extra $1 million in funding will be provided by the Queensland Government to complete stage three of the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) at Magnetic Island in the Great...
Aug 19, 2020
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Half of Western Australian emergency grants for tourism businesses go unspent
Almost half of the Western Australian Government’s $10.4 million emergency grants for the tourism industry have gone unspent as a result of the majority of businesses applying...
Aug 18, 2020
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Cleland Wildlife Park announces environmental achievement
South Australian nature-based tourism destination Cleland Wildlife Park has announced a significant environmental achievement this month by sending zero waste to landfill for...
Aug 17, 2020
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Western Australian Government’s slowing of Coronavirus easing sees cancellation of 2020 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government has announced that based on the latest health advice from the state’s Chief Health Officer, the 2020 Perth Royal Show will no longer go ahead...
Aug 17, 2020
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Premier Rides awarded its largest service contract
The Premier Service division of Premier Rides has announced that it has received its largest ever service contract and will be producing a new fleet of trains in addition to...
Aug 17, 2020
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Village Roadshow moves toward acquisition by private equity firm
In a deal valuing the company at $758 million, Village Roadshow has agreed to a takeover deal by private equity firm BGH Capital. With BGH Capital and Pacific Equity Partners...
Aug 16, 2020
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Ardent Leisure to reopen Dreamworld on 16th September
Having secured $70 million in financial assistance from the Queensland Government, Ardent Leisure has announced that it will commence a staged reopening of its Dreamworld and...
Aug 14, 2020
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COVID Tracer sign-in now required at all Christchurch City Council facilities
People visiting all Christchurch City Council facilities from noon today will be required to sign in using the national COVID Tracer app and scanning the QR code. For those...
Aug 12, 2020
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Coronavirus downturn sees closure of Indonesia's luxury Bintan Lagoon Resort
500 staff are to lose their jobs with the announcement that the luxury Bintan Lagoon Resort in Indonesia's Riau archipelago is to close. Closing after 26 years of operations,...
Aug 12, 2020
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Resorts World Sentosa uses facial recognition for access at Universal Studios Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa has commenced using facial recognition scanners to allow visitors “more efficient and seamless” entry to the Universal Studios Singapore theme park. As...
Aug 10, 2020
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Falls Creek Management announce resort closure due to Stage three Coronavirus restrictions
Falls Creek Resort Management has announced that it is to close as part of Stage three ‘Stay at Home’ Coronavirus restrictions across regional Victoria. The closure, which began...
Aug 9, 2020
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Western Australian Government's latest industry boost to inject $150 million into tourism
Having announced funding to stimulate the arts and sport in the past week, the Western Australian Government has today announced that it will spend $150 million upgrading...
Aug 7, 2020
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$70 million Queensland Government lifeline drives Ardent Leisure's Dreamworld reopening announcement
Ardent Leisure has today announced that it is to implement a staged reopening of its Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, with both parks expected to...
Aug 7, 2020
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Federal Government adds $15 billion to JobKeeper scheme to aid Victorian businesses
The Federal Government has advised that it will add an extra $15 billion towards its JobKeeper allowance to assist businesses in Victoria and hundreds of thousands of their...
Aug 6, 2020
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Polin Waterparks celebrates its inaugural Virtual Award
Polin Waterparks is celebrating its inaugural Virtual Award for exceptional virtual booth design and digital content at The International Association of Amusement Parks and...
Aug 6, 2020
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Bushfires and Coronavirus impact Australian tourism with no imminent respite
Bushfires and continuing COVID-19 restrictions have devastated the Australian tourism industry, particularly in regional areas, with the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)...
Aug 6, 2020
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Zamperla introduces ride washing system for post-Coronavirus hygiene
International amusement ride manufacturer, Zamperla has launched a new Wash-Through Ride System to ensure guest safety as attractions reopen. Having conducted a strategic study...
Aug 3, 2020
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Inaugural IAAPA Virtual Expo attracts more than 4,000 international participants
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has advised that its 2020 inaugural virtual Expo and conference – IAAPA Virtual Expo: Asia was attended...
Aug 2, 2020
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Australian Reptile Park announces successful koala breeding season
Australian Reptile Park announces successful koala breeding season The Australian Reptile Park has today announced that nine healthy koala joeys have been born this season into...
Aug 2, 2020
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Intruder charged after breaking into Sydney Zoo and swimming in aquarium
NSW Police have charged a man who broke into the Sydney Zoo and swam with exotic fish in its aquarium. The 30-year-old allegedly entered Sydney Zoo in the city’s west, ignoring...
Jul 31, 2020
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Merlin Entertainments Group’s Sydney attractions offer frontline workers free entry in August
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo are sending a big ‘thank you’ to frontline workers with free entry throughout the month of August. Merlin...
Jul 30, 2020
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