News: Attractions
Australian first indoor motocross venue open at Sydney’s Eastern Creek
After five years in the planning and construction, Australia’s first indoor motocross track is open to enthusiasts at the Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek. Developed by a...
Jul 30, 2020
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Museums Victoria goes live with Vivaticket’s ticketing and access control solution
Museums Victoria has announced the installation of Vivaticket’s ticketing and access control solution is now live at the Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks. Web sales went live...
Jul 29, 2020
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Ferry fees waived for Daintree Day Tour Operators
Aiming to support Far Northern Queensland Daintree tourism operators, Douglas Shire Council has resolved to waive Daintree Ferry charges for Daintree Day tour operators for two...
Jul 29, 2020
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Hello Kitty Land Tokyo launches its partial reopening with entertaining and instructive video
Coinciding with the partial reopening of their theme park, Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, also known as Sanrio Puroland has launched an entertaining and informative video to support...
Jul 29, 2020
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Former staff reveal 'toxic’ workplace culture at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has been accused of allowing a "toxic culture" to develop within its workforce, with former staff members speaking out about their perceived...
Jul 29, 2020
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Ardent Leisure pleads guilty over 2016 Dreamworld ride deaths
Ardent Leisure, owners of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld, have pleaded guilty to three charges relating to the deaths of four people in 2016. Charged with three counts of...
Jul 29, 2020
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‘Dry’ attractions on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island set to reopen
The CLYMB, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi attraction art to reopen to visitors from tomorrow (29th July) although the Emirate’s Yas Waterworld is to remain...
Jul 28, 2020
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Indigenous leaders worried about future of Dreamworld Corroboree precinct
Aboriginal leaders on the Gold Coast are worried about what the future holds for the traditional stories, materials, and staff at Dreamworld’s award-winning Corroboree...
Jul 27, 2020
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Triotech XD Dark Ride opens at Rainbow’s End in Auckland
Auckland amusement park Rainbow’s End has revealed the completion of a new XD Dark Ride, custom made for the business and installed by Canadian media-based attractions creators...
Jul 27, 2020
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Dubai's Global Village to run for 25 weeks from October
The organisers of Dubai’s annual global village attraction have revealed that its 25th season with run for 25 weeks from October with additional various health and safety...
Jul 26, 2020
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Southern White Rhino calf born at Monarto Safari Park
Monarto Safari Park is celebrating the safe arrival of a newborn rhino calf - the seventh born to Umqali. The pair are currently in the Boma area. Senior Ungulate Keeper Mark...
Jul 24, 2020
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Hanmer Springs receives government funding for ‘Fly-Line’ tourist attraction
A ‘Fly-Line’ tourist attraction is one of the projects scheduled for Hanmer Springs following the announcement of a New Zealand Government investment of $3.1 million to support...
Jul 23, 2020
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New rise in infections sees Hong Kong’s museums close for the third time
With a third wave of Coronavirus cases impacting Hong Kong, the special administrative region has instituted its strictest measures yet for combatting the spread of disease,...
Jul 22, 2020
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Ardent Leisure faces three charges over 2016 Dreamworld ride fatalities
Ardent Leisure, the parent company of Dreamworld, has been charged under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Act over the 2016 incident that killed four people when the Gold...
Jul 21, 2020
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One in four audience members have returned to cultural attractions and events
New released data shows that Australian audiences are embracing opportunities to return to arts and cultural events, with 24% nationally saying they attended a museum, gallery,...
Jul 21, 2020
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Panasonic helps deliver live streams from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium penguin exhibit
Panasonic’s wall mounted camera is delivering a 24-hour live stream from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s most popular exhibit, the penguins, allowing access to the exhibit while the...
Jul 19, 2020
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Tantawangalo wildlife sanctuary receives recovery funding
Six months after bushfires almost destroyed the Tantawangalo Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, owner Peter Day has received a $5,000 grant...
Jul 19, 2020
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Expo 2020 Dubai organisers look to deliver quality of experience for visitors next year
Next year's Expo 2020 Dubai will focus less on visitor attendance numbers and more on the quality of experience for attendees, according to Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy,...
Jul 19, 2020
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Port Macquarie wins bid to host Local Government NSW’s tourism conference in 2021
Port Macquarie, with its range of attractions including a nine kilometre coastal walk, eight beaches, scenic lookouts, and the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, is expected to...
Jul 17, 2020
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Coronavirus closure sees cuts in workforce at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa
As it deals with the “devastating impact” of the Coronavirus pandemic on the tourism industry, Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa has had to lay-off up to 2,000 staff members....
Jul 17, 2020
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Village Roadshow reopens Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast have this week joined fellow Village Roadshow Theme Parks attractions, Sea World, Paradise Country, Topgolf and Australian...
Jul 17, 2020
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Vivaticket delivers new functions and product enhancements
Leading global ticketing business Vivaticket has advised of a range of enhancements to its technology that will provide benefits for clients and patrons, new functionalities and...
Jul 16, 2020
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New Coronavirus outbreaks force Hong Kong Disneyland into new closure
Less than a month after its reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates again following a new Coronavirus outbreak in the Administrative Region. The theme park, which...
Jul 16, 2020
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Collaboration developed between Geelong Botanic Gardens and Werribee Open Range Zoo
Geelong Botanic Gardens and Werribee Open Range Zoo have collaborated in the sharing of plants and horticultural expertise during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration grew...
Jul 15, 2020
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