News: Attractions
Australian Reptile Park celebrates World Snake Day
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated World Snake Day (16th July) by inviting school holiday visitors to witness staff simultaneously milk five of Australia’s most venomous...
Jul 15, 2020
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Redevelopment of floating platform at Singapore's Marina Bay to include water sports centre and swimming pool
The Government of Singapore has announced plans to redevelop the landmark floating platform in the city’s Marina Bay to include a water sports centre, a swimming pool and a...
Jul 15, 2020
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New Zealand zoos and aquariums welcome government relief for animal conservation and care
The Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) has welcomed the announcement from New Zealand Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage of almost $15 million in government support...
Jul 14, 2020
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium marks Shark Awareness Day with live streams and videos
With SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium being temporarily closed to the public due to COVID-19, they are celebrating Shark Awareness Day (14th July) with a range of free online...
Jul 13, 2020
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IAAPA outlines COVID-19 safety protocols for parks and guests as attractions reopen
To assist industry operators and facilities, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has developed reopening guidance, in partnership with...
Jul 13, 2020
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Madame Tussauds Sydney offers free entry to frontline workers
Madame Tussauds Sydney is offering free entry to frontline workers throughout July as part of a global effort by parent company, Merlin Entertainments to donate 30,000 tickets...
Jul 13, 2020
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Embed delivers range of non-toxic Hygiene Defence products for the attraction and amusement industries
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry,has demonstrated its commitment to its customers, partners and...
Jul 13, 2020
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Taronga Conservation Society’s ‘virtual zoo’ proves an online success
Having been faced with indefinite closure when the Coronavirus lockdown commenced in March, Sydney’s Taronga Zoo launched Taronga TV - a ‘virtual zoo’ complete with regular...
Jul 12, 2020
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council welcomes business support package for ‘battered’ tourism industry
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the $534 million business support package announced yesterday by the Victorian Government, saying that it will be “a...
Jul 10, 2020
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Coronavirus impact sees Dreamworld make 50 positions redundant
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to make dozens of jobs redundant. With reports suggesting Dreamworld will not reopen until the...
Jul 10, 2020
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Funlab launches virtual ‘apart-y’ experiences across its brands
Entertainment and hospitality provider Funlab has launched a new ‘Virtual Apart-ys’ platform - available through its Holey Moley, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, B. Lucky &...
Jul 10, 2020
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Snowy Scheme Museum to receive $50,000 boost to attract tourists
The Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby will receive a $50,000 boost to help the town’s tourism industry recover from the last summer bushfires. Snowy Monaro Regional Council has...
Jul 7, 2020
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Creative Victoria launches new grant program to help music venues during lockdown
With Metropolitan Melbourne set to return to Level 3 lockdown, Creative Victoria has launched a new grant program to aid live music venues. With Victoria struggling to contain a...
Jul 6, 2020
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Industry impacted by new Victorian Coronavirus lockdown
With the Victorian Government set to reimpose Level 3 Coronavirus restrictions for six weeks in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire from midnight tomorrow, operators...
Jul 6, 2020
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Cairns Regional Council advises of normal operations of more services
Most of Cairns Regional Council’s services and facilities have returned to normal operation as of Monday following the further easing of Queensland’s Coronavirus restrictions....
Jul 6, 2020
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Traditional owners in Kakadu National Park call for resignation of Parks Australia executives
An ongoing dispute between traditional owners in Kakadu National Park and the Federal Government’s Parks Australia agency has witnessed calls to remove the executives in charge...
Jul 6, 2020
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Attractions Academy offers new business, management and operations resources
As a response to COVID-19, Attractions Academy has created a range of tailored programs and services to support the ongoing management and improvement of attractions planning,...
Jul 5, 2020
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Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands reopens attractions with enhanced hygiene and safe-distancing protocols
The reopening of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands this week has seen the integrated resort adopt a highly measured approach to operations mindful of the threat still posed by...
Jul 5, 2020
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Dubai Government allows recreation facilities and spa centres to reopen
The Government of Dubai has advised that the latest easing of its Coronavirus restrictions will see recreation facilities, spas and theme parks able to reopen although they will...
Jul 4, 2020
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2020 Perth Royal Show receives funding to go ahead
The Perth Royal Show will go ahead this year from 26th September to 3rd October with the Western Australian Government having provided $2.1 million to the Royal Agricultural...
Jul 4, 2020
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates World Meerkat Day
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is today celebrating the fourth annual World Meerkat Day, with the opening of the Waterhole Precinct, which includes an exciting new Meerkat habitat....
Jul 3, 2020
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Funding to assist development of Sustainable Tourism Toolkit for Central Victorian Goldfields
Twelve Central Victorian Councils have welcomed $50,000 in Victorian Government funding to support the development of a Sustainable Tourism Toolkit and a future World Heritage...
Jul 2, 2020
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HOYTS reopens cinemas in Australia with staged approach
Hoyts, one of the world’s largest cinema exhibitors has announced the reopening of cinemas in Australia from today noting that it will continue to exercise caution and take a...
Jul 1, 2020
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Vivaticket announces partnership with digital payment provider Skrill
Leading global ticketing and access control solutions provider Vivaticket, has announced a worldwide partnership with digital payments leader Skrill. Vivaticket, which uses a...
Jun 30, 2020
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