News: Attractions
Construction begins on exterior of Gold Coast’s new HOTA gallery
The Gold Coast's newest landmark has been revealed with a first look at the striking building facade adorning the $60.5 million HOTA gallery. Advising that the building’s unique...
Jun 4, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa urges businesses to act quickly on tourism funding
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is advising eligible tourism businesses to act quickly to seek assistance from the New Zealand Government’s Strategic Tourism Assets Protection...
Jun 3, 2020
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Merlin Entertainments' flyer attractions reopen with additional health and safety measures
Merlin Entertainments have announced the reopening of the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures in Victoria and the Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures in NSW on Saturday 6th June following...
Jun 3, 2020
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Zoos SA unable to reopen under current suggested restrictions
After careful consultation with South Australia’s Transition Committee, Zoos SA have advised that Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will require further easing of...
Jun 2, 2020
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The Sydney Tower Eye to reopen with lower capacity limits and cashless operations
The Sydney Tower Eye is reopening to the public on Thursday 4th June, following the Australian Government’s recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Sydney’s highest outdoor...
Jun 1, 2020
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast keen to share Penguin Encounter Experience following reopening
In line with the Queensland Government’s move to Stage Two restrictions, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast has advised of its reopening to the public on Thursday 4th June 2020 with...
Jun 1, 2020
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Lockdown reopenings: NSW museums and galleries, Western Australian facilities, Gold Coast venues
With a range of facilities reopening across Australia after the Coronavirus lockdown, here is a snapshot of the latest developments Museums, galleries and libraries in NSW Many...
Jun 1, 2020
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Specialist support and open borders vital for survival of regional tourism
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is calling for increased support of tourism businesses in navigating the post Coronavirus environment, calling for governments to get regional...
Jun 1, 2020
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Ngai Tahu Tourism jetboating attractions first to reopen
Two Ngāi Tahu Tourism businesses will reopen in New Zealand – Hukafalls Jet is reopening on Saturday 30th May, followed by Shotover Jet on Friday 3rd July. Both attractions will...
May 29, 2020
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Study tracks post-Coronavirus attractions re-openings in China
A study into the re-opening of attractions undertaken by the China-based subsidiary of consultancy MR-ProFun, Inc. is providing clear indications of what attraction operators...
May 28, 2020
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Intercard executive shares post-COVID-19 reopening strategies
As international attractions and amusement operators prepare to reopen their facilities after the COVID-19 shutdown, Intercard Sales Manager Asia Pacific, Jerry Heinz shares...
May 28, 2020
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AALARA releases guide for the reopening of Australia's attractions industry
Aiming to aid attractions as they approach reopening after the Coronavirus shutdown, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released its...
May 27, 2020
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Adelaide zoo otter pups pass first health check on World Otter Day
Three nine-week-old Small-clawed Otters have passed their first health check at Adelaide Zoo this morning on World Otter Day - a day that aims to raise awareness of the plight...
May 27, 2020
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Melbourne attractions look forward to reopening to public in June
Following the Victorian Government’s recent move to ease COVID-19 restrictions, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium will reopen on Monday 1st June 2020 with Australia’s LEGOLAND®...
May 26, 2020
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NSW wildlife attractions look to reopen with new safety rules in place
Following two months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, the NSW Government has announced that zoos, wildlife attractions and aquaria can reopen on 1st June. NSW Environment...
May 24, 2020
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Vale: Consulting engineer Brian Bradley
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has advised of the death of respected amusement ride consulting engineer Brian Bradley. In a notice to...
May 23, 2020
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Financial impact of Coronavirus puts new rides at Gold Coast theme parks on hold
The development of two major new rollercoasters that were due to open later this year at Sea World and Dreamworld on the Gold Coast appear to be in doubt as a result of the...
May 21, 2020
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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools to reopen next week
One of North Canterbury’s most popular tourism attractions, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, will be reopening next Tuesday (26th May), in advance of the Queen's Birthday...
May 21, 2020
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Phillip Island’s penguins gain international attention
Phillip Island’s penguins have over the last week gained the attention of a worldwide audience with unprecedented global media coverage. The UK Daily Mail Online was the first...
May 20, 2020
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Clip 'n Climb undertakes global survey of adventure leisure operations
Leading recreational climbing specialist, Clip ‘n Climb, has launced a global survey to gauge the state of the adventure leisure/family entertainment centre sector during the...
May 20, 2020
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Abu Dhabi Government launches safe and clean certification program
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has launched a safe and clean certification program for public places - the first of its kind in the region. With attractions,...
May 20, 2020
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Successful conservation program ensures Bandicoot survival
Researchers at Phillip Island Nature Parks have stated that the population of 67 bandicoots released on the Island in 2017 by the Eastern Barred Bandicoot (EBB) Recovery Team...
May 20, 2020
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Art galleries and museums to reopen from 1st June as NSW Government lifts regional travel ban
The NSW Government has today announced an easing of its Coronavirus restrictions that will allow art galleries, libraries and museums to reopen from 1st June as well as...
May 20, 2020
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Hong Kong legislators struggle with Ocean Park bailout
The future of Ocean Park Hong Kong is in doubt with the Administrative region's legislators failing to agree on a Government bailout plan to inject HK$5.4 billion into the...
May 20, 2020
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