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Newspaper reports that plans for Sunshine Coast's Actventure waterpark and resort are 'expected to be finalised in coming weeks'
The planned Actventure waterpark and resort on the Sunshine Coast, is reportedly ready to move forward with Brisbane newspaper The Courier-Mail reporting that the future of the...
May 20, 2020
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Queensland Government provides emergency funding for theme parks and wildlife attractions
The Queensland Government has today (19th May 2020) delivered an extra $50 million to support tourism businesses including theme parks and wildlife attractions in their recovery...
May 19, 2020
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NSW showgrounds get funding boost for safety upgrades
Almost 30 showgrounds across NSW are getting safety upgrades thanks to a $35 million funding pool from the NSW Government after an extra $25 million was announced as part of the...
May 18, 2020
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Polin Waterparks launch new image recognition technology
Polin Waterparks, a global industry leader in design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of waterparks and water play attractions, has launched AIPIX, their new...
May 15, 2020
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Latest resources on Coronavirus easing
Australasian Leisure Management will be publishing and sharing resources on restarting activities and facilities across all sectors of the industry. Industry Information Outdoor...
May 15, 2020
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Fair Work Commission rules against Village Roadshow Theme Parks worker who opposed being forced to take leave
A landmark case has seen the Fair Work Commission rule against an employee who opposed Village Roadshow Theme Parks forcing her to take leave. In an indication that workers are...
May 15, 2020
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Universal Beijing Resort on target to open 'on time and on budget’
The Universal Beijing Resort is set to open “on time and on budget in 2021” according to Comcast Chief Executive Brian L. Roberts. With 15,000 construction workers on site,...
May 14, 2020
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Go with Tourism brings back free job connector service
Go with Tourism, The New Zealand Government-funded initiative that recently pivoted from building the tourism workforce to supporting the industry - has this week reactivated...
May 13, 2020
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium reopens with additional health and safety measures
In line with the New Zealand Government’s move to Alert Level 2, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public on Thursday 14th May...
May 12, 2020
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Village Roadshow Chief Executive calls for JobKeeper extension as Queensland Government's Coronavirus easing roadmap suggests reopening of theme parks, entertainment venues and stadiums in June
Village Roadshow Chief Executive, Clark Kirby has called on the Federal Government to extend the $130 billion JobKeeper package beyond September. With JobKeeper payments set to...
May 12, 2020
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park faces closure as Government considers financial aid package
With the city's tourism sector at a standstill and having been closed since late January due the Coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park could go out of business...
May 12, 2020
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Anantara Resorts launches new package to include adventure experiences
Anantara Resorts has launched a new package, ‘The Best of Kihavah’, to commemorate the reopening of Kihavah Maldives Villas in the third quarter of 2020. The carefully curated...
May 11, 2020
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1breadcrumb app offers tourism and sporting industries a digital solution post COVID-19
The 1breadcrumb app has recently been developed as a one-touch solution to exiting COVID-19 lockdown in line with the hospitality industry’s health and safety framework,...
May 10, 2020
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Sabah adopts Tourism Recovery Plan to promote its tourism in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Under the Sabah Tourism Recovery Plan, the Malaysian state of Sabah is expecting to make changes in promoting tourism once the Covid-19 pandemic ends. It is hoped that the...
May 9, 2020
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Premier Rides provides global technology solutions for park re-openings
With attractions and theme parks planning to re-open following COVID-19, the Premier Service division of Premier Rides is working with their clients to provide 24-hour a day...
May 8, 2020
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Mayfair 101 appoints new chief executive for under scrutiny Dunk Island rejuvenation project
The Mayfair 101 Group has appointed former Hamilton Island General Manager Ciaran Handy as Chief Executive of Mayfair Tourism, a role where he will be responsible for the...
May 7, 2020
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Hong Kong Government to allow reopening of gyms, amusement centres, cinemas and entertainment venues
Having experienced more than 16 consecutive days without a new local Coronavirus infection, authorities in Hong Kong will, as of tomorrow, start reopening most public...
May 7, 2020
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Shanghai Disneyland announces plans for 11th May reopening
Disney has announced that it will begin a phased reopening of its Shanghai theme park as of 11th May. With all its global theme parks closed, the announcement was made at the...
May 6, 2020
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens adds new attraction
Visitors to the reopened Christchurch Botanic Gardens have a new attraction to enjoy, a one-of-a-kind crevice garden created just prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Crevice gardens...
May 5, 2020
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New wildlife hospital nears completion for Mogo Wildlife Park
The Mogo Wildlife Park on the NSW South Coast has almost completed construction of a new wildlife hospital with the help of funds donated by Atlas Advisors Australia and its...
May 5, 2020
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One-year postponement confirmed for Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai is to be postponed for 12 months with a two-thirds majority of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Member States voting overnight in favour of moving the...
May 5, 2020
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Tourism Rebound Taskforce established for Northern Territory
With the local tourism industry having been significantly impacted by COVID-19 measures, the Northern Territory Government has established a Tourism Rebound Taskforce made up of...
May 4, 2020
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SEA LIFE Sydney and Panasonic partner to deliver virtual aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has teamed up with Panasonic to live stream some of its incredible sea creatures, allowing viewers to experience marine life in high definition from the...
May 4, 2020
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Victorian wildlife attractions receive financial lifeline
Some of Victoria’s favourite wildlife attractions including Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Phillip Island Nature Parks will share in a...
May 3, 2020
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