News: Attractions
Puffing Billy Railway launch virtual tours during COVID-19 closure
Puffing Billy Railway have launched a series of free virtual tours delivering a behind-the-scenes look at the history, projects and people who continue to preserve Australia’s...
May 3, 2020
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Guangzhou Chimelong Resort partially reopens after Coronavirus closure
The Guangzhou Chimelong Tourism Resort in southern China, one of the world’s most visited attractions, has partially reopened with precautions in place to protect visitors and...
May 2, 2020
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Queensland's Chief Scientist and Museum Chief Executive jailed after fraud conviction
Professor Suzanne Miller, former Chief Scientist and Chief Executive of the Queensland Museum, has been convicted of fraud and sentenced to three years imprisonment, to be...
May 1, 2020
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WTTC outlines 'the new normal' when travelling resumes
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined what the “new normal” will look like as countries begin to end their COVID-19 lockdowns and ease travel restrictions. WTTC...
May 1, 2020
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Queenstown-based tourism operators collaborate to survive COVID-19
Two Queenstown-based tourism operators, Totally Tourism and Altitude Tours/Black ZQN, have joined forces in a bid to ensure the industry will survive COVID-19. Totally Tourism...
Apr 29, 2020
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AALARA updates members on attractions sector challenges
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has updated its members and industry stakeholders on the challenges the sector is facing and its ongoing...
Apr 29, 2020
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Waterparks
European Waterpark Association releases guidance on two stage plan for the re-opening of aquatic facilities
The European Waterpark Association (EWA) has released guidance on a standardised procedure for the re-opening of waterparks and spas that can be put in place when Coronavirus...
Apr 29, 2020
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Family-owned Perth venue reboots with new concept during COVID-19
Family-owned venue, Leapfrogs, situated in the beautiful Wanneroo Botanical Gardens in Perth’s Northern suburbs, has launched a new concept and new take-away menu amid pandemic...
Apr 28, 2020
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Australian Government announces funding for attractions' animal welfare costs
The Federal Government is set to announce a $94.6 million package to help Australian zoos, aquariums, and other animal attractions with the upkeep of animals during the...
Apr 28, 2020
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NSW Minister calls for halt to plans for new Coffs Harbour Cultural and Civic Space
NSW Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock has called on Coffs Harbour Council to pause plans for a new $76.5 million community civic space in the city. The Council's plans...
Apr 28, 2020
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GlobalData warns China’s tourism industry of encouraging premature mass tourism
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, warns that as life slowly returns to normal in China, travel companies operating in the nation need to be careful of...
Apr 27, 2020
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Australian Reptile Park launch new personalised virtual tours during COVID-19
In an industry first and as an effort to keep people connected with nature during the isolation of lockdown, the Australian Reptile Park is implementing personalised one-on-one...
Apr 27, 2020
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VTIC welcomes new emergency funding for tourism industry
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of the $24.5 billion Appropriation Bill 2020 that delivers new emergency funding to...
Apr 26, 2020
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GlobalData suggests potential damage to China's tourism brand image
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, predicts China as a tourist destination will take a long time to recover from COVID-19 as their brand image must be restored....
Apr 26, 2020
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Luna Park Sydney seeks approval for new temporary attractions and rides
Luna Park Sydney’s proposal to enhance its operations with the addition of temporary rides on the Lavender Green area to its north - currently used as a picnic area - have been...
Apr 26, 2020
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Embed donates the Mobile Wallet for one year as a COVID-19 Relief Act
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, have announced that they are giving away their latest...
Apr 23, 2020
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Extreme Sports Zone releases simplified installation for BrushBoarding attractions
The design team at sporting attractions experts Extreme Sports Zone Ltd have introduced a new innovation that eases the installation the BrushBoard ‘dry’ wave/surfing...
Apr 23, 2020
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Tourism Council Western Australia highlights significant job and revenue losses
Tourism Council Western Australia has highlighted that 30,500 jobs and $3.1billion have been lost as six months’ worth of bookings were cancelled, and refunds paid to customers,...
Apr 22, 2020
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China's Wuhan Zoo reopens after three-month lockdown
Following the Wuhan Zoo closure on 22nd January, one day prior to Chinese authorities announced a citywide lockdown, the zoo reopened to the public yesterday (Wednesday 22nd...
Apr 22, 2020
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LAI Games release revenue generating ideas guide for FECs
With the majority of arcades and family entertainment centres around the world not currently making any income, LAI Games has released Revenue Generation Ideas , a guide for...
Apr 20, 2020
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Construction begins on new Tamworth Astronomy Centre
Construction has started on the Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre, which is expected to deliver educational and tourism opportunities following its opening....
Apr 19, 2020
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IAAPA shares insights from industry leaders on how Asia-Pacific Attractions have adapted to COVID-19
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has shared insights from some of the industry’s leaders on adaptation of key aspects such as...
Apr 19, 2020
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Developer announced to transform East Perth Power Station
The Western Australian Government has announced Australian Capital Equity and the Minderoo Group as the preferred proponents to progress the $218 million transformation of the...
Apr 18, 2020
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Coronavirus restrictions see cancellation of 2020 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Adelaide Show has been cancelled for this year in what organisers are calling a “deeply disappointing” decision. Due to be held in September, the Royal Agricultural...
Apr 14, 2020
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