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Western Australia’s famed blue whale skeleton returns to the New Museum
Western Australia’s famed 24-metre blue whale skeleton has been excitingly suspended in a dynamic ‘lunge-feeding’ pose in the heritage-listed Hackett Hall building. The blue...
Jan 27, 2020
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Coronavirus fears sees closure of Hong Kong and Shanghai Disney resorts
Major Chinese theme parks Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland have confirmed their closure amid ongoing fears about the spread of the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Hong Kong's...
Jan 25, 2020
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15 new attractions to look forward to in Asia in 2020
With Asia on track to be the world's largest theme park and tourism market, a range of new attractions are set to open this year, ranging from all new museums, theme parks and...
Jan 25, 2020
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Australia's first glass bridge proves a popular attraction for outback Queensland
A new glass bridge at Cobbold Gorge in the Gulf Savannah region of north-west Queensland is one of the attractions expected entice visitors to the outback in 2020. The 11-metre...
Jan 23, 2020
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Coronavirus sees cancellation of major events and closure of attractions in China
As the Wuhan Coronavirus (known for now as 2019-nCoV) continues to spread across China and beyond, major events have been cancelled and attractions closed. This comes in a week...
Jan 23, 2020
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Battlefield Sports marks two decades of innovation
The end of last year saw laser tag equipment manufacturer Battlefield Sports mark 20 years of operations. Having supplied to customers in 56 countries during its two decades in...
Jan 23, 2020
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Sydney Showground enhances event sales and marketing experience with new virtual reality tool
The Sydney Showground has introduced a new interactive 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour which to bring its precinct and customer experience to life. Launched at the...
Jan 23, 2020
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Opening of world’s tallest observation wheel to coincide with Expo 2020 Dubai
Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, will be formally opened in October to coincide with Expo 2020 Dubai. Located on Meraas’ Bluewaters Island, which also includes...
Jan 23, 2020
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Private equity group BGH Capital submits rival bid for Village Roadshow
Village Roadshow has received a $770 million takeover offer from private equity group BGH Capital, sparking a potential bidding war for the entertainment group after rival...
Jan 23, 2020
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Zoos SA plans wildlife recovery strategies following bushfires
Following the recent and ongoing bushfires, Zoos SA has welcomed $1 million in funding from the Federal Government as part of a critical network to support the recovery and...
Jan 22, 2020
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Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition set to make first appearance in China
Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition, an immersive attraction based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, is set to make its first-ever appearance in China,...
Jan 22, 2020
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Tamworth launches National Guitar Museum
Coinciding with the 48th Toyota Country Music Festival (running from 17th to 26th January 2020), Tamworth has launched its new National Guitar Museum. Tamworth is recognised as...
Jan 19, 2020
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Plans approved for Hobbiton visitor and event expansion
Matamata-Piako District Council has approved New Zealand's third largest tourist attraction, Hobbiton, to operate under their new development concept plan which will allow 3,500...
Jan 19, 2020
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Fukui dinosaur museum set to undergo multi-million dollar refurbishment
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Japan is set to receive a $125 million upgrade as the region's local government aims to boost visitor numbers by 50%. The museum which...
Jan 18, 2020
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South east Queensland deluge closes Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Torrential rain falling across south east Queensland overnight has cut highways, flooded roads and caused Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast to...
Jan 18, 2020
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New Kuala Lumpur facility aims to be an adventure and social hub
The new Beast Park activity centre in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is aiming to not only offer climbing and adventure sports facilities but to also become a social and...
Jan 17, 2020
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The Australian Reptile Park relocates animals following severe flooding
Torrential rainfall this morning (17th January) has seen staff at the Australian Reptile Park work quickly to protect animals and buildings after a major flash-flood hit their...
Jan 16, 2020
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reveals future vision as adventure-themed attraction
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for the future that aims to create an adventure-themed resort destination with a focus on nature,...
Jan 16, 2020
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Tickets set to go on sale for upgraded and rebranded Australian Sports Museum
The National Sports Museum, home of Australia's largest collection of sporting memorabilia, will be renamed the Australian Sports Museum when it reopens next month following a...
Jan 16, 2020
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Intercard installed in new UAE entertainment centre
Intercard has installed its latest systems in the new VAR Zone at Antic’s Land in the Sharjah Mega Mall in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Antic's Land is an amusement...
Jan 15, 2020
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Zoo and Aquarium Association develops plan to help wildlife recover from Australia's bushfire crisis
The Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) is mobilising its Wildlife Conservation Fund to support a large-scale, coordinated response of zoos, wildlife parks and...
Jan 13, 2020
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Burnt animals recover at Adelaide Zoo as wildlife toll increases to over one billion
A Southern Koala, touchingly known as Four Paws because of how many of her paws were injured in the Cudlee Creek bushfire, has been recovering under the expert care of Adelaide...
Jan 12, 2020
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Melbourne's new URBNSURF attraction to feature at AIME 2020
Having just opened to the public, Melbourne’s URBNSURF attraction is to feature at the AIME 2020 incentives and meetings event. Australia’s very first publicly accessible surf...
Jan 12, 2020
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Sydney Showground’s new virtual reality tool helps clients plan their event
Sydney Showground has introduced a new interactive virtual reality (VR) tour which is set to provide a unique perspective for Sydney Showground clients, providing a...
Jan 9, 2020
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