News: Attractions
Embed announces global leadership restructuring
Embed, the worldwide supplier of point-of-sale and revenue management systems, has announced a series of relocations and new appointments to drive growth through 2025. To...
Jan 12, 2025
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Alpine Resorts Victoria welcomes VCAT’s planning permit approval for the Falls Creek Lakeside Development
Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) has this week advised the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has approved the planning permit for the Falls Creek Lakeside...
Jan 10, 2025
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Byron Bay Lighthouse Aboriginal Walking Tour offers alternative perspective of popular tourism attraction
A new walking tour has been launched by award-winning Indigenous tour operator Delta Kay, providing visitors with an Aboriginal perspective of the coastline around the Byron Bay...
Jan 9, 2025
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes arrival of three male Capybaras
Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of three male Capybaras from Sydney Zoo - brothers Iago and Iguazu, and Salvador. As the largest rodents in the world, Capybaras hail from...
Jan 9, 2025
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Aardman and Spacetoon partner to deliver ‘Shaun the Sheep’ to MENA region
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has strategically partnered with Spacetoon, an international media and entertainment conglomerate directed to families...
Jan 9, 2025
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Victoria’s treasured heritage landmarks to be restored following natural disaster damage
A new grants program being delivered by the Victorian Government aims to revive and restore some of the state’s most treasured heritage landmarks damaged by natural disasters....
Jan 8, 2025
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announces hatching of new Gentoo penguin chick
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced the hatching of a new Gentoo penguin chick, born to parents Pink Lady and Winnie on 3rd November 2024. DNA testing has recently confirmed...
Jan 7, 2025
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Planned Bahrain Surf Park on target for 2026 launch
Set to be the first surf park in the MENA region to utilise Spain’s advanced ‘Wavegarden Cove’ technology, the developers of the Bahrain Surf Park have advised that the new...
Jan 7, 2025
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London's Design Museum to celebrate a century of swimming and style
A major exhibition celebrating a century of aquatics - covering sports performance, architecture and fashion - is to be held at London's Design Museum from 28th March to 17th...
Jan 6, 2025
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Climb Toowoomba bouldering gym proves popular since October opening
Climb Toowoomba, the city’s first bouldering gym, has proved to be a popular attraction for local climbers, boulderers and rock-hopping enthusiasts since its opening almost...
Jan 5, 2025
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Aussie Ark opens its facility for public to encounter endangered animals
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has opened its renowned 'Ark' facility on NSW's Barrington Tops allowing the public to encounter some of Australia’s most endangered...
Jan 2, 2025
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TreeClimb Salisbury gets official opening
The new TreeClimb Salisbury attraction is now home to four of South Australia’s longest ziplines following its official opening at the Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park....
Jan 1, 2025
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Talent and technology driving growth of Saudi Arabian theme parks
Driven by its Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy and boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a hub for theme park development. Theme parks planned for...
Jan 1, 2025
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MENALAC reflects on 2024 highlights and spotlights plans for 2025
As 2024 concludes, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) highlights its successes and plans for 205. MENALAC has had a remarkable year, with...
Dec 30, 2024
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Taronga Conservation Society wins NSW sustainable tourism award
Taronga Conservation Society Australia (TCSA) has been awarded Banksia Foundation’s NSW Net Zero Action Award. The Net Zero Action Award, presented to TCSA, aims to celebrate...
Dec 29, 2024
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Synchronised drone displays and fireworks to welcome the New Year in Dubai
Dubai is preparing to celebrate the New Year with synchronised drone displays and firework spectacles across some of the city’s most breathtaking backdrops including: •Burj...
Dec 29, 2024
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Funfields Theme Park opens new attractions
Funfields Theme Park, located 40 minutes from Melbourne, launched two new attractions on Boxing Day: Lava Lagoon heated lazy river and the Cyber Drift bumper cars. Cyber Drift...
Dec 26, 2024
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Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon reimagines its Wild Wild West night park
Malaysia’s Sunway Lagoon has unveiled Captain Quack Land – a reimagining of its Wild Wild West night park. This nautical wonderland located in Kuala Lumpur, inspired by Sunway...
Dec 26, 2024
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Dreamworld opens new Rivertown precinct
Dreamworld has unveiled Rivertown, its highly anticipated new world featuring the brand-new Jungle Rush rollercoaster, Murrissippi Motors family ride and Jane’s Rivertown...
Dec 26, 2024
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Sensory Room elevates Visitor Experience
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has opened a new sensory room - marking a significant milestone in accessibility and inclusive guest experiences. The carefully designed space offers a...
Dec 26, 2024
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New museums in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District on track for completion in 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has advised that four highly anticipated major museums - the Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Natural History...
Dec 26, 2024
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Endless Surf highlights role of surf parks as ‘anchor attractions’
Following the debut of its first artificial wave attraction in the German city of Munich this year, surf pool specialists Endless Surf are heading into 2025 looking forward to...
Dec 23, 2024
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RWS Global delivers holiday experiences to over 10 million people worldwide
Entertainment and experience specialists RWS Global is entertaining over 10 million consumers at attractions around the world this holiday season. Helping to create more than 75...
Dec 22, 2024
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Wizard of Oz precinct opens at Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today opened its new $100 million The Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast. Featuring two ground-breaking...
Dec 19, 2024
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