News: Attractions
Industry figures acknowledged in 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
More than 1,000 outstanding Australians have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year, including a range of prominent industry achievers. Announced as...
Jun 9, 2019
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Entrance prices at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park rise by 4%
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced that it is to raise its admission prices by 4% to increase revenue and offset its growing costs. Despite receiving 5.8 million...
Jun 7, 2019
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium calls for volunteers on World Oceans Day
This World Oceans Day (Saturday 8th June), SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium will be hosting a clean-up on the Yarra River at Enterprise Park and Batman Park as part of the global...
Jun 5, 2019
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Sculpture at Scenic World boosts Blue Mountains visitor economy
Scenic World’s annual art exhibition, Sculpture at Scenic World, has enhanced its position as one of Australia’s premier regional outdoor art exhibitions, attracting record...
Jun 3, 2019
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ROLLER provides software solution for Skyline Enterprises Luge operations
Solutions provider Roller has announced that New Zealand-based Skyline Enterprises has gone live with its software, using the all-in-one ticketing, customer relationship...
Jun 3, 2019
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Taronga Zoo helps educate students on protection of endangered species
Over 60 NSW students from Jerilderie Public School, Blighty Public School and Finley High School have been learning about the critically endangered Plains-Wanderer populations...
Jun 2, 2019
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Taiwan Hotel partners with Cartoon Network to theme recreation facilities
Taiwan’s Hotel Cozzi Ximen Tainan, a Cathay Hospitality Management property, has partnered with global entertainment brand Cartoon Network to theme its indoor recreation areas...
May 30, 2019
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Qatar FECs choose Intercard cashless technology
Intercard, a provider of cashless technology, has installed its latest systems at Farah's four Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) in Qatar. The installations were completed...
May 29, 2019
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The Big Pineapple attraction set to receive multi-million dollar upgrade
The Queensland Government will deliver a multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Sunshine Coast’s famed tourism attraction – the Big Pineapple. Tourism Industry Development Minister...
May 29, 2019
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Carriageworks names Blair French as new Chief Executive
The Board of Sydney’s Carriageworks venue has announced the appointment of Blair French as its new Chief Executive, replacing Lisa Havilah who now head Sydney’s MAAS and...
May 28, 2019
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Dreamworld makes key executive changes to drive future operations
As part of a move to implement global best practice in all aspects of theme park and attractions operations, Dreamworld has announced significant changes in its executive team....
May 27, 2019
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks to operate China's Lionsgate Entertainment World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks will operate one of China’s most technologically advanced theme parks, Lionsgate Entertainment World when it opens in summer at Novotown, an...
May 27, 2019
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World’s busiest waterparks see ongoing attendance rise
The latest edition of the TEA/AECOM Theme and Museum Index has shown that attendance at the world's major waterparks continues grew in 2018, with nearly 31 million people...
May 26, 2019
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Village Roadshow reveals $50 million investment into Gold Coast theme parks
Village Roadshow Theme Parks on the Gold Coast are set for a massive investment over the next 18-months with $50 million to be spent on new attractions, the enhancement of guest...
May 25, 2019
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Louvre breaks attendance records as Europe maintains lead in global museum market
The Louvre in Paris, already the world’s top-attended museum, had a record-breaking year with 10.2 million visitors in 2018. As reported in the latest edition of the TEA/AECOM...
May 24, 2019
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New rides to open as part of expansion of Dubai's Atlantis Aquaventure
Dubai's Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark has announced a major expansion, with plans to open a dozen new rides in the middle of 2020. In addition to adding to the 20 rides and...
May 24, 2019
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Attendance at the world’s themed attractions exceeds half a billion visits for the first time in history
The 2018 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index has revealed that visits to themed attractions exceeded half a billion visits for the first time in history last year, with...
May 23, 2019
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Designs revealed for treetop accommodation at nature-based Singapore Zoo resort
Mandai Park Holdings has announced the appointment of Singapore-based WOW Architects to design a nature-based resort experience that will feature 24 elevated treehouses set...
May 23, 2019
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Fears that funding for Tasmania's MONA being used as a ‘political football’
The Tasmanian tourism industry has been warned not to allow partisan interest to turn it into a “political football”. Speaking to the Hobart Mercury, Tourism Industry Council...
May 22, 2019
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World-first rideshare submarine experience launched on Great Barrier Reef
The world’s first rideshare submarine has today been launched in a landmark partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Uber to showcase the Great Barrier Reef...
May 22, 2019
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Clark Kirby explains his drive to ‘challenge everything’ within Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Clark Kirby, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Village Roadshow Theme Parks, has explained how he has “challenged everything” within the Gold Coast-based theme park...
May 22, 2019
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Shane McGrath takes on AALARA Presidency at successful conference
Shane McGrath, Senior Manager - Operations and Product Management at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, has been named President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
May 21, 2019
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Jane Goodall visits Adelaide Zoo and shares her thoughts on climate change
Primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall recently visited Adelaide Zoo and their sister zoo Monarto Zoo where she shared her thoughts on the need to acknowledge the threats posed by...
May 21, 2019
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Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget rises to almost $85 million
The City of Sydney's recently released 2019/20 capital works program has revealed that the cost of its new Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre has risen to more that $84...
May 20, 2019
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