News: Attractions
Zoos Victoria responds to record number of marine wildlife callouts
A record number of marine wildlife callouts has resulted in Zoos Victoria’s AGL Marine Response Unit (MRU) having its busiest summer season ever. At the end of February, the...
Mar 7, 2019
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Dreamworld advises appointment of safety engineering expert
Aiming to echo the level of governance, structure and process that has made Australia's commercial aviation industry the safest in the world, Dreamworld has announced the...
Mar 6, 2019
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IAAPA introduces new global brand for Asian attraction expo
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the global association for the attractions industry, has revamped its brand identity with a new look...
Mar 6, 2019
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Merlin Entertainments' Victorian attractions reveal school holiday activity plans
Victorian attractions SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures are planning a number of activities for the April school holidays....
Mar 6, 2019
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Sea World Cruises launched to enhance theme park visitor experience
Gold Coast sightseeing cruise operator Wyndham Cruises have announced the company will rebrand to Sea World Cruises as part of an initiative to enhance the customer experience...
Mar 6, 2019
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Queensland Government looks for global interest in new casino-based Gold Coast tourism hub
The Queensland Government has advised that it is inviting input from international tourism and entertainment groups to develop a new casino-based precinct on the Gold Coast....
Mar 5, 2019
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Ambitious plans revealed for $100 million Melbourne waterpark
Private sector investors have today unveiled a proposal to develop a $100 million waterpark at Dingley Village in south-east Melbourne. The announcement of Zagame's Wild Water...
Mar 5, 2019
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Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland will be subject to tougher safety requirements that will require improved competency and training of ride operators and, for major...
Mar 4, 2019
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Taronga Zoo Seal Show wins award for Public Engagement
For the second year in a row, Taronga Zoo’s Seal Show has won the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Oceania 2019 Wave of Change - Public Engagement Award. The Wave of Change...
Mar 3, 2019
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Industry welcomes commitment to the Quality Tourism Framework
The Australian Tourism Industry Council has welcomed the investment in tourism businesses announced by Federal Labor at last night’s Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Speaking...
Mar 2, 2019
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Northern Territory Attractions and Operators recognised at Australian Tourism Awards
Northern Territory Katherine tourism operators and attractions have been recognised with five awards for their outstanding customer service, innovation and ongoing business...
Mar 2, 2019
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Irwins named industry legends at Tasmania-hosted Australian Tourism Awards as Labor’s Albanese pledges Quality Tourism Framework funding
A busy night at this year’s Qantas Australian Tourism Awards has seen Terri, Robert and Bindi Irwin named ‘tourism legends’ for their service to the industry, receiving the...
Mar 2, 2019
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Skyline Queenstown gets approval for $100 million plus redevelopment
Skyline Queenstown has received approval to proceed with a monumental, multi-million-dollar redevelopment project. The Environment Court has granted resource consent approval...
Feb 28, 2019
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US-based aquatic safety consultants award Wet'n'Wild Sydney lifeguards
US-based aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm Ellis & Associates has revealed that it has completed an aquatic risk management program at the Wet'n'Wild Sydney...
Feb 28, 2019
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Packaworld helps make New Zealand’s first ever ocean water polo event possible
Some of New Zealand’s top water polo players plunged into Tauranga Harbour last weekend for New Zealand’s first festival of ocean-based water polo. The two-day Water Polo on the...
Feb 28, 2019
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Zoos Victoria to drop Mondelez’s Cadbury products over palm oil fears
Zoos Victoria say they will no longer sell Cadbury chocolate or Natural Confectionery Company lollies at the Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary...
Feb 26, 2019
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Kane Constructions announced as Shepparton Art Museum builder
The City of Greater Shepparton has announced that the construction contract for the Shepparton Art Museum has been awarded to Kane Constructions Pty Ltd. Following a two-staged...
Feb 26, 2019
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Perth’s Adventure World launches series of ‘Fright Night’ events
Perth amusement park Adventure World has launched a series of ‘Fright Night’ events focused on a new maze attraction and set against a night-time backdrop of its rides. Launched...
Feb 26, 2019
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Bali Zoo elephant experience attracts thousands of tourists
Bali Zoo’s new intimate Elephant Mud Fun half-day package allowing guests to “get down and dirty” with the friendly Sumatran elephants while discovering their behaviour from a...
Feb 26, 2019
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Gumbuya World expands to include new gigantic slides and family wave pool
Stage two expansion of Victoria’s Gumbuya World will see the theme park’s water world, Oasis Springs almost double in size as it becomes home to the state’s most impressive...
Feb 24, 2019
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Sea World partners with Showtime FMX to launch new multi-million-dollar ski show
Sea World has announced that it will launch a new multi-million-dollar ski show, the Thunder Lake Stunt Show, in April which will feature world-class stunts, action and comedy...
Feb 24, 2019
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Battle to save embalmed great white shark at abandoned Victorian wildlife park
An unusual campaign is growing to save an embalmed five-metre great white shark discovered languishing in a tank in an abandoned wildlife park. Rosie, as the shark has been...
Feb 24, 2019
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre launches DUPLO Kids Club
The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is launching DUPLO Kids Club to entertain children aged four and under. Taking place every weekday, children can build and create with...
Feb 22, 2019
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Battlefield Sports to host global Innovation Summit on the future of live gaming technology
Global live gaming leaders, Battlefield Sports have announced their hosting of an Innovation Summit to explore the future of live gaming technology on 30th April in London....
Feb 22, 2019
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