News: Attractions
Reptiles killed by vandals during break-in at Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove
Two turtles have been killed and another four injured following a break-in at the Crocosaurus Cove reptile park in Darwin overnight. Northern Territory Police are appealing for...
Dec 4, 2024
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Thailand's Centara Resort to deliver four new waterpark zones
Thailand leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its Lost World-themed property as Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya introduces a number of new...
Dec 3, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Zoo enclosure for miniature cattle nears completion
Wagga Wagga City Council has advised that the new enclosure for Wagga Wagga Zoo and Aviary’s two miniature cattle, Stanley and Basil, is nearing completion. Wagga Wagga City...
Dec 3, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment unveils design of Beijing Haichang Ocean Park
The design of the highly-anticipated US$700,000,000 Beijing Haichang Ocean Park, located adjacent to Universal Studios Beijing in the city’s Tongzhou district, has been revealed...
Dec 3, 2024
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Polin Waterparks secures 2024 IAAPA ‘Best New Product Award’ for Stingray waterslide
Polin Waterparks, a global market leader in water park design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation, has been awarded first place in the ‘Best New Product’ category at...
Dec 2, 2024
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Attendance and revenue rise but deficit remains for Ocean Park Hong Kong
While Ocean Park is expecting their recently arrived giant pandas to have a marked impact on their fiscal year 2024–2025, the Park’s financial results for 1st July 2023 to 30th...
Dec 2, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney acquired by hospitality business Oscars Group
With plans to upgrade the heritage amusement park, the Oscars Group, one of the largest privately-owned hospitality groups in NSW, has acquired Luna Park Sydney. Acquiring the...
Dec 1, 2024
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Chinese developer Sunac sells shares in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park for US$138 million
Chinese property developer Sunac China Holdings is reported to have sold its stake in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park, operator of one of the world’s largest winter-themed parks,...
Dec 1, 2024
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ACMI screen partnership delivers visitor experience pushing world-building boundaries
Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, has partnered with experience design agency Art Processors for its impressive exhibition, ‘The Future & Other Fictions’...
Dec 1, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments announces Fiona Eastwood as interim Chief Executive
Following the departure of Scott O’Neil earlier this week, Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as its interim Chief Executive. Announcing her interim role, Merlin...
Nov 29, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments' Scott O’Neil set to replace Greg Norman as LIV Golf Chief Executive
In a move seen as hastening the merger of LIV Golf and the PGA, multiple media reports are advising that Scott O’Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments is to replace...
Nov 28, 2024
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Viva Leisure gets high ranking in AFR Fast 100 List for 2024
Leading fitness facility operator Viva Leisure has been ranked 81st in the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 List for 2024. The AFR Fast 100 List and Fast Starters List 2024...
Nov 28, 2024
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Wavegarden Lab becomes most advanced R&D centre for artificial wave generation technology
Artificial surf wave technology group Wavegarden has redesigned and rebuilt its demo centre - now renamed the Wavegarden Lab - dedicated to continuous R&D and high-performance...
Nov 27, 2024
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Former Disney theme parks executive Randy Garfield positive about Coast Entertainment Holdings’ future
With Dreamworld counting down to the opening of its new Rivertown Precinct and the Jungle Rush rollercoaster for its peak summer season, Coast Entertainment Holdings board...
Nov 25, 2024
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Bluey’s World attraction now open in Brisbane
Bluey’s World - one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia - has made its highly-anticipated debut in Brisbane. Opened on the evening of...
Nov 22, 2024
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Victorian Tourism Awards celebrate leading industry attractions, operators and events
Victoria has celebrated its best and brightest in tourism at the prestigious 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards, where two standout operators were inducted into the esteemed Hall of...
Nov 22, 2024
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Surf champion Mick Fanning invests in Gold Coast surf park development
Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning is reported to have invested in the artificial wave surf park pool development at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast. The $300...
Nov 22, 2024
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Sunshine Coast ‘pioneering’ ecological park secures national landscape award
The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan has secured the Landscape Architecture Award for Landscape Planning at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects...
Nov 21, 2024
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Aventuur and RCVRI partner to launch recovery and wellness centre at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations has partnered with RCVRI, Australia’s leading recovery destination, to deliver a premium recovery and wellness...
Nov 21, 2024
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Australia Zoo unveils its new ‘Crocodile Cabins’
Australia Zoo's luxe accommodation, The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, has unveiled its newest double-storey cabins, the Crocodile Cabins, overlooking freshwater crocodiles and turtles...
Nov 21, 2024
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WhiteWater delivers updates on certification and innovative projects
At IAAPA Expo 2024, water park industry supplier – WhiteWater - announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and...
Nov 21, 2024
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Mary Valley Rattler’s volunteers secure gold in Queensland Tourism Awards
The Gympie region’s heritage Mary Valley Rattler steam train has always had a focus on community since it began operating over a hundred years ago and now its passionate...
Nov 19, 2024
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Jamberoo Action Park gears up for peak season
Jamberoo Action Park in the NSW Illawarra region is preparing for its summer trade with ongoing staff training for new team members that will bring the attraction’s staff...
Nov 18, 2024
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Former Sea World stunt skier sues Village Roadshow for $2.5 million foot injury
A former Sea World stunt skier is suing the Gold Coast theme park and a ski show production company for more than $2.5 million over a foot injury she allegedly suffered during a...
Nov 18, 2024
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