News: Attractions
World’s largest surfing lagoon to be built in South Korea
Development has begun on what will be the world’s largest man-made surf park at Turtle Island, Siheung in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province. Scheduled to open in 2020, the...
Feb 7, 2019
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Gold Coast Stair Challenge to take participants from sea level to SkyPoint Observation Deck
The Gold Coast’s SkyPoint tower is preparing for participants who will take on Australia’s highest stair challenge and be rewarded the spectacular finish line at the SkyPoint...
Feb 6, 2019
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Eden Park offers ‘money-can-buy’ cricket experience
Auckland’s Eden Park is offering the chance to have a match of cricket this weekend on the exact wicket the New Zealand and Indian international teams will play on this Friday....
Feb 5, 2019
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Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha zip line project approved
Brisbane City Council has approved the development application for the Mt Coot-tha zip line project as part of its commitment to create a leisure and adventure precinct at Mt...
Feb 4, 2019
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Singapore conference to address attractions, amusement and entertainment development in Asia
Following the success of the Theme Parks & Entertainment Development Forum Middle East and Attractions, Leisure and Tourism Middle East event, international conference organiser...
Feb 4, 2019
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NSW Politicians make election pledges to parks and the Newcastle Art Gallery
With the NSW state election approaching, politicians from both the governing Liberal and Nationals Coalition and the opposition Labor Party have made significant announcements...
Feb 3, 2019
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Work advances on new attractions and event space at Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple
Work on the $150 million master plan to ensure the Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple returns to the glory days it enjoyed as a popular, stand-out tourist attraction in the 1980s is...
Feb 3, 2019
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Hong Kong Disneyland fosters family volunteerism
On the first day of the Chinese New Year, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will launch a pilot scheme to foster family volunteerism as part of the successful 'Give a Day, Get a...
Feb 3, 2019
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates birth of two Giraffe calves
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has two reasons to celebrate with the birth of two Giraffe calves in January. A male calf was born to mother Tuli on 16th January 2019. The calf has...
Feb 2, 2019
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Mary Valley 'Rattler' back on the rails to offer heritage steam train experience on the Sunshine Coast
Having reopened before Christmas, one of Queensland’s most - loved tourism attractions has again seen the steam and diesel engines of the Mary Valley Rattler again chugging...
Feb 2, 2019
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José Díaz appointed Chief Executive of Parques Reunidos
Global attractions operator Parques Reunidos has announced the appointment of José Díaz as its new Chief Executive, replacing Fernando Eiroa. Díaz was chosen as the board deemed...
Jan 30, 2019
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Pop-up outdoor bed cinema set to embark on first national tour
Mov’In Bed's outdoor bed cinema which held its first event in Sydney three years ago has announced its first national tour. Mov’In Bed plans to take its 150 queen size beds to...
Jan 30, 2019
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Taronga Zoo Director recognised for commitment to wildlife conservation
Simon Duffy, Director of Taronga Zoo Sydney, has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in recognition of his work in wildlife conservation, both in Australia...
Jan 29, 2019
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Swimplex and Polin equip Fairfield City Council’s expanded Aquatopia
Australia Day weekend saw Fairfield City Council unveil Sydney’s tallest high-speed waterslide tower at its Aquatopia waterpark. The new 20-metre tall slide tower features a...
Jan 29, 2019
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Western Australia’s tourism in crisis as overseas visitor numbers continue to fall
While it offers visitors remarkable beaches, unique attractions, distinctive events and the only direct air service from Australia to London, Western Australia’s international...
Jan 28, 2019
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Sentosa Singapore launches cashless initiative to entice Chinese tourists
Online payment platform, Alipay has launched its payment solutions across 70% of the island’s merchants to cater to Sentosa’s Chinese tourists. The new cashless initiative is a...
Jan 27, 2019
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Australian Reptile Park becomes first NSW zoo to receive an endangered numbat
The Australian Reptile Park has become the first New South Wales zoo to receive a numbat. The arrival of the endangered female numbat (named Pip), will help raise the awareness...
Jan 27, 2019
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World's first female-only trampoline park opened in Riyadh
The world’s first female-only trampoline park, Bounce Rawdah, has opened in in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. The venue includes 80 interconnected trampolines, a dodgeball...
Jan 25, 2019
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Prominent industry achievers recognised in Australia Day Honours
Stars of the stage and screen, top athletes and dozens of local heroes are among the 1,127 Australians across a wide range of industries to be recognised in this year's...
Jan 25, 2019
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Plan for Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens to attract more visitors
Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens could soon be attracting thousands more visitors, with the Victorian Government to provide a $5 million in initial funding for a proposed new...
Jan 25, 2019
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Virtual and Augmented reality experiences created for tennis fans at the Australian Open 2019
The Australian Open and Infosys have partnered to deliver fans the opportunity to play against the greatest tennis players in the world on a virtual Rod Laver Arena. In...
Jan 24, 2019
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NSW Government announces international design competition for new Powerhouse Museum
Moving ahead with its plans to relocate Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum to a new site in Parramatta, the NSW Government has launched an international design competition for the new...
Jan 24, 2019
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Skytropolis Funland attraction opens at Malaysia's Resorts World Genting
Resorts World Genting in Malaysia’s Highlands has opened the ‘Skytropolis Funland’ indoor theme park featuring 13 rides, with nine more to be added prior to its full opening in...
Jan 24, 2019
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Melbourne Zoo builds hydro gym for reptiles
Melbourne Zoo has built a revolutionary, world-first hydro gym for its reptiles - designed to keep the animals fit and healthy. The concept for the custom-designed exercise pool...
Jan 21, 2019
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