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Manchester United agree deal to open entertainment centres in China
Manchester United of the English Premier League has announced that it is to work with Chinese property developer Harves to open a series of club themed entertainment and...
Jan 8, 2019
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Victoria’s visitor statistics hit new highs
Victoria’s visitor economy is reaching record highs with boosts to visitation and tourism expenditure buoyed by effective marketing campaigns, global event acquisitions and a...
Jan 8, 2019
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Lincoln University research to help regions plan for tourism growth
A major investment to support and grow understanding of New Zealand’s tourism industry has seen Lincoln University create a new Centre of Excellence, the Sustainable Tourism for...
Jan 7, 2019
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Oman unveils plan for ambitious zip-line
Oman Ministry of Tourism has announced plans for a zip line to be operated in the Misfat Al Abriyeen village in a bid to enhance tourism. The operation of the project will be...
Jan 5, 2019
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The Queensland Museum secures its largest ever exhibition
The Queensland Museum will be hosting its largest ever exhibition: NASA - A Human Adventure, as of March this year. Queensland Minister for the Arts and Minister for Science...
Jan 4, 2019
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Hong Kong Disneyland changes retirement policy
As part of a growing trend in Hong Kong to retain older workers, Hong Kong Disneyland is to offer permanent contracts to 130 of its full-time workers turning 60 or above this...
Jan 3, 2019
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Aussie Ark invites guest to view Australia’s most endangered species in wild environments
Not-for-profit conservation organisation Aussie Ark (formerly Devil Ark) is opening its doors to the general public for the very first time since starting the conservation...
Jan 2, 2019
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4D Ride Simulator opens at the Big Banana Fun Park
Triotech, market leaders in design, development and manufacturing of multi-sensory interactive attractions have just completed the installation of a new XD Theatre at The Big...
Jan 2, 2019
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Bubbling With Energy provides mobile inflatable fun at former motor racing circuit at Oran Park
Bubbling With Energy Entertainment has shared its experience in providing an inflatable fun day event at Oran Park - the former motor racing circuit - in Sydney’s south west....
Jan 1, 2019
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iFly Queenstown enjoying successful first summer of operations
New Zealand’s first indoor iFLY skydiving attraction in Queenstown is enjoying a successful first summer. Having joined Queenstown's suite of adventure attractions when it...
Jan 1, 2019
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Queensland Government to allow dolphin feeding to continue in Tin Can Bay
Locals and visitors to Tin Can Bay can continue to enjoy the memorable experience of feeding wild dolphins following a review of the program by the Queensland Government....
Jan 1, 2019
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Federal Government commits $63.8 million to Canberra's National Gallery of Australia
The Federal Government is providing an additional $63.8 million over four years to the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to build its collection. The increased funding of...
Jan 1, 2019
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accesso and Village Roadshow Theme Parks partnership to deliver enhanced guest experiences
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced a partnership with ticketing and queuing solutions provider the accesso Technology Group plc to deliver and enhanced guest experience...
Dec 31, 2018
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Holovis launches the Li-Fly attraction
Holovis has introduced Li-Fly, a patented turn-key attraction that completely ‘re-volves’ the traditional flying theatre experience by taking guests out of their seats and...
Dec 30, 2018
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Virtual Reality amusement park opens in China
A new virtual reality (VR) theme park has opened in Nanchang, the capital of eastern China's Jiangxi Province. It is attracting thousands of visitors every day according to a...
Dec 30, 2018
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Animals kept cool at The Australian Reptile Park
As 2018 comes to a close with high temperatures, The Australian Reptile Park is ensuring all of the animals stay cool and happy! The keepers strive to keep the animals as cool...
Dec 29, 2018
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Live Wire Park delivers adrenaline-fuelled activities during summer holidays
Open for their first-ever summer season, Live Wire Park is offering a unique outdoor experience for guests in the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road Region. Located just 1...
Dec 27, 2018
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Genting Malaysian Highlands theme park to go ahead despite branding uncertainty
Gambling and resorts operator Genting has confirmed that it is to proceed with its plans to open that major theme park under development at its Highlands integrated resort in...
Dec 26, 2018
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Former Zamperla rides engineer drives Aussie World to new heights
The man responsible for installing and upgrading new rides and attractions at Aussie World believes the theme park is well on its way to becoming one of Australia’s leading...
Dec 26, 2018
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Tourism WA hosts Indian inbound tour operator in aim to attract more international visitors
Tourism WA’s Indian marketing drive began last week when they hosted an Indian inbound tour operator (ITO) famil from 14th to 18th December to coincide with the Second Test...
Dec 23, 2018
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Australian Reptile Park welcomes Dundee the Eastern Grey Kangaroo as their Christmas Miracle
Australian Reptile Park Keeper Brandon Gifford is hand raising 'Dundee', an Eastern Grey Kangaroo after his mother was hit by a car. With his tiny face peering out of her pouch,...
Dec 22, 2018
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Luna Park Sydney wins planning battle to allow addition of new rides
The operators of Luna Park Sydney are looking forward to being able to add new attractions at the harbourside landmark following a recent change in NSW Planning and Environment...
Dec 21, 2018
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CATO to stage crisis management forum for tourism stakeholders
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has today announced that it will convene a Crisis Management Conference in Sydney on Thursday 21st February 2019. In this one-day...
Dec 21, 2018
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Adventure Park Geelong initiative eases parents supervision of children
Adventure Park Geelong’s Ride Buddies initiative, that helps single parents and carers juggle children and ride time while at the attraction, has been reintroduced for the busy...
Dec 20, 2018
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