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Sydney Mardi Gras urgently needs new workshop space
The wild storms that lashed Sydney in early November have had a lasting impact on one of the state’s most significant cultural events. The workshop Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi...
Nov 19, 2018
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SKIDATA unveils Smart Kiosks range for self service purchases
Access control and visitor management systems provider SKIDATA, has unveiled a new range of smart kiosks, created enhance customers’ onsite experience when buying tickets or...
Nov 17, 2018
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Luna Park Sydney secures 2018 IAAPA Brass Ring Award
Luna Park has received a 2018 IAAPA Brass Ring Award 'Most Creative Property-wide Event: Annual Attendance Less than 1 Million' for their participation in Sydney's 2018 Vivid...
Nov 16, 2018
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Global Eco conference to highlight tourism supporting conservation
With ecotourism and nature-based tourism recognised as a segment of the tourism industry now over a quarter of century old the upcoming Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism...
Nov 15, 2018
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Christchurch Adventure Park to host Phoenix Enduro mountain bike race
The Christchurch Adventure Park will play host to one of the biggest events on the mountain bike racing calendar in February next year - the final race of the 2019 EWS...
Nov 15, 2018
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Michael Turner joins The Producers Group
The Producers Group (TPG) has announced that Michael Turner has been appointed its new Vice President Global Business Development. With over 34 years of innovating in the...
Nov 15, 2018
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks set to launch its biggest Summer Ever
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is set for summer with a host of exciting new attractions, experiences and shows opening across its premier Gold Coast locations. Launching this...
Nov 13, 2018
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Resorts World Sentosa operator records 25% profit rise
Genting Singapore, the operator of Resorts World Sentosa, has reported a 25% rise in profits in the third quarter of the year to S$210.41 million with average daily visitors...
Nov 13, 2018
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Eden Park converts to a nine-hole golf course to amazing reviews
The second ASB G9 event at Eden Park has just concluded to amazing reviews. Following the success of the inaugural ASB G9 in November 2017, ASB G9 2018 once again saw Auckland's...
Nov 12, 2018
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Perth Zoo officially opens its lion breeding facility
Western Australia is making a difference to global lion conservation through its introduction of two new African Lions. Environment Minister Stephen Dawson officially welcomed...
Nov 12, 2018
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AliPay and WeChat with CustomLinc integration now available in Australia
Following the launch of the AliPay and WeChat integrated interface at the TRENZ conference in New Zealand earlier this year, CustomLinc has announced the payment methods are now...
Nov 12, 2018
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Public comment invited on Australian Museum renovation plans
Plans for a $57.7 million renovation of Sydney’s Australian Museum have been placed on exhibition for public comment. The expansion plans allow the Museum to address the...
Nov 11, 2018
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Hong Kong park reopens after dengue fever outbreak
One of Hong Kong’s best known parks, the Lion Rock Country Park, has reopened – having been closed for almost two months as a result of being seen as a location for an outbreak...
Nov 11, 2018
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ROLLER introduces new partner program
Software provider ROLLER has launched a formal Partner Program designed to formalise its collaborations with technology providers, consultants, digital and marketing agencies,...
Nov 11, 2018
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Bunbury trampoline centre bounces to customer service award
The Gravity ETC trampoline centre in the Bunbury suburb of Dalyellup has enjoyed remarkable success since opening in 2015 and recently secured a major customer service award for...
Nov 10, 2018
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Australian Waterslides installs new waterslides for Adelaide's Waterworld
The City of Tea Tree Gully's Waterworld facility has reopened for the summer with two new speed waterslides, supplied by Australian Waterslides and Leisure, adding to its...
Nov 9, 2018
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NSW Government announces new Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Chief Executive
The NSW Government has announced the appointment of Lisa Havilah as the new Chief Executive of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS). Havilah, who becomes MAAS’ fourth...
Nov 8, 2018
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Parks Victoria announces $1.2 million infrastructure facelift for popular open spaces
The Victorian Government has committed $1.2 million to complete much needed toilet infrastructure upgrades across four of Melbourne’s most popular metropolitan parks. With...
Nov 8, 2018
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Report advises that attractions need to invest in ticketing technology
Significant investment in ticketing technology is needed at major attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums if they want to adapt to new distribution opportunities and...
Nov 7, 2018
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City of Sydney to stage new Christmas festival
The City of Sydney is to transform the centre of Sydney into a festive playground with a new Christmas festival Taking over the streets of Sydney from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on...
Nov 7, 2018
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New central Wellington FEC offers New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop
Offering New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop, the newly opened Timezone family entertainment centre in Courtenay Place Wellington is providing gamers with a modern,...
Nov 7, 2018
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New Chief Executive named for Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association has announced that Sara Quon has been appointed as Sovereign Hill’s new Chief Executive. Announcing the appointment, Museums President,...
Nov 6, 2018
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The Entertainment and Education Group implements Embed throughout 50 new locations
Singapore-based The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) has announced that it is to implement Embed's state-of-the-art debit card and revenue management solution in 50 new...
Nov 6, 2018
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World’s fastest rollercoaster zip line takes off in Sydney
The world’s fastest rollercoaster zip line which sets riders suspended above ground by a harness flying through the air at speeds of up to 50 kilometres an hour has officially...
Nov 6, 2018
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