News: Attractions
Big Banana Fun Park to add new 4D Ride Simulator
Australia’s first ‘Big Thing’, the Big Banana Fun Park is to add a new experience with the addition of a new 4D Ride Simulator. Being manufactured by leading simulator developer...
Oct 21, 2018
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Infrastructure Fund launched for Queensland outback tourism
Having invested in the rebuilding of the original Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton after it was destroyed by fire in 2015 and having contributed $2.2 million for the expansion...
Oct 21, 2018
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Dubai-based attractions business planning IPO in Singapore
Leading Asian attractions, recreation and theme park consultancy and operator Sim Leisure is planning an initial public offering (IPO) of its Escape Penang outdoor adventure...
Oct 21, 2018
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MONA inspiration for Gold Coast hinterland resort and gallery development
Ambitious plans have been revealed for the development of an art and sculpture gallery to match Hobart’s MONA alongside a wellness and tourism retreat that includes a six-star...
Oct 20, 2018
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Coroner seeks proof that all Dreamworld rides had safety certification
The Coroner presiding over the Dreamworld inquest has demanded to see certificates proving all of the theme park’s rides were properly registered, specifically focusing on the...
Oct 19, 2018
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New Sovereign Hill play space to open in celebration of National Children’s Week
Sovereign Hill is to celebrate National Children’s Week by opening its new $1.7 million play space. The Play Space is an all-new adventure land for children up to eight years...
Oct 18, 2018
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Dreamworld manager denies obstructing Queensland Police investigation during emotional Coronial inquiry testimony
A former Dreamworld executive has denied obstructing the Queensland Police investigation into the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride in October 2016,...
Oct 18, 2018
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Cairns Communications consultant Liz Inglis wins Australasian Leisure Management media executive award
Communications consultant Liz Inglis’ excellence in the promotion of Tropical North Queensland has been recognised by Australasian Leisure Management with her being named as the...
Oct 18, 2018
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Singapore Government plans Sentosa Island redevelopment to become ‘Southern Gateway of Asia’
The islands of Sentosa and Pulau Brani, as well as the waterfront areas of Singapore’s suburb of Tanjong Pagar, are to undergo a major redevelopment and be rebranded as the...
Oct 18, 2018
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Royal couple officially launch Taronga Institute of Science & Learning
Among a range of activities being undertaken by Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their current visit to Australia, the royal couple have this week...
Oct 17, 2018
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Families cry as Dreamworld supervisor delivers tearful statement of sympathy over ride fatalities
Families of four people killed at Dreamworld were brought to tears yesterday at the inquest examining their deaths, after a supervisor from the Gold Coast theme park offered his...
Oct 17, 2018
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New brands and resort theme parks drive Merlin Entertainments growth
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments’ latest results show that its revenues jumped 8.3% in the 40 weeks of trading to 6th October this year. The trading update...
Oct 16, 2018
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Perth’s Outback Splash at The Maze to open new waterslide tower for summer
Outback Splash at The Maze, the family fun park located on the edge of Western Australia’s Swan Valley, has announced its latest development, with a 17.5 metre high waterslide...
Oct 16, 2018
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Tropical Tourism North Queensland awards industry excellence
Tropical North Queensland has celebrated tourism excellence and innovation by acknowledging the people and businesses at the forefront of the industry in the region. About 210...
Oct 15, 2018
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Coroner seeks to have Dreamworld inquest extended
The Coroner heading the inquiry into the October 2016 fatalities at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is seeking to have the hearings extended by a week so as to avoid them...
Oct 15, 2018
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Visit Victoria releases world's first dog optimised tourism campaign
A promotional campaign highlighting quality experiences for dogs and their owners in regional Victoria has been launched by Visit Victoria. Claimed to be the world’s first...
Oct 15, 2018
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Bounce to open first female-only trampoline park in Saudi Arabia
Bounce Middle East has announced that it is to open the world’s first female-only trampoline park in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riydah in the coming months. The new 3,000...
Oct 15, 2018
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Dreamworld inquest told $3,000 water level sensor would have prevented tragedy
The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people at Dreamworld in October 2016 was today told that the fatalities would have been prevented by the installation of a water...
Oct 14, 2018
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Tasmanian devil joeys unveiled at Monarto Zoo
A trio of Tasmanian devil joeys have been unveiled at South Australia’s Monarto Zoo, with keepers revealing that they have just passed their first health check. The male joeys...
Oct 13, 2018
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Merlin Entertainments looks at Australian expansion
Merlin Entertainments - the biggest owner of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand - is on track for a record year and actively scouting for expansion opportunities....
Oct 12, 2018
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Dreamworld inquest delay as Ardent Leisure accused of being slow to hand over documents
Witnesses in the Dreamworld inquest may have to be recalled, with Ardent Leisure, the theme park's owners criticised for taking too long to provide crucial documents. The...
Oct 11, 2018
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Accesso to introduce ticket booking feature via Google Maps
Leading attractions technology solutions provider accesso Technology has partnered with Google to enable its clients to make tickets available through Google Maps. Set to launch...
Oct 11, 2018
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Live Nation enters partnership to develop integrated resort in South Korea
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Live Nation Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership to acquire talent for Project Inspire - MGE's US$5 billion integrated...
Oct 11, 2018
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Parques Reunidos completes Wet'n'Wild Sydney acquisition
The sale of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark to Spanish attractions operator Parques Reunidos has been completed. Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has announced that the sale of...
Oct 10, 2018
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