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Ardent Leisure facing naming challenges with new Dreamworld simulator ride
Ardent Leisure is reportedly facing a series of obstacles with the branding of its new ‘flying theatre’ simulator ride at Dreamworld. Following an abortive attempt to register...
Sep 25, 2018
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New technology enhances projection and display at Gold Coast’s Australian Outback Spectacular
A recently completed installation by world leading digital projection and display technology company Christie’s Boxer and Pandoras Box solutions at the Australian Outback...
Sep 25, 2018
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Wollongong Botanic Garden wins prestigious international accreditation
Wollongong Botanic Garden has become the first Australian Botanic Garden to receive Conservation Practitioner Accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International...
Sep 24, 2018
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Melbourne Royal Show looks to attract new generation of showgoers
Mindful of changing entertainment tastes, the 2018 Melbourne Royal Show - which opens today - is looking to attract a new generation of showgoers. Now in its 162nd year, the...
Sep 21, 2018
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Australian Regional Tourism Convention to push boundaries
The 2018 Australian Regional Tourism Convention will next month bring together more than 150 tourism professionals from across the nation to the Tweed region of NSW to discuss...
Sep 21, 2018
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Movie World launches new climb attraction on Southern Hemisphere’s tallest HyperCoaster
Guests at Warner Bros. Movie World can now experience the tallest HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere from a new perspective with a new climbing attraction to open on the...
Sep 20, 2018
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Ziptrek Ecotours commits to Conservation Week
Living up to its commitment to ‘work with the forest’, Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours has used New Zealand’s Conservation Week - which is running 15th to 23rd September - to...
Sep 19, 2018
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Ninja Parc offers playtime fun for children of all ages
With Ninja-style competition popularised in the media, linked with the growth of endurance and obstacle events, adventure leisure and ‘leisure-tainment’, Newcastle-based John...
Sep 19, 2018
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Ngai Tahu Tourism increases investment in its people
Ngāi Tahu Tourism, one of New Zealand’s largest tourism operators, has announced its commitment to the living wage of $20.55 and increased its minimum wage effective from July...
Sep 19, 2018
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$3 million program to help Queensland’s tourism industry stay competitive
The Queensland Government is investing $3 million to help give the local tourism industry a competitive boost. The industry-focused Business Capability Program is intended to...
Sep 18, 2018
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Early works set commence on HOTA project
The City of Gold Coast has announced that works on the HOTA Gallery and green bridge to Chevron Island are set to start concurrently as part of the next phases of the HOTA...
Sep 17, 2018
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Upgraded Blue Mountains Scenic Cableway now welcoming visitors
Scenic World will open the doors to the new Scenic Cableway tomorrow following a $4 million upgrade as the Hammon Holdings owned business continues to evolve in line with the...
Sep 16, 2018
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ZAA-accredited zoos to collaborate on conservation and animal welfare
Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) accredited zoos the National Zoo and Aquarium Canberra, Wellington Zoo and Wildlife Reserves Singapore have signed a memorandum of...
Sep 16, 2018
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Commercial trampoline centre operators struggle to secure insurance
Following rapid growth in the number of commercial trampoline arenas over recent years which, according to one operator, sees Australia with more centres per capita than any...
Sep 14, 2018
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University of Adelaide conference to explore the secret life of wombats
The most significant wombat conference in 20 years will bring experts from around the world to South Australia next week. The three-day conference at the University of Adelaide...
Sep 14, 2018
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New Executive Director takes the lead at Perth Zoo
The Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) has released a profile of Wendy Attenborough, the recently appointed Executive Director of Perth Zoo. Appointed to lead the daily...
Sep 13, 2018
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Hammons Holdings announces leadership changes in advance of starting climbing operations on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hammons Holdings, owner of Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World, has announced a reshuffle among its leadership team as it looks to take on tourism activities on the Sydney...
Sep 13, 2018
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Studies show rise in ‘different’ types of injuries at commercial trampoline parks
A pair of studies show that commercial trampoline parks are contributing to an increase in trampoline injuries among children, with the injuries different from those incurred on...
Sep 13, 2018
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World Surf League hires former Disney executive to lead wave technology business
The World Surf League (WSL) has appointed former Disney executive Nick Franklin as President of its Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) operation. Franklin’s role will be driving...
Sep 12, 2018
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Plans for Campbelltown Council lagoon project move forward
Plans by the Campbelltown City Council in western metropolitan Sydney to develop a new lagoon are moving forward with the recent endorsement of the precinct development. Planned...
Sep 12, 2018
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Plans revealed for surf simulator and mini-golf course at Hillarys Boat Harbour
Plans for for a FlowRider surf simulator and pirate-themed mini-golf course have been revealed for the former Great Escape site at Hillarys Boat Harbour in northern metropolitan...
Sep 11, 2018
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Laserforce pleased with early success of Gen8 Infinity technology
Leading laser tag equipment operator, developer and manufacturer Laserforce has advised that its new Gen8 Infinity system has been an immediate success for its early adopters...
Sep 10, 2018
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World's first digital art museum opens in Tokyo
The world’s first all-digital museum featuring 50 ‘borderless’ exhibits has opened in the Japanese capital of Tokyo. With no Japanese artifacts and no historical information,...
Sep 10, 2018
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UAE's Ice Land Water Park permanently closed
The Government of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the permanent closure of the Ice Land Water Park. The Dh100 million (US$27 million) attraction, which opened in...
Sep 9, 2018
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