News: Attractions
Hong Kong Ocean Park Conservation Day focusses on safeguarding wild pandas
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong will mark the 29th Ocean Park Conservation Day with the theme ‘Safeguarding Wild Giant Pandas and Their Habitats’, and will showcase...
Nov 18, 2024
Events /
Education /
Attractions /
Environment
ProSlide collaborates with Chimelong Water Park to expand ride offerings
ProSlide has announced a collaboration with China’s Chimelong Water Park to expand the water ride offerings and elevate the guest experience. The offerings when opened in 2025...
Nov 18, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Whitsunday Skyway project among focus proposals for new Queensland Tourism Cabinet Committee
Queensland Premier, David Crisafulli, has announced the establishment of a Tourism Cabinet Committee, which will drive tourism productivity and delivery for Queensland. The...
Nov 17, 2024
Tourism /
Recreation /
Attractions /
Environment
Queensland tourism awards recognise exceptional effort and innovation
The Queensland Tourism Awards returned on Friday 15th November held at Brisbane’s The Star Queen’s Wharf following another ground-breaking year for Queensland tourism operators....
Nov 17, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Attractions /
Venues /
Environment
Defence witness Professor David Eager involved in tense exchange at Hillcrest jumping castle trial
Defence witness Professor David Eager has been involved in a tense back and forth with the Crown Prosecutor during a cross-examination at the trial of operator of the jumping...
Nov 15, 2024
Safety /
Legal /
Attractions /
Play
Real Madrid and Dubai Parks and Resorts open world's first football club theme park
Real Madrid World, the world's first football club theme park, has been opened in Dubai by Real Madrid and Dubai Parks™️ and Resorts and spans six hectares (the equivalent of...
Nov 14, 2024
Sport /
Attractions
Singapore Tourism Board unveils initiatives to elevate its sustainability journey
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled two pioneering initiatives to accelerate its sustainability journey and support the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The first is the...
Nov 14, 2024
Events /
Tourism /
Attractions /
Environment
AALARA to host members event at 2024 IAAPA Expo
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to host a networking event for its members and other Australians attending next week’s at the IAAPA...
Nov 14, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Entertainment /
Waterparks
Ferrari World to host Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final
This year’s Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final will be held for the first time at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 5th December 2024, bringing together the world’s...
Nov 14, 2024
Events /
Sport /
Attractions /
Technology
Inaugural Gold Coast X-Golf franchise opens
The Gold Coast’s inaugural X-Golf franchise has opened in Ashmore – marking the 30th location of X-Golf to open in Australia. The first indoor golf venue of its kind on the Gold...
Nov 13, 2024
Attractions /
Entertainment /
Retail /
Golf
Court hears operator of jumping castle in Hillcrest School tragedy ‘not competent’ to make safety assessments
Roderick McDonald, a mechanical engineer giving evidence in the trial of operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of 2021, has...
Nov 13, 2024
Safety /
Legal /
Education /
Attractions
Roller software reaches 2000 customer milestone
Melbourne-founded Roller software is marking a key milestone in now working with 2000 customers across the world. Providing cloud-based venue management software that manage...
Nov 12, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Technology /
Entertainment /
Waterparks
Auckland Zoo’s Asian elephant arrives at Monarto Safari Park
Auckland Zoo is pleased to share news that Asian elephant Burma has arrived at her new forever home at Zoos South Australia’s (ZSA) Monarto Safari Park where she will soon...
Nov 12, 2024
Education /
Attractions /
Zoos
Resorts World Sentosa to commence US$5 billion waterfront expansion project
Genting Singapore is set to commence work on a waterfront development as part of Resorts World Sentosa’s S$6.8 billion (US$5 billion) expansion. In a newly-released...
Nov 10, 2024
Tourism /
Finance /
Attractions /
Entertainment
Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo set to return in May 2025
Organisers the Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group have announced the return of the Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo (AAA), which will be held from 10th to 12th...
Nov 10, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Technology /
Entertainment /
Waterparks
Tourism Excellence recognised at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The winners and medallists of the prestigious Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards have been announced at a gala dinner at Crown Perth. Western Australia's premier awards night...
Nov 9, 2024
Marketing /
Tourism /
Culture /
Attractions /
Entertainment
The Big Banana launches new duelling raft slides
Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana Fun Park has revealed the expansion of its waterpark with the addition a new waterslide feature, the Duelling Raft Slides. Launched from...
Nov 7, 2024
Tourism /
Recreation /
Attractions /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Merlin Entertainments announces mid 2025 opening for LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort
Appearing at this week’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), Merlin Entertainments has revealed that the new LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort will open during the next Northern...
Nov 7, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Retail
Children’s swimwear brand Splash About acquires Australian distributor Little Toggs
Splash About, the UK’s best-selling children’s swimwear brand, has increased its investment in the Australian market announcing its acquisition of NSW-based baby and toddler...
Nov 7, 2024
Safety /
Attractions /
Aquatics /
Retail /
Waterparks
Rainforest Wild Asia immersive and accessible experience to launch at Mandai Wildlife Reserve in 2025
Rainforest Wild Asia - the first phase of Singapore’s fifth zoological park - will be launched at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in March 2025. Rainforest Wild Asia will offer a...
Nov 7, 2024
Attractions /
Environment /
Zoos
RealNZ acknowledged with top honour at 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards
South Island tourism operator RealNZ has been named supreme overall winner in this year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards. RealNZ was among the winners announced yesterday evening at...
Nov 6, 2024
Marketing /
Tourism /
Attractions /
Environment
Taronga Zoo announces LG Electronics Australia as partner for its ecopreneurial Hatch program
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced technology innovators LG Electronics Australia (LG) as the first-ever presenting partner for Taronga’s annual ecopreneurial...
Nov 6, 2024
Education /
Attractions /
Environment /
Zoos
Movie World starts on testing of new Wizard of Oz-themed rollercoaster
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World has started testing its new Wizard of Oz-themed rollercoaster, Kansas Twister. Scheduled to open for the peak summer season in...
Nov 5, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions
Work progresses on new Perth Zoo gibbon habitat as part of multi-million dollar masterplan
Perth Zoo has advised that construction of its new gibbon habitat - expected to be complete in early 2025 - is moving forward The latest phase of the Zoo’s Western Australia...
Nov 5, 2024
Tourism /
Attractions /
Play /
Environment /
Zoos