News: Attractions
Ardent Leisure losses grow as Dreamworld’s value declines by $75 million
Ardent Leisure has announced growing losses in its full year operations, reporting a net loss of $90.7 million for the year to 26th June, compared to a $63 million loss a year...
Aug 22, 2018
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Ekka attracts growing international visitor numbers
International visitor numbers to the Ekka have hit an all-time high with the annual event now one of Queensland’s most popular tourist events for international travellers....
Aug 21, 2018
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David Thompson to leave Gumbuya World
Having led the operations at new Victorian attraction Gumbuya World in the lead up to, and since its, opening at the end of last year, Chief Executive David Thompson has advised...
Aug 20, 2018
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Hong Kong leisure projects hit by building delays
Major leisure infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, including the West Kowloon Cultural District and Ocean Park’s new hotel and waterpark - are experiencing significant overruns...
Aug 20, 2018
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World’s largest mall to offer multiple and high technology leisure options
A US$2.5 billion mega mall planned for Dubai will offer high technology features and multiple leisure options over 2.6 million metre² of gross floor retail space - a size...
Aug 20, 2018
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New Zealand holiday parks keen to be involved in camping decisions
Plans by the New Zealand Government to improve the management of free camping are being supported by the holiday park sector. Advising that a national solution is overdue,...
Aug 17, 2018
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Queensland Government regulators left inspections of fatal ride up to Dreamworld
Queensland Government safety inspectors did not personally inspect, review or audit the Thunder River Rapids Ride at Dreamworld for almost seven years prior to the accident in...
Aug 16, 2018
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Demolition of decaying Great Keppel Island resort completed
After 10 years of abandonment and derelict, a once popular resort off the central Queensland coast has been demolished. Great Keppel Island's resort was famous for its slogan...
Aug 16, 2018
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GTI Asia China Expo reveals massive opportunities in China’s amusement sector
The upcoming GTI Asia China Expo is sent to present the considerable opportunities that exist in China’s amusement sector – both for those looking to sell products and services...
Aug 16, 2018
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Government calls for audit of Malayia’s ‘white elephant’ Movie Animation Park Studios
Government calls for audit of Malayia’s ‘white elephant’ Movie Animation Park Studios The state government of Perak, Malaysia, has called for a forensic audit of the loss-making...
Aug 14, 2018
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Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple boosts agritourism credentials
Popular Sunshine Coast tourism landmark and home of the famed pineapple parfait, the Big Pineapple, has received a major boost with the announcement it will be the site of the...
Aug 13, 2018
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PwC report says Sydney is ‘no fun’ for residents
A radical rethink of strategy and regulations is required to improve poor access to entertainment and free time activities for millions of Sydneysiders according to a new report...
Aug 12, 2018
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Christchurch to host major tourism conference in 2019
Christchurch is gearing up to host next year’s annual Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Tourism Conference. The announcement, made at this year’s TECNZ conference in...
Aug 12, 2018
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Dreamworks attraction cancelled at Malaysia’s Movie Animation Park Studios
Developers of Malaysia’s Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) have called off plans to open a Dreamworks entertainment zone at their attraction. First opened last year in the...
Aug 11, 2018
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Hobart City Council blocks Mount Wellington cable car project’s plan to access public land
Plans by the Mount Wellington Cableway Company (MWCC) to investigate using public land owned by the City of Hobart as a site for its base operations have been blocked by the...
Aug 10, 2018
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New operator announces acquisition of BridgeClimb Sydney assets
The NSW Government's newly-appointed manager of Sydney's BridgeClimb, Hammons Holdings, has today announced it has successfully agreed to the acquisition of existing BridgeClimb...
Aug 10, 2018
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New Zealand bungy innovators launch world-first catapult experience
A new world-first adventure tourism experience, the Nevis Catapult, which propels guest across a ravine by a giant catapult, has launched in Queenstown. Located in the remote...
Aug 10, 2018
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New experiences at 2018 Ekka
Visitors to this year’s Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) will get to experience a world-first new animal pavilion, a new indoor arena for the popular woodchop competition plus new...
Aug 9, 2018
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Conference to explore tourism business and investment
A new one-day conference exploring the business of tourism has released its program and speaker details. Being held at The Langham, Sydney on Wednesday 24th October, Travel IQ...
Aug 8, 2018
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Bumper crowds expected at historic 60th Mount Isa Rodeo
Caravan Parks are overflowing, ‘Swag City’ bookings have doubled from last year’s event and Platinum and Gold reserved seating has been sold out for weeks ahead of what’s tipped...
Aug 8, 2018
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NSW to ease regulations on paintball activities
Children aged from 12 years are to be allowed to to participate in paintball activities under reforms announced by the NSW government. NSW Minister for Better Regulation Matt...
Aug 8, 2018
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New artificial surfing attractions to open in Japan
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics set to stage surfing as a competitive sport for the first time, interest in the sport in Japan is set to see the opening of two separate artificial...
Aug 7, 2018
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Christchurch Adventure Park to celebrate its first spring
The Christchurch Adventure Park is preparing to celebrate the coming of spring with a party for the whole community. Despite first opening in December 2016, this year will be...
Aug 6, 2018
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ROLLER raises investment funds to accelerate global growth
ROLLER, the all-in-one software platform for attractions, entertainment and recreation venues, has raised $7 million in Series B investment funding. The round was led by US...
Aug 5, 2018
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