News: Attractions
New US$1 billion Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi attraction opens
Yas Island's latest addition, the US$1 billion Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, has been officially opened. Adding to a string of attractions on Yas Island, including Ferrari...
Aug 4, 2018
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Destination Melbourne rebrands and revamps popular Industry Exchange event
With the Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange (MTIE) having been the centrepiece of Melbourne Tourism Week over the past 10 years, Destination Melbourne has given the event a new...
Aug 3, 2018
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Surf Lakes development looks to begin operations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast
The development of a world-first artificial surfing lake is on target to begin operating on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast. Located near Mount Jim Crow, inland from the coastal...
Aug 3, 2018
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Merlin Entertainments sees profits fall through first half of 2018
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reported that while revenue across its operations increased by US$31.4 million for the first half of the year, it has...
Aug 2, 2018
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Queensland Government set to enforce tough safety rules for amusement rides
New regulations governing the safety of amuesement rides will come into force in Queensland before the end of the year, in a further crackdown following four fatalities at...
Aug 1, 2018
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Uluru ‘big thing’ destroyed by fire
A well known ‘big thing’ on the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle, resembling Uluru, was destroyed in a fire early yesterday morning. Fire ripped through The Rock Roadhouse...
Aug 1, 2018
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India's top amusement park goes cashless with Intercard technology
Intercard has announced a significant milestone as part of its expansion in the Indian market with the completion of a major installation at Esselworld Amusement Park in Mumbai....
Jul 30, 2018
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Clark Kirby outlines vision for Topgolf’s Australian expansion
Clark Kirby, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today outlined plans to open multiple Topgolf venues across the country. Speaking at the...
Jul 29, 2018
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Redwoods Treewalk development reaches new heights in Rotorua
Rotorua continues to reach new heights as famed visitor attraction, Redwoods Treewalk, opens its new Highwalk - situated 14 metres above the lowest Treewalk bridges. Coinciding...
Jul 29, 2018
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Ride fatalities aftermath continues to drive down Dreamworld’s value
The impact of four deaths on Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride in 2016 is still being felt by the theme park's owners, who have written $75 million off the value of the...
Jul 29, 2018
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MoMA at NGV exhibition attracts more than 100,000 visitors in first month
Since opening at the beginning of June, the National Gallery of Victoria’s MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition has attracted more than 100,000th...
Jul 28, 2018
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Lake Mulwala attraction wins in Adventure Tourism category at Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards
The Aquazone@LakeMulwala inflatable waterpark has been presented with the Adventure Tourism category award at the 2018 Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards. Opened in late...
Jul 26, 2018
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Art Gallery of South Australia names first female Director
The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced that Rhana Devenport will be the first female Director in its 137-year history. Devenport, who will start her new role in...
Jul 26, 2018
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Cardrona Alpine Resort set to double in size
The Cardrona Alpine Resort between Queenstown and Wanake is set to almost double in size as the result of a partnership between resort owner the Real Journeys Group and...
Jul 25, 2018
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Booking Boss signs channel manager deal with VGS Sydney
Booking Boss, the leading provider of online booking, ticketing and POS solutions in the tourism and attractions sector in the Asia-Pacific region, has signed a landmark deal to...
Jul 25, 2018
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Heritage recognition for Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has been added to the National Heritage List, recognising the significant place it holds in Australian history. As of last Sunday, City of...
Jul 24, 2018
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Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort opens Marine Discover Centre
In a move to raise awareness and educate visitors, locals and stakeholders about the importance of marine biodiversity and conservation, the Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort...
Jul 24, 2018
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Holiday parks key to sustainable tourism growth across New Zealand’s regions
New insight shows holiday parks are key to growing tourism sustainably in the regions, according to Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand Chief Executive Fergus Brown....
Jul 22, 2018
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Planning reversal spells uncertainty for Luna Park Sydney
The ability of Sydney’s Luna Park to expand its amusement offerings has been impacted with a Court ruling that the heritage attraction does not have a right to install a new...
Jul 22, 2018
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Highgate Group equips GoClimb family entertainment centre in Coburg
Adventure leisure experts The Highgate Group have announced the completion of the fitout of the GoClimb family entertainment centre in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg. Featuring...
Jul 22, 2018
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Holey Moley opens new attraction in Wollongong
The Funlab Group has opened its latest Holey Moley mini-golf cocktail bar in Wollongong. Located on the lower level of Wollongong Central, the colourful 18-hole mini-golf...
Jul 20, 2018
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Latest tourism figures show challenges for Western Australia
With the latest International Visitor Survey revealing record incoming tourism figures, Western Australia has reversed the national trend with a decline in visitor nights and...
Jul 20, 2018
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Aussie World commences construction on largest-ever thrill ride
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World has today commenced building an adrenaline-charged thrill ride which has the capability to catapult guests up to 80 kilometres per hour...
Jul 19, 2018
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Tourism Thailand unveils new plan in wake of rescue of junior football team
In the wake of universal joy following last week’s rescue of the trapped junior football team from Thailand’s Tham Luang cave, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has...
Jul 19, 2018
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