News: Attractions
Steve Irwin immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
A newly unveiled star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is marking Steve Irwin’s contribution to the film and television industry through his wildlife documentaries. Terri, Bindi...
Apr 27, 2018
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New Zealanders continue to see benefits of international tourism
Following a record summer for international visitor arrivals, the majority of New Zealanders remain positive about the impact of tourism and overall sentiment has slightly...
Apr 27, 2018
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Court win for consultant behind Sunshine Coast waterpark plans
The pioneer of the $450 million waterpark development on the Sunshine Coast that has evolved into the Actventure resort has won a key court battle against a group of investors...
Apr 26, 2018
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Northern Territory Government scraps plans for Darwin ‘Stolen Generations’ museum
The Northern Territory Government has announced that it is to scrap plans for a museum that was to have told the story of the ‘Stolen Generation’ of Indigenous Australians. The...
Apr 26, 2018
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Vivid Sydney ready to celebrate 10 years of creativity
The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney returns next month for its 10th year with a spectacular new precinct at Luna Park, the return of much-loved...
Apr 25, 2018
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WTTC recognises sustainable tourism excellence with 2018 Awards
Celebrating inspirational, world-changing tourism initiatives from all over the globe, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the winners of the 2018 Tourism...
Apr 20, 2018
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Reopening of Outback Queensland’s Waltzing Matilda Centre set to boost tourism
The rise of the outback Queensland town of Winton as a premium tourism destination is set to be underlined with the reopening of the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Rebuilt after being...
Apr 19, 2018
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Dubai Investments to build massive domed sport and recreation park
Dubai Investments has announced plans to develop a massive indoor sport and recreation dome that will house an air-conditioned football pitch, cafes, public spaces and gardens....
Apr 18, 2018
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Commonwealth Games hits Gold Coast tourism numbers
With on the ground reports that visitor numbers to the Gold Coast took a massive dip during the Commonwealth Games, Village Roadshow has blamed the event and recent wet weather...
Apr 18, 2018
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TTF Tourism Industry and Policy Conference to explore demands of Australia’s supergrowth industry
Tourism will be one of Australia’s largest employers and wealth creators in the next decade, with the number of Australians working in the sector set to almost double according...
Apr 17, 2018
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First phase of museum district opens in Kuwait
The Government of Kuwait’s desire to create a new cultural quarter in Kuwait City has been achieved this year with the opening of the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre -...
Apr 17, 2018
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Indoor bouldering innovation caters for all levels of climber
The world's first augmented reality climbing wall, ValoClimb, is proving extremely popular with exclusive Australia and New Zealand distributors, The Highgate Group, having been...
Apr 15, 2018
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CENTAMAN joins the building blocks of Portland Children’s Museum’s success
With a mission to grow young minds and attracting nearly 300,000 visitors each year, Portland Children’s Museum recently set out to find a supportive software system that could...
Apr 14, 2018
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Countdown to Topgolf Gold Coast opening
The much anticipated opening of Australia’s first-ever Topgolf venue on the Gold Coast is approaching, with the facility scheduled for a mid-winter launch. Topgolf host custom...
Apr 13, 2018
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Chinese Government looks to slow theme park development boom
With more than 60 theme parks under development across the nation, the Chinese Government is looking to slow the pace of theme park development. As of the end of 2015, China had...
Apr 12, 2018
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AALARA Conference to showcase Sunshine Coast’s attractions
The Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) annual Conference is heading to the Sunshine Coast next month, bringing 250 delegates to the region. Being...
Apr 11, 2018
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Fed Square building set for redevelopment
The Victorian Government has announced the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will undergo the biggest transformation in its 16-year history. ACMI occupies a...
Apr 11, 2018
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Embed brings the latest debit card innovations to DEAL
Global point of sale and revenue management system supplier Embed will be showcasing the latest innovations in debit card technology at next week’s Dubai Entertainment Amusement...
Apr 10, 2018
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Prince Edward helps Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens mark bicentenary
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) has marked its 200th birthday with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, opening a new viewing platform in the garden's lily pad section to...
Apr 9, 2018
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Nick Mitzevich announced as new National Gallery of Australia Director
Following an international search Nick Mitzevich has been confirmed as the sixth Director of the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra. The appointment, approved by...
Apr 8, 2018
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Hamilton Zoo sets new attendance record
Hamilton Zoo has set a new single-day admission record, with 2,517 visitors joining attending the animal attraction for its annual Family Fun Day on Good Friday. The total...
Apr 8, 2018
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New awards to celebrate LGBTI inclusion in Australian sport
Sporting identities, clubs and codes across the country will gather in Melbourne in June for the inaugural Australian Pride in Sport Awards to celebrate outstanding achievements...
Apr 7, 2018
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Director role restored at Newcastle Art Gallery
Reversing a 2013 decision to do away with the role of Director at the Newcastle Art Gallery, the Newcastle City Council has advised of the appointment of Lauretta Morton is the...
Apr 7, 2018
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Sydney’s Unique Venues Association gets industry relaunch
The Sydney Unique Venues Association (SUVA) - the association that represents distinctive venues able to host events such as bachelor parties, wedding receptions, gala dinners,...
Apr 6, 2018
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