News: Attractions
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to get HK$310 million Government bail out
The Hong Kong Government is to inject HK$310 million (US$39.6 million) into the loss making Ocean Park theme park in an initiative that will include paying for 10,000 free...
Feb 28, 2018
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Australian Tourism Accreditation Program dominates Tourism Awards
The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) was the leading accreditation program at the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards with ATAP accredited businesses taking...
Feb 28, 2018
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Coffs Harbour’s Dolphin Marine Magic looks to offshore sea pens for cetacean exhibits
Having been under fire from environmental activists in recent years, Coffs Harbour’s attraction Dolphin Marine Magic has agreed to take part in a feasibility study that could...
Feb 28, 2018
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Mounting losses see departure of SeaWorld Entertainment Chief Executive
Coinciding with an announcement that its net losses exceeded US$200 million in 2017, SeaWorld Entertainment Chief Execuitve Joel Manby has stepped down from the position The...
Feb 28, 2018
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TTF welcomes new advisory board members
Tourism advocacy group, the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF), has today announced that four new members will join its Advisory Board. TTF Chief Executive Margy Osmond...
Feb 27, 2018
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PGAV Destinations report explains growing importance of events and temporary attractions
Global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations, PGAV Destinations has released a new ‘Destinology’ report exploring competition between attractions and...
Feb 27, 2018
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Ardent Leisure cuts losses, announces new Main Event Chief Executive
Ardent Leisure, the owner of Kingpin Bowling, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World along with the US-based Main Event entertainment business has announced a first-half financial year...
Feb 26, 2018
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Australian imaging company supports Koala Plantation Fund
Melbourne-based Digital Photo Industries, a leading supplier of digital imaging expertise to visitor attractions, is helping fund a new eucalypt plantation which will provide an...
Feb 25, 2018
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Kakadu to build on Australian Tourism Awards’ success with upgraded infrastructure and major events
World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park has taken out the Australian Tourism Awards’ top prize for Major Tourist Attraction for 2017. The Tourism Awards were announced in...
Feb 25, 2018
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Record medal haul for Western Australia at National Tourism Awards
Western Australian tourism businesses have taken home a record number of medals at the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, attended by more than 750 tourism industry...
Feb 23, 2018
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Tourism's high achievers recognised at 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Over 700 tourism industry representatives celebrated the industry excellence last night at the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held at the new Optus Stadium in Perth. The...
Feb 23, 2018
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AQWA marks 30th anniversary with week of events
Ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary this April, the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) has announced that it will stage a week of birthday events between 13th and 20th...
Feb 22, 2018
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Massive new Sea Life Nagoya to open next to Legoland Japan
Management of Legoland Japan have confirmed that its new 2,000 metre² aquarium, Sea Life Nagoya, is to open on 15th April. Containing 11 display zones and about 2,000 sea...
Feb 22, 2018
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URBNSURF announces investment backing for Australia's first surf park
Surf park developer URBNSURF has announced that construction is to commence on its planned Melbourne attraction, anticipating that Australia’s first surf park will open at a...
Feb 21, 2018
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New Brisbane Showgrounds marquee makes its mark
Management at the Brisbane Showgrounds have announced that construction of the new 2,250 metre² marquee in its Sideshow Alley has been completed, with the space adding to the...
Feb 21, 2018
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Northern Territory Government looks for investment in new waterpark
The Northern Territory Government has released an Expressions of Interest for interested parties to invest in a water theme park in Darwin. Facilitating the development of “a...
Feb 19, 2018
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Attendances rise but losses double at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2017
Hong Kong Disneyland has reported mixed results for 2017, with attendances rising to 6.2 million in 2017, up 3% from the previous year, and earnings increasing 28% to HK$914...
Feb 19, 2018
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New Dubai attraction combines escape room and mini golf
With escape rooms a popular attraction in Dubai, mini golf operator Tee and Putt has combined the concept with mini golf in its new Locked Minigolf Challenge. Designed to test...
Feb 18, 2018
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Ardent Leisure Chairman excited by Dreamworld’s prospects through 2018
Ardent Leisure Chairman Dr Gary Weiss has explained that he expects Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to recover during 2018, rebuilding reputation and reviving visitation, while...
Feb 18, 2018
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Village Roadshow reveals ‘incredibly disappointing’ results for Wet'n'Wild Sydney
While Village Roadshow’s newly released results have shown steady improvement in the performance of their Gold Coast theme parks, results at Wet'n'Wild Sydney have been...
Feb 17, 2018
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Standards Australia highlights its role in trampoline park safety
In the wake of a newly published report on injuries in trampoline centres, Standards Australia has highlighted the key role Standards play in public safety. The report,...
Feb 15, 2018
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Singapore reports record year for tourism
Singapore's tourism industry has posted record highs for the second time in two years in both tourism receipts and visitor arrivals for 2017. Tourism receipts rose by 3.9% to...
Feb 15, 2018
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Village Roadshow reports slow attractions recovery amid move away from ticket discounting
Village Roadshow have released their results for the six months from July to December 2017, showing a steady improvement in performance by their Gold Coast theme parks after...
Feb 15, 2018
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Northern Territory Government looks to ‘turbocharge’ tourism
The Northern Territory Government is to spend $103 million to “turbocharge tourism”, with a tourism stimulus package that plans deliver more marketing, new tourism...
Feb 15, 2018
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