News: Attractions
Kakadu Tourism appoints new sales and marketing head
Kakadu Tourism has appointed James Robinson as its new Sales and Marketing Executive, based in the group’s Darwin office. Robinson has extensive experience in the tourism and...
Jan 3, 2018
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National success for New Zealand tourism brochure distribution business
Amid increasing digitisation of tourism information, a New Zealand-based brochure distribution company has the figures to prove that printed tourism brochures are as important...
Jan 2, 2018
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KristallTurm high ropes course debuts in Australia
The popular Melbourne Cable Park has become home to the first KristallTurm high ropes course in Australia, opening its Climb Melbourne branded feature before Christmas. The...
Jan 2, 2018
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Dreamworld unveils plans for new flying theatre attraction
Coinciding with what is expected to be its busiest time of the Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has unveiled plans for a new simulator ride that could open next year. With...
Dec 27, 2017
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New ‘Lost Valley’ precinct opens at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast has today officially opened its Lost Valley exotic precinct. The exciting addition to wildlife attractions...
Dec 26, 2017
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Malaysian theme park to launch world's longest waterslide
A 1 kilometre-long waterslide is being planned for the Escape theme and adventure park on the Malaysian island of Penang. The park's new attraction, which will be the world's...
Dec 23, 2017
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Jeremy Johnson to step down from Sovereign Hill Chief Executive’s role
Jeremy Johnson, the long serving Chief Executive of Ballarat attraction Sovereign Hill, is to step down from his role in the middle of 2018. Announcing Johnson’s departure,...
Dec 23, 2017
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Sydney’s Urban Jungle marks five years of operations
The Urban Jungle Adventure Park in the grounds of the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC), has this week marked five years of operations. The privately run...
Dec 23, 2017
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Royal Launceston agricultural show to end after 144 years
Facing rising costs and declining attendances, the Royal Launceston Show, which has been running for 144 years, has been axed. The President of the Royal Agricultural Society,...
Dec 21, 2017
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Village Roadshow sells Gold Coast land but theme parks to remain
Village Roadshow has sold the Oxenford site of its Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Australian Outback Spectacular attractions to super fund LGIAsuper for...
Dec 21, 2017
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Redeveloped Gumbuya World opens in time for summer peak season
In time for the peak summer season, transformed Victorian attraction Gumbuya World has reopened this week after a $50 million redevelopment program. Located at Tynong North in...
Dec 20, 2017
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Design revealed for planned Australian Opal Centre
Backers of the proposed Australian Opal Centre have revealed the design of the proposed $34 million museum in the mining town of Lightning Ridge in outback northern NSW. The...
Dec 20, 2017
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New directors appointed to WREDA board
Three new directors - Tracey Bridges, Wayne Mulligan and Kylie Archer – have been appointed to the board of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (WREDA). Bridges...
Dec 20, 2017
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Ardent Leisure sells bowling centres division for $160 million
Ardent Leisure has sold off its bowling and entertainment centres for $160 million to The Entertainment and Education Group, owned by private equity Quadrant and the Steinberg...
Dec 20, 2017
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Australian Music Vault opens in Melbourne
The Australian Music Vault has been officially opened in Melbourne, presenting a free permanent exhibition, digital and interactive experiences and an extensive learning program...
Dec 19, 2017
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Work starts on Dubai 2020 Expo pavilion centrepiece
The foundations have been laid for the showpiece United Arab Emirates Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo in 2020. Located in the centre of Dubai’s 200-hectare exhibition zone,...
Dec 19, 2017
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Topgolf’s Zach Shor to address 2018 Golf Business Forum
The organisers of the 2018 Golf Business Forum have confirmed that Zach Shor, Chief Operating Officer of Topgolf International, will be a keynote speaker at next July's Golf...
Dec 19, 2017
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All Blacks experience will bring fans closer to their rugby heroes
Set to open in Auckland’s SKYCITY in 2019, the All Blacks Experience is setting out to provide visitors with a state-of-the-art, interactive experience that will showcase the...
Dec 19, 2017
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Brisbane City Council approves Australia's longest sky-high ride
Australia's longest zipline has been approved for Brisbane landmark Mount Coot-tha, with thrillseekers soon to enjoy a 1500 metre long treetop attraction. Construction on the...
Dec 19, 2017
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Dubai Safari undertakes soft launch ahead of January opening
The long awaited Dubai Safari wildlife attraction has been completed, with a small group of journalists, locals and officials given an early tour of the project in the past...
Dec 18, 2017
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Top global architectural practices shortlisted for Adelaide Contemporary competition
Six of the world’s most adventurous international architecture firms - including the practice behind Denmark’s distinctive LEGO House - have been chosen as finalists to design...
Dec 18, 2017
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Award wins for Sea World Resort and Sea World
Sea World Resort and Water Park has been named as the ‘Best Family Resort’ in the 2017 Best of Family Travel Awards, as voted by Out & About with Kids m agazine readers. The...
Dec 18, 2017
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Topgolf global expansion to continue with new Dubai venue
Following recent expansion announcements in Australia, Canada and Mexico, US-based Topgolf has a new partnership with Dubai Golf to open a venue in the United Arab Emirates. To...
Dec 17, 2017
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Tourism technology gets backing from Queensland Government
Innovative technology allowing the tourism industry to use multiple reservation systems without the expense of modifying their own booking system is under development in Cairns....
Dec 16, 2017
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