News: Attractions
Victoria’s biggest and longest waterslide to open at Adventure Park
Adventure Park has announced that its new, much anticipated epic family waterslide, The Tornado, is to open on 11th November 2017. One of the most exhilarating waterslides in...
Oct 30, 2017
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Moonlit Sanctuary wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
The Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula has won the Environmental Protection category in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability...
Oct 29, 2017
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Albany attractions popular with visitors to Western Australia
New tourist attractions in Albany are moving the region to the forefront of tourists’ attention, according to Tourism Council of Western Australia Chief Executive Evan Hall....
Oct 29, 2017
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Tokyo Disney Resort first half attendance boosted by new rides and events
The operators of the Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park have reported a 3% attendance rise during the first half of the fiscal year (1st April to 30th September)....
Oct 26, 2017
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Christchurch Adventure Park announces re-opening date
10 months after closing as a result of the Port Hills Fires, the Christchurch Adventure Park is set to reopen its doors to the public again this summer. Originally opened in...
Oct 26, 2017
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Aquatics and recreation deemed key wellness contributor by Belgravia Health and Fitness Australia
Aquatic, recreation and sport activities are to be formally recognised as key contributors to better fitness outcomes as a result of Belgravia Health and Leisure Group’s new...
Oct 26, 2017
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Dreamworld marks ride tragedy anniversary with quiet staff commemoration
Marking the one year anniversary of the incident that led to four fatalities on its Thunder River Rapids ride, about 200 Dreamworld staff yesterday gathered for a commemorative...
Oct 25, 2017
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Refreshed line-up for Tourism Industry Aotearoa Board
Three new Directors are joining the Board of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, to help steer the direction of New Zealand’s biggest export sector. TIA Chair Grant Webster has announced...
Oct 25, 2017
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World’s fastest growing tourism cities all located in Asia
The world’s top 10 fastest growing tourism cities are all in Asia, according to a study of 65 world cities that ranks them on the extent that tourism contributes to economies...
Oct 25, 2017
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Milford and Routeburn Guided Walks receive Qualmark Gold Status
Queenstown-based hiking specialists, Ultimate Hikes is kicking off the hiking season on a high, after being awarded Qualmark Gold for its guided walk operation on the Milford...
Oct 24, 2017
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Whitsundays tourism award winners reject Adani-sponsored prize
At least two winners of this year's Whitsundays Tourism awards have rejected prizes sponsored by controversial mining giant Adani. According to a report in the Guardian...
Oct 23, 2017
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council to celebrate business excellence at 2017 RACV Awards
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) is in full swing in the lead up to the 2017 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards on Thursday 23rd November, the tourism and events...
Oct 23, 2017
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WAZA and United Nations team up to combat environmental issues
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United Nations in order to better combat marine litter, coral reef pollution and the illegal...
Oct 22, 2017
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Queensland Police say no staff should be prosecuted over 2016 Dreamworld deaths
Queensland Police have recommended no criminal charges be laid over the October 2016 Dreamworld ride disaster, although park employees and the Gold Coast theme park’s owners...
Oct 21, 2017
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Magic Memories provides on-ride image experience for Movie World HyperCoaster
Magic Memories is to provide an on-ride photographic experience for the recently launched DC Rivals HyperCoaster at Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World. The DC Rivals...
Oct 19, 2017
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Luna Park Sydney reveals updated outdoor venue
Sydney’s Luna Park Venues has unveiled a new look for its outdoor venue, Lavender Green, in advance of the summer months. Lavender Green, located at the northern end of the...
Oct 19, 2017
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Annual Devonport Show axed after 108 years
In a climate of uncertainty for agricultural shows in Tasmania, this year's Devonport Show, previously held over more than 100 years, has been scrapped. Increasing costs and...
Oct 18, 2017
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Construction commences on Hong Kong Disneyland’s multi-year transformation
Work has begun on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s major transformation which will see the introduction of new attractions and entertainment experiences including new Marvel and...
Oct 18, 2017
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Sustainable Economic Development for Regional Australia Conference to be held in South Australia
The Sustainable Economic Development for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference is being held in the Upper Spencer Gulf, South Australia next week. Running from 24th to 27th...
Oct 17, 2017
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Merlin Entertainments performance impacted by terror fears
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments’ just released trading performance for the 40 weeks to 7th October 2017 show that its portfolio has been hit hard by the...
Oct 17, 2017
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Heli Tours Queenstown recognised for sustainable tourism achievements
Queenstown commercial scenic flight provider Heli Tours Queenstown has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s highest-quality, safe and sustainable tourism businesses. The only...
Oct 17, 2017
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New report calls for tourism industry to address recruitment and retention
The Australian tourism and hospitality industry has been encouraged to seek new ways to combat recruitment and retention challenges as the Government’s Tourism 2020 target...
Oct 17, 2017
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Sydney Royal Easter Show attraction named a finalist in IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
The Sydney Royal Easter Show’s ‘The Stables’ food and beverage outlet has been named as a finalist in the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)...
Oct 16, 2017
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Regional tourism leaders ready to convene in Canberra
The annual Australian Regional Tourism Convention, being held from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th of October at QT Canberra, is to feature an exciting line-up of more than 40...
Oct 16, 2017
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