News: Attractions
Gary Weiss takes on Chairman’s role at Ardent Leisure
Just three weeks after gaining a board seat, Ariadne Australia's Dr Gary Weiss has been appointed the new Chairman of Ardent Leisure. Ardent announced that George Venardos will...
Sep 28, 2017
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ARTN to launch revamped Young Tourism Professional Program
The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) has advised that it is to launch a revised version of its Young Tourism Professional Program at its upcoming annual Convention –...
Sep 27, 2017
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Mogo Zoo to expand Orangutan and Gorilla exhibit
Mogo Zoo has recently announced plans to redevelop and construct a new Great Apes facility. The project will see an alteration and renovation of the current Western lowlands...
Sep 27, 2017
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Funlab to stage Australia’s first National Fun Day
With 21 locations across Australia offering bowling, laser tag, karaoke, mini golf and trampolines, Funlab is to stage Australia’s first National Fun Day on Tuesday 24th October...
Sep 27, 2017
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EarthCheck prized for innovation on World Tourism Day
Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has celebrated World Tourism Day with the announcement of the 2017 QTIC Prize for...
Sep 27, 2017
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Visitors return to the Whitsundays after Cyclone Debbie
A joint marketing campaign between Tourism and Events Queensland and Flight Centre, Virgin Australia and Infinity Holidays is helping to drive a return of visitors from across...
Sep 26, 2017
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Weta Workshop given ‘creative licence’ for Napier Aquarium redevelopment
As part of plans announced by Napier City Council to redevelop the city's National Aquarium of New Zealand, Weta Workshop - the special effects and prop company behind such...
Sep 26, 2017
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Discovery Parks invests $14 million across six properties
In a move to strengthen its product offering, Discovery Parks, Australia’s largest owner and operator of holiday parks, is set to spend $14 million across six parks in the lead...
Sep 25, 2017
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Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary celebrates 30th birthday
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda, the largest live butterfly exhibit in the world, is celebrating its landmark 30th year of operation. Officially opened by Lady Flo...
Sep 24, 2017
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Cairns waterpark developer still committed to attraction dream
The backer of a long-awaited waterpark project in Cairns is still committed to the project and is currently trying to interest investors from Australia and Asia. One year after...
Sep 24, 2017
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Maori legends aim to bring Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa to life
Recently announced plans to develop the Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua are aiming to highlight the essence of the region, its people - past and present - and Maori...
Sep 24, 2017
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Holey Moley opens new venues in Adelaide and Newcastle
Entertainment innovator Funlab has opened two new Holey Moley indoor golf attractions in Adelaide and Newcastle. Offering an innovative ‘leisure-tainment’ concept combining a...
Sep 23, 2017
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Arts Centre Melbourne to be home to Australia’s music hall of fame
Arts Centre Melbourne will be home to Australia’s music hall of fame with the announcement of the Australian Music Vault, a new exhibition space dedicated to sharing the story...
Sep 23, 2017
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Universal Studios Singapore continues tradition with Halloween Horror Nights 2017
Universal Studios Singapore is expanding its tradition of Halloween events with new Halloween Hollywood Night attractions to be presented at weekends from 29th September to 29th...
Sep 23, 2017
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Growth ongoing in Australian tourism as spending exceeds $103 billion
Federal Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Steve Ciobo has welcomed the ongoing performance of Australian tourism, with new figures showing growth in both domestic and...
Sep 22, 2017
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Warner Bros. Movie World opens southern hemisphere's largest rollercoaster
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World has today launched the southern hemisphere’s longest, fastest and highest rollercoaster, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Dubbed “a...
Sep 22, 2017
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National Gallery of Victoria rated Australia’s top museum
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has been rated as the number one museum in Australia by TripAdvisor. Assessed by an algorithm that took into account the quantity and...
Sep 20, 2017
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Western Plains Zoo sanctuary to aid Bilby conservation
Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo has commenced development of a 110-hectare breeding sanctuary for the Greater Bilby in a bid to re-introduce the creatures back into the wild...
Sep 20, 2017
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Mogo Zoo giraffe birth caught on camera
Visitors to Mogo Zoo on the NSW far south coast were treated to the birth of a giraffe last week. The calf was born about a week ahead of schedule at Mogo Zoo, south of Batemans...
Sep 19, 2017
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Village Roadshow to install accesso Passport Ticketing Suite at key attractions
Solutions provider the accesso Technology Group plc has announced a five-year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) to install the accesso Passport® ticketing suite...
Sep 19, 2017
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PATA Forum returns to Auckland
The highly-acclaimed and anticipated Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Global Insights Conference (PGIC) will be returning to Auckland at the end of this month, exploring...
Sep 18, 2017
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Australian Reptile Park recognised as world’s deadliest zoo
A video showcasing The Australian Reptile Park’s most deadly and dangerous animals has gone viral on social media, gaining more than 250,000 views since being posted on Facebook...
Sep 18, 2017
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New Gallery to showcase modern art on former Adelaide hospital site
Plans for Adelaide to have an internationally recognised, standalone gallery dedicated to contemporary artwork are moving forward with a competition underway for architects to...
Sep 18, 2017
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Ocean Park Hong Kong closes Halloween-themed haunted house after guest death
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has closed its haunted house attraction after the death of a guest on Saturday. The 21 year-old guest was reportedly hit by a mechanical coffin...
Sep 17, 2017
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