News: Attractions
Paradise Resort Gold Coast voted as ‘Best Family Resort’ for 13th consecutive year
Paradise Resort Gold Coast has been voted Best Family Resort by readers of ‘Holidays with Kids’ - marking its13th consecutive year as Australia’s Best Family Resort – 4 stars...
Oct 17, 2024
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New attractions, entertainment and hospitality offerings among Dubai Global Village’s 29th edition
Dubai’s Global Village, the region’s popular outdoor destination, has opened its 29th edition offering new attractions, pavilions, upgraded markets, and an all-new dining plaza....
Oct 16, 2024
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Ride manufacturers among IAAPA 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced the four newest members to be inducted into its Hall of Fame: Dick Chance: former Chief Executive of...
Oct 16, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments announces sale of Australian rainforest Fly attractions
Merlin Entertainments has announced that two of its Australian attractions - Otway Fly in Victoria and Illawarra Fly in NSW - are up for sale. The decision to sell these two...
Oct 15, 2024
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Destination experience technology company Smartvisit to expand its Australian market
Australian destination experience company, Smartvisit, has enhanced the visitor experience in cities around the world and is now looking to expand its Australian market. Founded...
Oct 15, 2024
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Funlab targeted in ransomware attack
Melbourne-based 'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab, which operates the Strike Bowling and Holey Moley brands, has confirmed that it has been the target of a cyberattack. As...
Oct 14, 2024
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Miral reveals expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi more than 50% complete
Miral, the Abu Dhabi developer of immersive destinations, has reported that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld waterpark has gone beyond being half way complete with 55% of the...
Oct 14, 2024
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2025 Australian Regional Tourism Convention to be staged in the Adelaide Hills
Following the closure of the 2024 edition of the Australian Regional Tourism Convention, Australian Regional Tourism (ART) has announced that the Adelaide Hills in South...
Oct 13, 2024
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Suppliers showcased at URBNSURF Melbourne Worksafe Tradies Challenge
The WorkSafe Tradies Challenge, presented by Kemppi Australia and supported by Board LAB and Surfing Victoria was held yesterday at URBNSURF Melbourne and delivered a massive...
Oct 12, 2024
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Surf Park Central spotlights 10 key takeaways from Surf Park Summit 2024
Surf Park Central held its latest surf park industry-focused event from 30th September to 2nd October and has advised that the Surf Park Summit 2024 was its largest to date...
Oct 10, 2024
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Funlab venues across Australia to raise funds for mental wellbeing
Funlab is delivering a ‘Day of Fun’ with $8 offers across all of its popular venues in Australia with proceeds going to national youth mental health organisation, headspace....
Oct 10, 2024
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Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema returns to Barangaroo
Mov'in Bed outdoor cinema is making its much-anticipated return to Barangaroo from 29th November to 23rd March 2025 with the event transforming Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour...
Oct 10, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo’s African lions euthanised after Mujambi suffers medical episode
Adelaide Zoo announced today “with an extremely heavy heart” that following a medical episode of African male Mujambi, they made the decision to humanely euthanise both Mujambi...
Oct 9, 2024
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Imagination Play chosen as official playground partner for Bluey’s World
Imagination Play has been chosen as the official playground partner for Bluey’s World - a new immersive attraction based on the popular children’s television series Bluey -...
Oct 9, 2024
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WACA upgrade project reaches major milestone
The WACA Ground Improvement Project has reached a significant milestone, with structural completion of the outdoor 50 metre pool which will form a central showpiece of the...
Oct 8, 2024
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Roy Morgan appoints Adele Labine-Romain as new Head of Travel and Tourism
Consumer insights company Roy Morgan has announced the appointment of Adele Labine-Romain, a highly respected voice in the tourism sector, as Head of Travel and Tourism. Her...
Oct 8, 2024
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James Cameron underwater exhibition returns to Australian National Maritime Museum
The popular, immersive exhibition – ‘James Cameron - Challenging the Deep’ about the history-making expeditions of the renowned ocean explorer, filmmaker and technology...
Oct 7, 2024
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New strategy to drive future of NSW tourism
A focus on experience-led tourism along with the delivery of millions of extra airline seats and tens of thousands of hotel rooms form part of a plan to transform NSW’s visitor...
Oct 7, 2024
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TAFE NSW to partner with Destination NSW to offer training programs to plug jobs gap in the visitor economy
The NSW Government is looking to support the state’s visitor economy workforce by delivering subsidised training programs for a sector that is expected to need up to 150,000...
Oct 6, 2024
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Malaysia maintains top ranking as destination for Muslim travellers
Malaysia retained its top position as the premier destination for Muslim travellers after receiving over 4.5 million Muslim international arrivals in 2023. As advised by the...
Oct 4, 2024
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Focus on experience-led tourism takes centre stage at 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum
The 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum was held yesterday at the ICC Sydney, underscored the importance of rich and immersive visitor experiences in shaping the future growth of the...
Oct 3, 2024
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Zoos SA Chief Executive to retire in 2025 with recruitment process launched for replacement
After 12 years at the helm of the organisation, Zoos SA Chief Executive, Elaine Bensted, has announced her intention to retire from the position effective April 2025. Zoos SA...
Oct 3, 2024
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Chimelong Group and Coca-Cola China announce five-year partnership
Theme park operator Chimelong Group entered into a five year strategic partnership with beverage giant Coca-Cola China on 27th September to boost the guest experience at...
Oct 2, 2024
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Maleny Botanic Gardens launches new Indigenous educational experience
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland attraction, Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World, has partnered with the region’s traditional owners, the Jinibara People Aboriginal Corporation,...
Oct 2, 2024
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