News: Attractions
Ardent Leisure invites rebel shareholders to join board
Embattled theme park and family entertainment centre operator Ardent Leisure has staved off a planned shareholder vote planned for later today (Monday 4th September) by inviting...
Sep 4, 2017
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Zero Latency’s Brisbane VR gaming arena launch a flag bearer for multiple future openings
The upcoming opening of a new Brisbane venue by location-based virtual reality (VR) gaming leader, Zero Latency, is to be a flag bearer for multiple future facility openings....
Sep 3, 2017
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Emaar to launch high-rise Dubai attraction
Emaar Properties has announced the launch of a new Sky Walk attraction operating from a 200-metre high cantilever observation corridor in the Address Sky View development in...
Sep 2, 2017
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World's longest zip line to reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour
Scheduled to open in December, a new zip line at Jebel Jais in the United Arab Emirates will propel thrill seekers along a 2.8 kilometre journey reaching speeds of up to 100...
Sep 1, 2017
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Evergrande Group to build 15 Children's World theme parks across China
The China Evergrande Group has announced plans to build 15 Children’s World branded amusement parks across the country. The property development group plans to develop the...
Aug 30, 2017
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TTF Leadership Summit to explore the future of Australia’s visitor-based economy
Setting out to explore the future of Australia’s visitor economy, the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) 2017 Leadership Summit will see political leaders including...
Aug 30, 2017
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Rotorua holiday park wins top New Zealand hospitality award
Rotorua’s All Seasons Holiday Park has won the prestigious 2017 Spirit of Hospitality Award sponsored by AA Traveller - the New Zealand holiday park sector’s premier award, made...
Aug 30, 2017
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s 200 years and still growing campaign recognised for excellence
The promotion of the two century-long heritage of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has been recognised with the marketing team behind the ‘200 years and still growing campaign’...
Aug 29, 2017
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SPTO delivers tourism business training in New Caledonia
Aimed at inspiring and motivating tourism and business managers, owners and family members to develop and build their capabilities, the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)...
Aug 29, 2017
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Plan for Eden Project to put down roots in Tasmania
Hobart is a step closer to getting its very own ‘bio-dome Eden’, following the launch of a new international company run by the founders of the world-renowned, ecotourism...
Aug 28, 2017
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New Adventure World giant swing ride gets Goliath branding
Management at Perth amusement park Adventure World have revealed that its new attraction will be branded ‘Goliath’. Currently undergoing the final phases of its construction,...
Aug 28, 2017
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Rottnest Express achieves Ecotourism Certification
Leading Western Australian tour operator Rottnest Express has been awarded Ecotourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia for each of its three Rottnest Island tours....
Aug 27, 2017
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End of the road for planned Central Coast ‘Disneyland’
A controversial plan for a Chinese-themed cultural park at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast will reportedly not now go ahead. The Central Coast Council recently announced...
Aug 27, 2017
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Tjapukai promotes Traditional Owner to senior role
Djabugay descendant Shirley Hollingsworth of the Buluwai Clan has been appointed Tjapukai Deputy General Manager after two decades of working at the Aboriginal cultural park in...
Aug 27, 2017
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Qatar’s first indoor trampoline arena set to open
Qatar will get its first indoor trampoline park - the largest in the Arabian Gulf - when Bounce Doha opens its doors in the middle of September. Located in a 4,000 metre²...
Aug 27, 2017
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Dreamworld tragedy highlights legal duty of care for theme park guests
Leading tourism industry lawyer Anthony J Cordato has explained why Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld failed in its duty of care to keep guests on its Thunder River Rapids ride...
Aug 27, 2017
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Australasian Leisure Management names Southern PR top industry Public Relations Agency
Queenstown-based public relations and communications consultancy Southern PR has been named Australasia’s top industry public relations agency at the Australasian Leisure...
Aug 27, 2017
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Industry Awards recognise the best in leisure communications and marketing
Excellence in communication and marketing in the leisure industry in Australia and New Zealand has been recognised with the presentation of the second Australasian Leisure...
Aug 25, 2017
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Developers announce plans for Gold Coast 'snow park'
Proposals for a new 'snow park' attraction on the Gold Coast, just metres away from Surfers Paradise beach, are being submitted to the Gold Coast City Council. Developers, Snow...
Aug 24, 2017
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Green light for expansion of Dunedin’s Cadbury World
Mondelez International, owner of chocolate maker Cadbury, has announced that a $7 million redevelopment of Dunedin Cadbury World will go ahead. The move to develop Cadbury World...
Aug 24, 2017
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AALARA supports new Queensland safety legislation but asks for improved consultation on changes
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association Inc (AALARA) has welcomed the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s focus on the safety...
Aug 24, 2017
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Village Roadshow aims for new attractions to lift theme parks performance
Entertainment group Village Roadshow has revealed that it hopes its theme parks can move on from the impact on the industry of last year’s Dreamworld tragedy, helped by a new...
Aug 23, 2017
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Queensland to implement new safety laws following Dreamworld tragedy report
The Queensland Government plans to implement all 58 recommendations from an audit following the Dreamworld theme park ride accident that killed four people in October last year....
Aug 22, 2017
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Making effective communication a key part of your business
Tomorrow’s inaugural Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Summit and Awards is looking to reshape how all sectors of the leisure industry face up to key communications,...
Aug 22, 2017
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