News: Attractions
Scenic World gives back with new philanthropic program
Scenic World has launched a new philanthropic program as part of the attraction’s ongoing effort to support the Blue Mountains and create a lasting impact within the local...
Aug 2, 2017
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KidZania proves popular in Manila
Almost two years after it began operations, the Philippines outlet of the KidZania global educational entertainment brand has proved popular with a wide range of families and...
Aug 1, 2017
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Clip ‘n Climb launches new climbing challenges
Global indoor climbing attractions innovator Clip ‘n Climb® International has released two new recreational products - Detonator and the Time Traveller. The Detonator (pictured...
Aug 1, 2017
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Tokyo Disney Resort reports soaring profits
The Oriental Land Company, operators of Japan’s Tokyo Disney Resort, has reported a marked rise in performance with operating profit increasing at a rate of around 10% on the...
Aug 1, 2017
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Ocean Park seeks new Ticketing and Admission System
Hong Kong theme park, Ocean Park, has put out an Invitation for Expression of Interest for the 'Design and Implement of a Parkwide Ticketing and Admission System'. Ocean Park...
Jul 28, 2017
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$1.6 million backing for Great Ocean Road and Geelong tourism attractions
A new chocolate café, a winery and a wild life sanctuary are among four Great Ocean Road and Geelong projects that will share $1.64 million in funding from the Tourism Demand...
Jul 26, 2017
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Ardent Leisure shareholder Ariadne calls for $25 million in new attractions at Dreamworld
An investment group that owns 10% of Ardent Leisure is calling for the group to invest $25 million in new attractions as part of a greater push for reform and seats on the...
Jul 26, 2017
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Queensland Museum Chief Executive Suzanne Miller stands down after fraud charge
Suzanne Miller, Chief Executive of the Queensland Museum and Queensland's Chief Scientist, has stepped down from her role having been arrested and charged with fraud. Miller,...
Jul 25, 2017
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SafeWork SA looks to work with ride operators in lead up to the Royal Adelaide Show
In advance of the 2017 Royal Adelaide Show, SafeWork SA is again working with the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia to enhance all aspects of...
Jul 24, 2017
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Debitsuccess appoints Business Development Manager for New Zealand
Leading payment solution company Debitsuccess has announced the appointment of Nick Taylor as Business Development Manager for New Zealand. Taylor has significant sales and...
Jul 24, 2017
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Queensland Government announces plan to meet demand for tourism workers
The Queensland Government has released a plan that addresses how the industry will meet the forecasted demand for 20,000 extra tourism industry workers by 2020. Queensland...
Jul 23, 2017
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Finalists revealed for 2017 New Zealand Tourism Awards
24 leading tourism operators and stakeholders have been announced today as finalists in the 2017 New Zealand Tourism Awards - the $35 billion tourism industry’s most prestigious...
Jul 23, 2017
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Poor ticket sales see Legoland Japan reduce opening days
With visitor numbers reportedly much lower than predicted, the recently opened Legoland Japan is to close for two days a week. Opened in April this year, the first Legoland...
Jul 21, 2017
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Toowoomba enjoys record-breaking visitor numbers
Toowoomba's Cobb and Co Museum has record-breaking crowds in the past financial year, attracting more than 100,000 visitors. Events including a celebration of a beloved...
Jul 21, 2017
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Popular Melbourne Cable Park to add high ropes course
Opened earlier this year, the high ropes course at the Melbourne Cable Park in Melbourne’s south east is to install a high ropes course from leading international manufacturer...
Jul 21, 2017
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New ride at Perth's Adventure World a ‘swing on steroids’
Perth amusement park Adventure World has revealed details of its newest attraction – a giant swing ride similar to Dreamworld’s The Claw ride. Code-named MI3, Gyro Swing ride...
Jul 20, 2017
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Growing Victorian tourism sector impacted by ongoing skills shortages
The cooler weather has not dampened performance in Victoria’s tourism sector, with strong sales recorded in the June quarter. Despite entering the traditional off-peak winter...
Jul 19, 2017
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Second buyer joins Wanda asset sale as expansion hit by Chinese foreign investment halt
The Dalian Wanda group’s expansion plans are set to be impacted by a restriction on funding for six key foreign investments placed by Chinese banks. The entertainment and real...
Jul 19, 2017
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Outgoing WTTC head outlines future global tourism trends
David Scowsill, the outgoing President and Chief Executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has set out what he sees as the key trends shaping the future of...
Jul 18, 2017
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Report show multiple WorkSafe Victoria safety improvement notices slapped on carnival rides
WorkSafe Victoria has applied safety improvement notices on carnival rides including the St Kilda Festival, Rosebud Carnival, Warrnambool Showgrounds and popular Chinese New...
Jul 17, 2017
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Cartoon Network Amazone named in Asia’s Top 10 waterparks
Cartoon Network Amazone has been named one of the top waterparks in Asia, as revealed by the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2017. The awards were given out based on...
Jul 17, 2017
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Skills shortage reaching crisis levels in New Zealand’s service industry
Industry training organisation ServiceIQ has warned that a looming skill shortage in the service industry is going to affect all New Zealanders, across all regions, as well as...
Jul 17, 2017
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Chinese backed theme park to open on Gold Coast within three years
The SongCheng group’s first theme park outside China is on track to be opened at Nerang on the Gold Coast within three years. The Queensland Times reports that the SongCheng...
Jul 15, 2017
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Ekka launches new initiatives in 140th year
Ready to celebrate 140 years of operations, the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), is marking the milestone with its first ever half price ticket and the introduction of a second...
Jul 15, 2017
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