News: Attractions
Improvements and local population rise drive record visitation at Australia’s largest Botanic Garden
A booming local population and a list of major improvements are being attributed to record visitation numbers at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan - reinforcing the...
Jul 2, 2017
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Conservation Management Plan to protect Queensland Cultural Centre’s heritage
The Queensland Cultural Centre - home to the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and The Edge at the State Library of Queensland –...
Jun 30, 2017
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Movie Animation Park Studios opens in Malaysia
Asia’s first animation-based theme park has opened in the Malaysian state of Perak. Spread across 21 hectares in the new town development of Bandar Meru Raya, the Movie...
Jun 29, 2017
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Industry Summit to equip professionals with essential communication skills
Australia’s first ever leisure industry communication and marketing event aims to equip businesses, organisations and professionals in communicating more effectively with their...
Jun 29, 2017
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Attractions operator Funlab acquires AttracTivity entertainment centre brand
Australian out-of-home entertainment company Funlab has this week confirmed its acquisition of the AttracTivity Entertainment business from National Bowling & Recreation Centres...
Jun 28, 2017
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SeaWorld Entertainment releases inaugural corporate responsibility report
US-based marine attractions company SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. has released its inaugural 2016 Corporate Responsibility report providing an overview of its mission to provide...
Jun 28, 2017
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The Pool to make a splash at NGV Australia
For the first time in Australia, The Pool: Architecture, Culture and Identity , Australia’s exhibition at the 2016 Venice Biennale, will be on display for local audiences in a...
Jun 27, 2017
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Sydney Fish Market to be relocated in bid to double visitor numbers
The NSW Government has unveiled plans for a significant redesign of Blackwattle Bay, that will include the relocation of the Sydney Fish Market and new residential and...
Jun 27, 2017
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Federal Government backs regional arts projects and touring exhibitions
The Federal Government is backing a series of arts projects and touring exhibitions in regional Australia. $338,535 will support two strategic arts projects in regional South...
Jun 26, 2017
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Adelaide to host Australia’s largest tourism showcase in 2018
Adelaide will host Australia’s largest annual event for building tourism opportunities for Australia - the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) - in April 2018. Expected to attract...
Jun 26, 2017
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Magic Memories to provide personalised imaging experience at Melbourne Museum
Magic Memories has announced the opening of a new imaging experience at Melbourne Museum, just in time for its new exhibition - Bug Lab. The exhibit, created by Weta Workshop...
Jun 26, 2017
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South Australia’s Larry the Lobster ‘big thing’ up for sale
Larry the Lobster, a landmark ‘big thing’ in the South Australian coastal town Kingston SE is on the market. Larry's owners, Jenna and Casey Sharpe, have put the 17-metre tall...
Jun 25, 2017
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Steve Irwin honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late Steve Irwin has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry through his wildlife...
Jun 22, 2017
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Gumbuya Park to undergo $50 million redevelopment
Plans to regenerate Victorian wildlife attraction Gumbuya Park into a ‘world-class’ destination - with a waterpark, bush resort and improved facilities - have been revealed....
Jun 22, 2017
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ATEED appoints Nick Hill as new Chief Executive
Auckland’s economic growth agency ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) has announced the appointment of Nick Hill as its new Chief Executive, replacing the...
Jun 21, 2017
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Continued growth for Asian Attractions Expo 2017
Preliminary estimates from the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 14th to 16th June, show that the event attracted more than 7,500...
Jun 21, 2017
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Star gazing tours and new pools are ‘hot’ attractions at Tekapo Springs
The introduction of star gazing tours combined with the launch of new pools have put Tekapo Springs firmly on the global tourism map. Star gazing tours in one of the world’s top...
Jun 21, 2017
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NSW budget invests in arts, events and tourism
The NSW Government’s commitments to the arts, major events and tourism has been confirmed in the 2017/18 State budget which includes $193 million - an increase of 10.3% on the...
Jun 20, 2017
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World Leisure announces International Innovation Prize
World Leisure has announced details of the seventh edition of the International Innovation Prize – an award that seeks to recognise organisations that have implemented creative...
Jun 20, 2017
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World’s largest spokeless ferris wheel opens in China
The world’s largest spokeless ferris wheel has opened on the Bailang River Bridge in the city of Weifang, in the Shandong Province of China. Offering visitors a birds-eye view...
Jun 20, 2017
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Sydney Modern project receives $20 million donation
The Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern project has reportedly received a landmark $20 million gift from a private foundation. With the Gallery looking to raise $100 million from...
Jun 20, 2017
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Magic Memories appoints new head of North American operations
Magic Memories, the global leader in capturing, creating and sharing memories, has announced the appointment of George Reider as North American Chief Executive. Reporting to...
Jun 20, 2017
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TIA to discuss tourism across New Zealand
Tourism businesses around New Zealand are being invited to discuss the big challenges and opportunities facing them and their region at a series of events organised by Tourism...
Jun 20, 2017
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Shanghai Disneyland welcomes more than 11 million guests in first year
As floating lanterns representing good fortune for the past, present and future hovered overheard, last Friday saw the Shanghai Disney Resort mark its first year of full...
Jun 18, 2017
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