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Ardent Leisure Chief Executive ‘appeared to be ducking for cover’ following Dreamworld fatalities
Ardent Leisure made significant mistakes in how it handled its media management at the time of the death of four Dreamworld guests last October according to a crisis...
Apr 3, 2017
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Southern hemisphere’s largest bouldering gym opens in Sydney
With interest in sport climbing on the rise, a newly opened facility in the inner Sydney suburb of Annandale features the southern hemisphere’s biggest-ever bouldering gym....
Apr 3, 2017
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Australia's last African elephant dies at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
The death of an African elephant at Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo has marked the end of an era for the species in Australia. Cuddles was the zoo's oldest inhabitant and,...
Apr 2, 2017
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Merlin to close Manly Sea Life Sanctuary after 50 years
After 50 years of operations, the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary is to close its doors. Merlin Entertainments Group, which runs what was formerly known as Oceanworld Manly, has...
Mar 31, 2017
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens Turbo Track ‘mega rollercoaster’
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has opened its highly-anticipated rollercoaster Turbo Track. A first for the indoor theme parks, Turbo Track launches guests from inside the park at 102...
Mar 30, 2017
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New Chief Executive named for Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board has announced that Catherine Basterfield has been appointed as Nature Parks new Chief Executive - transitioning from her current role as...
Mar 29, 2017
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Sunshine Coast leads Queensland's tourism growth in 2016
The Sunshine Coast recorded its highest ever domestic visitor numbers, attracting 3,394,000 arrivals in 2016, a rise of 15.2% compared to 2015. It broke the previous record for...
Mar 29, 2017
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Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym ready to host national championship
Australian climbers will flock to the Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym at Villawood in Sydney’s west this weekend for the most prestigious event on the Australian Sport Climbing...
Mar 29, 2017
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New Australian Art unveiled at Sydney’s premier cultural institutions
The National 2017: New Australian Art has today been unveiled at three of Sydney’s premier cultural institutions, representing the first exhibition in a six-year partnership...
Mar 29, 2017
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Resorts World Sentosa’s S.E.A. Aquarium Welcomes 10 Millionth Visitor
Just five years after opening, the S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa has welcomed its 10 millionth visitor. The lucky 10 millionth visitor was Samuel Ang with his wife...
Mar 28, 2017
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500,000 visitors attend GOMA’s 10th birthday program
This week has seen Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) welcome the 500,000th visitor to its 10th anniversary program headlined by the major exhibition ‘Sugar Spin: you, me,...
Mar 28, 2017
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Competition to find a new approach to wayfinding in Perth
Looking for a new ‘wayfinding’ system for the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC), the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) of Western Australia has launched a competition asking...
Mar 26, 2017
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Malaysia sets out credentials as South East Asia's theme park capital
Malaysian tourism authorities are highlighting how the nation is becoming the 'theme park capital' of South East Asia, with almost 20 theme parks and waterparks spread around...
Mar 24, 2017
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Cairns Jurassica Project aims to conserve and preserve some of Australia's most endangered species
A vacant block of land in North Cairns is the fledgling site of a project that aims to address Australia's growing disconnect between its cities and natural environment while...
Mar 23, 2017
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Golf clubs look to lagoons in bid for renewal
With golf participation numbers in decline and a significant number of Australia’s 1500 golf clubs in financial distress, multinational technology company Crystal Lagoons is...
Mar 23, 2017
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National Gallery of Victoria ends security contract over pay scandal
The Victorian Government has cancelled its contract with the company responsible for security at the National Gallery of Victoria over allegations that it underpaid guards....
Mar 23, 2017
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Fast-growing Indian theme park industry needs new investment
A new survey from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and consultants KPMG has revealed that India’s theme park industry grew 10.25% in 2016. The...
Mar 21, 2017
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Tourism supports one in 10 jobs, outpacing global economy for sixth consecutive year
Global tourism generated one in 10 of the world’s jobs in 2016 as the sector grew by 3.3%, outpacing the global economy for the sixth year in a row, according to a new report by...
Mar 20, 2017
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Wellington Zoo to host conservation symposium
Wellington Zoo and 12 conservation partners from around the globe will be hosting a series of events in April, showcasing the conservation work our organisations do in...
Mar 20, 2017
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Monarto Zoo predator experience will provide encounters with African lions
Zoos SA are to develop a new ‘predator experience’ at Monarto Zoo that will enable visitors to stand in the heart of a lions’ den. The new $1.4 million attraction today received...
Mar 20, 2017
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Australia's Big Things go green for St Patrick's Day
Four of Australia’s landmark ‘big things’ - the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Big Merino in Goulburn, the Big Kangaroo in Border Village, South Australia and the Big...
Mar 17, 2017
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IAAPA identifies UAE as world’s fastest growing theme parks market
Ahead of the of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show, the theme parks of the United Arab Emirates have been recognised for delivering ‘smart’ visitor experiences to...
Mar 17, 2017
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New Zealand landmarks go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
To mark St Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2017, five significant New Zealand landmarks - the Auckland Sky Tower, Christchurch Airport, Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre, the...
Mar 16, 2017
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks brings back its VIP Magic Pass
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has reintroduced its VIP Magic Pass giving guests up to 15 months of unlimited entry to four of the Gold Coast’s favourite theme parks. At a cost of...
Mar 15, 2017
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