News: Attractions
Saddam Hussein's former palace opens as antiquities museum
A palace built for former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been given a new purpose, with Iraq’s Government turning the building into the country’s first first new major museum...
Jan 19, 2017
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Dubai's Global Village aims for increase in visitor numbers
Inspite of the opening of competing new theme parks Dubai’s annual Global Village attraction is anticipating a rise in visitors this year. The seasonal cultural and family...
Jan 18, 2017
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Iron Man Experience opens at Disneyland Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland has opened The Iron Man Experience, the first ever Marvel-themed ride at a Disneyland theme park. The first of a range attractions linked to Marvel products...
Jan 18, 2017
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Sydney’s top exhibitions and art events staying up late
Sydney’s major arts and cultural institutions have commenced the Culture Up Late program - turning on their lights and welcoming Sydneysiders and visitors to enjoy extended...
Jan 17, 2017
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Perth Zoo loses breeding recommendations to open range zoos
Perth Zoo has revealed is no longer getting breeding recommendations for a number of animal species because of its limited size. Perth Zoo Chief Executive Susan Hunt says this...
Jan 16, 2017
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Senior ABC executive to head Museums Victoria
The head of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s international arm, Lynley Marshall, has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Museums Victoria – the organisation...
Jan 16, 2017
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Ticketing software revolutionising guest experiences
With today’s ticketing solutions able to provide much more than just a means to sell tickets, Melbourne-based ROLLER has been providing digital solutions for attractions over...
Jan 15, 2017
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Legoland waterpark opens in Dubai
Legoland Water Park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts and the sister park to the recently-opened Legoland Theme Park, has opened to the public. The Middle East’s only waterpark...
Jan 13, 2017
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New Indian waterpark features a dozen Polin slides
The newly opened Amaazia waterpark in the Indian city of Surat features a dozen waterslides from Polin Waterparks, including the signature King Cobra waterslide. The...
Jan 12, 2017
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Dreamworld reopens two further rides after safety checks
Dreamworld has reopened one of its signature major attractions, the Tower of Terror, for the first time since an October accident at the Gold Coast theme park killed four...
Jan 12, 2017
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium helps make the beach accessible to all
The Disabled Divers Association (DDA) has today launched the new Hippocampe Beach Wheelchair at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary in Port Phillip Bay thanks to the generous...
Jan 11, 2017
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Port Stephens attraction opens new aquatic playground
Oakvale Farm and Fauna World in the NSW resort of Port Stephens has opened ‘Splash Bay’, a new aquatic play space featuring 25 water activities. The biggest single addition in...
Jan 9, 2017
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Rotorua’s new night-time wildlife experience
A new interactive night-time experience at Rotorua’s Rainbow Springs Nature Park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the park after-hours this summer, in a relaxed ‘Kiwi...
Jan 7, 2017
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Dreamworld revenues dip by $6 million since reopening
Ticket sales at Dreamworld have dropped by $6 million since the Gold Coast theme park reopened on 10th December. Ardent Leisure's latest trading report to the Australian Stock...
Jan 6, 2017
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Seoul Mayor unveils Yongsan urban park plan
The Mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon, has announced that the city is moving forward with plans to develop a large new urban park in the central suburb of Yongsan after US troops...
Jan 6, 2017
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium welcomes colony of sub-Antarctic penguins
The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has opened a world-first exhibition of sub-Antarctic penguins. Opened for the peak holiday season, the Penguin Expedition attraction at Sydney’s...
Jan 5, 2017
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Dreamworld looks to offers and extended opening hours to encourage visits
Just over three weeks after its re-opening, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is reportedly struggling in its attempts to bring back the crowds, with media reports referring its...
Jan 4, 2017
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Clip ‘n Climb welcomes opening of 100th centre
The manufacturers of the Clip ‘n Climb fun climbing concept have welcomed the opening of their 100th centre in Amsterdam, Holland. Opened just before Christmas, the new centre...
Jan 3, 2017
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David Lloyd plans leisure industry return with adventure parks
Industry entrepreneur David Lloyd, who developed David Lloyd Leisure clubs in the UK and Next Generation Clubs in Australia and Europe, is planning a return to the leisure...
Dec 30, 2016
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New amenities open at Wollongong’s Bald Hill reserve
Wollongong’s landmark Bald Hill reserve, which offers sweeping coastal views and which features in the latest Qantas air safety video, has received a major facelift with the...
Dec 30, 2016
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Chittering Valley chosen as location for new open range Perth Zoo
The Western Australian Government has chosen a 700 hectare site of bushland and partially cleared farming land in the Perth Hills as the site for a new open range zoo. The new...
Dec 29, 2016
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Aussie World opens new Bombora Bounce family drop and twist tower
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has opened its latest major attraction, the Bombora Bounce. Opened on Boxing Day, the Italian designed and manufactured family drop...
Dec 26, 2016
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Ballarat aims for Biennale of Australian Art to attract 100,000 visitors
Ballarat is set to follow in the footsteps of Hobart with the impact of its Museum of Old and New Art with the announcement of a new arts biennale to be held in 2018. Public art...
Dec 26, 2016
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Legoland Japan to open in April 2017
With its bricks falling into place, Legoland Japan has announced that the new theme park will be opened in 1st April 2017. With more than 80% of its facilities complete, the new...
Dec 26, 2016
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