News: Attractions
Adelaide Zoo the first in Australia to roll out iBeacon technology
Aiming to enhance the visitor experience and share the stories behind one of South Australia’s most popular attractions, the Adelaide Zoo has become the first zoo in Australia...
Dec 24, 2016
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High praise for Adelaide Oval RoofClimb
The spectacular Adelaide Oval RoofClimb has been acknowledged for boosting tourism in the South Australian capital. Opened in March, the experience allows visitors to explore...
Dec 22, 2016
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Sea World welcomes Baby Dolphin
Gold Coast theme and wildlife park Sea World has announced the arrival of a male baby bottlenose dolphin, weighing approximately 15 kilograms and measuring 95cm in length. The...
Dec 22, 2016
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Fairfield City Council opens new fitness trail and treetop walk
Aiming to encourage residents to be healthy and active, Fairfield City Council has introduced an innovative obstacle course and treetop walk in the Fairfield Park precinct. The...
Dec 22, 2016
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Multi-talented sales executive joins Ziptrek marketing team
A passion for ziplining has brought Kellie McKenzie full circle – from working for parent company Ziptrek Ecotours in Whistler, Canada, to a new role in Queenstown’s Ziptrek...
Dec 21, 2016
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Timezone New Zealand opens new FEC in Rotorua
Timezone New Zealand’s newest store has opened inside the new Motion Entertainment centre in Rotorua. The new family entertainment centre is already exceeding expectations, with...
Dec 21, 2016
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Phillip Island Nature Parks head named new Parks Victoria Chief Executive
Matthew Jackson, Chief Executive of Phillip Island Nature Parks, is to leave the organisation to take up the role of Chief Executive of Parks Victoria. Jackson, who has been in...
Dec 20, 2016
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Silverdale Adventure Park opens Aflex giant inflatable waterslide
Auckland’s Silverdale Adventure Park has introduced a new giant inflatable waterslide for the summer season. Designed an manufactured by New Zealand based Aflex Technology, 100...
Dec 20, 2016
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Six months after flooding, Tasmania’s Marakoopa Cave reopens
The reopening of the Marakoopa Cave, six months after its forced closure following June's devastating floods, is expected to bring a much needed boost in tourism to Mole Creek...
Dec 19, 2016
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Family Entertainment Centres to thrive in the UAE
While recent openings of theme parks in the United Arab Emirates has attracted massive global media attention, the organisers of the DEAL 2017 show believe that Family...
Dec 19, 2016
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Segway sightseeing to roll into Adelaide’s Riverbank
The sights of Adelaide’s Riverbank precinct are to be showcased in a unique way with new segway tours planned from next year. South Australian tourism company Segway Sensation...
Dec 18, 2016
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Japan’s legislation of casinos creates integrated resorts opportunities
Following the Japanese Government’s passing of legislation to legalise gambling, casino operators are looking to establish integrated resorts development which could be worth up...
Dec 18, 2016
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Safety inspections complete at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
The Queensland Government has completed their review of Village Roadshow Theme Parks properties on the Gold Coast: Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast....
Dec 17, 2016
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Gateway Ticketing partnership with Digonex to explore dynamic pricing solutions in attractions
Gateway Ticketing Systems - one of the world’s leading attractions industry ticketing software, admission control and revenue generation providers - has announced an alliance...
Dec 16, 2016
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New Standard for Playground Surfacing
Standards Australia has recently published a new Standard for playground surfacing specifying test methods by which the performance of impact attenuating surfaces can be...
Dec 16, 2016
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Christchurch Adventure Park gets official opening
In advance of its official opening to the public tomorrow, Christchurch's long-awaited Adventure Park has received its official opening. Sitting on 900 acres of forested land...
Dec 16, 2016
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Inaugural Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Awards
Across the leisure industry and its various sectors there are numerous awards recognising industry excellence. However, until now, none recognised the best in leisure...
Dec 15, 2016
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New TreeTop Adventures site open in Sydney’s Hills
Outdoor adventure specialists TreeTop Adventures have opened their latest location, an all-new outdoor adventure park in the Cumberland State Forest in West Pennant Hills, NSW....
Dec 14, 2016
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Non-Compliance in attractions and entertainment has its costs
In the wake of the deaths of four people on an amusement ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in October and potential legal action facing those who may be deemed...
Dec 14, 2016
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Timezone Gold Coast named 2016 Gold Coast Business of the Year
The Timezone Gold Coast family entertainment centre has been named the Gold Coast's 2016 Business of the Year. Already recognised as the largest indoor family entertainment...
Dec 13, 2016
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Australia to get Music Industry Hall of Fame
Australia’s music history is to be showcased at a new permanent exhibition space dedicated to sharing the story of Australian contemporary music. The music industry's 15-year...
Dec 12, 2016
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Dreamworld reopening gathers $157,000 charity donation
More than $157,000 will be donated to the families of four people killed in October's Dreamworld ride tragedy following donations made during the weekend reopening of the theme...
Dec 12, 2016
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Next Capital acquires FEC operator Funlab
Leading Australian out-of-home entertainment company Funlab, the operator of Strike bowling bars as well as Sky Zone trampolines centres and Exitus escape rooms, has reportedly...
Dec 12, 2016
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National Museum of Singapore's glass rotunda reopens after two-year renovation
After two years of renovation work the National Museum of Singapore's glass rotunda has reopened, displaying two permanent art installations on the flora and fauna of South East...
Dec 10, 2016
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