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Abu Dhabi launches new tourism campaign
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched a new worldwide promotional campaign aimed at encouraging travellers to experience the Emirate’s...
Nov 11, 2016
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Amusement operator to pay $80,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety charge
Leading New Zealand rides operator Mahons Amusements must pay out almost $80,000 following an incident that caused multiple fractures in the leg of a two-year-old boy. The boy...
Nov 10, 2016
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Dreamworld announce ‘permanent closure’ of ride involved in fatal incident
Ardent Leisure has announced that Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride, on which four people were killed on Tuesday 25th October, will be “permanently decommissioned.” In a...
Nov 9, 2016
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Luna Park Sydney makes appointment to newly created role of Tourism Manager
Sydney’s Luna Park is set to expand its appeal to both business and leisure tourism markets with the appointment of seasoned tourism professional, Mark Taylor, to the newly...
Nov 8, 2016
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Shanghai Disneyland to unveil exclusive seasonal passes
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that regular visitors to Shanghai Disneyland will soon be able to buy a season pass. To be launched on 11th November, a popular online...
Nov 7, 2016
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Premier Rides ships unique attraction to Qatar
An immersive dark-ride experience that will feature a dramatic reverse magnetic launch through the roof of a building that then soars to a height of nearly 60 metres, followed...
Nov 6, 2016
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CENTAMAN expands presence in the USA
Experiencing growing success for its software for tourism and visitor attractions in North America, CENTAMAN is to expand its operations in the USA by opening an office in...
Nov 6, 2016
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Old Royal Adelaide Hospital redevelopment to include contemporary art gallery
The redevelopment of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site could include a new museum of contemporary art and nearby underground concert hall. With the South Australian...
Nov 5, 2016
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AALARA releases statement on Dreamworld tragedy
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has issued a statement to industry stakeholders on the fatalities at Dreamworld on Tuesday 25th October....
Nov 4, 2016
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Tourism jobs key in Western Australia marginal seats
A new research report shows that tourism is a significant employer in key electorates that will determine the 2017 Western Australian Election. The Tourism Work Atlas , released...
Nov 3, 2016
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North Queensland the centre of new tourism plan
The Queensland Government is planning to boost tourism across the north of the state with the adoption of the Advancing Tourism in North Queensland plan. Acknowledging the...
Nov 2, 2016
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Australian National Maritime Museum launches new waterfront conference venue
The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled its new waterfront venue, The Conference Centre, making the Museum’s western annex available for hire for the first time....
Nov 2, 2016
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Skyline Enterprises appoints Sarah Ottrey to board of directors
New Zealand tourism and property company Skyline Enterprises has appointed experienced governance professional Sarah Ottrey as an independent director to the board. Ottrey, who...
Nov 1, 2016
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Ardent Leisure share price continues to fall amid safety scrutiny
Ardent Leisure's share price has dipped to a low of $1.98 today following the tragic incident that saw four people die on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld. Investor...
Nov 1, 2016
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New cable-ski park opens in Singapore
Singapore’s first cable-ski facility, Singapore Wake Park, has returned to the nation’s watersports scene after a two year hiatus and a change in management. The new cable-ski...
Nov 1, 2016
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Sydney cultural attractions to introduce evening openings
Four of Sydney's major cultural institutions will be open late on Wednesday evenings from this summer as part of the NSW Government’s push to boost Sydney’s night time economy...
Oct 31, 2016
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Dubai Parks mega-resort opening starts with Legoland launch
The Arabian Gulf’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts has opened to the public for the first time today (31st October). With the...
Oct 31, 2016
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New seller packages for TRENZ 2017
New Zealand tourism operators wanting to sell their product internationally are invited to apply for TRENZ 2017, taking place in Auckland from 9th to 12th May next year. New...
Oct 30, 2016
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Aussie World opens permanent haunt maze
In the lead up to Aussie World’s annual Halloween event over the weekend - FestEvil - the Sunshine Coast amusement park opened a new year-round permanent haunt maze, dubbed...
Oct 30, 2016
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QAGOMA and Singapore Art Museum agree long term partnership
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and the the Singapore Art Museum have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding that will include opportunities for...
Oct 30, 2016
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Queensland Government to undertake 'safety blitz' on theme parks
Inspectors from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will carry out a month-long check of amusement rides and theme parks across the state as part of a month-long safety blitz...
Oct 29, 2016
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Dreamworld defends safety record after revelations of past breaches
Ardent Leisure is defending the safety record of Dreamworld following the publication of documents that show previous allegations of safety breaches at the popular theme park....
Oct 28, 2016
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End of the road for Dubai Universal Studios Theme Park plan
Longstanding plans for a Universal Studios theme park in Dubai have been officially scrapped, after the project’s main backers confirmed the plans have been abandoned. News...
Oct 27, 2016
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Ardent Leisure in turmoil after Dreamworld ride tragedy
Under massive scrutiny following Tuesday’s tragedy in which four people died on Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride, Ardent Leisure, owner of the Gold Coast theme park, has...
Oct 27, 2016
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