News: Attractions
Northern Rivers Rail Trail secures gold award for Adventure Tourism
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has secured Gold in the Adventure Tourism category at the 2025 North Coast Tourism Awards, with additional recognition of a Silver award in the...
Jul 31, 2025
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IAAPA launches Next-Generation eLearning Platform for global Attractions Industry
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced a multi-year partnership with Study Academy USA to develop and launch a customised...
Jul 31, 2025
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CSML Group expands its international footprint in supply of Brunswick Bowling equipment
Following an impressive 25-year performance as Brunswick’s exclusive distributor in India and the SAARC region, CSML Group is expanding its international footprint by supplying...
Jul 31, 2025
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Funlab to open new Hijinx Hotel entertainment destination in Melbourne
'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab is opening a new entertainment destination - its popular Hijinx Hotel - in Melbourne’s CBD for the first time at QV Melbourne on 1st August....
Jul 29, 2025
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Cairns’ Skyrail announces $85 million upgrade
Coinciding with its 30th anniversary, Cairns’ renowned Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has announced an $85 million upgrade aimed at securing its status as Tropical North...
Jul 28, 2025
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Maleny Botanic Gardens voted Queensland’s top tourism attraction and in Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific
The Sunshine Coast’s Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has been voted by tourists as the top attraction in Queensland and in the Top 20 Attractions in the South Pacific with...
Jul 28, 2025
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Man pleads guilty to murdering female co-worker at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium
The man responsible for a brutal stabbing death at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in December 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder in the ACT Supreme Court. Jude Wijesinghe,...
Jul 28, 2025
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Battery Hill secures $1.7 million tourism makeover via NT Government’s ‘Rebuilding the Economy 2025 Strategy’
The Northern Territory Government is funding projects to build a more vibrant and sustainable tourism industry in the Barkly region with a $1.2 million contract has been awarded...
Jul 28, 2025
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New theme park combining dinosaurs and adventure sport opens on Japanese island of Okinawa
Junglia, a new attraction combining adventure sport and encounters with dinosaurs, has opened amid the subtropical greenery of the Japanese island of Okinawa. Located on the...
Jul 28, 2025
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Dubai promoted as tourism destination via adventure sports
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination. As travel...
Jul 26, 2025
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IAAPA Foundation FEC Scholarship launched to support emerging talent in the Attractions Industry
The IAAPA Foundation has launched its 2025 FEC Scholarship, a new initiative supporting the next generation of leaders in family entertainment centres (FECs), location-based...
Jul 25, 2025
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Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience
Sunshine Coast’s Mystic Mountains Tours offers starry nights astronomy experience While most astro-tourism experiences are offered in outback areas, Sunshine Coast tour operator...
Jul 25, 2025
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Busselton Jetty’s Underwater Observatory set for temporary closures for accessibility upgrade
The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory is to close for up to six weeks to undergo an accessible lift upgrade, reopening in September. The new lift system, to be installed...
Jul 25, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure marks water safety achievements on World Drowning Prevention Day
Coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day, Belgravia Leisure is celebrating a remarkable achievement with a 50% reduction in critical incidents requiring lifesaving first...
Jul 24, 2025
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Madame Tussauds unveils 13 new Taylor Swift figures in global launch
Global entertainment brand, Madame Tussauds, has unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating 13 new Taylor Swift wax figures launched in 13 cities across four...
Jul 23, 2025
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Renee Soutar promoted to head marketing role across Village Roadshow theme parks
Renee Soutar has been promoted to the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, stepping up from her position as General Manager of Marketing. Through...
Jul 23, 2025
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Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment reports strong financial performance
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the SkyPoint Obeservation Deck, has reported a strong financial performance for the...
Jul 22, 2025
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ROLLER deploys monitoring and security platform Datadog to boost reliability and slash cloud costs
Australian-founded ROLLER, the software powering over 2,200 attractions businesses globally including Sky Zone Trampoline Parks and Scenic World, has streamlined operations,...
Jul 21, 2025
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Blockbuster LEGO Star Wars Exhibition showcases Victoria’s creative talent
The world premiere of the LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition was secured for Melbourne by the Victorian Government and created by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught - the only LEGO...
Jul 21, 2025
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Ice-skating, Kryal Castle and Ukiyo entertainment tent festivities contribute to success of Ballarat Winter Festival
The 2025 Ballarat Winter Festival has already attracted tens of thousands of people in its first two weeks with bumper numbers showing how the winter celebration continues to go...
Jul 21, 2025
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Typhoon Wipha impacts leisure industry across Hong Kong, Vietnam, Southern China, South Korea and the Philippines
Typhoon Wipha, a powerful tropical storm sweeping across East and Southeast Asia, is causing massive disruptions with Hong Kong, Vietnam, Southern China, South Korea and the...
Jul 20, 2025
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AALARA to stage pre Ekka networking event at RNA Brisbane Showgrounds
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to hold a Networking Cocktail Event at the RNA Brisbane Showgrounds on the evening of Tuesday 5th...
Jul 20, 2025
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Free Dreamworld tickets for children on offer to Ekka guests
A new promotional link between the organisers of the upcoming Royal Queensland Show and Dreamworld will see every child who attends this year’s Ekka on Thursday 14th and Friday...
Jul 19, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council starts work on Mooloolaba beachfront makeover
Works have begun to deliver an ocean viewing deck, relaxing new beachfront spaces, public artwork and modern public amenities at Mooloolaba’s foreshore. The Sunshine Coast...
Jul 18, 2025
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