News: Attractions
Safety inspector’s legal team argues limited responsibilities in Royal Adelaide Show death case
The safety inspection company being prosecuted over the death of a girl who was flung from a ride at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show has won a bid to argue the charges before the...
Sep 22, 2016
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Memorial unveiled to Hamilton Zoo keeper
A memorial to Hamilton Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh has been unveiled at the Zoo, marking one year since her tragic death. Kudeweh was killed by male Sumatran tiger Oz on 20th...
Sep 22, 2016
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International Trampoline Parks conference raises bar for industry
The International Association of Trampoline Parks’s recent fourth Annual Conference and Trade Show attracted 500 attendees and vendors from 25 countries - a testament to the...
Sep 21, 2016
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Timezone New Zealand encouraging Pokémon Go fans to pose
Family entertainment centre operator Timezone New Zealand has been engaging with the Pokémon Go phenomena by encouraging patrons to pose with characters that they find in-store....
Sep 21, 2016
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Dreamworld launches virtual-reality ride trials on its Mick Doohan Motocoaster
In an Australian first, Dreamworld is previewing a locally-developed virtual reality (VR) experience - dubbed ‘SkyRider’ - on one of its ‘Big 9’ thrill rides, the Mick Doohan...
Sep 21, 2016
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Timezone Group appoints Scott Blume as Group Managing Director amid board restructure
The Singapore-based Timezone Group has announced that Scott Blume has been invited to join its board taking up the position of Group Managing Director. In conjunction with this...
Sep 21, 2016
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Vortex International named in PROFIT 500 List for second Consecutive Year
Global aquatic play solutions leader, Vortex Aquatic Structures International, has been included in Canada’s PROFIT 500 list for the second year running. Ranking Canada’s...
Sep 21, 2016
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Village Roadshow theme parks to roll out AirService online food ordering app
Mobile food and drink ordering app AirService is set to roll out its technology across Village Roadshow theme parks. The partnership will see AirService’s mobile ordering and...
Sep 20, 2016
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Louvre Abu Dhabi opening delayed to 2017, new director appointed
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has advised that the US$650 million Louvre Abu Dhabi museum will now open in 2017 with the exact date yet to be confirmed. The museum...
Sep 20, 2016
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Perth Zoo Galapagos tortoise celebrates 50th birthday
A Galapagos tortoise at Perth Zoo has celebrated his 50th birthday. To mark the occasion on Monday, the tortoise, named Cerro, was treated to a special birthday cake made from...
Sep 20, 2016
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Dreamworld opens new look Tiger Island
Following a $7 million transformation, the first stage of Dreamworld’s all-new Tiger Island exhibit opens from today (Sunday 18th September). Australian designed and built, the...
Sep 18, 2016
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National Gallery of Australia to shed 20 jobs
Up to 20 staff at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra have been told, as of Friday (16th September), that their jobs will no longer exist. The ABC has reported...
Sep 17, 2016
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Flip Out opens the Middle East's largest trampoline park
Australian-based Flip Out has recently opened the Middle East’s largest indoor trampoline park in Dubai. Operating since May, the facility offers a network of 200 interconnected...
Sep 16, 2016
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Tourism growth under the spotlight
With New Zealand’s visitor economy still enjoying double digit growth, industry leaders and stakeholders will discuss opportunities and challenges at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa...
Sep 15, 2016
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Theme parks and cinemas perform but Village Roadshow profits dip
Leisure industry giant Village Roadshow has reported that its theme parks and cinemas divisions performed strongly through the 2015/16 financial year, although overall the group...
Sep 15, 2016
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Court hears of improvements to Hamilton Zoo safety systems after keeper's death
A sentencing hearing has been advised that Hamilton City Council has spent more than $200,000 on safety improvements at Hamilton Zoo following the death of a zookeeper....
Sep 15, 2016
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Tourism figures race ahead of targets
Figures from the latest National Visitor Survey and the recently released International Visitor Survey show the tourism industry is now exceeding the Tourism 2020 growth...
Sep 15, 2016
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Skyline Enterprises moves forward with plan for Franz Josef Glacier gondola
Leading New Zealand tourism company Skyline Enterprises has embarked on an investigation into the development of a gondola system to view the Franz Josef Glacier. Following...
Sep 14, 2016
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Future uncertain for Perth's Hillarys Great Escape waterpark
Popular Perth amusement and water park Great Escape has reportedly closed and is facing an uncertain future, with the lease having run out for the current operators and the...
Sep 12, 2016
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Phillip Island Nature Parks contribute $498 million to Victoria’s economy
Phillip Island Nature Parks has significantly exceeded expectations of its economic contributions to the state of Victoria and the Bass Coast Shire region, according to the...
Sep 12, 2016
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Magic Memories acquires US-based SharpShooter Imaging
The acquisition of SharpShooter Imaging in the United States by Magic Memories is the largest purchase for the Queenstown-based company since it was founded in 1995. The...
Sep 10, 2016
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New Zealanders invited to vote for new tourism award
An exciting new ‘People’s Choice Award’ is giving New Zealanders the opportunity to vote for their favourite New Zealand tourism experience and go in the draw to win a fantastic...
Sep 10, 2016
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Otway Fly marks 13th anniversary
The Otway Fly treetop walk has marked its 13th birthday with a one day special offer of reduced entry costs – with adult and child tickets have cost just $13. Marked yesterday,...
Sep 9, 2016
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Adventure World to develop new $7.5 million ride
Perth attraction Adventure World has revealed that it is to add a new $7.5 million ride that it promises will be "the largest of its type in Australia". Code named ‘Mi3’ -...
Sep 9, 2016
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