News: Attractions
Christchurch Adventure Park on track for December opening
This week marks a significant milestone for the Christchurch Adventure Park with half of the planned development for Stage One completed on schedule. Stage one of the...
Sep 8, 2016
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World’s largest indoor theme park opens in Dubai
IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park, featuring popular Marvel and Cartoon Network-branded rides, has opened its doors to the public in Dubai. The...
Sep 5, 2016
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Queenstown’s Over The Top in the running for two luxury tourism awards
Queenstown helicopter operator Over The Top is in the running for two international luxury tourism awards. Louisa ‘Choppy’ Patterson, owner and chief pilot of Over The Top, is...
Sep 5, 2016
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Fun City Shepparton marks first birthday
Victorian family entertainment centre Fun City Shepparton has marked the first anniversary since its opening. Developed at a cost of $6 million, the 5,500 metre² FEC located at...
Sep 5, 2016
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Rolling Stones exhibition to head to Australia in 2018
The Rolling Stones’ first ever major exhibition, Exhibitionism, will make its Australian debut at the new International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney in November 2018....
Sep 5, 2016
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$3 billion Gold Coast Casino Resort to integrate with Sea World
A $3 billion project for the construction of an integrated resort and casino development on the Gold Coast is reportedly set to be agreed by the Queensland Government before the...
Sep 4, 2016
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10 years on Steve Irwin's wildlife conservation legacy lives on
On the 10th anniversary of the death of Australian wildlife and conservation icon Steve Irwin, his legacy continues to be nurtured by his family and a team of 400 at the...
Sep 2, 2016
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Royal Adelaide Show inspections aim to ensure safety of workers and patrons
With the 2016 Royal Adelaide Show opening today (2nd September), SafeWork SA has been conducting extensive safety inspections to ensure worker and patron safety across the...
Sep 2, 2016
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Christchurch visitor spending bounces back
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says newly released figures for July 2016 from New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show visitor spend is on...
Sep 1, 2016
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Dalian Wanda to build US$9.45 billion culture, sport and tourism ‘city’ in China’s Shandong province
Chinese entertainment and real estate company the Dalian Wanda Group, has signed an agreement to invest 63 billion yuan (US$9.45 billion) to build a culture, sport and tourism...
Aug 30, 2016
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New dining precinct marks the next stage in Brisbane Showgrounds regeneration project
Newly announced plans for the further redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds will see the landmark RNA Snack Bar demolished and replaced with a new snack bar building within...
Aug 30, 2016
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Positive outlook for most of Australia's tourism sectors
A lower Australian dollar and targeted marketing campaigns will boost international visitor growth to an average 6.2% a year over the next three years, according to a new report...
Aug 26, 2016
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Planned Perth Surf Park aims for Swan River foreshore site
A proposal to develop Western Australia's first artificial wave surf park has been revealed with the Wave Park Group advising that it has presented a formal proposal to the City...
Aug 26, 2016
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World's highest and longest glass bridge opens in Central China
The 'world's highest and longest' glass-bottomed bridge has opened to visitors at Zhangjiajie in China’s Hunan Province. Connecting two mountain cliffs, the 430 metre long, six...
Aug 24, 2016
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Ardent Leisure full year results strong revenue growth
Ardent Leisure Group's 2015/16 financial report shows strong revenue growth backed by increasing visitation to its Gold Coast attractions and the successful rollout of its US...
Aug 24, 2016
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Work begins on Dubai island resort and waterpark
Middle Eastern developer Nakheel and Spanish hospitality giant RIU Hotels & Resorts have started the development of their AED900 million (US$245 million), 800-room joint venture...
Aug 22, 2016
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Funfields amusement park to install new four person raft ride
Victorian amusement park Funfields is to develop a four person raft ride that will be open for the summer 2017/18 season. Park owner John Verga told local newspaper the...
Aug 22, 2016
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Skyline Queenstown lodges consent application for new gondola redevelopment
Skyline Queenstown is a step closer to starting its proposed $60 million gondola redevelopment with its application for resource consent lodged last week. Coinciding with the...
Aug 22, 2016
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Chinese investors snap up Whitsunday island for $25 million
Daydream Island owner China Capital Investment Group has acquired South Molle island in the Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef for about $25 million. The...
Aug 21, 2016
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Sanderson Group to masterplan US$5 billion Bali DreamCity project
Leading attractions designer and construction company the Sanderson Group has been appointed as the official project masterplanner for the Margarana DreamCity project on the...
Aug 21, 2016
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40% of Australians plan a holiday in NSW
When asked to nominate the Australian states they’d like to visit on holiday within the next two years, 40.7% of the population name NSW as a potential destination. Although a...
Aug 18, 2016
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Rainbow’s End launches ticket payment plan
Auckland’s Rainbow’s End theme park has joined forces with Debitsuccess, New Zealand’s leading billing solution company, to offer their customers payment plans as an alternative...
Aug 16, 2016
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Construction of Australia’s first LEGO Store begins at Dreamworld
Construction of Australia’s first LEGO®Store at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has begun, with the store set to open this November. The flagship store will be the largest...
Aug 16, 2016
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New generation escape room to open in Melbourne
Leading out-of-home entertainment innovator Funlab is enhancing its Melbourne Central Strike Bowling venue with a new generation escape room concept. Strike Bowling operator...
Aug 15, 2016
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