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Dubai’s IMG theme park delays opening date
The opening of Dubai-based theme park IMG World of Adventure has been delayed to 31st August from its scheduled launch date of 15th August. IMG - set to be the world’s largest...
Aug 14, 2016
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Fish inspired design revealed for new Wellington Movie Museum and Convention Centre
A new, innovative design proposal has been released for the upcoming Wellington Movie Museum and Conference Centre. Studio Pacific Architecture - the company tasked with...
Aug 14, 2016
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Gold Coast Tourism resurgence suggests positive outlook for Ardent Leisure businesses
Leading analysts Citi have predicted that multi-sector leisure business Ardent Leisure will benefit from a resurgence in Gold Coast tourism, further roll-out of its US family...
Aug 12, 2016
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo named top New Zealand event
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been named New Zealand’s favourite event of the past year at the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals (NZAEP) 2016 awards....
Aug 10, 2016
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New BIG4 Rivershore Resort opens on the Sunshine Coast
Rivershore Resort, the first new holiday park to open south east Queensland since the late 1970s, has opened its gates on the Sunshine Coast. A BIG4 Holiday Parks franchise, the...
Aug 10, 2016
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Zoos Victoria Awarded San Diego Zoo Conservation Medal
Zoos Victoria has been honoured for its fight against wildlife extinction by being awarded the prestigious San Diego Zoo Conservation Medal at a ceremony in the United States...
Aug 10, 2016
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Kryal Castle fires up through winter
Victorian attraction Kryal Castle has been staging is Knights of Fire program during the winter. Staged during the school holidays and Ballarat’s Winterlude festival, the daily...
Aug 9, 2016
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Battlefield Sports wins Export of the Year at 2016 Queensland iAwards
Laser tag innovator Battlefield Sports has taken home the prestigious ‘Export of the Year’ award at this year’s Queensland iAwards. The iAwards, now in its 22nd year, is the...
Aug 7, 2016
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Police issue wristbands for child safety at the Ekka
Police are urging parents and carers to avoid losing children at the Ekka by taking up the offer of free wristbands and organising a meeting point should they become separated....
Aug 6, 2016
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New Star Tour takes guests behind the scenes at Warner Bros. Movie World
An all-new behind-the-scenes tour at Warner Bros. Movie World will offer guests the chance to climb 33 metres to the top of attraction’s tallest rollercoaster, Arkham Asylum...
Aug 5, 2016
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Adventure World to sue fireworks company over fire that destroyed landmark castle
Perth theme park Adventure World is reportedly suing the fireworks company whose products allegedly sparked a $1 million fire at the theme park’s landmark castle tower three...
Aug 4, 2016
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Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand announces new Chair appointment
Graham Budd, Chief Executive of Destination Queenstown, has been elected incoming Chair of Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand taking over from David Perks. Budd has been...
Aug 4, 2016
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Asia Forum in Cairns looks to boost tourism
A new event focusing on how Queensland’s tourism industry can capitalise on opportunities coming out of Asia is to be held at the Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday 25th...
Aug 3, 2016
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New Zealand Government backs AJ Hackett Bungy's new Queenstown adventure experience
Adventure tourism innovator AJ Hackett Bungy is being backed by a $500,000 grant from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to develop a world-first...
Aug 3, 2016
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Compass Group selects Priava for Australia-wide venue management
Leading cloud-based venue management software company Priava has been selected by Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd to manage events at a variety of its venues across Australia....
Aug 3, 2016
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Universal Studios Japan to bring ‘Godzilla’ to life via 4D attraction
Universal Studios Japan has revealed an all-new, 4D attraction set to debut at next year’s ‘Universal Cool Japan 2017’ event, which will bring the Japanese legend of ‘Godzilla’...
Aug 2, 2016
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Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust acquires Daintree Discovery Centre
The Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust (ADBT) has purchased the Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay in Far North Queensland from founders Ron and Pam Birkett. ADBT Chair...
Aug 1, 2016
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Architects unveil design for Perth's new WA Museum
Architects Hassell + OMA have unveiled their design for Perth’s $428 million Western Australian Museum building. The design by the two international design practices combines a...
Aug 1, 2016
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Bombing of Darwin Harbour recreated at new attraction
A new attraction that recreates and commemorates the Second World War bombing of Darwin has opened on the city's Stokes Hill Wharf. The new multi-million dollar facility uses...
Aug 1, 2016
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery suffers significant visitation decline
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart has suffered a significant drop in visitor numbers which the Tasmanian Government says is “not unexpected”. Reopened in early 2013...
Aug 1, 2016
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Aerial adventure park open in Sydney's west
After more than five years in development, a new aerial adventure parks, SkyPeak Adventures, has opened at St Marys in Sydney's west. Offering over 100 challenges, the $2...
Jul 29, 2016
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National Museum of Oman opens as first museum adapted to the visually impaired in the Middle East
Celebrating the achievements of the Arabian nation of Oman, the new National Museum of Oman is the first museum in the Sultanate to be established based on the International...
Jul 29, 2016
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Melbourne Zoo highlights plight of orangutans with call for palm oil labelling
Melbourne Zoo has marked the birthday of Malu, its Sumatran orang-utan, by highlighting how palm oil plantations in South East Asia are destroying the primates’ natural habitat...
Jul 29, 2016
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Luxperience increases floor space due to demand
Having increased its floor space by almost 20% to accommodate rising demand, the fifth edition of the Luxperience luxury and experiential tourism exhibition has sold out its...
Jul 28, 2016
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