News: Attractions
More visitors to NSW’s botanic gardens than ever before
Major events and celebrations, combined with an injection of funding for upgrades and new facilities have driven visitation to new heights across Sydney’s major botanic gardens....
Jul 28, 2016
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Wanda Group aims to triple entertainment and sport revenue by 2020
The Dalian Wanda Group, the fast growing Chinese entertainment and real estate company headed by Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, has announced plans to triple its...
Jul 26, 2016
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Funlab explores new ownership options
Leading Australian out-of-home entertainment company Funlab, the operator of Strike bowling bars as well as Sky Zone trampolines centres and Exitus escape rooms, is evaluating...
Jul 26, 2016
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Sentosa Island to develop two new attractions
The management of Singapore’s Sentosa Island is looking to develop two new attractions, including a new site to be developed into a nature-based adventure attraction. Sentosa...
Jul 25, 2016
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Images revealed of plans for new Sydney theme park
Colourful images of the Worlds of Wonder theme park set for Sydney’s West have been revealed in Sydney’s popular media. The new park project, planned as a successor to the...
Jul 25, 2016
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Village Roadshow to operate new Lionsgate immersive experience centre in China
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has been appointed to operate a new immersive experience centre in the Chinese city of Hengqin. The experienced Australian attractions and...
Jul 25, 2016
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Dreamworld launches Pokémon Go night walks
With a growing number of attractions looking to be part of the Pokémon Go craze, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is helping fans fill their Pokédex by holding exclusive...
Jul 22, 2016
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NSW South Coast marketing campaign wins PATA accolade
A collaborative marketing campaign to drive visitation to the South Coast has won a Gold Award at this year’s Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Awards. The South Coast...
Jul 21, 2016
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Warner Bros. Movie World announces virtual reality coaster
Warner Bros. Movie World has announced a unique and immersive experience for guests with the launch of the Southern Hemisphere’s first Virtual Reality rollercoaster experience...
Jul 21, 2016
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Council gives unanimous backing for Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath
The Auckland SkyPath, a project that will add a walking and cycling path to the underside of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, has been has been given the go-ahead after a unanimous...
Jul 21, 2016
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DEI wins deal for imaging services at Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure
Global souvenir imaging provider, DEI, has been awarded a three-year contract to become the exclusive operating partner for Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest...
Jul 20, 2016
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RedBalloon launches real-time bookings with Livn GDS
Livn, Asia-Pacific’s largest aggregator of tours and activities content, has commenced a distribution and sales partnership with popular gifting website RedBalloon. The...
Jul 18, 2016
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ProVenue ticketing platform aids clients in maximising revenue
Since launching the latest version of its popular/industry leading ProVenue ticketing system, Tickets.com clients have been maximising their revenue. Offering attractions,...
Jul 18, 2016
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Dubai-backed developer hires consultant for Sunshine Coast adventure park project
Dubai-backed Sanad Capital has appointed a lead consultant to work on its venture on Australia's Sunshine Coast - an $400 million (US$297.3 million) active lifestyle...
Jul 15, 2016
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Cultural attractions react to Pokemon Go phenomena
Caught up in the Pokemon Go phenomena, cultural attractions, public spaces, parks and even cemeteries are reacting to the players visiting their locations in pursuit of pokémon...
Jul 15, 2016
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Waikato Museum exceeds target by 20,000 visitors
Waikato Museum attracted 138,067 visitors in the past year, exceeding its annual target by 20,067 (17%) and attracting 27,865 more visitors than the previous year. Waikato...
Jul 15, 2016
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Creative concepts to drive millions of guests to UAE theme parks
Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults, organisers of the annual Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) show expects that the United Arab...
Jul 14, 2016
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium celebrates Shark Awareness Day
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is today paying a special tribute to its 13 different species of sharks to mark Shark Awareness Day. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is home sharks from...
Jul 13, 2016
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Pokémon Go an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity
While distracted users have been the focus of safety fears, the global phenomena that is Pokémon Go is being praised as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity. Launched on...
Jul 13, 2016
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World’s highest observation wheel takes shape in Dubai
Dubai developer Meraas has confirmed that work on Ain Dubai, the world’s highest and largest observation wheel, has reached a ‘significant milestone’. Part of the Bluewaters...
Jul 12, 2016
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The 'Old Museum' returns to Brisbane’s Ekka after 119 years
The building that originally hosted the Royal Queensland Show will be used for the first time in 119 years when the gates open in August at the 139th Ekka. The 'Old Museum' in...
Jul 11, 2016
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Downsized plans submitted for controversial Chinese cultural park on NSW Central Coast
Massively scaled-down plans for the first stage of a controversial Chinese-themed cultural park at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast have been submitted to the Central Coast...
Jul 11, 2016
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New Legoland Malaysia ride incorporates cutting-edge technology
The LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has recently unveiled its spectacular new LEGO® NINJAGO™ The Ride, incorporating cutting-edge technology, never before seen in any theme park...
Jul 10, 2016
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Hamilton Zoo announces birth of white rhinoceros baby
A male southern white rhinoceros calf has been born at Hamilton Zoo. Arriving in late June after his mother's 16-month pregnancy, the calf brings the total number of white...
Jul 10, 2016
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