News: Attractions
Tokyo Disney looks to expansion to create 'more magic'
Aiming to boost its repeat visitor numbers and reduce overcrowding, Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land aims to expand with the introduction of new attractions. Outlining...
Jul 9, 2016
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Dubai-backed developer plans new $400 million Sunshine Coast theme park
A Dubai-backed development company has announced plans to build a $400 million sports theme park on the Sunshine Coast. Sanad Capital plans to build the yet-to-be named active...
Jul 8, 2016
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Ekka free to ban safety inspection company being prosecuted over Royal Adelaide Show ride death
A safety inspection company being prosecuted over the death of a child who was flung from a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014 can be banned from certifying rides at the...
Jul 7, 2016
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New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre a finalist in World Architecture Festival Awards
New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre has been named as a finalist in the prestigious World Architecture Festival Awards. The Awards celebrate global architectural excellence and are...
Jul 7, 2016
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Kidsafe Queensland highlights safety risks at trampoline arenas
Kidsafe Queensland has called for tougher regulations of commercial trampoline arenas as a result of a growing number of injuries. Kidsafe Queensland's demand was reported in...
Jul 7, 2016
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Timezone Gold Coast wins Business Excellence Award
Surfers Paradise-based family entertainment centre Timezone Gold Coast has received the June 2016 Tourism, Hospitality and Events award at the Gold Coast Business Awards monthly...
Jul 7, 2016
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Regional tourism overhaul to unlock potential of NSW visitor economy
The NSW Government will invest $43 million over four years in a major overhaul of the way regional and rural areas attract visitors, including the creation of six new...
Jul 6, 2016
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Laser skirmish links with Zombie Games at Gold Coast attraction
Gold Coast adventure attraction Thunderbird Park will be combining the thrills of laser tag with the fear factor of zombies during for a special event this Friday (8th July)....
Jul 5, 2016
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Melbourne Zoo's baby elephant stands after leg casts removed
Keepers at Melbourne Zoo have advised that a baby elephant born with a rare condition that prevented it from standing has stood up for the first time. The two-and-a-half weeks...
Jul 5, 2016
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Owners of ride in Royal Adelaide Show fatality ‘exposed’ riders to serious harm
The owners of the AirMaxx 360 ride which was involved in a fatal incident at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show ride failed to ensure they had the right minimum height requirements...
Jul 4, 2016
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Tourism trends to be explained at the 2016 Victorian Tourism Conference
Victoria’s thriving tourism industry and the latest market trends that impact visiation will be put under the spotlight at the 2016 Victorian Tourism Conference at the end of...
Jul 4, 2016
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Village Roadshow to introduce Topgolf concept as part of revitalisation of attractions
Village Roadshow has announced the construction of a $35 million golf entertainment complex adjoining its Warner Bros. Movie World theme park on the Gold Coast. The new sports...
Jul 3, 2016
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PATA Global Insights Conference returns to Auckland
Following the success of the PATA Global Insights Conference in 2015, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage a new global insights event in Auckland in September....
Jul 2, 2016
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Auckland Museum marks digital milestone
Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Future Museum strategy has marked another milestone in delivery with close to one million records now free and available to the public online....
Jun 30, 2016
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW appoints new Chief Executive
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RASNSW) has announced the appointment of Brock Gilmour to the role of Chief Executive, replacing the outgoing Michael Kenny. Gilmour, an...
Jun 28, 2016
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Free entry draws crowds to Sydney’s museums
Almost 70,000 people braved Sydney’s cold winter weather of the past weekend to be part of the Powerhouse Museum and Australian Museum’s Free Weekend - breaking all previous...
Jun 27, 2016
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Climate change a massive threat to global heritage and tourism
Climate change is fast becoming one of the most significant risks for World Heritage sites, according to a new report from UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP),...
Jun 26, 2016
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Outgoing VTIC Chair acknowledged for long standing contribution
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has honoured the long service and job well done by Jeremy Johnson, who after fulfilling the role as Chair of VTIC for the past...
Jun 23, 2016
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Slow growth in Asian waterpark visitation in 2015
The performance of world’s leading waterpark, Chimelong in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, was a standout among Asian waterparks in 2015, with its 4.1% growth in visitors a...
Jun 23, 2016
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Breeding success at Resorts World Sentosa’s Dolphin Island
Dogged by controversy in the lead up to its 2013 opening, the Dolphin Island at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa has enjoyed some breeding success with the birth of four...
Jun 21, 2016
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First ever yoga class held on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
To celebrate World Yoga Day, BridgeClimb and The Hindu Council of Australia collaborated in hosting the world first Yoga event at the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at dawn on...
Jun 21, 2016
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Visitors flock to WA Museum on last day before four-year closure
Set to shut for four years for a $428 million redevelopment, thousands of people visited the WA Museum yesterday on the final day before it closed its doors. Explaining that the...
Jun 19, 2016
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Aotea Square ice rink opens
A program of mid-winter fun is now available in Auckland with the opening of the Aotea Square Ice Rink and Ice slide. Operating from Friday 17th June to Sunday 24th July, the...
Jun 17, 2016
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Figures show NSW as Australia’s number one regional destination for visitors
NSW is the number one State in Australia for total visitor nights, visitor numbers and visitor expenditure in both the international and domestic stakes with Regional NSW far...
Jun 16, 2016
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