News: Attractions
Asian Attractions Expo 2016 breaks records for sixth consecutive year
Preliminary results show that the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2016 attracted a record-breaking 11,500 total participants, including 8,100 buyers, and for the sixth consecutive...
Jun 16, 2016
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World-leading 3D hologram arcade opens in Southport
A new 40-room holographic entertainment centre, providing a highly realistic 3D experience not available anywhere else in the world, has opened on the Gold Coast. Developed by...
Jun 16, 2016
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Three day celebration to mark opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
A three-day grand opening celebration is currently taking pace to mark the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth Disney...
Jun 15, 2016
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Ride owners charged over Royal Adelaide Show fatality
The owners of a ride from which a young girl was flung, causing fatal injuries, at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014 have been charged. Adelene Leong was visiting from Malaysia...
Jun 15, 2016
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Transaction Services Group appoints Chief Customer Officer Australasia
Leading global payment solutions provider Transaction Services Group (TSG) has announced the appointment of Wayne Pointon as Chief Customer Officer Australasia. Announcing the...
Jun 13, 2016
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Disneyland Shanghai draws a million visitors prior to opening
In advance of its scheduled opening on 16th June, the Shanghai Disney Resort has already welcomed nearly one million visitors. Since the park opened its subway stop on 26th...
Jun 11, 2016
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Restored Big Dipper Tower lights up Luna Park Sydney
Luna Park Sydney has today unveiled the new look Big Dipper Tower following a six month restoration project that saw 4,440 energy efficient LED lights added to the building’s...
Jun 9, 2016
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First Australian bred one-horned rhinoceros makes public debut
The first-ever greater one-horned rhinoceros calf born in Australia recently made its public debut at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo in central-west NSW. ‘Rajah the...
Jun 9, 2016
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Singapore marine attraction Underwater World set to close
After 25 years of operations, Sentosa Island attractions Underwater World Singapore and the Dolphin Lagoon will close permanently on 26th June. With its lease set to expire in...
Jun 9, 2016
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GOMA Starts 10 year celebrations with ‘A World View’
Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2016 with exciting new artwork commissions and a program of major exhibitions commencing with ‘A...
Jun 9, 2016
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ABS Economic Activity Survey shows over 200,000 employed in ‘arts and recreation services’
The Australia Bureau of Statistics’ newly released Economic Activity Survey (EAS) shows that 201,000 people were employed in ‘arts and recreation services’ in Australia in...
Jun 9, 2016
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Sally and Sanderson collaborate on Casper the Friendly Ghost dark ride in Malaysia
US-based dark ride specialists Sally Corporation have been collaborating with the Sanderson Group on a new ride for Malaysia’s upcoming theme park, Movie Animation Park Studios...
Jun 9, 2016
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Events to discuss the role of tourism in regional New Zealand
Tourism businesses around New Zealand are being invited to discuss the big challenges and opportunities facing them and their region at a series of events organised by Tourism...
Jun 8, 2016
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Bounce opens first trampoline arena in Singapore
Trampoline arena operator BounceInc has opened what it calls “Singapore’s largest indoor adrenaline arena” at the Cathay Cineleisure Orchard mall. Occupying over 2,000 metre²,...
Jun 8, 2016
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Crocosaurus Cove Cage of Death a global phenomena
Since opening its doors in July 2008, Crocosaurus Cove Darwin has set a new standard of interaction with Saltwater crocodiles - with the unique attraction gaining increasing...
Jun 6, 2016
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Infrastructure fund to support jobs and growth in Queensland tourism
Tourism businesses in Queensland will receive a boost with almost $2.5 million being provided through the Federal Government’s Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI)...
Jun 6, 2016
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Dubai’s growing attractions industry creates need for skilled resources
With Dubai’s theme park industry set to attract revenues close to US$5 billion by 2020, the fast growing industry is set to demand increasing numbers of skilled employees....
Jun 6, 2016
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Hassell and OMA to design new Western Australian Museum
The Western Australia Government has commissioned Netherlands-based OMA and local firm Hassell to design the new WA Museum in Perth. Based on their international reputation for...
Jun 6, 2016
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Escape room experience to open in Christchurch
With Christchurch’s renewal already having made extensive use of shipping containers, a new Escape Room attraction is set to open in a shipping container on the corner of Armagh...
Jun 3, 2016
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Warner Bros. Movie World celebrates 25 years of movie magic
Warner Bros. Movie World is today celebrating its 25th anniversary in true Hollywood fashion with a party featuring a giant cake and the Looney Tunes characters in attendance to...
Jun 3, 2016
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TTF launches seven point Federal election strategy
The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) will today officially launch its Federal Election Manifesto calling for Australia’s political parties to support the growth of...
Jun 2, 2016
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Masterpieces from New York's MoMA coming to NGV Melbourne
The biggest and most significant collection of masterworks to leave New York City’s prestigious Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is coming to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)....
Jun 2, 2016
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Construction underway on new Cairns Aquarium
Major construction has begun on the new $50 million Cairns Aquarium which, when complete, will be the second largest publicly accessible aquarium in Australia. Located in the...
Jun 1, 2016
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Entertainment package to make indoor parties easy
With special events and indoor parties a proven revenue earner for community, fitness, play, recreation and sport centres, Smart Digital Australia has launched a new...
May 31, 2016
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