News: Attractions
Expansion of redevelopment of Resorts World Genting
Malaysian gambling and resorts group Genting has announced it will be significantly expanding its previously announced redevelopment of its Resorts World Genting property near...
Apr 4, 2016
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Wellington City Council acquires Zealandia visitor centre as payment for loan
Wellington City Council has taken on the ownership of the Zealandia visitor centre, acquiring the facility in lieu of a $10.3 million loan debt owed by the attraction to the...
Apr 1, 2016
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Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome launches 'walk the crocodile' experience
Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, the world’s first wildlife park with a Challenge Ropes Course, has launched a new 'walk the crocodile' experience. A world-first, 'walk the...
Mar 31, 2016
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Sea World to expand event space with new covered area
Gold Coast theme park Sea World is expanding its event space with a new 1,500 metre² event area. The success of a new 4,000 metre² fabric roof covering Main Street and The Plaza...
Mar 31, 2016
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Distinguished environmentalist appointed to new Parks Victoria role
Dr Mark Norman is today taking up the newly created role of Chief Conservation Scientist with Parks Victoria, engaged to conduct a review of the agency’s science and research...
Mar 31, 2016
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Ocean Park Hong Kong names new Chief Executive
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced that Matthias Li Sing-chung will succeed Tom Mehrmann as the attraction’s Chief Executive from July this year. Li, 61, first joined...
Mar 31, 2016
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Ardent Leisure looks to sell marinas division
Theme park, bowling centre and fitness club owner Ardent Leisure has put its d’Albora Marinas business up for sale, reportedly looking to use funds from the sale to further...
Mar 30, 2016
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India’s largest waterpark a significant opening in an emerging market
The opening of India’s largest waterpark, Wet N Joy Waterpark in Lonavala, is a significant event for the attractions industry in India - marking the arrival of a world class...
Mar 29, 2016
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Six Flags announces Asian expansion plans with theme parks in Dubai and Vietnam
US-based attractions operator Six Flags Entertainment has announced plans to expand its brand across Asia with the opening of theme parks in Vietnam and Dubai. Licensing its Six...
Mar 28, 2016
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Indoor adventure reaches new heights in Berwick
An exciting and innovative new indoor adventure centre has opened in the in South Eastern Melbourne. A vibrant and exhilarating fusion of climbing walls and attractions, Clip ’n...
Mar 28, 2016
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69 killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan park
At least 69 people have been killed and about 300 injured – many of them women and children – in a suicide bombing by the Taliban at a public park in the Pakistani city of...
Mar 27, 2016
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2015 a record breaking year for tourism on the NSW Central Coast
The value of the visitor economy on the NSW Central Coast surpassed $900 million in 2015 according to the latest figures released by Tourism Research Australia. The figures,...
Mar 26, 2016
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Cultural events season leads in to Louvre Abu Dhabi opening
A season of events leading up to the opening later this year of the Louvre Abu Dhabi has commenced with a concert mixing traditional Arab music with a classical Western...
Mar 23, 2016
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SeaWorld USA to move away from killer whale shows
Animals rights groups are welcoming the decision by Orlando, USA-based SeaWorld to stop breeding killer whales and to phase out its signature theatrical shows starring the huge...
Mar 22, 2016
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Adelaide Shores MegaAdventure project wins Structural Engineering Award
The MegaAdventure Aerial Park at Adelaide Shores has been recognised at the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. The recently presented Awards, for projects completed in...
Mar 22, 2016
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Museums Aotearoa and Museums Australia combine to stage first ever joint conference
Australia and New Zealand's peak museums associations, Museums Aotearoa and Museums Australia, are combining to stage their first ever joint conference in Auckland in May. With...
Mar 21, 2016
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Awards to recognise best of regional tourism
Echuca Moama Tourism has hosted the launch of the 2016 Regional Tourism Awards. The Regional Tourism Awards (previously Inland Tourism Awards) are held annually to acknowledge...
Mar 20, 2016
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Ocean Park launches free Wi-Fi and new Mobile App to attract visitors
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has introduced new digital services in a bid to attract more international visitors amid the downturn in mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong....
Mar 20, 2016
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QAGOMA welcomes 500,000 visitors for APT8
Over half a million people have now visited The 8th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT8) at the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), with the...
Mar 19, 2016
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Unlimited rides and record 352 showbags on offer at 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australia’s largest showcase of regional and rural exhibits, has commenced at the Sydney Showground. Running for two weeks, from 17th to 30th...
Mar 17, 2016
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Consortium plan new $100 million Brisbane Maritime Museum redevelopment
The Queensland Government has released details of a $100 million market-led proposal to redevelop the heritage-listed Maritime Museum as an aquarium. Backed by the Queensland...
Mar 17, 2016
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Raging Thunder launches rainforest adventure
Cairns adventure tourism operator Raging Thunder has launched a half-day canyoning experience in the tropical rainforest where guests can abseil, zip line, slide and jump beside...
Mar 16, 2016
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International tourism buyers prepare for TRENZ 2016
New Zealand’s surging popularity as a visitor destination is fuelling demand from international travel and tourism buyers wanting to come to TRENZ 2016, the $30 billion tourism...
Mar 16, 2016
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Honour for Scenic World's Anthea Hammon
Anthea Hammon, joint Managing Director at Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World, has been recognised with a vocational excellence award by Australia’s Rotarians. Presented in...
Mar 16, 2016
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