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Domestic visitors set new Australian domestic spending record
Australia’s domestic visitor economy continues to set new records with the latest figures for 2015 revealing strong growth in overnight trips. The National Visitor Survey...
Mar 15, 2016
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Australia first conference to address fundraising in the arts
With Australian arts organisations facing diminishing funds from government sources, finding alternative streams of revenue is essential, whether it be through philanthropy,...
Mar 15, 2016
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World-first App to unite adventure travellers around the world
Australian adventure tourism specialist Adventure Junky has released a world-first app designed to change the way adventurers plan, book and celebrate their experiences across...
Mar 14, 2016
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Beijing Zoo looks at partial relocation to improve animal welfare
Parts of the 110-year-old Beijing Zoo could be relocated away from the centre of the city in order to both improve living conditions for the Zoo’s animals and to help ease...
Mar 13, 2016
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Australia's Roller Software delivers ticketing and ecommerce solutions for global attractions
Melbourne-based management software company Roller has been making a success of providing digital solutions for the leisure industry offering technology including ticketing,...
Mar 13, 2016
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ARTN Annual Convention heads to Outback Queensland
The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) has announced that the 16th annual Convention will be held in the outback Queensland town of Roma from 25th to 27th October....
Mar 11, 2016
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Aussie World unveils contemporary new brand image
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has revealed that it is in the process of undertaking a full brand overhaul, which is inspired by a new vision for the future of the...
Mar 11, 2016
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Transaction Services Group announces Executive Team changes
Leading global payment solutions provider Transaction Services Group (TSG) has announced a number of changes to its Executive Team. With TSG expanding in the USA, Ian Jones has...
Mar 11, 2016
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New Timezone FEC opens on The Strand in Coolangatta
Australia’s newest Timezone has opened at the Strand Shopping Centre at Coolangatta, offering an all new family entertainment destination for the southern Gold Coast. Opened...
Mar 9, 2016
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Sea World Resort named ‘Best Australian Family Resort’
The Sea World Resort & Water Park has been named the ‘Best Family Resort in Australia’ in TripAdvisor®'s prestigious Travellers’ Choice™ awards. The Travellers’ Choice awards...
Mar 9, 2016
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Oman backs waterpark investments as part of future tourism strategy
A soon-to-open waterpark development in Oman will be the first of a number of similar attractions as the Middle Eastern nation aims to boost future investment in its the tourism...
Mar 8, 2016
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Handler injured in crocodile attack at Townsville wildlife sanctuary expected to make full recovery
A handler who was attacked by a crocodile at a wildlife sanctuary in Townsville is expected to make a full recovery. Renee Robertson, aged 25, a staff member at the Billabong...
Mar 7, 2016
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CaPTA Group backs pro-tourism team in Cairns election
The owners of Cairns-based tourism company the CaPTA Group have taken the unusual decision of allying their brand with a grouping seeking election to the Cairns Regional...
Mar 4, 2016
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DEAL launches Arabian Gulf attractions industry conference
The Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Show 2016 has joined Blooloop to launch a new conference for the theme park and amusement industry in the Arabian Gulf. To...
Mar 4, 2016
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History of the World in 100 Objects the last exhibition at the WA Museum
Displaying two million years of human history, the History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition is proving a major drawcard at the Western Australian Museum in the Perth...
Mar 4, 2016
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Adelaide Oval RoofClimb operator announces sponsor and begins taking bookings
The operator of the Adelaide Oval RoofClimb has announced that the new experience will officially open for business on Wednesday 6th April. With the attraction’s infrastructure...
Mar 3, 2016
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Shepparton Art Museum Redevelopment Project gets $10 million boost
The Victorian Government has announced that it will contribute $10 million to the $34.5 million Shepparton Art Museum Redevelopment Project – which aims to transform the...
Mar 2, 2016
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Challenger Acquisitions to develop giant observation wheel in Jakarta
Observation wheel specialists Challenger Acquisitions have announced the procurement of land to develop a 125 metre high giant observation wheel in the Indonesian capital of...
Mar 2, 2016
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Ardent Leisure attractions launch new memberships program
Ardent Leisure’s Gold Coast attractions have launched a new membership program giving access throughout the year to the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint properties for...
Mar 1, 2016
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Polin Waterparks honoured with 'Respect for Humans' Award
Leading global aquatic industry supplier Polin Waterparks has been honored by Turkey's leading online career and recruitment job platform, Kariyer.net, with its 'Respect for...
Feb 29, 2016
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Tiger Island redevelopment starts at Dreamworld
A multi-million dollar redevelopment of Dreamworld’s Tiger Island – including a new stadium and themed shopping and dining outlets – has commenced. Home to 14 tigers, Dreamworld...
Feb 29, 2016
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens record-breaking Flying Aces coaster
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, currently the world's largest indoor theme park, is celebrating the opening of its brand new record-breaking roller coaster, Flying Aces. Featuring...
Feb 26, 2016
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Village Roadshow theme parks boost group profits
Village Roadshow's Gold Coast theme parks Sea World and Warners Bros. Movie World and the Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast waterpark helped boost the entertainment giant’s financial...
Feb 25, 2016
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Sea World Polar Bears celebrate International Polar Bear Day
The Polar Bears at Sea World have joined in on International Polar Bear Day celebrations to help raise awareness of climate change. International Polar Bear Day is a worldwide...
Feb 25, 2016
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