News: Attractions
Demolition commences at former Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
The abandoned former Manly Sea Life Sanctuary on Sydney's Northern Beaches is finally being demolished after standing derelict for six years. Considered an eye-sore on the Manly...
Aug 20, 2024
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Trip.com Group and Merlin Entertainments partner to enhance Asia’s aquarium attraction experiences
Trip. com Group, a world-leading travel service provider, and Merlin Entertainments Group, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, have partnered to enhance...
Aug 20, 2024
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Ian Jones appointed General Manager of All Blacks Experience
New Zealand rugby legend, Ian Jones, has been appointed General Manager of popular Auckland tourism attraction - the All Blacks Experience. Jones represented the All Blacks in...
Aug 20, 2024
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Tourism Australia Agritourism Forum program released
With demand for agritourism growing each year and the value of agritourism in Australia expected to reach about $18 billion by 2025, Tourism Australia is to present a Forum on...
Aug 20, 2024
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AeroXSpace indoor adventure attraction opens in Bali
AeroXSpace – Bali’s largest indoor adventure attraction, offering space-themed experiences that encourage well-being – opened on 16th August. With all attractions adhering to...
Aug 19, 2024
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Vivaticket continues international growth with new acquisition
Italian ticketing company Vivaticket has consolidated its presence in Spain with the acquisition of Tecteltic On-line SL, a Madrid-based ticketing operator with an innovative...
Aug 19, 2024
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Historic carousel reopens at Sydney's Darling Harbour
After eight years of refurbishment, the historic fairground carousel ride at Sydney's Darling Harbour has reopened - 130 years after it first arrived in the city. Closed in 2015...
Aug 18, 2024
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Surf Abu Dhabi announces October opening and hosting of 2025 World Surf League event
Modon Holding has announced that, after a series of delays, its Surf Abu Dhabi attraction will open in October. Immediately following the much anticipated opening announcement,...
Aug 17, 2024
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Village Roadshow to retire Sea World’s monorail after 38 years
After years of the once popular attraction sitting dormant, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced that Sea World’s monorail is to be retired and demolished. Village...
Aug 16, 2024
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Latest TEA/AECOM global attractions report shows theme parks, waterparks and museums as having 'closed the chapter' on recovery
Attractions around the world are approaching or exceeding their pre-pandemic attendance figures according to the latest the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)/AECOM Theme...
Aug 16, 2024
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Operators soon to be announced for Penrith indoor snow attraction
Winter Sports World Managing Director Peter Magnisalis has advised he will soon be revealing the two key operators that will help bring Australia’s $500 million indoor snow...
Aug 15, 2024
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Wibit makes changes to its management team
Wibit Sports, leading provider of floating modular water park installations, has made changes to its management team, with among the changes, Tarak Charfi joining as Manager...
Aug 15, 2024
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Ocean Park marks China’s National Ecology Day with Giant Panda birthday celebration
Marking China’s National Ecology Day, Hong Kong attraction, Ocean Park held a birthday party for its much-loved giant panda ambassadors, Ying Ying and Le Le, who have turned 19...
Aug 14, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council gives go-ahead for new Reefsedge waterpark
A new waterpark at Kewarra Beach in Far North Queensland is set to proceed after Cairns Regional Council granted planning permission for the construction of a three-level slide...
Aug 14, 2024
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council announces tourism emission reduction commitment
Aiming to improve sustainability standards, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has today announced the launch of the Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment (TERC)...
Aug 14, 2024
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Cultural Attractions of Australia welcomes Australian Institute of Sport and National Portrait Gallery into membership
The Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA) association has announced that Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Portrait Gallery have each joined as...
Aug 13, 2024
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Surf Lakes secures debt financing partnership to develop Yeppoon wave resort
Gatehouse Hospitality’s capital financing division has been appointed to assist in facilitating a debt partner for the Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast attraction. Gatehouse’s capital...
Aug 12, 2024
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Semnox Solutions implements advanced access control system at Riyadh’s Al Watan Park
Attractions industry technology specialist, Semnox Solutions, has successfully implemented an advanced access control management system at Al Watan Park - one of the most...
Aug 12, 2024
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New footbridge provides link between Timboon tourist attractions
Timboon, located in the hinterland of Victoria's Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles, has a new footbridge making it easier for visitors to access the town’s tourist...
Aug 10, 2024
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Surf Lakes shares video of latest wave technology
Surf Lakes Global Inc (SLG) has revealed new renderings and images of the latest developments of its wave technology. Sharing a video on Instagram, the Queensland founded but...
Aug 8, 2024
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Scenic World and Paronella Park inducted into Ecotourism Australia's Hall of Fame
Scenic World in Sydney’s Blue Mountains and Paronella Park in tropical North Queensland - two of Australia’s leading nature-based tourism businesses - have been inducted into...
Aug 6, 2024
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Australian Reptile Park and Central Coast Mariners announce community partnership
The Central Coast Mariners and the Australian Reptile Park have revealed a new partnership designed to elevate member experience and deepen community engagement. The initiative...
Aug 6, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney to introduce Lite-Brite toy immersive experience
Continuing its move to offer ‘more than just rides’, Luna Park Sydney has announced that it is add another immersive experience in its Big Top building, this one inspired by the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Brogent commences construction on new research and manufacturing facility
Leading attractions and theme park technology company Brogent Technologies Inc. has this week held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory in southern Taiwan. Located at...
Aug 2, 2024
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