News: Attractions
MegaAdventure Aerial Park opens in Adelaide
Australia’s first standalone aerial adventure park has opened at West Beach in the Adelaide Shores precinct in South Australia. The new $2.5 million MegaAdventure Aerial Park -...
Nov 27, 2015
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Tourism operators launch new strategic plan
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) have launched a new strategic plan at functions held this week in Melbourne and Sydney. The plan follows a changing of the guard...
Nov 27, 2015
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Woodward family celebrates 110 years in Cairns
Charles Woodward, owner and founder of the CaPTA Group and third generation of the Woodward family, is this week celebrating the 110th anniversary of his family’s involvement in...
Nov 26, 2015
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Adventure World secures prestigious awards and growing recognition through 2015
Perth amusement park Adventure World has marked another stellar year of growth and innovation which has been rewarded with five prestigious industry awards through the current...
Nov 24, 2015
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New Australian National Maritime Museum Visitor Services Team aims for enhanced customer experiences
The Australian National Maritime Museum has undergone a restructure of its customer-facing team, amalgamating three separate sectors responsible for the customer experience and...
Nov 23, 2015
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Investment guide to help grow Queensland tourism
Investors are encouraged to back Queensland’s tourism industry by making use of a guide to tourism investment and development opportunities. Introducing the recently launched...
Nov 22, 2015
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Scaling back of National Program for Excellence in the Arts a ‘bittersweet moment’
The decision by the Federal Government to scale back the unpopular National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) has been described as "bittersweet" by members of the arts...
Nov 20, 2015
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IAAPA recognises Asian attractions for excellence in human resources, entertainment and marketing
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) 2015 Brass Ring Awards have recognised Asian attractions, including Ocean Park, Hong Kong; Ferrari World...
Nov 19, 2015
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Luna Park Venues acknowledged for Achievement in Venue Management
The Luna Park Venues division at Luna Park Sydney has been successful in winning the Best Achievement in Venue Management award at the Australian Event Awards. Presented in...
Nov 19, 2015
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New People and Skills framework to support New Zealand tourism’s growth goals
New Zealand tourism’s peak body has launched a People & Skills 2025 framework to support the ambitious growth goals of New Zealand’s $30 billion dollar tourism industry....
Nov 19, 2015
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Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End judged the best FEC in the world
Kidz Kingdom family entertainment centre at Auckland theme park Rainbow’s End has been named the top global family entertainment centre at the International Association of...
Nov 19, 2015
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Attraktion! opens 600-seat 4D Theatre at LEWA Wonderland in Xi'an
Leading 4D theatre technology developers Attraktion! has announced details of its recently completed installation of one of the largest 4D theatres in the world in the Chinese...
Nov 18, 2015
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Adelaide Oval to offer roof climb visitor experience
The Adelaide Oval is to offer thrillseekers and visitors to the South Australian capital the opportunity to climb on the roof of the landmark venue. Echoing bridge climbing...
Nov 17, 2015
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Visitor centres play a crucial role in influencing tourist behaviour
Newly released research shows that visitor centres continue to play a crucial role in informing and educating tourists about local areas and tourism products, despite increasing...
Nov 17, 2015
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Sydney Olympic Park's most memorable moments since 2000
In ongoing celebrations of this year's 15th anniversary of Sydney Olympic Park, where thousands of events have been staged since the closing ceremony of the 'best Games ever',...
Nov 17, 2015
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American Wave Machines links with Polin to create new alliance for waterpark market
US-based American Wave Machines Inc. (AWM), one of the world leaders in artificial surf wave technology has teamed up with Polin Waterparks, announcing a new strategic alliance....
Nov 17, 2015
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Skate plaza for new foreshore park on Sydney harbour
Skateboarders and youth of all ages and abilities will enjoy a new skate park and playground facilities when an old industrial site is transformed into new parklands at the...
Nov 16, 2015
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Works begins on new North Queensland tourism drawcard
Work has started on the Cairns Aquarium, an aquarium and reef research centre that is predicted will become a major tourism drawcard for Far North Queensland. Marked with a...
Nov 16, 2015
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Perth Zoo provides extra animal care as temperatures rise
With weekend temperatures rising over the weekend, keepers at Perth Zoo have been using their ingenuity to help their animals keep cool. On Sunday (15th November) the Capuchin...
Nov 15, 2015
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Success of Nature Coast at the Queensland Tourism Awards highlights benefits of co-operation
Australia’s Nature Coast has won the Queensland Tourism Award for best Destination Marketing, reflecting the success of the innovative marketing project in attracting European...
Nov 15, 2015
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‘Behind the Scenes’ exhibition opens at Sovereign Hill
A new exhibition giving visitors a rare glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of one of Victoria’s top tourist attractions has opened at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. The...
Nov 13, 2015
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Tourism debates how to ride the growth wave
New Zealand’s $30 billion tourism industry will be focusing on issues that come with rampant growth at next week’s sold-out 2015 Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand...
Nov 12, 2015
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Wet’n’Wild’s first Chinese waterpark to open before the end of 2016
Wet’n’Wild Haikou, China’s first Wet’n’Wild water theme park, has been scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2016 following a joint partnership agreement between Mission...
Nov 12, 2015
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Wanda Group plan new Gold Coast theme park
Wang Jianlin, Chairman of China’s Wanda Group, is reportedly set to develop a major new theme park on Queensland’s Gold Coast. According to a report in the Gold Coast Bulletin ,...
Nov 11, 2015
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