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Enchanted Kingdom to launch new ‘flying theatre’
Philippines amusement park Enchanted Kingdom has announced that it will open its most ambitious project to-date, the AGILA Flying Theatre in June next year. Set to offer the...
Nov 11, 2015
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South Korean theme park to welcome Giant Panda pair
South Korea’s biggest amusement park, Samsung Everland Resort, will welcome a pair of Giant Pandas from China as of next year. With political relations between the two nations...
Nov 10, 2015
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Crystal Lagoons’ Dubai project set to transform the UAE leisure landscape
The development of the world’s largest manmade lagoon in Dubai has been predicted as having the potential to transform the leisure and lifestyle markets of the United Arab...
Nov 10, 2015
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Franz Josef Glacier Guides retains status as top choice for backpackers
Franz Josef Glacier Guides has been voted the number one visitor attraction in New Zealand at this year’s TNT Golden Backpack Awards - for the second year in a row. The TNT...
Nov 9, 2015
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Australian National Maritime Museum launches new Action Stations experience
The Australian National Maritime Museum on Sydney’s Darling Harbour has today (9th November) launched its new Action Stations experience, bringing its former naval vessels to...
Nov 9, 2015
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Ocean Park waterpark to make a splash in 2018
A ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of Tai Shue Wan Water World was held at Ocean Park on Thursday (5th November). Set to open in July 2018, almost two decades...
Nov 7, 2015
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Australian and New Zealand FECs do battle for IAAPA Brass Ring Award
Kidz Kingdom at Auckland theme park Rainbow's End and Wyncity Bowl and Entertainment at Werribee in Victoria are competing for recognition as the world’s top family...
Nov 6, 2015
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Mount Wellington cable car plan moves forward
The Wellington Park Management Trust, the agency responsible for managing Hobart's Mount Wellington has altered its management plan, paving the way for a cable car at the...
Nov 6, 2015
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Sea World Resort breaks national sales record
For the fifth consecutive year, Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast has broken its own tourism record by generating more than $9.3 million in revenue and selling in excess of...
Nov 5, 2015
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Fox massacres Melbourne Zoo penguins
Keepers at the Melbourne Zoo have been left devastated after a wild fox entered the Wild Seas enclosure on Tuesday night and killed 14 little penguins. The Zoo said keepers were...
Nov 4, 2015
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Staff and skills shortage impacts tourism businesses
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is calling for renewed action from Federal, state and territory governments to tackle the growing skills shortage in the tourism industry...
Nov 4, 2015
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Sea World Rescue Team Rehabilitates Dolphin
Following seven weeks of rehabilitation, the Sea World team have released a young offshore bottlenose dolphin at Cape Moreton, off Moreton Island, Queensland. Sandy the dolphin...
Nov 4, 2015
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Adelaide Park Lands makeover funds yet to be spent
Less than $1 million of a $20 million pre-election commitment by the South Australian Government has been paid to revitalise the Adelaide Park Lands. In the lead-up to the March...
Nov 3, 2015
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Fox World theme park and resort to be developed in Dubai
In an international licensing partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, the Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) has announced plans to build a Fox-branded theme park...
Nov 3, 2015
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New Attraktions technology confirmed for new Malaysian visitor location
Attraktion!, the Austrian inventor of media-based attraction formats, has confirmed that it is install three of its products at a new visitor attraction in Malaysia. Operated by...
Nov 3, 2015
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Swimming with humpback whales to be trialled at Ningaloo Marine Park
Swimming with humpback whales will be allowed at Western Australia’s famous Ningaloo Marine Park next year as part of a bid to increase nature-based tourism. Over 20,000 people...
Nov 3, 2015
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Work progresses on first pop-up waterpark in Western Australia
Construction is underway on the Xscape at the City pop-up waterpark in Perth with more than 50 people currently working on site to ensure the park is ready to open later this...
Nov 2, 2015
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Movie World to reopen Green Lantern Coaster
Warner Bros. Movie World is preparing to reopen the Green Lantern Coaster before Christmas. A comprehensive joint investigation with the ride manufacturer and an international...
Oct 30, 2015
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Leisure industry embraces Halloween events
Having become a major drawcard at theme parks and attractions throughout the world, Halloween events appear to have grown massively this year with a range of other leisure...
Oct 28, 2015
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Western Australian Government commits $20 million to build skywalks in the Kalbarri National Park
Visitors will be able to walk and enjoy views 100 metres above the Murchison River Gorge after the Western Australian Government committed $20 million to build two skywalks at...
Oct 28, 2015
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‘Flying Aces’ set to take-off at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to welcome thrill seekers from around the world onboard its record breaking roller coaster Flying Aces, acclaimed for having the world’s tallest...
Oct 28, 2015
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AALARA announces new General Manager appointment
The Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of Kristy Ahrens as its new General Manager. Announcing the appointment, AALARA...
Oct 28, 2015
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Bendigo to host 2016 VTIC tourism conference
Bendigo will host the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) Tourism Conference in 2016. An annual opportunity for businesses and operators from throughout Victoria’s tourism...
Oct 28, 2015
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Cairns Adventure Waters waterpark owner reveals ongoing development plans
With work underway on the $45 million Adventure Waters attraction in Cairns, developer Paul Freebody has revealed that he plans two further stages at the waterpark. Freebody...
Oct 28, 2015
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