News: Attractions
New interactive experience for Sky Tower visitors
Visitors to Auckland’s Sky Tower can now be part of an interactive, self-guided experience thanks to the introduction of the STQRY smartphone app – which presents the...
Oct 2, 2015
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Addressing the challenges of growth in New Zealand tourism
New Zealand’s $24 billion tourism industry is on a roll but its rapid growth is creating challenges which will be debated at the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand...
Oct 1, 2015
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SEA LIFE Mooloolaba gains Zoo and Aquarium Association accreditation
SEA LIFE Mooloolaba has become the first aquarium in Australia to receive accreditation from the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), the peak industry body of the Australasia...
Oct 1, 2015
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Magic Memories starts putting names to 100,000,000 faces
With Magic Memories’ systems taking millions of photographs every year in some of the world’s happiest places, the company is working to better understand its guests as part of...
Sep 29, 2015
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Youth focus through 2015 Melbourne Royal Show
Organisers of the 2015 Melbourne Royal Show say that a strong focus on attracting youth to the Show, through its livestock competitions and agricultural awards, has proven...
Sep 24, 2015
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Wildlife Tourism as a force for biodiversity conservation and local economies
With wildlife and wild landscapes among two of Australia’s major tourism drawcards, next week’s Wildlife Tourism Australia conference, will follow the theme ‘Wildlife Tourism: A...
Sep 24, 2015
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Luna Park Venues named Best Function Caterers at Restaurant and Catering Awards
Luna Park Venues has been named the Best Function/Convention Centre Caterer (Sydney Metropolitan) at the prestigious Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence. Luna Park...
Sep 24, 2015
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New Sky Climb attraction opens at Sky Zone Alexandria
The Sky Zone Trampoline Park in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria has expanded with Sky Climb, an indoor climbing facility with over 30 different climbing features. Opened last...
Sep 22, 2015
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National Museum of Singapore reopens permanent galleries
The National Museum of Singapore has officially opened its revamped permanent galleries with displays containing contributions from Singaporeans and acknowledging the role of...
Sep 22, 2015
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Last summer for Victor Harbor's Greenhills Adventure Park
After 33 years of providing entertainment and family fun, the Greenhills Adventure Park in the South Australian town of Victor Harbor will close its gates for the final time on...
Sep 22, 2015
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Hamilton Zoo tiger will not be euthanised
Hamilton Zoo’s male Sumatran tiger Oz will not be euthanised following the death of Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh yesterday (20th September, 2015). Hamilton City Council’s...
Sep 21, 2015
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Tiger kills keeper at Hamilton Zoo
A female zookeeper has died after being attacked by a Sumatran Tiger at a New Zealand zoo. Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Zoo on Sunday morning (20th September)...
Sep 20, 2015
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Jamberoo Action Park achieves world record for Australia's newest 'Big Thing'
Jamberoo Action Park’s giant Funnel Web Spider, the latest addition to Australia’s proud list of ‘Big Things’, has been recognised with a Guinness World Record as world’s...
Sep 18, 2015
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WA Museum says visitors will not be impacted when Perth based closes for redevelopment
The WA Museum has defended a decision to close the doors of its Perth building for four years during refurbishments, saying it will not impact on its ability to display...
Sep 17, 2015
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Planned Sydney theme park reports $1 billion investment backing
Property developer Ammar Khan’s plan to build a new theme park in Western Sydney have reportedly been boosted by a billion dollar investment. Local newspaper the Liverpool...
Sep 17, 2015
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Whangerei big cat park aims for summer reopening
While remedial work at the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary near Whangerei has been taking longer than expected, the owners of the attraction are aiming for it to reopen in time for the...
Sep 17, 2015
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2015 Australian Event Awards finalists announced
Australian Event Awards have announced their 2015 finalists – with 77 national finalists selected across 20 categories, along with the 18 State winners. Commenting on the award...
Sep 16, 2015
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Monarto Zoo welcomes birth of southern white rhinoceros
The safe arrival of a new southern white rhinoceros is being celebrated by staff at Monarto Zoo in South Australia. The yet-to-be-named female calf was born on Saturday morning...
Sep 16, 2015
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Adelaide Shores prepares for upcoming openings of aerial adventure park and lagoon pool
The Adelaide Shores precinct in the West Beach area of the South Australian capital will be revealing two significant additions for the summer season. The precinct’s Mega...
Sep 14, 2015
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Jamberoo Action Park set for season opening
NSW amusement and water park Jamberoo Action Park is set to open for the 2015/16 summer season this Saturday (19th September). Offering guests a huge aqua playground set among...
Sep 13, 2015
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New bowling centre a high point of entertainment and puzzles
Strike Bowling has opened its 12th bowling entertainment centre in the newly refurbished entertainment and F&B zone at level 1 in Melbourne’s Highpoint shopping centre 13 years...
Sep 13, 2015
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South Australian country shows see generational change in management
Changes to country shows in South Australia are seeing some come to an end while others are being transformed through the involvement of younger generations. The first woman...
Sep 11, 2015
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Singapore Tourism Board launches fund to back tour development and technology initiatives
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching a new S$10 million Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF) to encourage businesses to develop new tourism experiences that will enhance...
Sep 11, 2015
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Big Bogan unveiled in NSW town of Nyngan
Australia's newest 'Big Thing', the five metre tall Big Bogan, has been unveiled in the western NSW town of Nyngan. Developed by Bogan Shire Council to “boost tourism” to the...
Sep 11, 2015
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