News: Attractions
Qatar awards tourism contracts worth US$2.5 billion in 2014
More than US$2.5 billion worth of contracts were awarded in Qatar's tourism sector during 2014 as the Gulf state looks to build more hotels in the run-up to hosting the FIFA...
Jun 21, 2015
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Fire damages Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton
A fire has gutted the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in Western Queensland. Firefighters were called to the famous museum and tourist attraction last Thursday morning, with...
Jun 21, 2015
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Big Pineapple Music Festival co-exists with Queensland Zoo animals
The recent Big Pineapple Music Festival on the Sunshine Coast, featuring The Jezabels, John Butler Trio and Violent Soho, appears to have shown that zoo animals and a music...
Jun 21, 2015
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Aussie Lockers installs keyless electronic lockers at Flip Out trampoline parks
Sydney-based Aussie Lockers Pty Ltd has entered into a long-term agreement with Flip Out to supply and install their advanced keyless electronic lockers at all FlipOut...
Jun 20, 2015
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Taronga Zoo reveals plans for $16 million Sumatran Tiger exhibit
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has revealed plans to build a new state-of-the-art Sumatran Tiger exhibit at its Sydney harbourside site in Mosman. Plans for what will be one of the...
Jun 19, 2015
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Abu Dhabi records 20% rise in visitors in first four months of 2015
The number of visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi increased by 20% year-on-year during the first four months of 2015, according to new figures released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism &...
Jun 18, 2015
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TIANZ set to embark on another Great Adventure
Looking to build on the success of the past two years, The Great Adventure 2015 event will present the latest developments from safety to profitability for New Zealand adventure...
Jun 18, 2015
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Australian Reptile Park welcomes large litter of dingo pups
The Central Coast's Australian Reptile Park has welcomed the arrival of five new dingo puppies that have been bred in captivity. They have excited animal conservationists, with...
Jun 16, 2015
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Vivid Sydney shines with record numbers
The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas has broken visitation records for the third year in a row with more than 1.7 million people attending the Vivid Sydney...
Jun 16, 2015
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Stars align for Outback Astronomy venture
Outback Astronomy is an innovative small business that’s taking advantage of Broken Hill’s stunning starscapes by offering personalised tours of the night sky, providing...
Jun 16, 2015
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World-class architects on shortlist to design new WA Museum
Three of the world’s most famous architects are competing to design and build the new $428 million WA Museum. Firms headed by Norman Foster, the mind behind London’s 'The...
Jun 16, 2015
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New campaign to boost tourism in Outback Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced a new $500,000 tourism campaign to entice visitors to the Queensland outback, to help boost districts struggling through drought. The new...
Jun 14, 2015
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Temperatures the key at Asian Waterparks in 2014
2014 has been described as being behind an “indifferent year” for water park attendance in some parts of Asia. According to the just released TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum...
Jun 13, 2015
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Korea's largest waterpark unveils more world-class WhiteWater attractions
Korea's largest waterpark, Lotte Water Park in Busan, has unveiled the second and final phase of a major upgrade of its waterslides and attractions manufactured by WhiteWater...
Jun 12, 2015
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Sunshine Coast promotion to focus on attractions and events
A new joint venture between Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) and Australia Zoo, marks the start of a deeper level of promotion for Sunshine Coast attractions and events to...
Jun 12, 2015
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Bounce expands overseas with upcoming opening of trampoline arena in Abu Dhabi
Having opened its first location outside of Australia in Dubai in June last year, Victorian based trampoline arena operator Bounce Inc is preparing to open a second facility in...
Jun 11, 2015
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Asian monsters to parade through Hobart
Awe-inspiring demon-like sculptures will take to the streets in Hobart as part of the Museum of Old and New Art’s Dark Mofo winter festival this month. These monsters, called...
Jun 11, 2015
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Botanists inspire new Blue Mountains attraction
The Botanists Way Discovery Centre at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah is set to become a ‘must see’ for local, interstate and international visitors. The new Blue...
Jun 10, 2015
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Fairfield City Council takes a lead in aquatic fun
Fairfield City Council is advancing a range of aquatic initiatives with plans for a giant inflatable waterslide currently being considered while also developing a waterpark that...
Jun 9, 2015
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Sea World rollercoaster malfunctions for third time in a month
The Storm Coaster ride at Gold Coast theme park Sea World has broke down for the third time in four weeks yesterday (Sunday 7th June), leaving visitors stranded more than 10...
Jun 7, 2015
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Tired island resorts hurt the appeal of Great Barrier Reef tourism
Dilapidated island resorts are damaging Queensland's tourism industry and the Great Barrier Reef's international appeal, according to Queensland Environment and Great Barrier...
Jun 7, 2015
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Asian market drives expanding global theme park attendances
Overall attendance at the top 20 theme parks in the Asia increased nearly 5% in 2014, compared to 2013, according to the just released TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index...
Jun 5, 2015
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Sydney community fight to save Powerhouse Museum
Community groups and politicians in and around the inner Sydney suburb of Ultimo are fighting to reverse NSW Government plans to shut down the Powerhouse Museum and relocate it...
Jun 5, 2015
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures welcomes 5,000th Zip liner
The Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures has reached new heights with Australia’s highest zip line clocking up an impressive 5,000 zip liners since the all-new experience launched...
Jun 5, 2015
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