News: Attractions
New TEA/AECOM report shows increased global attendances at theme parks and museums
The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index 2014 has been released, showing ongoing growth in global theme and water park attendance but also noting that growth in museum...
Jun 3, 2015
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Creatures of the deep surface at Sea World
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has launched its new Creatures of the Deep attraction - featuring some of the ocean’s most mysterious modern, extinct and mythological creatures....
Jun 2, 2015
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Dreamworld’s wildlife breeding program announces tree kangaroo birth
Animal handlers at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld have announced the birth of a new joey born to the shy Lumholtz's tree kangaroo. The joey has been born to Mindi, one of...
Jun 1, 2015
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Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure due for pre end of year opening
When it opens later this year, Dubai’s IMG World of Adventure will be the world’s largest temperature-controlled indoor themed entertainment destination – offering a mega themed...
Jun 1, 2015
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Gold Coast whale watching venture celebrates a decade of operations
As the 2015 annual whale migration season commences, renowned Gold Coast whale watching company Whales in Paradise will reach 10 years as pioneers in the sector. A decade ago,...
May 31, 2015
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Defibrillators to help Victorian sports clubs save lives
The Victorian Government is to introduce 1,000 life-saving defibrillators to local sports clubs having allocated $2.7 million to deliver the life-saving devices in the 2015/16...
May 31, 2015
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Battlestar Galactica reopens at Universal Studios Singapore
After a wait of almost two years, the world's tallest duelling roller coasters have reopened at Universal Studios Singapore. Touted as the world's tallest duelling roller...
May 29, 2015
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Sea World Whale Watch launches 2015 season
The expert team at Sea World Whale Watch have officially launched their 2015 Whale Watching season as the first of thousands of Humpback Whales arrive off the Gold Coast on the...
May 28, 2015
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Fitness First partners with Lend Lease to open two new gyms in Sydney's Barangaroo development
Fitness First has announced a partnership with developer Lend Lease to open two new clubs at Barangaroo South on Sydney Harbour. The new offering will include a Platinum Club...
May 28, 2015
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Rainbow’s End joins Auckland's Mayor to crack the city’s youth unemployment rate
With 85% of its 270 strong workforce aged under 20 years, engaging and empowering the youth of Auckland is something which Rainbow’s End are passionate about. To further...
May 28, 2015
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Mosman Art Gallery wins top museums and galleries award
Mosman Art Gallery has won the top National Award at this year’s Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNAs) for its contemporary Aboriginal arts project, Bungaree's Farm....
May 28, 2015
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Art Gallery of NSW reveals winners of design project for $450 million extension
Dubbed the 'Sydney Modern Project', the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) has revealed the winners of an international design competition to build a $450 million extension...
May 27, 2015
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Magic Memories continues focus on innovation and partnership
New Zealand-based Magic Memories has announce the success of yet another innovative guest experience in partnership with theme park operator Village Roadshow Theme Parks. Magic...
May 26, 2015
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Thai bungy jumping operator fined after woman jumps naked
The manager of an adventure bungy jump operation in the Thai city of Chang Mai has been fined after a female model visiting from Hong Kong stripped off her bikini and made the...
May 26, 2015
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New York parks commissioner calls for more attractions in Melbourne's parks
New York City's Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver has told an Australian conference that while Melbourne's public parks are "beautiful" they need more tourist attractions, such...
May 26, 2015
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Melbourne Zoo gorilla dies after attack by young male
A female gorilla at Melbourne Zoo has died from injuries caused by one of the zoo’s young male gorillas in an unexpected display of aggression. Julia, a 33-year-old gorilla,...
May 24, 2015
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Ongoing investment in Dart River Jet attraction
The Glenorchy-based Dart River Jet is continuing to reinvest in equipment, technology and the environment while putting the northern part of Lake Wakatipu on the map as a ‘must...
May 24, 2015
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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre to expand with Second World War aviation exhibition
Work is set to begin on a planned expansion to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim with the New Zealand Government funded Tourism Growth Partnership (TGP) approving a...
May 23, 2015
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New Zealand budget backs tourism ventures
The New Zealand Government’s 2015/16 budget continues to allocate funding for tourism projects from its contestable Tourism Growth Partnership fund. Announced in advance of the...
May 21, 2015
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Japanese aquariums to stop taking dolphins from annual Taiji hunt
Aquariums in Japan have voted to stop buying live dolphins from the town of Taiji, where the annual slaughter of hundreds of cetaceans has drawn widespread condemnation, after...
May 21, 2015
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Taronga Zoo welcomes new baby Gorilla
A tiny Western Lowland Gorilla has been born at Taronga Zoo. The baby, born to Frala and Silverback Kibali, is the second born at Taronga in the last seven months. The Zoo has...
May 21, 2015
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Tauranga Council rejects proposal to recreate Mount Maunganui’s Leisure Island
The Tauranga City Council has rejected a proposal to rebuild the ‘Leisure Island’ waterpark on Mount Maunganui's Moturiki Island. A campaign to reinstate the former aquatic and...
May 20, 2015
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New Tourism Industry Awards announced for New Zealand
A new and expanded New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards aims to recognise individuals, businesses and organisations helping one of the country’s largest industries almost double...
May 19, 2015
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Laserforce gains US Patent for its Entitlement Validation System for Laser Tag Games
Laserforce International has announced that its patent application on its entitlement validation system for laser tag games has just been granted by the United States Patent...
May 19, 2015
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