News: Attractions
New Oracle hospitality technology division introduced to the Australasian venue industry
Oracle’s new hospitality and venue technology division, with its focus on attractions, hotels, venues, sport, retail and food and beverage, has been revealed to the Australasian...
May 19, 2015
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Seoul's Lotte World Mall reimagined as flexible cultural space
The Lotte World Mall in the South Korean capital of Seoul is being rebuilt as a multi-use cultural place, with the addition of an the aquarium, cinemas and concert hall. The...
May 17, 2015
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IAAPA presents professional development events at Asian Attractions Expo 2015
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage two major professional development events in association with the upcoming 2015 Asian...
May 16, 2015
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Queenstown attractions operator wins major Chinese business award
Two of Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s Queenstown based businesses have been instrumental in helping the national tourism operator win the Excellence in Tourism award at this year’s HSBC...
May 16, 2015
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AJ Hackett considers using drones to capture guest experiences
International bungy jumping operator AJ Hackett is considering using drones to capture the screams and exhilaration of jumpers from every angle. More than a dozen...
May 15, 2015
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Panel urges major revamp of Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is in need of major renovation and improvement works, according to a Hong Kong Government-backed review panel. The panel has...
May 15, 2015
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Hong Kong Disneyland to develop schools program
The Disney Youth Program has turned Hong Kong Disneyland Resort into a classroom for its newly launched environmental exploration program. Students joining the program will...
May 14, 2015
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Gates open on 127th Gympie Show
The 127th Gympie Show event has opened, expecting to attract around 60,000 visitors over its three days of operations from 14th to 16th May. Third largest agricultural show in...
May 14, 2015
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New Biodiversity Partnership for Queensland Museum
Queensland’s unique biodiversity is the focus of a landmark $1.4 million partnership between Queensland Museum and BHP Billiton. The new biodiversity partnership, the largest...
May 14, 2015
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Tourism leaders to share insights at TRENZ
New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ 2015 in Rotorua next week will have an opportunity to get insight from an international expert into successfully accessing the...
May 13, 2015
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Dreamworld announces ABC partnership to deliver new themed area for children
In a landmark collaboration with Australia’s public broadcaster, Dreamworld has announced that a new ABC themed children’s world will open in June 2015. Growing on the...
May 12, 2015
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Advanced Aquarium Technologies to build Oman aquarium
Sunshine Coast-based Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) have been contracted to design and build the $20 million Aquarium of Oman. The public aquarium public, to be located in...
May 12, 2015
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Australian tourism investment reaches $53.7 billion in 2014
New research from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows that planned investments in Australian tourism grew by 9% last year, to a value of $53.7 billion last year. TRA’s latest...
May 11, 2015
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WAZA suspends Japanese zoo association over Taiji dolphin hunts
The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) has been suspended by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) as a result of its involvement in highly...
May 11, 2015
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Skyline Queenstown plans New Zealand’s first suspended viewing cube
One of New Zealand’s most photographed views is set to become even more popular with Skyline Queenstown announcing plans to build the country’s first suspended viewing cube. The...
May 11, 2015
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Innovation to the fore at AALARA 2015 Conference
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference has wrapped up on the Gold Coast, following two days of presentations that largely focussed on...
May 8, 2015
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi reveals new record breaking roller coaster
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has announced plans to develop the world’s steepest steel roller coaster, offering thrill seekers the opportunity to enjoy another world record ride...
May 8, 2015
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Ardent Leisure boosted by revenue surge
Shares in Ardent Leisure have surged in recent days after group announced strong revenues and earnings in its latest first corporate update. Ardent’s first update since the...
May 6, 2015
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Jonas Ticketing launches Outbound software in Australia and New Zealand
Jonas Ticketing, provider of Australia’s leading ticketing and reservation solution, Centaman, has launched its latest product, Outbound, into the Australian and New Zealand...
May 5, 2015
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Attractions industry leaders gather on the Gold Coast for AALARA 2015
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association's (AALARA) annual conference has opened today on the Gold Coast, welcoming key industry players from across...
May 5, 2015
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Dubai visitor numbers rose by 8.2% in 2014
Dubai attracted 13.2 million visitors in 2014, up 8.2% over the previous year, according to newly released data from the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing...
May 5, 2015
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Zealandia acknowledges 20 years of volunteer backing
2015 marks the 20 year anniversary of the Karori Sanctuary Trust, the governing body of Wellington’s world-class urban eco-sanctuary. According to sanctuary founder Jim Lynch,...
May 5, 2015
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Call for further investment in Qatar's museums
Qatar Museums Chief Executive Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, has called on the Qatari Government to further enhance the region’s museum sector and inspire the country’s youth....
May 5, 2015
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Ekka countdown signals big savings for families
The countdown to Queensland’s biggest event has started with families set to enjoy savings of up to 30% ensuring the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) continues its 138 year...
May 2, 2015
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