News: Attractions
MENALAC announces new leadership team and future objectives
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has advised it is undergoing a period of exciting change with a new leadership team announced along...
Jul 9, 2024
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Sea World Foundation conduct complex three-day whale rescue in Northern NSW
Sea World Foundation last weekend conducted a complex three-day rescue operation including putting divers in the water to save a humpback whale which had become anchored to the...
Jul 8, 2024
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Singapore Tourism Board looks for backer for Marina South wellness attraction
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched a Concept and Price Revenue tender to develop and operate a wellness attraction on four-hectare site at city’s Marina South...
Jul 7, 2024
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Bicentennial Tree in Western Australia’s Pemberton region reopens for climbing
For decades, travellers to Pemberton in Western Australia’s south west have climbed almost 60 metres to the top of the Gloucester and Dave Evans Bicentennial trees without a...
Jul 7, 2024
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Australian Museum purpose-built virtual reality theatre to screen Thin Ice VR
The Australian Museum’s purpose-built virtual reality theatre, located in its touring exhibition hall, is screening Thin Ice VR, open until 13th October and taking the audience...
Jul 7, 2024
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Balloon Aloft becomes first tourism operator to achieve sustainable certification
Ecotourism Australia has advised that Balloon Aloft has become the first tourism operator in Australia to progress through the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard and then achieve...
Jul 4, 2024
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Brisbane's Lone Pine wildlife sanctuary to end koala holding experience
The sanctuary says the decision was made in response to feedback from visitors wanting to spend more time with the koalas without necessarily holding them. A popular koala...
Jul 2, 2024
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Qatar plans for US$5.5 billion tourism development with Disney-size theme park
Qatar is starting work on a new US $5.5 billion tourism development - the Simaisma project - that will be situated north of Doha and centred around a large amusement park –...
Jul 1, 2024
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Taronga Zoo opens its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre
Taronga Zoo Sydney has officially opened its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) offering guests the opportunity to encounter amphibians and reptiles from across...
Jun 30, 2024
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Wollemi glow worms protected during tunnel precinct $4.3 million upgrade
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have carried out a ‘glow worm friendly’ $4.3 million upgrade at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is...
Jun 29, 2024
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Aussie World expansion to include $60 million waterpark for Sunshine Coast
As part of a plan to expand the Aussie World Entertainment Complex, Aussie World has submitted a development application to Sunshine Coast Council this week to build a...
Jun 27, 2024
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Newcastle City Council praises bravery of Museum staff after knife incident
The City of Newcastle has released a statement applauding the bravery and professionalism of staff at its Newcastle Museum after a man armed with knives and tactical equipment...
Jun 26, 2024
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Flagship multi-media sensory entertainment complex ‘Dreamskape’ opens at Melbourne Docklands
A multi-media sensory entertainment complex – Dreamskape - is opening at Docklands Melbourne on 28th June, offering an augmented reality (AR) entertainment space with six...
Jun 26, 2024
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IAAPA spotlights the highlights of Expo Asia 2024 held in Thailand
The IAAPA Expo Asia regional trade show and conference, returned to Thailand in 2024 for the first time in 17 years. The event was held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention...
Jun 25, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney put up for sale
Luna Park Sydney - one of Australia’s most recognisable attractions - has been listed for sale for the first time in 20 years. Management of the Milsons Point amusement park...
Jun 25, 2024
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Aventuur receives resource consent for Auckland Surf Park
Aventuur has today received resource consent for the Auckland Surf Park - which will be New Zealand’s first surf park – and will include a 56-module Wavegarden ‘Cove’ lagoon....
Jun 25, 2024
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Big Red Group appoints new Head of Brand and Marketing
Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience network - appointed Toni Westlake as its new Head of Brand and Marketing. Bringing a decade of experience to the...
Jun 25, 2024
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Adventure travel 'a solution' for overtourism
Adventure travel can be a solution for overtourism, according to Shannon Stowell, Chief Executive of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the world's largest body...
Jun 25, 2024
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URBNSURF and Simba Action Sports partner to enhance surf safety in Sydney
Free helmets are available for guests at URBNSURF Sydney following URBNSURF having extended its partnership with Simba Action Sports to exclusively supply the free helmets....
Jun 24, 2024
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AALARA advises of wage increases under Amusement and Travelling Shows Awards
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released advice to employers that wage rates and all work related allowances in the Amusement, Events...
Jun 23, 2024
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Japanese tourism operators explore higher charges for foreign visitors
Popular visitor attractions and destinations in Japan are moving towards the implementation of two-tiered pricing systems between locals and inbound tourists. With Japan's weak...
Jun 22, 2024
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Queensland 'bush tourism' given financial boost to grow regional visitation
The Queensland Government has announced the funding of 57 projects around the state via a $10 million tourism budget boost, under the 'Building Bush Tourism' initiative. The...
Jun 20, 2024
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ROLLER and Tanda partner to deliver streamlined roster management for attractions industry
ROLLER, a leading provider of venue management software for the attractions industry, has announced its new integration with Workforce. com (also known as Tanda in Australia), a...
Jun 20, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment to design water resort in Uzbekistan
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, has been retained by Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Entertainment Group (TEG) to design an upcoming integrated resort...
Jun 18, 2024
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