News: Attractions
Singapore Flyer sold for S$140 million
More than a year after it was put on the market, the Singapore Flyer, which cost S$240 million (US$191million) to build, has been sold for a knock-down price of S$140 million...
Sep 1, 2014
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Ocean Park Hong Kong joins with Chinese operator to boost visitation
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has extended its cooperation with the mainland China's biggest marine park operator for another three years, to explore how to reach out to more...
Aug 28, 2014
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Inspire EX VIPs explore the Australian National Maritime Museum
As part of the recent Inspire EX Hosted Buyer Program 2014, 40 VIP Hosted Buyers were the first to experience the newly opened Going Places: Technology of Transport exhibition...
Aug 27, 2014
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New General Manager to steer Wet’n’Wild Sydney's second season
With Wet'n'Wild Sydney set to open for its second season on 20th September, a new General Manager, Dianne Rigg, will be at the helm of the waterpark’s team. Longtime Village...
Aug 26, 2014
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Clip 'N Climb Melbourne launches four new exhilarating climbs
Recreational climbing centre Clip 'N Climb has launched four new climbs at its action-packed Richmond indoor climbing arena. Ready for the upcoming school holidays, the...
Aug 26, 2014
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Melbourne to offer a packed program of summer events
Victoria will host an unprecedented number of international sporting, arts, cultural and trade events between 9th January and 29th March 2015 as part of the 80 Days of Melbourne...
Aug 25, 2014
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Cairns Regional Council reveals plans for attractions and recreation precinct
Cairns Regional Council is propsing the establishment of a sport and recreation precinct in the city’s south, with plans likely to include a $3 million upgrade for the...
Aug 25, 2014
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Luna Park Sydney develops blockbuster attraction partnership with Twentieth Century Fox
Luna Park Sydney has announced a world-first partnership with film giant, 20th Century Fox to celebrate the upcoming release of the highly anticipated action blockbuster, The...
Aug 20, 2014
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Federal Government appoints commissioner for threatened species
With a growing number of native animals and plants facing the threat of extinction in Australia, the Federal Government has rethought its approach to threatened species with the...
Aug 19, 2014
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Ticketmaster to partner Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced that Ticketmaster will be the ticketing partner for the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the next five years (from 2015 to...
Aug 19, 2014
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Attractions and facilities link with Woolworths Everyday Rewards program
Merlin Entertainments and Ardent Leisure attractions and facilities have linked with Woolworths to offer members of the supermarket/grocery chain's Everyday Rewards program a...
Aug 18, 2014
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Zoos SA reverses decision to end selling palm oil free ice cream
People power in Adelaide has forced Zoos South Australia to backflip on its plan to stop selling a palm oil-free, locally made brand of ice cream. Just over a week after the...
Aug 18, 2014
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TripAdvisor announces Traveller’s Choice awards for zoos and aquariums
Melbourne Zoo has been named the top zoo in Australia and the South Pacific while Busselton Jetty has been named the top aquarium in the region in TripAdvisor's Travellers’...
Aug 15, 2014
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Waratah Park, former home of Skippy, to be returned to Aboriginal Land Council
Former Sydney wildlife attraction Waratah Park, one time home of Skippy, is to be handed over to Sydney's Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. The 13 hectare park, made...
Aug 15, 2014
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Puzzling World Psychic Challenge reaches 20th anniversary
While visitors to Wanaka’s Puzzling World are well aware of the visual and mental treats on offer, this month marks the 20th anniversary of one the landmark attraction's lesser...
Aug 13, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan looks for casino expansion
With the Japanese Government edging closer to legalising casino gambling, Universal Studios Japan operator USJ Co. Ltd is looking to partner with a foreign casino operator to...
Aug 12, 2014
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Merlin to open Legoland Discovery Centre in Osaka
Merlin Entertainments plc is to partner with the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in Osaka. Merlin is already active in Japan with a Legoland...
Aug 10, 2014
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Ice Cream maker eliminates palm oil but loses Adelaide Zoo deal
Zoos South Australia is being criticised by South Australian ice cream maker Golden North for having ditched the Adelaide company in favour of a multinational, despite the local...
Aug 10, 2014
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Chinese theme park to open on NSW Central Coast as of 2016
Updated plans for a Chinese-themed visitor attraction, due to be developed at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast, have been revealed. The $500 million attraction, which will be...
Aug 8, 2014
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Ardent Leisure further expands Goodlife Health Clubs and US FEC business
Ardent Leisure is expanding its Goodlife Health Clubs chain while announcing plans to more than double its strongly performing Main Event family entertainment (FEC) business in...
Aug 8, 2014
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Brisbane celebrates Ekka opening
Queensland's biggest and most loved event opens in Brisbane today (8th August) with more than 400,000 people expected to attend the extended event. Now in its 137th year, the...
Aug 7, 2014
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WhiteWater undertakes more than 30 installations at Asian waterparks in 2014
Leading waterpark supplier WhiteWater West are undertaking attractions installations at waterparks across Asia through the current northern hemisphere summer. Undertaking over...
Aug 6, 2014
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Canberra's Warehouse Circus engages for over 20 years
Originally launched in Belconnen as a three-month trial, Canberra's Warehouse Circus has endured for 24 years, with 500 Canberra children aged three and above training in youth...
Aug 6, 2014
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DEAL organisers announce 2015 event dates and new website
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL), have announced that the Middle East’s largest attractions and entertainment exhibition will be held...
Aug 5, 2014
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