News: Attractions
Melbourne's horticultural excellence to be displayed at Royal Palace flower show
Victoria has formed a series of partnerships aiming to create an innovative show garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London, a move...
Mar 20, 2014
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Christchurch to host zombie theatre and gaming experience
To be held at an as yet undisclosed secret location, the 'Zombie: Red Zone' will present an immersive entertainment experience based around the familiar theme of a 'Zombie...
Mar 19, 2014
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China on the edge of leisure building explosion
A feature in the Wall Street Journal suggests that China is on the cusp of a leisure-building explosion. According to Wall Street Journal writer Wei Gu, with growth in China's...
Mar 18, 2014
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Auckland Easter Show returns to ASB Showgrounds
With a massive line-up of entertainment, circus acts, rides and exhibits, plus an agricultural show that has been running for more than 160 years, the 2014 Coca-Cola Easter Show...
Mar 18, 2014
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First gallery completed at Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has reached a significant milestone with completion of the construction of the museum's first gallery. Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company...
Mar 17, 2014
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium home to world first shark artificial insemination
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium aquarists and veterinary staff have made history with the birth of a Brown Banded Bamboo shark the first ever shark in Australia to be born via...
Mar 16, 2014
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Development begins on US$6.5 billion Chinese cultural tourism resort
Work on the 40 billion yuan (US$6.5 billion) Wuxi Wanda Cultural Tourism City project has commenced in eastern China's Jiangsu province. Intended as a rival to Shanghai's...
Mar 16, 2014
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Singapore River Safari welcomes 1.1 million guests since April 2013 opening
Since its soft opening in April last year, Singapore's River Safari has attracted more than 1.1 million visitors from all over the world. The 12-hectare attraction offers...
Mar 14, 2014
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Melbourne Star observation wheel enjoys ceremonial opening
10 weeks after it opened to the general public, key attractions, tourism and government identities gathered at the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel on Wednesday (12th March) for...
Mar 14, 2014
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Ocean Park promotes Vivian Lee to top marketing role
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has promoted Marketing Director Vivian Lee to Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, replacing Paul Pei who moves to a new role in Ocean...
Mar 13, 2014
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Mentoring adds to staff skills at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Mentoring at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park has enabled two Indigenous employees to learn new skills and move forward into different roles. The initiative has already seen...
Mar 13, 2014
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Disney reaps benefits from US$1 billion project to track guest behaviour
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have invested US$1 billion into MyMagic+, a crowd management and data collection project designed to make the most of guest visits to Walt Disney...
Mar 12, 2014
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WhiteWater acquires the FlowRider Lifestyle
Leading aquatic and waterpark developer WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of WaveLoch's innovative, award winning line of products including FlowRider®, FlowBarrel®,...
Mar 12, 2014
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks offer for child annual passes
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is recognising children in a new campaign offering a free VIP Pass for a child with the purchase of one full-priced VIP Pass. With the Easter...
Mar 11, 2014
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AALARA announces 2014 conference details: tours, industry breakout forums and event sponsors
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced details of the industry breakout forums, study tours and event sponsors for its upcoming 20th...
Mar 11, 2014
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Pacific Attractions to distribute products for attractions, bowling, entertainment and FECs
The newly formed Pacific Attractions Pty Limited has been established to distribute a range of specialist products to amusement facilities, attractions, bowling centres, clubs,...
Mar 10, 2014
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney visitation hits other NSW attractions
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that the summer success of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark has caused a decline in visitor numbers at other NSW attractions. The new...
Mar 10, 2014
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to put 'Royal' into 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney's upcoming Royal Easter Show will live up to its name this year, welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton to the Sydney Showgrounds...
Mar 9, 2014
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AALARA invites nominations for its 2014 Gold Service Award
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting nominations for its 2014 Gold Service Awards. The AALARA Gold Service Award is awarded to a...
Mar 9, 2014
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Bindi Irwin criticised for US link with SeaWorld
Teenage wildlife presenter Bindi Irwin has been criticised for getting involved in one of the United States' most heated public relations battles. The 15-year-old, alongside...
Mar 8, 2014
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Philippines' Enchanted Kingdom unveils 10-year expansion program
Enchanted Kingdom, The Philippines' largest theme park, has announced a 10-year P5 billion (US$112 million) expansion plan to lure foreign tourists. The announcement, by...
Mar 7, 2014
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Taranaki named New Zealand's number one destination
North Island coastal gem Taranaki has been announced as New Zealand's number one destination to experience following a trans-Tasman consumer poll conducted by leading travel...
Mar 5, 2014
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Trampoline facility opens in Redbank
The Redbank Indoor Sports Centre has opened Queensland's first trampoline park. Part of a growing number of trampoline centres across Australia, the Just Jump Trampoline Park...
Mar 5, 2014
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Australian National Maritime Museum unveils new venue to great demand
The Australian National Maritime Museum successfully launched its new waterfront venue, the Lighthouse Gallery, to key industry professionals at the recent Asia-Pacific...
Mar 4, 2014
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