News: Attractions
Canadian study shows landborne inflatables account for 42% of amusement injuries
A new Canadian-led study has found that that more children are being injured on landborne inflatables (bouncy castles) than on mechanical amusement rides. Lead author Professor...
Feb 15, 2014
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Hengqin Island Chimelong resort attracts 500,000 visitors during its first 10 days
The Chimelong International Ocean Resort on China's Hengqin Island drew in about 500,000 visitors during its first 10 days in business over the period including the Chinese New...
Feb 14, 2014
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National Gallery of Australia begins legal action over 'stolen statue'
The National Gallery of Australia has launched legal action in New York after discovering it paid $5.6 million ($US5 million) for a statue that had allegedly been stolen. The...
Feb 14, 2014
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Dreamworld opens new indigenous and wildlife experience on the Gold Coast
Chronicling 50,000 years of indigenous living history, Australia's first dedicated indigenous theme park attraction has opened at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. Offering visitors...
Feb 13, 2014
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New waterpark to open in Sharjah
Sharjah's first water and amusement park, Al Montazah Park, is expected to open later this month, with developers hoping it will rival other major attractions in the United Arab...
Feb 13, 2014
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Genting to build US$2.2 billion integrated resort in South Korea
Genting Singapore Plc, Southeast Asia's largest casino operator by market value, is to develop a new integrated casino resort on South Korea's Jeju island. Following the success...
Feb 12, 2014
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Australia's first iFLY indoor skydiving attraction set to open in Penrith
Indoor Skydive Australia is set to open Australia's first iFLY indoor skydiving attraction, to be known as iFLY Downunder, at Penrith west of Sydney. With other groups having...
Feb 12, 2014
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Foundations Entertainment University expands with Arabian Gulf workshop
The US-based Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) is to offer its comprehensive amusement industry educational program during the upcoming Dubai Entertainment Amusement...
Feb 11, 2014
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ACMA urges community groups and businesses to adapt to changes affecting wireless microphone users
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is contacting a range of industry stakeholders to ensure that community groups and businesses understand the upcoming...
Feb 11, 2014
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Industry excellence celebrated at Australian Tourism Awards
The winners of the 29th Australian Tourism Awards were announced on Friday night (7th February) at a gala event at Sydney's Luna Park. The winners, across 28 categories, spanned...
Feb 10, 2014
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Wyndham's WynCity FEC opens in new location
The WynCity family entertainment centre (FEC) has opened at Point Cook in Victoria. Relocated from its former location in Werribee, the new Wyncity offers 24 bowling lanes...
Feb 7, 2014
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Plans advance for Chinese cultural park on NSW Central Coast
A giant gold Buddha is planned as a centrepiece of a $500 million Chinese cultural attraction expected to open at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast in 2015. The Buddha will be...
Feb 7, 2014
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Australian garden wins at 'Olympics of Architecture'
The Australian Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, designed by Taylor Cullity Lethlean (TCL) with Paul Thompson, was recently named 'Landscape of the Year' at the...
Feb 7, 2014
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Newly opened NSW trampoline park damaged by fire
A fire on Friday 31st January forced the temporary closure of the Flip Out Trampoline Arena in the Illawarra - just a week after its grand opening. Located in Warrawong, the...
Feb 6, 2014
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Clutha District Council to fund heritage centre feasibility study
The Clutha District Council will fund a feasibility study on a proposed $5.5 million heritage machinery museum in the Otago town of Milton. Following a funding request from...
Feb 6, 2014
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Jump'n'Putt Trampoline to open in Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina region will be the latest Australian community to benefit from the growing trend in trampoline centres with the upcoming opening of Jump'n'Putt...
Feb 6, 2014
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Aussie World welcomes new management team member
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has welcomed Meagan Cross into its management 'family'. Cross joins Aussie World with extensive experience in marketing, advertising...
Feb 5, 2014
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Adventure Cove Water Splashpark proves popular at BIG4 Merimbula Tween Waters
BIG4 Merimbula Tween Water's new Adventure Cove Water Splashpark has been the perfect antidote to scorching summer heat since its 23rd December opening. More than 300 visitors...
Feb 4, 2014
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Plans progress on Napier wave park
Plans to introduce a Wavegarden artificial surf wave attraction by Napier City Council are set to take another step forward with the Council seeking the green light to prepare a...
Feb 4, 2014
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New global tourism body to market 'Brand Dubai'
Dubai's ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has set up a new tourism body which will establish offices in key cities around the world to market 'Brand Dubai' and...
Feb 4, 2014
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Ipswich's Workshops Rail Museum steams past one million visitors
Ipswich's Workshops Rail Museum has reached a major arts and tourism milestone welcoming its one millionth visitor during its annual 'Day out with Thomas' special event....
Feb 4, 2014
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Expansion still planned at Coffs Harbour's The Big Banana
Having faced a challenging winter season, Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana has been enjoying a busy summer period and is once again looking at its expansion plans. The...
Jan 31, 2014
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accesso/Lo-Q continues expansion with acquisition of Siriusware
Attractions technology solutions leader accesso Technology Group plc has announced the acquisition of Siriusware. The acquisition of Siriusware reinforces accesso's presence in...
Jan 31, 2014
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Taronga Zoo's 'Zoofari' redevelopment to present new wildlife experience
The $2.1 million redevelopment of Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Zoofari Lodge is well underway and is expected to be ready by April 2014. Commenting on the development, which...
Jan 30, 2014
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