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Wet'n'Wild Sydney confirm security chief's resignation
Brad Kisbee, head of security at Wet'n'Wild Sydney, has resigned amid revelations he played a role in awarding the waterpark's security contract to Unimet Security a company he...
Jan 30, 2014
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United Arab Emirates named among top 10 tourism hotspots in 2013
With the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) identifying that international tourism grew beyond expectations last year, the United Arab Emirates was among the top...
Jan 29, 2014
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New owner sought for Merimbula's Magic Mountain
Merimbula's Magic Mountain amusement park on the NSW Sapphire Coast is up for sale. Tenders to purchase the award-winning freehold and family-run business are currently being...
Jan 29, 2014
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Marina Bay Sands partners with Showbiz International to launch bookings website
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands integrated resort has partnered with Showbiz International, to create a one-stop-shop premium entertainment web portal -...
Jan 28, 2014
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The end of the Great Aussie family holiday?
The 'traditional' Australian family holiday, with Mum, Dad and the children visiting domestic tourist attractions together, is on the decline, according to a new study by Roy...
Jan 27, 2014
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Dubai ready to build world's largest ferris wheel
With land on Dubai's Bluewaters Island fully reclaimed, development of the Dubai Eye, set to be the world's largest ferris wheel, can now proceed. The ferris wheel, set to be...
Jan 26, 2014
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Sunshine Coast attractions set for Australia Day fun
Sunshine Coast attractions Australia Zoo and Aussie World/the Ettamogah Pub are looking forward to presenting a day of celebration events on Australia Day - Sunday 26th January....
Jan 24, 2014
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Tjapukai farewells Creation Theatre
Past performers and family of the Djabugay people attended the final Creation Theatre performance at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns on Tuesday (21st January)....
Jan 23, 2014
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Wavegarden technology to revolutionise artificial surfing
Aiming to revolutionise surfing participation in Australia, the Wave Park Group is planning to develop a series of state-of-the-art surf parks around the country. Holding the...
Jan 22, 2014
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Queenslanders agree on importance of tourism
New research has shown that Queensland communities recognise the importance of the growth of the tourism industry under the Queensland Government's DestinationQ strategy. A...
Jan 22, 2014
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Wellington Zoo welcomes arrival of Tasmanian Devils with Australia Day gala event
Wellington Zoo is celebrating the recent arrival of a group of Tasmanian Devils with an 'Aussie Gala Day' this Sunday (26th January). Announcing the event, Group Manager...
Jan 22, 2014
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Venue security expert urges better understanding of security management
The cancellation of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney's New Year's Eve event and the subsequent media attention on the attraction's security management and staff, and the event promoter...
Jan 22, 2014
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Record numbers of visitors enjoy Seqwater recreation facilities
Visitors have flocked to Seqwater's recreation areas in south east Queensland over the Christmas/New Year period, with more than 160,000 people visiting the utility agency's...
Jan 21, 2014
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Balloon flights proposed as safe alternative to climbing Uluru
A proposal to reduce the cultural and environmental impact of tourism would see visitors would get a bird's eye view of Uluru from a tethered helium balloon. The Skyflyer...
Jan 21, 2014
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97 million Chinese tourists went abroad in 2013
Nearly 100 million Chinese tourists visited foreign countries last year, a number that is likely to grow further in the future, along with Chinese national's status as the...
Jan 21, 2014
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates summer with three new rides
Melbourne landmark Luna Park has been operating at near peak capacity since introducing three new rides for the school summer holiday period. Coinciding with the heritage...
Jan 20, 2014
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Ski Dubai launches 'Snow Bullet' zip line attraction
The Ski Dubai indoor ski slope has introduced its latest unique attraction, a 150 metre long zip line running 16 metres above the attaction's snow covered surface. The...
Jan 18, 2014
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Adventure World to restore signature castle
Perth theme park Adventure World has announced that its signature castle, damaged by fire in November, is to be reconstructed during the winter off season. Damaged in a fire...
Jan 18, 2014
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New Luna Park ride changes Sydney harbour skyline
Luna Park Sydney has unveiled the 'Hair Raiser' drop tower ride, the first permanent attraction to be added to the heritage amusement park since its grand re-opening in 2004....
Jan 17, 2014
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Extended Royal Adelaide Show to mark Show Society's 175th anniversary
The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RA&HS) will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year by extending the Royal Adelaide Show by one day. Traditionally starting on...
Jan 16, 2014
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The Maze's Outback Splash! draws in the crowds
Since opening its new 'Outback Splash!' children's aquatic playground before Christmas, attendance levels at Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park have been way been...
Jan 16, 2014
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Tidbinbilla's koala population boosted by another six arrivals
The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve ihas recently welcomed another six new koalas from the Otway Ranges in Victoria. Explaining the introduction of the animals, ACT National Parks...
Jan 15, 2014
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Poolplay opens at Discovery Holiday Park, Pambula Beach
More than 500 adults and a huge number of very excited children attended the recent opening of the Poolplay at Discovery Holiday Park, Pambula Beach. Aptly named the Sapphire...
Jan 15, 2014
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Olympic skier to launch Sydney's first indoor snow centre
Snow enthusiasts will soon be able to hit the slopes year round in the heart of Sydney with the opening of In2ski, the first and only indoor snow sports centre in the NSW...
Jan 15, 2014
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