News: Attractions
Dreamworld evolves 'Zombie Evilution' with the introduction of laser gaming
Having launched 'Zombie Evilution' on Friday 13th September, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is evolving the horror attraction with the introduction of a laser combat...
Oct 19, 2013
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MONA trains staff to be China ready
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania is the first Australian attraction to fully engage the training of its staff under the innovative Welcoming Chinese Visitors...
Oct 18, 2013
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AJ Hackett Bungy launches 25th birthday competition
Adventure tourism leader AJ Hackett Bungy will mark '25 years of Bungy' next month and is celebrating by offering one lucky Australasian, and a partner or friend, the chance to...
Oct 18, 2013
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Resorts World Sentosa celebrates third-time TTG win with special offers and promotions
Having been named Best Integrated Resort for the third year running at the Annual TTG Travel Awards, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is celebrating its win with its guests. Until...
Oct 17, 2013
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Third Asian Flow Tour attracts top flowboarders from the Asia Pacific
The third Annual FLOW (Flowboarding League of the World) Tour Asia 2013 championship has wrapped up having injected some serious stoke in the region over the last two months....
Oct 16, 2013
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Campbell Newman slams Queensland tourism, backs new casinos
Just a week after launching a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to boost visitors to the Gold Coast's theme parks, Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has critised the...
Oct 15, 2013
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Lotte World Korea gets new entrance and premium ticket experience
Leading South Korean theme park Lotte World is to launch a new 3,500 metre2 entrance featuring long-flowing ticketing desks as part of an upgrade to its entry experience....
Oct 15, 2013
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WhiteWater scores trio of awards at industry events
Global waterpark and attractions company WhiteWater won two prestigious awards at the recent annual World Waterpark Association (WWA) conference, recently held in West Palm...
Oct 14, 2013
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Taronga Zoo helps keep animals cool during the summer heat
Responding to recent high temperatures in Sydney, Keepers at Taronga Zoo prepared early to care for their animals. Special treats of fruit juices and peanuts were mixed...
Oct 14, 2013
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Melbourne Star observation wheel sold to its Japanese builders
Just months before its anticipated reopening, the troubled Melbourne Star observation wheel has been sold to the Sanoyas Rides Corporation, the Japanese group that designed and...
Oct 12, 2013
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Executive exodus at Sydney cultural institutions
Australian Museum Director Frank Howarth is the latest in a list of senior executives at cultural agencies in NSW who have left their jobs this year. 61-year-old Howarth...
Oct 12, 2013
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Spectacular opening at Dubai's Global Village
Dubai's annual Global Village opened on Saturday (5th October) with the first of more than 50 nights of fireworks illuminated the skies over the attraction. Dubai's leading...
Oct 10, 2013
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Expressions of interest sought for carnival and catering operators for the 2014 Moomba Festival
Expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators are invited for the 2014 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). Every Labour Day long weekend in March, the...
Oct 10, 2013
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Tourism identified as vital to Australia's future prosperity
Tourism representatives have welcomed indications that a significant new report will highlight the key role tourism can play in Australia's future economic growth. A preview of...
Oct 10, 2013
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OFA Showstar debuts Australia's first portable water theme park
Amusement operator OFA Showstar has launched Waterworld Central, Australia's first portable water theme park, and is set to operate the collection of travelling inflatable pools...
Oct 9, 2013
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World Architecture Festival names Auckland Art Gallery building of the year
Auckland Art Gallery has been named World Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF). The accolade, announced at the WAF in Singapore, follows...
Oct 9, 2013
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Foam fire causes $2 million damage at Gravity Zone trampoline centre
Three people were taken to hospital on Friday (4th October) after a major fire at the recently-opened Gravity Zone trampoline centre in Melbourne's south-east. The ABC reported...
Oct 8, 2013
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Eureka Skydeck wins World Federation of Great Towers award for King Kong promotion
The World Federation of Great Towers has rewarded Melbourne's Eureka Skydeck with its 'Innovative Promotional Award' for its incredible stunt celebrating the world premiere of...
Oct 8, 2013
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New 'Theme Park Capital' campaign to boost Gold Coast tourism
Ardent Leisure, the Queensland Government and Village Roadshow have joined together to launch a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to boost visitors to the Gold Coast's...
Oct 8, 2013
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Making attractions memorable
A world-class photography attraction company from New Zealand is helping make many of Australia's most popular attractions more memorable. When Stuart Norris and John Wikstrom...
Oct 7, 2013
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UAE theme park developer claims Dubai attractions will challenge Florida
A senior executive from the firm building the world's largest indoor theme park says that Dubai may soon be as famous for such attractions as the global theme park epicentre of...
Oct 5, 2013
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Australian startup aims to Beat the Q
Beat the Q, a venture-backed Australian tech startup, is laying the foundation for the cashless economy and helping to eradicate the need to wait in tiresome, annoying queues....
Oct 4, 2013
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New museums and galleries website to inspire fresh wave of 'cultural tourism'
In a major first for Australia's visual arts and cultural heritage sector, every museum and gallery in NSW can be accessed at the new, innovative and comprehensive Museums and...
Oct 4, 2013
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Qantas and MONA agree two year partnership
Qantas has announced a new partnership with Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), designed to increase visitors to both the museum and Tasmania. Qantas Group Executive...
Oct 3, 2013
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