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Gaming attractions anticipate 'zombie' trend
Public interest in 'zombie' based entertainment, with the Hollywood blockbuster World War Z set for imminent release and the popular Walking Dead series on television, is...
Jun 12, 2013
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Museums drive economic and cultural transformation
Museums are powerful generators of cultural capital with cities and local communities looking at museums as an anchor for revitalisation and regeneration, according to the...
Jun 11, 2013
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BIG4 Holiday Parks announce 50 dog friendly parks
BIG4 Holiday Parks are abandoning their strict no-dog policy with the announcement that 50 member parks now welcome dogs, offering guests the opportunity to travel with their...
Jun 10, 2013
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Standards and attendances rise at Asian attractions
The growing number of new, world-class theme parks and attractions in Asia is drawing record visitor numbers while also raising standards, according to industry leaders at this...
Jun 8, 2013
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Snowmaking and grooming teams working hard for the opening of the 2013 ski season
As of 8th June, Australia's ski resorts have officially opened for the 2013 ski season - aiming to offer up to 16 weeks of winter activities through to the October long weekend...
Jun 8, 2013
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Phil Durkin assumes AALARA Presidency, and gets thrust into media spotlight
The recent AGM of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) saw Phil Durkin, Director of Phil Durkin Special Events, assume the role of Association...
Jun 7, 2013
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$1.9 million upgrade to facilities and access at Purnululu National Park
Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced the completion of $1.9 million worth of improvements to Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley as part...
Jun 7, 2013
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Vandals destroy rare cacti in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens
Vandals have damaged and destroyed rare cacti inside Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Cacti in the Arid Garden were hacked with a sharp implement, such as a machete or axe,...
Jun 6, 2013
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Asia leads global growth in theme park and waterparks attendance
Asia's theme and water parks led a global rise in attendances with a 5.8% in annual attendances in 2012 – with visitation rising to 108.7 million attendances. By comparison,...
Jun 6, 2013
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Queenstown's Ziptrek Ecotours embraces World Environment Day
As a local pioneer in sustainable business practices, Queenstown's Ziptrek Ecotours is raising awareness of environmental management issues on World Environment Day (WED) today...
Jun 5, 2013
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New Wet'n'Wild water park opens in Las Vegas
The new Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas waterpark, in which Australian-based theme park operator and movie distributor Village Roadshow has a majority stake, has been opened. Set on 41...
Jun 4, 2013
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Recognition for Australian Reptile Park's Venom Section
The Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK) has presented the Australian Reptile Park's Venom Section with the prestigious Heidi Hellingman Award. The award, presented at the...
Jun 4, 2013
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Bellagio executive to explain how the resort saved over 15,148,050kwh in five years
Robert Stowe, Vice President of Engineering for the Bellagio Resort and Spa in Las Vegas will this week address the Total Facilities Live conference, explaining the management...
Jun 3, 2013
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Sea World Resort launches 2013 Whale Watching Package
Sea World Resort & Water Park is offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the facilities that the award winning family Resort has to offer, plus tickets for Sea World Whale...
Jun 2, 2013
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Work begins on $1.5 billion theme park in Jordan
Groundbreaking work has started on a US$1.5 billion theme park and resort in the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba. Announcing the start of construction at this week's World...
May 31, 2013
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WorkSafe Queensland issues safety alert following Darling Downs school fete ride incident
WorkSafe Queensland have issued an amusement ride safety alert advising that prohibition notices will be issued to ride operators who do not adhere to ride safety requirements,...
May 30, 2013
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Guests get close to sea creatures at Resorts World Sentosa's Marine Life Park
Visitors to the Marine Life Park (MLP) at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) can now get up-close with the animals of the ocean. MLP is now offering a series of 'Ultimate Marine...
May 29, 2013
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Madame Tussauds opens in Tokyo
Madame Tussauds has opened the latest branch of its world famous wax museums at Decks Beach Mall in Tokyo, Japan. The 14th Madame Tussauds attraction, and the fifth in the...
May 27, 2013
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WhiteWater celebrates biggest ever order period
Canadian-based waterpark specialists WhiteWater West Industries have confirmed a record volume of sales orders signed during its first quarter of 2013. Announcing the success,...
May 26, 2013
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Whale watching season opens in Newcastle
Newcastle's 2013 whale watching season has opened with the city offering some of Australia's best locations to watch these frolicking giants of the sea, as well as a range of...
May 24, 2013
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Tjapukai bids for Australian Indigenous museum
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is seeking to become the site of Australia's first national Indigenous museum. Outlining the plan this week, Tjapukai Board Chairman Bruce...
May 23, 2013
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Showcasing the best in facility, venue and workplace management
Facilities management professionals from around Australia will converge on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in early June for the second Total Facilities Live event...
May 23, 2013
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Ocean Park to again break annual attendance record
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is set to break its annual attendance record again this year by surpassing the 7.1 million set in the fiscal year from 1st July 2011 to 30th June...
May 23, 2013
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates remarkable birth of White Rhino calf
Staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are thrilled to announce the birth of a male White Rhino calf in the early hours of Tuesday 14th May 2013. Since the birth, first-time mother...
May 22, 2013
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