News: Attractions
Investigations underway on early deaths of Siberian tigers in South Korea and China zoos
An investigation is currently being conducted to determine the cause of early deaths of 11 Siberian tigers at Seoul Grand Park zoo over the past five years, while a wild animal...
May 13, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments flags its social impact in new report launch
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK....
May 10, 2024
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Vale: Stan Durkin
Australian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of veteran carnival ride operator Stan Durkin, former President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
May 8, 2024
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Dubai’s newest waterpark to open in Grand Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt announced this week that it would be launching its own waterpark attraction set to open in early 2025, with the site to occupy 20,000 metres². The ticketed...
May 8, 2024
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Weather causes postponement of Laservision’s Enchanted Forest experience
Laservision’s award-winning storytelling and lightshow experience ‘The Enchanted Forest’, scheduled to return to transform Blackbutt Forest Reserve, Shellharbour from Friday...
May 8, 2024
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Singapore architectural firm secures tender to illuminate Six Flags Qiddiya theme park
Saudi Arabia’s Six Flags Qiddiya theme park - described as the world’s largest theme park - has awarded the US$28 million tender to illuminate the theme park to Singapore...
May 8, 2024
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MENALAC highlights importance of safety for Saudi Arabia’s leisure & entertainment industry
MENALAC (Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council) is spotlighting the importance of safety for the expanding leisure and entertainment industry within the...
May 8, 2024
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VTIC acknowledges challenges from cuts to tourism funding in Victorian budget
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has acknowledged the challenges facing the industry in the wake of the cuts to funding for major events and tourism promotion in the...
May 7, 2024
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Accessibility and Sustainability among panel discussion topics at AALARA Conference 2024
Among the topics to be addressed by panellists at the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show are sustainability and...
May 6, 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s Aquarabia to feature world's tallest water coaster and first underwater adventure ride
Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region, saw its feature offerings unveiled today by the Board of Directors of the...
May 6, 2024
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Axess grows by more than 10% in 2023 with global market leadership in the ski business
Leading ticketing and access management system provider Axess AG has advised that, for the first time, it has become the global market leader in one of its core business streams...
May 5, 2024
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Big Red Group announced as major sponsor for 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand's largest experience provider, has been announced as the 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit Major Sponsor. Australian owned, Big...
May 5, 2024
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Melbourne's Firelight Festival to stage new light show beneath Marvel Stadium
As part of the City of Melbourne's Firelight Festival, Marvel Stadium is to is to transform its below ground spaces with an underground light show and labyrinth. Running from...
May 3, 2024
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Planning consent secured for South Australian surf park
The City of Onkaparinga Council Assessment Panel has approved plans for ‘The Break Surf & Stay’ - a surf park and tourism destination on South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu...
May 3, 2024
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Aventuur and Surfing WA announce community partnership for the Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, the developer of the Perth Surf Park, has announced a community partnership with Surfing WA that aims to deliver a range of benefits to the community and enhance the...
May 2, 2024
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Auckland’s MOTAT Museum to open science and technology centre and appoints new Museum Director
Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is opening its new $7.4 million science and technology centre - Te Puawānanga - on 25th May and has also announced the...
May 2, 2024
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Dreamworld shares first look at Rivertown Precinct progress and Jungle Rush rollercoaster carriages
Dreamworld has provided an update on the progress of its Rivertown Precinct along with a first look at some of the new Jungle Rush rollercoaster carriages. Rivertown is...
May 1, 2024
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Liquidators appointed to company behind planned Sunshine Coast resort and waterpark
Sanad Capital Pty Ltd, the company behind a planned multi-million dollar resort, surfing lagoon and waterpark on the Sunshine Coast, has been forced into liquidation According...
May 1, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments partners with Wheelhouse to expand content reach
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has partnered with US and UK-based media company Wheelhouse to deliver a new dimension to their...
May 1, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present ‘Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights’
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide, with presenting partner SA Power Networks, are delivering ‘Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights’ - an event showcasing “the evolution of...
May 1, 2024
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Tokyo Disneyland to suspend its daily fireworks show this summer
Tokyo Disneyland has advised they won’t be entertaining guests with evening fireworks from 1st July to 18th September 2024. Tokyo Disneyland’s firework display – ‘Sky Full of...
May 1, 2024
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David van Ooran announced as Executive Director of Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo has appointed David van Ooran as its Executive Director - succeeding acting Executive Director Claire Wright in the role. van Ooran has extensive experience across...
Apr 30, 2024
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Hong Kong Disneyland offers guests Marvel Universe interactive spectacles
Hong Kong Disneyland is offering guests the opportunity to experience the Marvel Universe by participating in a range of interactive spectacles alongside Marvel heroes including...
Apr 30, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney launches immersive light experience
Continuing its move in developing technology-based attractions, Luna Park Sydney has launched Sonic Neon, a multi-million dollar light and sound installations. After the success...
Apr 29, 2024
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