News: Attractions
Singapore casinos to struggle against Asian competitors?
While the Singapore Government looks to maximise economic profits and minimise social costs with tighter gambling rules, it appears that its two casino operators are losing out...
Mar 26, 2013
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Premier Rides to service Ocean Park attractions
US-based rides specialist Premier Rides' aftermarket ride support division, Premier Service, has been selected by Ocean Park Hong Kong to provide technical services and support...
Mar 25, 2013
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Circus of Screams returns to Melbourne's Luna Park
The 3D 'Circus of Screams' will again burst into Melbourne's Luna Park during the upcoming Easter School Holidays. A live interactive, walk-through attraction that promises a...
Mar 24, 2013
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Big Kart Track celebrates 30 years of operations
Leading Sunshine Coast attraction The Big Kart Track is celebrating its 30th year of operations this year. Established in 1983 by Aime and Jacqueline Proost, the business moved...
Mar 22, 2013
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Wild weather and inaccurate forecasts impact holiday park bookings
Leading holiday park and resort management company, FreeSpirit, says that wild weather affecting Australia's east coast over recent months has impacted on bookings for the...
Mar 22, 2013
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Art Gallery of NSW's expansion to suffer from lack of funds?
Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales has revealed plans to double in size and transform itself into an art museum for the 'Asian century'. Aiming to expand northwards toward...
Mar 22, 2013
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$36 million Lyall Bay aquarium plans revealed
The Wellington Marine Conservation Trust (WMCT) has released revived plans for a $36 million aquarium for Wellington's South Coast. The new project, to be called the New Zealand...
Mar 22, 2013
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Industry can take heart from Christchurch's lead
Weather weary attractions operators and tourist destinations in Australia can take a leaf from the Christchurch recovery book as they put a summer of cyclones, storms and floods...
Mar 20, 2013
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Survey shows Taronga Zoo to be NSW's most popular attraction
A new survey shows that Taronga Zoo is the number one attraction in NSW in terms of past visitation and intention to visit over the next 12 months. The recently conducted survey...
Mar 20, 2013
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Ocean Park's Tom Mehrmann reveals waterpark plans
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is to open an all-weather waterpark, with Chief Executive Tom Mehrmann telling the South China Morning Post that the new attraction will begin...
Mar 19, 2013
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Proposed Mount Wellington Cable Car encounters opposition from Indigenous groups
The Tasmanian Aboriginal community has vowed to fight a proposal for a cable car to ascend Hobart's Mount Wellington. Known as 'kunanyi' by Tasmania's Aboriginal community, the...
Mar 18, 2013
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$141 million of investment in regional tourism
Successful applicants for the first round of the Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund (TIRF) Grants Program were announced on Friday (15th March) at the National Zoo and...
Mar 18, 2013
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Art Gallery of South Australia triples return on investment
The Art Gallery of South Australia has released an economic impact study detailing its total economic contribution to the State to be $19.8 million, generating $3 of economic...
Mar 17, 2013
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Record year predicted for Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort is expecting to draw a record number of visitors in the 2013/2014 Japanese financial year (1st April 2013 to 31st March 2014), the year that will mark the...
Mar 15, 2013
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Racing pigs return to 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Amid a celebration of Australian farm life, the popular Racing and Diving Pigs are set to make their return for the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Pigs are part of an...
Mar 15, 2013
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Hong Kong Museum of Art Andy Warhol exhibition greets 200,000th visitor
Currently on show at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the 'Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal' exhibition has, in addition to many accolades, this week welcomed its 200,000th visitor....
Mar 14, 2013
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Heat still on at Victoria's biggest theme park
Having enjoyed a successful summer season, Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria's largest theme and water park, is continuing a range of events through autumn. On Victoria's Labour...
Mar 13, 2013
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AALARA announces Simplot sponsorship
Leading Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of this year's Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Mar 12, 2013
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New fund to 'kickstart' Singapore tourism growth
Mindful of growing competition in Asian tourism markets, the Singapore Government is looking to support lifestyle concepts with strong tourism potential through its new...
Mar 12, 2013
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Dubai to build world's largest Ferris wheel
The world's largest Ferris wheel, the Dubai Eye, will be built off Emirate's coast after plans for a Dh6 billion (US$1.6 billion) entertainment project were approved. The...
Mar 11, 2013
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk turns five
The operators of the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk are highlighting the tens of thousands of people who have enjoyed the Walk and the region over its five years of opening....
Mar 10, 2013
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Victorian community heroes celebrated at Moomba 2013
The 2013 Moomba Festival is honouring the true heroes of Melbourne by crowning community and emergency service organisations as Moomba Kings and Queens, in tribute to their...
Mar 9, 2013
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Jamberoo Action Park launches industry's first Online PhotoBooth
In an Australian attractions industry first, Jamberoo Action Park has launched an Online PhotoBooth store which lets guests view and purchase photographs taken of them at the...
Mar 8, 2013
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Singapore Zoo prepares to celebrate 40th anniversary
Singapore Zoo, generally considered among the world's best zoos, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with a range of events and promotions leading up to its birthday...
Mar 8, 2013
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