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Ocean Park Hong Kong acclaimed as world's top theme park
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has been recognised as the world's top theme park winning four awards, including the prestigious 'Applause Award', at the 2012 International...
Nov 23, 2012
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Rainbow's End wins top honours at IAAPA Brass Ring awards
The international attractions industry has awarded Auckland theme park Rainbow's End two major awards at the 2012 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions...
Nov 23, 2012
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Sim Leisure opens nature-based adventure park
After 20 years of designing, building and managing theme parks around the world, Penang, Malaysia-based Sim Leisure Group has opened the first phase of 'Escape', a new type of...
Nov 21, 2012
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MONA grabs global interest but Tasmania needs to up spending on tourism marketing
Tourism leaders in Tasmania are calling on the Tasmanian Government to increase spending on tourism to leverage growing international recogniction. Global tourism review website...
Nov 20, 2012
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New wing for Asian Civilisations Museum
Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum is set to grow with a S$5.5 million (US$4.5 million) extension plan that will see a new wing added to its current building in the city's...
Nov 19, 2012
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Skyline Rotorua prepares for high season with $1 million in redevelopments
Skyline Rotorua is preparing for the peak summer season with a complete redevelopment of its mountain-top cafe, a major redevelopment of its Fairy Springs Roadd carpark, the...
Nov 16, 2012
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Little Penguins make big splash at National Aquarium
New Zealand's National Aquarium has opened its latest exhibit, Penguin Cove, with its new residents settling into their new life-like surroundings having relocated from the...
Nov 15, 2012
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Destination Wollongong's new head keen for the challenge
Destination Wollongong Chairman Matt Davidson has announced that Wollongong-raised Mark Sleigh is to lead the city's drive to reinvent itself as a major lifestyle, tourism and...
Nov 14, 2012
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'Luna Park since 1912' marks upcoming 100th anniversary of Melbourne's Luna Park
With Luna Park Melbourne set to celebrate its 100th anniversary on 13th December, a special commemorative book has been published to celebrate 100 years of fun. The high-qulaity...
Nov 13, 2012
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New amusement park to open in WA's Margaret River
Douglas G. Campbell, founder of The Great Escape at Hillarys Boat Harbour and the man who introduced waterslides to Australian 35 years ago, is set to launch a new amusement...
Nov 12, 2012
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Carbon cuts spell cleaner fun at Ocean Park
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park hopes to reduce carbon emissions by 10% over the next 10 years having introduced a HK$50 ($6) million program, with the aim of becoming the...
Nov 9, 2012
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Adventure attractions planned for Flinders Ranges
Adventure tourism and Geotourism will be the focus of new tourism products to be developed for the Flinders Ranges, thanks to Australian Government T-QUAL Grants funding. The...
Nov 8, 2012
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Japanese tourists die in Great Wall storm
Three Japanese tourists died on Sunday night after being trapped in sudden heavy snowstorms during a visit to the Great Wall of China, officials in Beijing and Tokyo said...
Nov 8, 2012
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New Commission aims to revitalise NT Tourism
The establishment of a tourism commission for the Northern Territory will aim to revitalise the industry for the Territory's 700 tourism related businesses. Northern Territory...
Nov 7, 2012
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Generational management change at Jamberoo Action Park
With an $11.6 million expansion underway, Jamberoo Action Park's owners, the Eddy family are looking forward to an era of new management. The Kangaroo Island development at...
Nov 7, 2012
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New Hong Kong attractions body to boost industry standards
Nine attractions have launched the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA) with the mission to promote safety, connect members, develop young...
Nov 6, 2012
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Auckland named Australasia's top tourism destination
Auckland has once again beaten Sydney, Bora Bora, The Whitsunday Islands and Fiji's Yasawa Islands to take out the title for Australasia's top destination in the 2012 World...
Nov 5, 2012
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RSPCA calls for corporate boycott of Warwick rodeo
The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling for a sponsor boycott of a Queensland's Warwick rodeo following allegations of animal cruelty....
Nov 5, 2012
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Legoland Malaysia rollercoaster gets stuck in the rain
Legoland Malaysia's The Dragon rollercoaster halted in the rain at the weekend, with a care full of riders stuck high on the ride. A technical fault led to the closure of the...
Nov 5, 2012
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Sea World Resort smashes national sales record
Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast has set a new Australian record for Group Buying by generating more than $3 million in revenue and selling than 17,000 room nights in a seven...
Nov 3, 2012
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Internationally acclaimed Event Producer joins Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has appointed internationally acclaimed Producer and Director of Events Di Henry OAM to the position of Creative Director, Sydney...
Nov 2, 2012
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Putreri Harbour family theme park opens
The RM110 million (US$36 million) Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park in Nusajaya, Malaysia, which includes the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside Japan, has opened its doors to...
Nov 2, 2012
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Wheels in motion for new Hong Kong landmark
The Hong Kong Government is to develop a giant ferris wheel on the city's Central waterfront. According to a tender document published by the Hong Kong Lands Department, the...
Nov 1, 2012
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Superstorm Sandy devastates eastern USA boardwalk attractions
Hurricane Sandy and the downgraded Atlantic Ocean storm has caused damage to amusement and leisure operations along the east coast of the USA, with the famous boardwalk...
Nov 1, 2012
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