News: Attractions
$165 million Outdoor Adventure Tourism package delivered for Western Australia
The Western Australian Government will deliver more than $165 million for new and upgraded trails, natural tourist attractions, boating facilities and campgrounds to make it...
Apr 29, 2024
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Legacy Entertainment to make debut at Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, will be making its Saudi Arabian debut at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo being held in...
Apr 29, 2024
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Mary Valley Rattler debuts inaugural ‘Gold Heist’ performance experience
Gympie’s popular tourist attraction, the Mary Valley Rattler is offering fans of the 'Wild West' the opportunity to participate in the Mary Valley Rattler’s inaugural ‘Great...
Apr 28, 2024
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Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding
The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have secured...
Apr 27, 2024
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Towers at Luna Park Melbourne undergo restoration
The iconic towers at the entrance to Luna Park Melbourne are undergoing major restoration work that will see their thematic trimmings and architecture being refreshed. On social...
Apr 25, 2024
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Valo Motion launches new mixed-reality game for its immersive gaming room
Valo Motion, the pioneer in combining interactive technology with physical activities, has introduced Photobomb, the sixth mixed-reality game for its immersive ValoArena gaming...
Apr 25, 2024
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Fitness
Laservision’s 'Enchanted Forest' returns with new lightshow experience
Laservision’s award-winning storytelling and lightshow experience ‘The Enchanted Forest’, returns to transform Blackbutt Forest Reserve, Shellharbour from Friday 17th May to...
Apr 25, 2024
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Taronga Zoo announces two more Asian Elephants for Monarto Safari Park
Taronga Zoo Sydney has advised that two more Asian Elephants are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are...
Apr 24, 2024
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Zoos
Central Australian attractions and water infrastructure projects given financial tourism boost
The Northern Territory Government is investing more than $7.7 million into Central Australian attractions and water infrastructure projects to boost tourism in the Central...
Apr 23, 2024
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Attractions
New ice skating rink attraction for Bendigo City Centre
Bendigo’s Hargreaves Mall will be converted into a winter wonderland for the upcoming school holidays with the ‘Stars on Ice’ attraction featuring a pop-up mobile ice skating...
Apr 22, 2024
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Retail
Madame Tussauds Sydney announces Robert Irwin as youngest to be honoured with wax figure
Madame Tussauds has announced Robert Irwin, aged 20, as their youngest celebrity to join the Sydney attraction with his wax figure to be unveiled later this year. Robert Irwin...
Apr 22, 2024
Attractions
IAAPA study unveils economic impact of Attractions Industry in Middle East
A study conducted in 2023, compiling data from 2022 by Tourism Economics and commissioned by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, offers the first-ever...
Apr 22, 2024
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Australian Sports Museum welcomes record 175,000 visitors in last financial year
The Australian Sports Museum has advised that it welcomed more than 175,000 visitors over the last financial year. In a statement it advised that the achievement was “a credit...
Apr 19, 2024
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URBNSURF Sydney announces 13th May public opening
The much-anticipated opening of the URBNSURF Sydney wave park has been announced today with the official public opening date to be held on Monday 13th May. With the surfing...
Apr 18, 2024
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URBNSURF names new chief executive
URBNSURF has announced the appointed Jennifer Vandekreeke as its new Chief Executive to lead the Australian business as it becomes the first developer in the world to operate...
Apr 17, 2024
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Digital logbook technology set to enhance amusement ride safety
A new innovation in amusement park and carnival ride safety is set to enhance and streamline operations in the attractions industry. Created by Brisbane-based technology company...
Apr 16, 2024
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Aboriginal language names introduced for Art Gallery of NSW buildings
The new Art Gallery of NSW building that features as the centrepiece of the Sydney Modern Project has been given the Aboriginal name Naala Badu, meaning ‘seeing waters’ in the...
Apr 15, 2024
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Future secured for Dolphin Discovery Centre with $1.5 million funding
The Western Australian Government has announced a $1.5 million funding package to secure the long-term future of the Dolphin Discovery Centre, after the popular Bunbury tourist...
Apr 14, 2024
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Loss of venue forces cancellation of 2024 Ballarat Show
The Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society has advised that, due to an inability to secure a venue, the 2024 Ballarat Show will not go ahead. Usually held at the Ballarat...
Apr 11, 2024
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Sendrato technology powers more than 3 million transactions at 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Empowering events and venues by supplying comprehensive software and hardware solutions that deliver better visitor experiences, increased efficiency and enhanced revenue...
Apr 11, 2024
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IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 offers education sessions for upskilling in attractions industry
This year, IAAPA, the leading global association for amusement facilities and attractions, is addressing these challenges head on at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, held 27th-30th May at...
Apr 10, 2024
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Input invited on new Territory Wildlife Park strategic plan
Territorians are being invited to offer input on the future direction of the Territory Wildlife Park to help improve the popular attraction. As part of the Northern Territory...
Apr 9, 2024
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Bridgeclimb Sydney partners with Australian Red Cross for charity climbing event
BridgeClimb Sydney is partnering with the Australian Red Cross for the return of the ‘Climb for a Cause’ charity event scheduled for Sunday, 5th May 2024. During Day Climbs,...
Apr 8, 2024
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Major investment delivers architecturally-designed 18-hole mini-golf course for Morack
A multi-million dollar investment from Whitehorse Council and Morack Public Golf course’s new operator, Swing Factory has seen significant redevelopment of the Course located in...
Apr 8, 2024
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Golf