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Madame Tussauds Sydney presents The Bollywood World Tour
Bollywood superstars Kareena Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan will take centre stage this weekend as Madame Tussauds Sydney launches their first travelling exhibit, The Bollywood World...
Aug 4, 2012
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Rainbow's End owner seeking a buyer
The owners of the majority shareholding in New Zealand Experience (NZE), owner of the Rainbow's End amusement park in Auckland, are seeking to sell their stake. Canada's Garlow...
Aug 4, 2012
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Sideshow workers underpaid at 2011 Ekka
With the opening of the 2012 Ekka just a week away, the Fair Work Ombudsman has released findings that showed stallholders and ride operators at the 2011 event were underpaying...
Aug 2, 2012
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Kingston Flyer steam train on track for bumper summer
New Zealand's most best known steam train is gearing up for its second season on the rails following a winter-long maintenance campaign. The Kingston Flyer Railway will operate...
Aug 2, 2012
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New waterpark opens in Sulawesi
Bugis Waterpark Adventure, Indonesia's newest waterpark, has opened at Antang, Makassar in Indonesia's South Sulawesi region. After years of planning and construction by Pt....
Aug 1, 2012
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AJ Hackett Bungy achieves Enviro Silver Rating
AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown is among recent recipients of an Enviro Silver Award from Qualmark, under the newly formed 'Responsible Tourism Operations' criteria. The Enviro...
Jul 30, 2012
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Vale: Len Shaw, Australian amusement industry legend
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the recent death of amusement industry legend, Leonard George Shaw OAM after a long illness. The former Dreamworld...
Jul 29, 2012
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End of the line for the Zig Zag railway
A catalogue of safety deficiencies seem set to end operations of Blue Mountains attraction the Zig Zag Railway. NSW Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian yesterday (27th...
Jul 27, 2012
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2012 Asian Flow Tour set for September launch
Following the success of the inaugural Asian FLOW Tour in 2011, the 2012 event is set to gain increased global recognition with winners of the Asian event scheduled to be be...
Jul 26, 2012
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Zip line attraction to traverse Cairns Wildlife Dome's crocodile enclosure
The Cairns ZOOm, a flying fox/zip line and adventure-themed attraction, is set to open at the Cairns Wildlife Dome on top of the north Queensland city's Reef Hotel Casino. The...
Jul 25, 2012
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New Zealand operators must adapt for Asia
The greatest opportunities to grow New Zealand's tourism industry lie in Asia but operators must adapt quickly to take full advantage, according to the Tourism Industry...
Jul 24, 2012
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Embed Systems at Modhesh World 2012
Entertainment solutions provider EMBED has announced that it will be the key systems provider for this year's Modhesh World event. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th...
Jul 22, 2012
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Outgoing NGV Director calls for new contemporary art museum
The outgoing Director of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr Gerard Vaughan, says Victoria should build a dedicated contemporary arts museum within the next decade. Dr...
Jul 21, 2012
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Former Auditor-General named as new chair of Zealandia's interim board
Wellington City Council has confirmed new members of the Zealandia interim board with former Auditor-General Kevin Brady appointed chair. The Council sees that the appointment...
Jul 20, 2012
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World thrilled with TripAdvisor ratings
Dreamworld and its sister water park, WhiteWater World are thrilled to have earned a place among the world's best attractions. Dreamworld has been awarded a rating of 4.0 and...
Jul 19, 2012
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Job cuts planned for Adelaide Zoo?
In a bid to counter its massive debts Adelaide Zoo is considering cutting staff numbers and reviewing its animal collections. The Zoo's new five-year business plan plans for...
Jul 18, 2012
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Bumper crowds enjoy 63rd Mareeba Rodeo
The weekend's Mareeba Rodeo welcomed large crowds while a bareback bronco rider contestant was nearly trampled to death. Featuring two days of high level rodeo competition and...
Jul 17, 2012
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Tsunami-hit Japanese marine museum gets $3 million from Kuwait Amir
His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has donated US$3 million to the restoration of Japan tsunami-hit Aquamarine Fukushima marine science...
Jul 17, 2012
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Survey reveals Australia's favourite 'big things'
The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour in NSW has topped a poll of Australia's favourite 'big things'. The poll of 1,008 Australians, commissioned by TomTom, the supplier of in-car...
Jul 17, 2012
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Sydney Aquarium to relaunch as SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney's famous Darling Harbour attraction, the Sydney Aquarium, will be rebranded under the internationally renowned SEA LIFE flag when it reopens in September. Following an...
Jul 16, 2012
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International design firms masterplan Dubai's World Expo bid
A team of leading international architectural and design firms have been appointed to prepare a masterplan for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) bid to host the 2020 World Expo in...
Jul 15, 2012
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Ocean Park Launches Polar Adventure
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has launched Asia's first themed attraction integrating immersive presentations of Arctic and Antarctic animals along with a family rollercoaster...
Jul 13, 2012
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Work to commence at Wet'n'Wild Sydney
With developers Village Roadshow having approval to develop the Wet'n'Wild Sydney project, construction of the $80 million waterpark is expected to begin in early September....
Jul 12, 2012
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$1 million boost for Indigenous tourism on the Gold Coast
A showcase of Aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife will be established on the Gold Coast through a $1 million Strategic Tourism Investment Grant (STIG). Federal Minister...
Jul 12, 2012
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