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ICMega Australia partners with world leading ticket manufacturers
ICMega Australia has partnered with Dykam, one of the world leading ticketing manufacturers. Over more than 25 years, Dykam has grown to be the largest and most modern facility...
May 21, 2012
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Darling Quarter Flicks the Switch on Massive Digital Canvas
The world's largest permanent interactive light display, named Luminous at Darling Quarter, was turned on in Sydney on 18th May. Luminous at Darling Quarter represents an...
May 21, 2012
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Graham Budd appointed to lead Queenstown tourism
Destination Queenstown has announced that current General Manager, Graham Budd has been appointed as the Group's new Chief Executive. Stepping into the role effective...
May 21, 2012
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Madame Tussauds Sydney a model of attractions investment
Madame Tussauds Sydney is a great example of the investment in new attractions Australian tourism needs to remain competitive, according to peak industry body, Tourism &...
May 20, 2012
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IAAPA announces Asian Attractions Expo Trade Show Floor sold out
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that exhibition space on the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2012 trade show floor has sold...
May 18, 2012
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Heritage attractions mark International Museum Day
Museums and heritage attractions are today marking International Museum Day. International Museum Day events focus on the motto 'museums are an important means of cultural...
May 18, 2012
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Merlin to relaunch Oceanworld Manly as Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary
Merlin Entertainments Group has announced that it is to relaunch Oceanworld Manly as the Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, operating under the SEA LIFE banner as a world-class facility...
May 16, 2012
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Kryal Castle begins tourism transformation
Works have commenced on the redevelopment of Kryal Castle - the medieval castle attraction located just outside of Ballarat, Victoria. The redevelopment will see an array of...
May 16, 2012
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Sea World Whale Watching ready for new season
With the Gold Coast Whale Watching season fast approaching and the first Humpbacks being spotted off the Gold Coast, the Sea World Whale Watch crew are busy preparing for the...
May 15, 2012
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Harry Potter's Wizarding World planned for Universal Studios Osaka
Japanese fans of the fictional wizard Harry Potter will be able to explore 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' when Universal Studios' Osaka theme park expands to include the...
May 15, 2012
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Yeosu Expo opening draws big crowds
The 2012 Yeosu Expo got underway in spectacular fashion on Friday night with a lavish opening ceremony. The International Exposition, in the south western Korean city of Yeosu,...
May 14, 2012
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Qatar to invest $17 billion in tourism
Qatar is set to invest an estimated US $17 billionn on tourism-related infrastructure projects overseen by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in the next five years. The volume of...
May 12, 2012
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$1.5 million backing for Islamic Museum of Australia
This week's Federal Budget confirmed $1.5 million in funding to support capital works for the creation of the Islamic Museum of Australia in Melbourne. The announcement followed...
May 12, 2012
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AALARA 2012 set to bring industry leaders together
The 2012 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) conference is set to commence on the Gold Coast on Monday, presenting four days of learning and...
May 11, 2012
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Ettamogah Pub gets a facelift
The iconic 23 year old Ettamogah Pub on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has received a facelift and given a fresh new look that's hard to miss. General Manager David Thompson said...
May 10, 2012
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New Zealand tourism set to exploit interest in The Hobbit
The filming of the latest J.R.R. Tolkien tale, The Hobbit, in News Zealand is set to boost the country's tourism. Speaking at this week's TRENZ (Tourism industry rendezvous New...
May 10, 2012
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Melbourne becomes Australians' holiday destination of choice
Melbourne has overtaken Sydney and the Gold Coast to become the most popular destination for Australians' domestic holidays. Research from Roy Morgan found that Australians...
May 9, 2012
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Federal Budget delivers wins and losses for leisure
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan's 2012 Budget has delivered funding boosts for sport, the arts and tourism marketing while an increase increase in the Passenger Movement Charge...
May 9, 2012
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Museum Victoria faces staff and exhibition cuts
Museum Victoria, Australia's largest public museum organisation, is to shed 10% of its 550-strong workforce, hold fewer touring exhibitions and lengthen is hosting of shows in...
May 8, 2012
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Korea's largest aquarium opens at Yeosu Expo site
South Korea's largest aquarium has opened at the 2012 Yeosu Expo, just a week ahead of the official kickoff of the three-month-long international fair. Hanwha Engineering &...
May 8, 2012
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Dinosaur Island set to launch at Sea World
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has announced that it will launch a brand new interactive dinosaur attraction that will take visitors on a journey into the prehistoric world....
May 8, 2012
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Freij Entertainment to build highest ferris wheel
Plans to build the world's highest ferris wheel in Dubai have been revealed. Dubai Freij Entertainment International plans to build a 170 metre observation wheel to provide a...
May 7, 2012
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North Korean Acrobat Union joins the International Circus Federation
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has announced that the Acrobatics Association of Korea (AAK) has joined the Federation as its newest member. Created in September 2011 to bring...
May 6, 2012
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Woman's work party go kart death 'preventable'
The recently released Victorian Coroner's report into the go-karting death of a 51-year-old woman has commended the adoption of new safety standards by go-kart operators. Mother...
May 4, 2012
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