News: Attractions
Google opens global art galleries to millions
People from around the world have gained instant access to the Auckland Art Gallery, as it joins top museums and galleries on Google's virtual visiting tool. The Google Art...
Apr 11, 2012
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Dreamworks Experience fun land opens at Dreamworld
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld opened its news DreamWorks Experience precinct in time for the Easter weekend. The new 8,400 metre2 DreamWorks Experience precinct has...
Apr 10, 2012
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South Korea court confiscates dolphins from show
A South Korean court has ordered the release of five illegally captured dolphins which had starred in a dolphin show on the holiday island of Jeju. Last week the court also...
Apr 9, 2012
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Cairns and Tropical North growing in popularity
Growing numbers of Australians are heading to Cairns and Tropical North Queensland for their holidays. Despite the recent increase in Australians heading overseas for their...
Apr 9, 2012
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Attractions able to sell tickets anywhere, anytime
Gateway Ticketing Systems' newly-released eGalaxy Mobile Web Store is helping attractions improve operations and efficiency while increasing sales. With increasing expectations...
Apr 9, 2012
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Warner Bros. Movie World Launches Arkham Asylum - Shock Therapy ride
Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, has launched Arkham Asylum - Shock Therapy, its new...
Apr 7, 2012
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Sydney Royal Easter Show is good to go
NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has announced the results of Sydney Royal Easter Show safety checks by Fair Trading inspectors. Minister Roberts assured Show patrons...
Apr 5, 2012
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National Art Gallery, Singapore on track for 2015 opening
The new National Art Gallery, Singapore remains on track to open in 2015. Housed in Singapore's former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, the SG$530 million plan for the new...
Apr 5, 2012
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Shanghai plans new hot spring resort project
Shanghai's first open-air hot spring resort is under construction at its Songjiang district. Aimed at providing ecological culture for visitors, the Shanghai Xuelang Lake Resort...
Apr 4, 2012
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Merlin takes on Siam Ocean World, confirms Madame Tussauds Sydney opening
Merlin Entertainments Group has taken over the management of Siam Ocean World, the biggest aquarium in Southeast Asia, after its acquisition of former owner the Living and...
Apr 3, 2012
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Al Forsan International Sports Resort hosts growing events portfolio
The Belgravia Leisure International (BLI) managed Al Forsan International Sports Resort is emerging as a significant events destination. The Abu Dhabi facility has recently...
Apr 3, 2012
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White rhino deaths baffle staff at Dubbo's Western Plains Zoo
The deaths of four white rhinos at Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo has baffled veterinary staff and initiated a veterinary investigation. Local newspaper the Dubbo Daily...
Apr 2, 2012
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World's tallest tower to boost Tokyo tourism
Construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self-supporting communications tower, has been completed. Completed two months later than scheduled as a result of the...
Mar 30, 2012
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Dubai plans Opera House and Modern Art Museum
The Gulf Arab Emirate of Dubai is set to augment its leisure infrastructure with plans for a modern art museum and opera house district in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, the...
Mar 30, 2012
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Redeveloped Museum of Contemporary Art Australia opens
A bold, new and significantly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia has reopened in Sydney. Following a $53 million redevelopment, the Museum has been transformed...
Mar 29, 2012
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Wellington City Council backs attractions management CCO to cut costs
A proposal to bring environmental attractions Zealandia, Wellington Zoo, Otari-Wilton Bush and the city's Botanic Gardens into a single management organisation has been agreed...
Mar 29, 2012
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Philippines attractions create 'Culture of Safety'
Mario Mamon, President of Manila's Enchanted Kingdom theme park, believes that the Philippines had just taken a giant step toward creating a "culture of safety" in its local...
Mar 29, 2012
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Combined management to save Wellington's Zealandia?
Zealandia, Wellington Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and Otari Wilton's Bush could be managed by one organisation in a bid to save the financially stricken sanctuary. Wellington...
Mar 28, 2012
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Newman puts tourism to the fore after crushing Queensland election win
Following the Liberal National Party's crushing win in the weekend's Queensland State election, new Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has taken on the tourism portfolio among...
Mar 27, 2012
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Ticketing scams affect Singapore attractions
Universal Studios Singapore and the Singapore Zoo have been hit by ticketing scams in recent weeks. Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), operators of the Universal Studios Singapore...
Mar 27, 2012
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Cambodian outrage at building of Angkor Wat replica in India
An international confrontation is looming over the building in India of a replica of Cambodia's massive Angkor Wat, the country's national symbol. A Hindu trust in India has...
Mar 26, 2012
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Madame Tussauds Sydney reveals Mark Webber as its first Australian sports hero
With the Formula 1 season underway, Madame Tussauds Sydney has announced that Australian Grand Prix driver, Mark Webber, will be its first homegrown sportsman to feature in its...
Mar 26, 2012
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Resorts World Sentosa annnounces loyalty card
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced the launch of a unique integrated loyalty program which will offer regular guests rewards that can be redeemed resort-wide. The RWS...
Mar 25, 2012
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Real Madrid reveal plans to build UAE resort
European football giants Real Madrid have revealed plans to build a $1 billion resort in the United Arab Emirates. Due to open in January 2015, Real Madrid Resort Island will be...
Mar 23, 2012
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