News: Attractions
Dreamworld confirmed as home of Big Brother 2012
Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld, has confirmed that it is to host the hit television series Big Brother Australia in 2012. Amid a flood of speculation as to where the famed...
Feb 26, 2012
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AALARA releases 2012 Conference Program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the program for its 2012 Conference and Trade Show. The conference, being held from 14th to...
Feb 25, 2012
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RAS of NSW Appoints New Chief Executive
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced that Michael Kenny is to be its new Chief Executive. Kenny, the former Chief Executive of the Sydney Turf Club, a...
Feb 23, 2012
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Dreamworld to open new Dreamworks Animation precinct
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that its new DreamWorks Animation themed land will open in time for the 2012 Easter school holidays. The most exciting and...
Feb 22, 2012
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Income rises at Ardent Leisure
After suffering a fall in first half profits, Ardent Leisure has reported improved financial performance at its theme parks in January. The company's theme parks, including...
Feb 18, 2012
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Merlin confirms Living and Leisure Australia takeover
UK attractions giant Merlin Entertainments Group has this week confirmed the unconditional takeover of Living and Leisure Australia (LLA) Group. LLA's interests include the...
Feb 18, 2012
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SpongeBob SplashBash launches at Sea World Resort and Water Park
Nickelodeon has arrived at Sea World Resort and Water Park with the launch of the SpongeBob SquarePants water playground. Resort guests can now join the popular sponge and his...
Feb 17, 2012
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IAAPA brings management program to Hong Kong
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage its Institute for Attractions Managers immediately prior to the 2012 Asian Attractions Expo...
Feb 17, 2012
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Resorts World Sentosa opens two new hotels
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has this week opened two luxurious new hotels - the Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas - at its 49-hectare mega-resort. The two hotels are set to...
Feb 16, 2012
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Victorian attraction Wildlife Wonderland closed amid animal welfare concerns
Native wildlife attraction Wildlife Wonderland has been shut down by Victoria's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) for running without a licence. DSE spokesman...
Feb 16, 2012
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Bligh announces plans for Brisbane South Bank expansion
Campaigning in the Queensland election, State Premier Anna Bligh has announced plans for a major expansion of Brisbane's South Bank precinct, to include an Olympic-sized...
Feb 15, 2012
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Magic Memories establishes partnership for expansion into China
Attractions imaging experience company, Magic Memories has launched its first operation in China providing holiday memories and storytelling photobooks for guests who visit...
Feb 14, 2012
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Numbers, profits dip at Auckland's Rainbow's End
New Zealand Experience, operator of the Rainbow's End theme park, have said that their profits in first-half of the year have fallen by about 25%. The theme park operator blames...
Feb 13, 2012
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Michael Brand named new Director of NSW Art Gallery
After months of searching, the Art Gallery of NSW has appointed Michael Brand PhD as its new Director. Dr Brand, who succeeds legendary Director Edmund Capon - who steered the...
Feb 11, 2012
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Online registration opens for IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2012
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has launched online registration for its 2012 Asian Attractions Expo. To be held from 5th to 8th June at...
Feb 8, 2012
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Australian Islamic Museum moves forward
Plans for the Islamic Museum of Australia are moving forward following the foundation behind the project having exhibited at the 2011 Australia Arab Business Expo. The museum is...
Feb 7, 2012
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Lotte World waterpark signs US$22 million deal with WhiteWater
Lotte World, South Korea's largest theme park has just signed the largest contract in the waterpark industry for a new waterpark to be located in Kimhae, near Busan, South...
Feb 7, 2012
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Proposal for elephants to reduce bushfire risks
Australia could introduce large herbivores such as elephants as part of a radical biological solution to the problem of bushfires and invasive species, according to a University...
Feb 5, 2012
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Penguins complete the atmosphere at SkiDubai
Newly arrived penguins have adapted to their sub-zero Celsius home at SkiDubai replete with an ice-cold swimming pool and private living quarters designed to replicate Antarctic...
Feb 5, 2012
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Ferrari World set for fast lane in 2012
While adjustments to its operating hours led to a number of staff reducancies at the end of last year, the operators of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's the largest indoor...
Feb 3, 2012
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Ownership battle intensifies at Whangerei's Zion Wildlife Gardens
Whangerei wildlife park Zion Wildlife Gardens have been sold to Zion Wildlife Kingdom Ltd following a long-running feud between the park's operator Patricia Busch and her son,...
Feb 3, 2012
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Giant Screamer Water Slide for sale or hire
Bubbling With Energy Entertainment have recently expanded their range of water slides for hire to include a giant Screamer Water Slide. Standing at nine metres high and 20...
Feb 3, 2012
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney set for go ahead
With developers Village Roadshow expected to soon respond to the NSW Government on 'conditions' made on the Wet'n'Wild Sydney project, construction of the waterpark is expected...
Feb 2, 2012
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Chinese and Indian arrivals boost Abu Dhabi tourism
Having aimed to attract two million tourists in 2011, Abu Dhabi has seen its best year on record for hotel bookings, with 2,111,611 people checking into its hotels last year....
Feb 2, 2012
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