News: Attractions
Timezone launches new entertainment arcade in Cronulla
Popular entertainment arcade, Timezone, is opening their family-friendly venue today in the Sydney southern suburb Cronulla ahead of school holidays. The former IGA Supermarket...
Apr 5, 2024
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Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning
A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday...
Apr 5, 2024
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Flooding causes closure of Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The East Coast of Australia is currently being impacted by heavy rainfall from Queensland to New South Wales with the extreme weather causing intense flooding to the Byron Bay...
Apr 4, 2024
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Big Red Group completes acquisition of Experience Oz North Queensland
Big Red Group, Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace, has advised it has completed the acquisition of all shares in Experience Oz North Queensland from...
Apr 4, 2024
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AALARA 2024 Conference to chart future for the attractions industry
Returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show is to address...
Apr 4, 2024
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AALARA warns members over scam emails
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released a communication to members and partners of the need to remain vigilant in the wake of an email...
Apr 3, 2024
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Lotte World virtual rollercoaster experience enhanced via e-Um 5G network service
South Korean theme park, Lotte World, has launched a virtual rollercoaster ride that uses the high-speed and ultra-low-latency private e-Um 5G network service. The Atlantis...
Apr 3, 2024
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400% increase in Google searches for Sri Lanka as a destination
A pair of recent travel trade events in Melbourne and Sydney have highlighted growing interest in Sri Lanka as a tourism destination. Following a 400% increase in Google...
Apr 2, 2024
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Cruise Passengers give top ranking to Cairns Aquarium educational tour
Viking Cruise passengers have rated their tour of the Cairns Aquarium as their top favourite experience out of all their included shore excursion experiences worldwide offered...
Apr 2, 2024
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New Zealand tourism industry experiences one of its busiest seasons
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that New Zealand tourism industry’s summer season has ended on a very healthy note, with many tourism operators across the country...
Apr 1, 2024
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Adventure Travel Trade Association launches sustainability policy and fund
In its 20th year of representing and leading international adventure tourism, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has defined a Sustainability Policy with clear...
Apr 1, 2024
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YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination
YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination A study of how Saudi Arabian residents prefer to spend their...
Mar 31, 2024
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Small Business Ombudsman continues to highlight insurance challenges
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is continuing to highlight the challenges small family businesses in finding adequate insurance...
Mar 30, 2024
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Feature-length documentary on Bells Family Carnival gets television airing
A feature-length documentary exploring the world of carnival family the Bells as they cross the country on the show circuit has been broadcast on the SBS channel. Premiered at...
Mar 29, 2024
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Resorts World Sentosa to host Asian premiere of ‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic’ immersive experience
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has been announced as the venue to host the Asia Premiere of the multimedia spectacle Harry Potter: Visions of Magic - an immersive experience...
Mar 28, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments to introduce dynamic pricing at key global attractions
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments is to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its major international attractions during peak periods so prices can respond faster...
Mar 27, 2024
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Singapore Cable Car marks 50th anniversary with futuristic cabins
Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) is marking the Singapore Cable Car's 50th anniversary with the introduction of new and futuristic-looking SkyOrb Cabins. The launch of the...
Mar 27, 2024
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Deceased and bystanders in 2016 Dreamworld ride tragedy awarded bravery commendations
A man who died in the 2016 Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids tragedy has been posthumously given a bravery award after he used his final moments to save his niece. Luke Dorsett...
Mar 26, 2024
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Data centre heating potential for swimming pools and artificial surfing lagoons
Aiming to provide a solution for swimming pools's rising energy costs, the Exmouth Leisure Centre in the UK county of Devon is trialling an innovation that is recycling heat...
Mar 25, 2024
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Summer Season extended for Perth’s Outback Splash attraction
Due to the warmer weather Perth has been receiving, Perth’s Outback Splash is extending its summer season beyond its original close on 14th April. Season pass holders and...
Mar 25, 2024
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Rehabilitated coal mine to be transformed into Lake Macquarie motoring attraction and precinct
Following final stages of rehabilitation for the Rhonda Colliery mine and with the relinquishment of the mining lease now being undertaken, the expectation is for the coal mine...
Mar 25, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments announces record revenues as transformational strategy takes hold
Merlin Entertainments, the global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has today reported record revenues for the 2023 financial year, driven, it says, by strong...
Mar 24, 2024
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Pico Play theming set to bring The Wizard of Oz to life at Warner Bros. Movie World
Set to open later this year, The Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast is being created by Pico Play’s themed attractions and entertainment team....
Mar 24, 2024
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2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show underway at Olympic Park
Sydney’s 2024 Royal Easter Show is underway at Olympic Park highlighting the best of the state’s regional communities, produce and livestock while also offering scary rides,...
Mar 23, 2024
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