News: Attractions
Singapore dominates at Asian Attraction Awards
The Singapore Cable Car attraction at Mount Grand Faber has topped the Voter's Choice poll as the Grand Winner at the 2011 Asian Attractions Awards. Singapore Cable Car's...
Jun 24, 2011
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Adelaide Zoo racks up $24 million debt
The South Australian Government has had to step in to assist the Adelaide Zoo which is $24 million in debt. On Tuesday, South Australian Minister for Environment and...
Jun 23, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Opens
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened its 2011 Asian Attractions Expo. Being held at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre in...
Jun 22, 2011
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Claremont Showgrounds refurbishment for Perth Royal Show
The 1929 Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds is undergoing a $1.5 million refurbishment in time for this year's Perth Royal Show. Royal Agricultural Society Chief...
Jun 21, 2011
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d'strict to unveil user-generated 4D theme park at Asian Attractions Expo
d'strict, the award winning New York and Seoul based 4D creative company, has announced that it will unveil its 'Live Park' concept at this week's Asian Attractions Expo 2011....
Jun 21, 2011
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$16 million stage one redevelopment of Blacktown Showground set to commence
Blacktown City Council is set to commence the $16 million stage one redevelopment works of the Blacktown Showground and Francis Park. The work will see the redevelopment of...
Jun 20, 2011
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Asian attractions bounce back amid mixed global theme parks performance
Rebounding economies and a surge of visitors from mainland China, fueled by a change in tourist visa policies, have helped strong performance in Asian theme parks in 2010....
Jun 20, 2011
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New veterinary hospital opens at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Victoria's Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened a new $2.1 million veterinary hospital. The state-of-the-art 300 metres2 facility is 10 times larger than the old hospital and...
Jun 20, 2011
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Hong Kong Disneyland alerts public of alleged scams
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has issued a warning of a scam which makes use of its name. In a statement, it said calls have been made by people who claimed to be its staff or...
Jun 19, 2011
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$60 million for Gold Coast Show relocation
The Queensland State Budget has allocated $60 million to fund the development of a new site for the Gold Coast Show at Carrara. In May, the Queensland Government announced that...
Jun 16, 2011
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Dreamworld & WhiteWater World's Winter Entertainment
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have launched new entertainment and a new ride for the winter break. To experience all that's new, the Gold Coast theme parks are offering what...
Jun 16, 2011
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Ocean Park sets a new standard for interactive participation in family water rides
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has launched 'The Rainforest', Asia's first themed zone that integrates a water ride with a walk-through rainforest exhibit. The new experience...
Jun 15, 2011
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Children the focus of attractions development in Malaysia
By the end of 2012, Malaysia will have opened two major child-orientated attractions. With Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon Resorts having long been the country's major theme park,...
Jun 14, 2011
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Buckle up for 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo
Preparations are well underway for one of Outback Australia's biggest annual events - the 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, being held from 12th to 14th August. This event,...
Jun 13, 2011
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Sydney's MCA to reopen in March 2012
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art has announced that its galleries and northern wing extenstion will reopen in March 2012, following a $53 million overhaul. Work started on...
Jun 13, 2011
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MAF to expand entertainment venues throughout the Middle East
United Arab Emirates (UAE) conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Holdings plans to launch three entertainment complexes in Egypt, Jordan and the Emirate of Fujairah. The company...
Jun 11, 2011
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Dolphin Discovery Centre redevelopment opens
Stage one of Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre has been officially opened by Western Australia's Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls. Minister Grylls yesterday visited...
Jun 9, 2011
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Funballz sets the ball rolling
Gold Coast inflatable water ball attractions operator Funballz is expanding its business activities having been appointed Australian distributor of Funballz Original products....
Jun 9, 2011
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Shotover Jet celebrates three millionth passenger
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key was recently on hand to congratulate the three millionth passenger on one of Queenstown's most established and iconic tourism operations, the...
Jun 7, 2011
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Sea World Launches 2011 Whale Watching Season
As the first of thousands of Humpback Whales start to travel past the Gold Coast, Sea World Whale Watch tours have been launched for the 2011 season. The Gold Coast whale...
Jun 7, 2011
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Sea World Manager features in whale documentary
Sea World Marine Sciences Director Trevor Long was one of the stars of a Channel 10 documentary 'Call of the Whales' screened yesterday. Marking World Environment Day, the...
Jun 6, 2011
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Australia Zoo to close retail store
Australia Zoo's retail outlet in Mooloolaba is up for lease as the Sunshine Coast attraction continues to explore cost-saving measures. The Sunshine Coast Daily reports that...
Jun 3, 2011
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Misrepresented Aussie World emphasises investment
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has set about correcting recent newspaper articles that have incorrectly listed the Sunshine Coast Ettamogah Pub as being owned by...
Jun 2, 2011
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Fujifilm launches portable event photography solution
Fujifilm has launched bizziBox, a portable event photography solution that enables on-the-spot printing anywhere, any time. Revealed at the recent Australian Amusement, Leisure...
Jun 1, 2011
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