News: Attractions
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand’s triple Kawarau swing approaches completion
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has advised that Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism attraction - the Kawarau three-person swing - is getting closer to opening with construction...
Jul 18, 2025
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New study co-led by Griffith University calls for rethinking wildlife tourism
A new discussion paper, co-authored by Griffith University’s Associate Professor Georgette Leah Burns, raises serious ethical concerns about the use of non-human animals in...
Jul 18, 2025
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ROLLER appoints new Vice President of Customer Experience, expands customer support team and launches AI tools
ROLLER, an all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, has advised of its strategic appointment of Brad Cooper as Vice President of Customer...
Jul 17, 2025
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Southeast Asia’s first driverless buses launched by WeRide at Resorts World Sentosa
WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched a fully driverless Robobus operation at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS) - the first autonomous...
Jul 17, 2025
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Albany artificial reef delivers new surfing site for locals and tourists
Albany’s Southern Ocean Surf Reef has officially opened delivering a new surfing site for locals and tourists. The artificial reef offers an accessible surfing site offshore...
Jul 16, 2025
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Klook and Hoshino Resorts tackle overtourism and reshape how tourists explore Japan
Klook, a leading platform for experiences and tourism services in Asia Pacific, has teamed up with Japan's renowned hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts to reshape how the world...
Jul 16, 2025
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Bahrain wave park project breaks ground
With hopes of opening in 2026, the Bahrain Surf Park, Club Hawaii Experience - featuring Wavegarden Cove technology - has begun construction with an official groundbreaking...
Jul 14, 2025
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Mineral Springs Master Plan announced for Victoria
Mineral springs are already a budding tourism attraction for Victoria, with visitors drawn to their history and wellbeing benefits. The Victorian Government has announced the...
Jul 14, 2025
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Melbourne’s Zone Bowling Moorabbin sold for $10.2 million
Following a competitive campaign, the Zone Bowling Moorabbin site, home to Victoria’s longest-operating bowling alley, has sold for $10.2 million to Melbourne-based...
Jul 14, 2025
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Stardome Observatory and Planetarium names new Chief Executive
Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium has announced the appointment of Kelly Bewley as its new Chief Executive. A key member of the Stardome team since 2021, when he...
Jul 14, 2025
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Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive confident about China's theme park market
Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Fiona Eastwood is encouraged that Asia's attractions market, and particularly in China, is showing positive signs of growth. Talking to...
Jul 13, 2025
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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum on track for December opening
The Abu Dhabi Media Office has advised that the Zayed National Museum will open in December. A key attraction in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District - which houses one of the...
Jul 11, 2025
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RedBalloon launches 'Best Of RedBalloon Guaranteed' category
RedBalloon - Australia’s leading gifting and experiences marketplace – has launched a new and exciting category - the ‘Best Of RedBalloon Guaranteed’ - reinforcing its...
Jul 10, 2025
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China's Harbin plans to launch summer edition of its renowned Ice-Snow World attraction
Harbin, capital of China's Heilongjiang Province, is planning to launch a summer edition of its renowned Ice-Snow World attraction in 2025. The expansion will introduce five...
Jul 10, 2025
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Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong
A museum marking the footballing achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo, along with a collection of his trophies and jerseys, has opened on the seventh floor of Times Square mall in...
Jul 8, 2025
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Merlin Entertainments opens China's first LEGOLAND Resort
Merlin Entertainments has opened LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort, their first LEGOLAND Resort in in China and the second biggest theme park market in the world. LEGOLAND® Shanghai...
Jul 7, 2025
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Woman undergoes surgery having lost arm in lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo
A woman has lost an arm after being bitten by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo, in Pilton, about 50km south of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on Sunday morning 6th July. Emergency...
Jul 6, 2025
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HOYTS expands its D-BOX offering with over 500 new haptic cinema seats
HOYTS and D-BOX are elevating their partnership, delivering more immersive movie experiences to audiences across Australia and New Zealand. HOYTS is expanding its D-BOX offering...
Jul 6, 2025
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Yas Waterworld expansion now open to visitors
The Yas Waterworld waterpark on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is now officially open. Spanning 1.3 hectares, the all-new area invites guests to dive into a 'Lost City', a continuation...
Jul 3, 2025
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Queensland indoor play centre sued for $1.4 million
A Queensland mother is seeking more than $1.4 million from a childrens' indoor play centre, claiming an accident at the facility - reportedly on a trampoline - left her...
Jul 3, 2025
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council announces new Chief Executive
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Patroni as its new Chief Executive, replacing the outgoing Felicia Mariani. A long-standing...
Jul 3, 2025
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Construction commences on immersive Serengeti Resort experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Construction has commenced on the most ambitious development in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s history - the immersive Serengeti Resort experience in Dubbo. Set across 55 hectares...
Jul 3, 2025
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IAAPA Expo Asia exceeds last year’s attendance
IAAPA Expo Asia 2025, which has concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), exceeded last year’s attendance - showing continued growth in the APAC region....
Jul 3, 2025
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Rockhampton Zoo celebrates 100 years and unveils new Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub
Coinciding with Rockhampton Zoo celebrating its 100th anniversary, Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government has officially opened the $8.9...
Jul 2, 2025
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