News: Attractions
Burj Khalifa reopens after two-month closure
The observation deck on Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, has reopened to the public almost two months after elevator problems left passengers stranded on the...
Apr 6, 2010
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Three Injured in Bluesfest ferris wheel incident
Three teenage girls were injured after a Ferris Wheel car they were in plunged about four metres in northern NSW last night. According to Police at the scene, the car broke free...
Apr 6, 2010
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Hughes to head OAMPS Leisure Services
Rod Hughes, currently a senior leader at OAMPS Insurance Brokers, is to take up a new role as OAMPS' National Manager of Sport, Recreation and Hospitality. Hughes holds a strong...
Apr 2, 2010
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AALARA Extends Board Nomination Deadline
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has extended the deadlines for nominations to its Board to 6th April. Nominations are being sought in...
Apr 2, 2010
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Ocean Park Embraces Hong Kong Destination Month
To celebrate the upcoming Shanghai Expo 2010 and support Destination Month at the Expo’s Hong Kong Pavilion, Ocean Park will launch a distinctive 3D display at Xintiandi,...
Apr 1, 2010
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Roller-coaster shut down at Universal Studios Singapore
Just a week after it opened to much fanfare, the Universal Studios Singapore theme park's main attraction has shut down indefinitely. The action was taken after a technical...
Mar 30, 2010
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Baby Dolphin Thrives at Sea World
Sea World has welcomed a new baby to its dolphin family with the birth of an Inshore Bottlenose dolphin in February. Hallie, a 14 year old female Bottlenose dolphin gave birth...
Mar 29, 2010
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Storm Takes Toll on Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo received 23 endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos suffering fractures as well as soft tissue and skeletal injuries. Three of the birds had to be put down and another...
Mar 26, 2010
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Registrations Open for WWA Middle East Symposium
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has announced details of its upcoming two-day educational event in Dubai. WWA's Middle East Symposium is being held at the Dubai World...
Mar 25, 2010
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Consultation on $3 billion Cairns theme park plan
The public is being asked to have its say on the $3 billion themed entertainment resort at Edmonton near Cairns. An impact study is examining the projectâs potential...
Mar 25, 2010
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Timbertown Heritage Park sold
Wauchope's heritage theme park, Timbertown, has officially been sold. The Port Macquarie Hastings Council says contracts for the sale of the park were exchanged at the beginning...
Mar 24, 2010
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Networking Events at Asian Attractions Expo 2010
More than 3,000 attractions industry professionals are set to gather at the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2010. To be held between 13th and 16th July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
Mar 22, 2010
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Titanic Exhibition embarks for Melbourne
In a major coup for Victoria, Frontier Events, Premier Exhibitions, Inc., Museum Victoria and the Victorian State Government have announced the exclusive presentation of...
Mar 22, 2010
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Visitor numbers rise at Canberra's 'big three' attractions
Three of Canberra's most popular visitor attractions: the Australian Institute of Sport; Cockington Green Gardens and Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre are...
Mar 19, 2010
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Universal Studios Singapore officially opens
Universal Studios Singapore officially opened to the public yesterday, giving the general public the opportunity to experience the park's rides and attractions for the very...
Mar 19, 2010
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Tiger deaths lead to Chinese zoo closure
A zoo in north-eastern China has been shut after a spate of Siberian tiger deaths. China's Forestry Ministry has ordered the zoo in the city of Shenyang to suspend operations...
Mar 19, 2010
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Rival Event to Challenge Sydney Royal Easter Show
The annual Sydney Royal Easter Show has a rival this year in the form of a smaller, free event at Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter. The Sydney Family Show, to be held at the...
Mar 17, 2010
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Releases Opening Details
Details of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's first Ferrari theme park and the largest attraction of its kind, have been revealed. Set to open in the second half of 2010,...
Mar 17, 2010
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Up close and personal with a dolphin pod
Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with a wild dolphin pod as part of a new interactive experience at Port Stephens, NSW. Dolphin Swim and Imagine Cruises'...
Mar 17, 2010
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New Convention Centre a must for Sydney
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called for a world-class Conventions and Exhibition Centre for Sydney so that Australia can grow and prosper as an international...
Mar 16, 2010
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BridgeClimb celebrates 2.5 millionth climber scaling to the summit of Sydney’s icon
BridgeClimb Sydney has celebrated the 2.5 millionth Climber to experience 'The Climb of their Life' on the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. At 10.05am on Friday 12th March...
Mar 14, 2010
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Cable Car to Ascent Hobart's Mount Wellington?
The Tasmania Liberals have made a proposed cable car at Hobart's Mount Wellington an issue in the upcoming Tasmanian state election. While not undertaking to fund the potential...
Mar 12, 2010
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'Miracle' of Sydney's baby elephant
A baby elephant thought to have died in its mother's womb was "miraculously" born alive at Taronga Zoo yesterday morning. Two days after Taronga Zoo announced its Asian elephant...
Mar 11, 2010
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S&S 4th Dimension Coaster for China
S&S Worldwide is to build a 4th Dimension Coaster at Changzhou Dinosaur Park in China in time for 2011 season. Described as "the most technologically advanced coaster on the...
Mar 11, 2010
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