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Incheon Robotland to open by early 2013
Incheon Robotland, Korea is a unique and one-of-a-kind theme park project that will allow guests to experience fun and fantasy with robots as soon as 2013. Robotland will...
Mar 9, 2010
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Wildlife park operators fear Sand Mine
The Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park could be under threat from a proposed sand mine that will operate less than 40 metres from its boundary. Owners of the attraction, the...
Mar 8, 2010
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Dubai Mall reopens after aquarium leak
Evacuated after its massive aquarium sprung a leak, the Dubai Mall has re-opened. However, a glass tunnel that goes through the gigantic aquarium is still closed for the public...
Mar 3, 2010
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EKKA Chairlift For Sale
The 1,050 metres long Chairlift from the EKKA is being offered for sale. The Chairlift is being sold as part of the redevelopment of the Royal National Association of...
Mar 3, 2010
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Ardent Leisure confirms Gold Coast Openings
Ardent Leisure has confirmed that its Dreamworld and WhiteWater World parks will open new attractions in time for the April school holidays. Dreamworld will welcome a night-time...
Mar 2, 2010
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Saudi Arabia to build $13 billion 'tourist city' on Arabian Gulf coast
Saudi Arabia is to spend upwards of $13 billion on a new 'tourist city' on its Arabian Gulf coast. Arab News reported that Prince Sultan bin Salman, Chairman of the Saudi...
Feb 25, 2010
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Luna Park Sydney Listed on State Heritage Register
Sydney's Luna Park, one of Australia's best known amusement parks, has been listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. The iconic Sydney attraction originally opened...
Feb 24, 2010
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Sydney BridgeClimb makes Lonely Planet top 10
Sydney's BridgeClimb attraction has been named as one of the world's top 10 Biggest Adrenaline Rush Experiences, by travel guide company, Lonely Planet. The company has compiled...
Feb 23, 2010
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High Ropes Course for Sale
In advance of a new development, Western Australian attraction Hilarys The Great Escape is selling its High Ropes course. The exciting attraction features: • Numerous High Ropes...
Feb 22, 2010
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Resort Hotels and Casino opens doors at Sentosa
Singapore's first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, has started its phased opening with the launch of the first of its two casinos and four of its planned hotels. Making...
Feb 19, 2010
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Ardent Leisure suffers revenue fall
The Ardent Leisure Group (the owners of Goodlife Health Clubs and the Dreamworld and WhiteWater World attractions) has released their half-year financial performance results....
Feb 18, 2010
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Soft opening for Singapore's Universal Studios theme park
Part of Singapore's $5.25 billion Resorts World Sentosa development, Universal Studios Sentosa transports visitors into a world of Hollywood magic where celebrity culture and...
Feb 15, 2010
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Surfers Paradise Foreshore Redevelopment Begins
Work has begun on the Gold Coast City Council's $25 million redevelopment of the Surfers Paradise foreshore. Taking in the area from the northern end of The Esplanade between...
Feb 15, 2010
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WA launches 'extraordinary' new tourism brand
Western Australia's Premier Colin Barnett and Tourism Minister Liz Constable have launched the State's new tourism brand, Experience Extraordinary, which will promote the...
Feb 12, 2010
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Viewing Deck Closed on World's Tallest Tower
The viewing deck on the world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower, has been closed indefinitely just a month after its lavish opening. The move has disappointed...
Feb 10, 2010
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New Executive Assistant Manager for Sea World Resort
Sea World Resort has announced the appointment of Bikash Randhawa to the role of Executive Assistant Manager. Bikash has spent 14 years with the resort, where he started as a...
Feb 9, 2010
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Adventure Waters planning in final stages
Having received development approvals from the Cairns Regional Council in October last year, Adventure Waters Waterpark Chief Executive Paul Freebody has announced further...
Feb 5, 2010
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South East Asian nations launch new tourism offensive
The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has rolled out a new tourism campaign with the slogan 'Southeast Asia: feel the warmth'. The campaign will target...
Feb 4, 2010
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Hamilton Island Yacht Club opens its doors
The new Hamilton Island Yacht Club has opened its doors to visitors and members. Designed by renowned Australian architect, Walter Barda, alongside famed yachtsman, Iain Murray,...
Feb 4, 2010
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Stalled Universal Park Korea Set for 2014 Opening
Developers of the Universal Studios theme park and resort in South Korea have announced that the project is set to open in early 2014. Plans for Universal Studios Korea Resort,...
Feb 3, 2010
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Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Rises from the Ashes
Devastated during the 2003 bushfires, the ACT Government has invested in its Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve by rebuilding and improving visitor facilities within the reserve. The...
Feb 3, 2010
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New Zealand Plans to Attract Australian Visitors
The New Zealand Government is to spend $5 million as part of efforts to attract more Australian tourists. Prime Minister John Key, who is also Tourism Minister, said the money...
Feb 2, 2010
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All New Ripley's Opens on the Gold Coast
An all-new Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum has opened in Surfers Paradiseâs Cavill Mall. The new $4 million dollar attraction includes 15 air-conditioned and individually...
Feb 1, 2010
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Final Reminder for AALARA Award Seminar
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is conducting a 'Know Your Modern Award Information Session' in Sydney this Wednesday. The session,...
Feb 1, 2010
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