News: Attractions
Luna Park Manager a holiday drowning victim
Luna Park Sydney Venue Manager Steve Pauner died on Sunday at Lake Conjola on the NSW south coast after entering the water to save his two sons and a friend who got caught in a...
Jan 28, 2010
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Attractions
IAAPA Takes Safety Education on the Road in 2010
On the heels of success in 2008 and 2009, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expands its Safety Institutes program in 2010, with stops in...
Jan 25, 2010
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Security
Luna Park Melbourne deploys Centaman Web Ticketing
Luna Park Melbourne has recently upgraded to using Centaman's latest Enterprise Suite that integrates the key aspects of its operations including admissions management,...
Jan 20, 2010
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Ticketing
Major Congress on the Creation, Development and Management of Museums in the Middle East
A major Congress on the creation, development and management of museums in the Middle East is to be held in Abu Dhabi in June. The Future Museum Congress will run from 7th to...
Jan 20, 2010
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Attractions
Artificial Dive Reef for Gold Coast?
Gold Coast Tourism and the Queensland Government have announced plans to commission a study into the feasibility of a man-made reef on the State's south-east coast. The reef is...
Jan 20, 2010
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Aquatics
Northern Territory Opposition politician says Uluru closure conditions are 'disappointing'
A member of the Northern Territory Opposition says he is disappointed the new management plan for Uluru National Park approved by the Federal Government could still see climbing...
Jan 18, 2010
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Environment
World Heritage nomination for Ningaloo
Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for United Nations World Heritage listing by the Australian Government, in recognition of its priceless natural value. The...
Jan 18, 2010
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Work begins on Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
Work has begun on the US$452 million expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland. The expansion will include three themed areas â Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point and Toy Story Land. As...
Jan 18, 2010
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Venues
Qatar Tourism hosts UNWTO tourism marketing sessions
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will host a training workshop on tourism marketing planning from 26th to 28th January 2010. To be held at the Millennium Hotel, Doha the workshop...
Jan 18, 2010
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UK Museum Chief Set for WA Challenge
The man behind the hugely successful Great North Museum project in England has been head-hunted for a new challenge in Western Australia. Alec Coles, Director of Tyne & Wear...
Jan 11, 2010
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Venues
Skippy evicted from Waratah Park
Uncertainty continues to surround the future of Sydney's Waratah Park wildlife attraction. Since being closed to the public in 2006, Waratah Park has faced a series of uphill...
Jan 7, 2010
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Environment
Thai Ski Slope seeks investors
Plans have been revealed for the development of Thailandâs first indoor ski slope. The 32,000 metre2 Siam Ski Mountain complex will also include a Olympic-sized skate rink as...
Jan 7, 2010
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Attractions
Managers don't understand employee motivation
Authors Shaun McKeogh and Ann-Maree O’Neill believe that employees need to be motivated and engaged for businesses to maximise productivity and profits. In Reasons 2 Reward ,...
Jan 5, 2010
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Abu Dhabi National Museum to open in 2013
A new museum in Abu Dhabi, being built in association with the British Museum, is to open 2013. The Zayed National Museum, which is being developed by the Tourism Development &...
Jan 4, 2010
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Attractions
Adventure World launches Freefall ride
Perth attraction Adventure World marked the start of 2010 with the launch of a new thrill ride on New Year's Day. The German manufactured Freefall, a 56-metre tall 'shot and...
Jan 4, 2010
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Venues
Thomas Town opens in Japan
Bandai Namco Group and HIT Entertainment have opened the first indoor Thomas & Friends-themed amusement facility in Japan. The 750 metre² Thomas Town Shinnisato is inside the...
Dec 30, 2009
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Retail
400 receive Christmas cheer from Aussie World
For the seventh year in a row Aussie World continued their long running Christmas tradition of hosting Christmas Eve lunch for hundreds of Salvation Army families from across...
Dec 28, 2009
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Universal Studios Singapore coming to life
With just months left before Universal Studios Singapore are due to open, four of the park's five roller coasters have begun testing, along with the Jurassic Park Rapids...
Dec 23, 2009
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Technology
Madame Tussauds to open in Bangkok
Merlin Entertainments is to open a Madame Tussauds attraction in the Thai capital of Bangkok in September 2010. To be located at the Siam Discovery centre, the US$15 million...
Dec 21, 2009
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Animals put down at Waratah Park
The last native animals have left NSW's Waratah Park, following the euthanising of five creatures and the revelation the park's owner didn't have a licence to operate a wildlife...
Dec 18, 2009
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Environment
Gold Coast Playground is a Wreck
A themed playground featuring a Pirate Ship wreck, crocodiles and a rocky cave complete with a real treasure map has opened on the Gold Coast in time for Christmas. The ship...
Dec 18, 2009
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Parks
Melbourne Aquarium owner reduces losses
Living and Leisure Australia, owner of Melbourne Aquarium and the Otway Fly and Illawarra Fly treetop walks, has announced that it has reduced debt and losses during 2009 and is...
Dec 10, 2009
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Jim Eddy Leaves as Wollongong Tourism Reaches New Heights
South Coast tourism stalwart Jim Eddy has stepped down after 14 years as Chair of Tourism Wollongong sporting a freshly minted Life Membership from the 2009 Annual General...
Dec 9, 2009
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'Strong First Quarter' for Village Roadshow businesses
Theme park and cinema operator Village Roadshow Ltd says most of its businesses have performed better than expected in the new financial year. Village Chairman John Kirby says...
Dec 8, 2009
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