News: Attractions
Heavyweights to join Tourism Queensland Board
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced the appointment of five tourism and business heavyweights to the Tourism Queensland Board. As the Queensland Premier explained "we...
Jul 20, 2009
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Sea World Farewells Ski Show
Sea World has celebrated the end of an era with the final performance of its Waterski WipeOut today. Sea World Entertainment Director Michael Croaker said that the Waterski...
Jul 20, 2009
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Celebrating Big Things
Long dismissed as tourist kitsch, Australia's ‘Big Things’ - giant models of everything from prawns to bananas - are now being heritage-listed and recognised as works of folk...
Jul 15, 2009
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Resorts World at Sentosa On Track for 2010 opening
Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore has announced that it will complete all structural buildings by the end of this month, 27 months after it broke ground in April 2007. The...
Jul 10, 2009
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Macquarie Leisure Trust to break from parent
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group, the owner of Dreamworld theme park and WhiteWater World, Goodlife Health Clubs and AMF Bowling Centre, has unveiled plans to part from parent...
Jul 9, 2009
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Animal Circuses More Popular than Rugby and Ballet
Traditional circuses in Australia attract approximately 1.3 million paid visits a year, a larger numbers of paying patrons than opera and rugby union, according to statistics...
Jul 8, 2009
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Taronga Zoo lifts sponsorship
NSW's Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos have achieved record levels of sponsorship this financial year, securing over $3 million, up 14% on the previous year. Anthony...
Jul 7, 2009
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Powerhouse Museum's Jackson exhibit becomes a shrine
A Michael Jackson display in the foyer of Sydney's Powerhouse Museum has been turned into a shrine by fans who, in just a week, have nearly filled the book with messages and...
Jul 3, 2009
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Five-year expansion plan for Disneyland Hong Kong
The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong Government have announced plans to expand Disneyland Hong Kong over a five year period. The HK $3.63 billion plans include the addition...
Jul 2, 2009
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Dreamworld to launch Wiggles-themed show
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is preparing to launch a show that follows the adventures of Dorothy the Dinosaur and her friends, a show choreographed by The Wiggles and made...
Jun 25, 2009
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Macquarie Leisure Finalises US Funding Facility
The Macquarie Leisure Trust Group has finalised a US$10 million debt facility with its long term transactional banker JP Morgan Chase of Dallas, Texas, USA. Speaking of the...
Jun 23, 2009
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Six Flags files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Giant American amusement park operator, Six Flags Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy is due to a rising amount of debt, the retaining a debt of US$2.4...
Jun 16, 2009
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Report Urges Tourism Industry Transformation
Federal tourism marketing needs to be transformed according to a report on Australia's tourism strategy. Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson yesterday released the 'Jackson...
Jun 15, 2009
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Australian Tourism Exchange Opens
Australia's tourism industry is taking centre stage in Melbourne this weekend as the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2009 welcomes travel wholesalers (buyers) from around the...
Jun 13, 2009
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Asian Attractions Expo A Success
Preliminary information for the 2009 Asian Attractions Expo indicate that the event attracted more than 3,500 people, including 2,700 buyers from 40 countries. The four-day...
Jun 12, 2009
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Jamberoo to submit Kangaroo Island development plans
NSW attraction Jamberoo Action Park is preparing to submit plans for a $20 million extension that will feature some of the world's newest and most exciting slides, to council....
Jun 8, 2009
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Sydney Aquarium Turns 21
Sydney Aquarium has celebrated its 21st birthday, having played host to more than 21 million visitors since opening its doors in 1988. Sydney Aquarium boasts the worldâs largest...
Jun 5, 2009
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Innovation from RFID n Print
One of the highlights of last week's Australian, Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association Trade Exhibition was the launch of two innovative products from RFID n Print. These...
Jun 5, 2009
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Record fine after Go Kart death
The Victorian County Court has handed down a record $1.4 million fine to a Port Melbourne Go Kart company after a female customer died there three years ago. AAA Auscarts Pty...
Jun 4, 2009
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Funding boost for NSW tourism
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay has announced that $2.7 million will be invested in Greater Sydneyâs tourism precincts over the next three years to promote local...
Jun 2, 2009
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Rob Bradley takes on AALARA Presidency at successful annual conference
The Australian, Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has concluded a successful conference and trade exhibition, and welcomed Robert Bradley as its new...
May 29, 2009
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High Flying Attraction for the Gold Coast
Plans have been revealed for spectacular new visitor attraction for the Gold Coast. The $8 million AiRush attraction is a three storey vertical wind tunnel that simulates the...
May 27, 2009
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Southern Star: Repairs 'to take at least 12 months'
Following extensive consultation with international and local experts, the management of Melbourne's Southern Star observation wheel have confirmed that an agreement has been...
May 20, 2009
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Gold Coast Event to focus on the business of having fun
Representatives from the Australian amusement, leisure and recreation industries are set to converge on the Gold Coast next week to attend the Australian Amusement, Leisure and...
May 20, 2009
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