News: Attractions
Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education to have input from Attractions and Arts sectors
Australia’s tourism and international education sectors are in the spotlight today with the Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and...
Feb 19, 2024
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Taronga Zoo celebrates birth of Pygmy Hippopotamus
Following World Hippo Day, celebrated annually on 15th February, Taronga Zoo Sydney announced the birth on 16th February of a four-week-old female Pygmy Hippopotamus calf born...
Feb 18, 2024
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Topgolf Gold Coast to reopen on 23rd February
Having been forced to close by storms in the region on Christmas Day, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced that Topgolf Gold Coast will reopen as of Friday 23rd February....
Feb 17, 2024
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Art experiences spotlighted for Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour during Spring
Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is offering an array of creative experiences this Spring from a mesmerising new teamLab installation to much-anticipated annual events like Art...
Feb 16, 2024
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Fires again impact Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch Adventure Park staff have been allowed onsite today to start assessing the extent of the fire damage at the outdoor attraction. With the Port Hills area...
Feb 16, 2024
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Madame Tussauds Sydney partners with Leukaemia Foundation for World’s Greatest Shave
Madame Tussauds Sydney is helping to raise vital funds for Australians living with blood cancer by having some of their popular celebrity wax figures - Jimmy Barnes, Dannii...
Feb 15, 2024
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Recreational water safety best practice among topics to be discussed at MENALAC networking event
Registrations are now open for Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) Health, Safety and Sustainability Day to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre...
Feb 14, 2024
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Luxury event space designed by Pico Play to open at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
A new luxury event space - ‘The Homestead’ - designed in collaboration with entertainment and leisure company Pico Play, is set to be unveiled at the Currumbin Wildlife...
Feb 14, 2024
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New discount scheme to boost Northern Territory 2024 tourism season
The Northern Territory tourism and hospitality sector is being given a boost by the Territory Government’s new Tourism Discount Scheme set to commence at the end of this month....
Feb 14, 2024
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Western Australian Government to establish cabinet-level tourism investment committee
Following new data from Tourism Research Australia that showed the state had the lowest level of tourism investment, the Western Australian Government has announced the...
Feb 13, 2024
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Australia Zoo and Brisbane River tourist boats among recipients of Queensland Government funding
Among the five projects sharing in $15 million under Round 1 of Queensland Government’s Growing Future Tourism program are Australia Zoo and Brisbane River tourist boats....
Feb 13, 2024
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Warner Bros. Movie World reveals details of new Wizard of Oz-themed rides
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has revealed details of the two family-friendly rides and related thematic elements that will feature in the new Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner...
Feb 12, 2024
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Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital contributes to endangered turtle conservation
The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, a key conservation project of international charity Wildlife Warriors, has released two critically endangered white-throated snapping turtle...
Feb 12, 2024
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Western Australia needs new visitor attractions and tourism accommodation
In the wake of Tourism Research Australia’s latest investment report, Tourism Council WA is calling for investment in new attractions and tourist accommodation in Western...
Feb 12, 2024
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Suspected carbon monoxide leak at Adelaide Ice Arena sees Ice Hockey League players attend hospital
During game 32 of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League at the Adelaide Ice Arena in Thebarton on Saturday 10th February 2024, many players from the Melbourne Ice and...
Feb 11, 2024
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Tourism Investment Monitor shows investment pipeline had a value of $56.1 billion in 2022/23
Rising confidence in the visitor economy has been confirmed with new data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) showing the pipeline of investment in tourism sector totalled...
Feb 10, 2024
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China’s Happy Valley theme park partners with Geespace
Happy Valley, a chain of amusement parks located in various cities across China, is set to launch immersive experiences themed around space in partnership with Geespace - an...
Feb 7, 2024
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Nowra Pavilion’s transformation unveiled for 150th Show
The Nowra Showground Pavilion has undergone an impressive transformation as part of the recent completion of a refurbishment project. The project, funded through Shoalhaven City...
Feb 6, 2024
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Chief Executives of Wavegarden and URBNSURF impressed with new style of one-day surfing event
URBNSURF Melbourne’s hosting of the one day surfing event - WSL QS3000 BYD Pro URBNSURF – on 3rd February attracted a crowd of 1000 spectators who gathered in Tullamarine to...
Feb 5, 2024
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Mary Valley Rattler operators offer discounted tickets to their community base
The operators of the Gympie region’s premier tourist operation, the heritage Mary Valley Rattler steam train, recognise their powerful community base and are offering locals a...
Feb 5, 2024
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Nominations closing soon for MENALAC Awards 2024
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has highlighted that nominations for the MENALAC Awards 2024 will be closing on 8th February. MENALAC is...
Feb 4, 2024
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Project to build Albany artificial surf reef looking to engage lead contractor
The City of Albany development of an artificial surf reef is moving forward with the process to engage a lead contractor for the $11.75 million now underway. The Southern Ocean...
Feb 4, 2024
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Despite guest surge Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment Holdings' profit impacted by bad weather and rising costs
Despite a rise in guest numbers to its Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World over the past six months, Coast Entertainment Holdings has revealed that rising...
Feb 1, 2024
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Big Red Group supports North Queensland tourism recovery
Following recent weather events, Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience network - has partnered with the Australian and Queensland Governments to launch...
Feb 1, 2024
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