News: Attractions
The Experience Alchemists to share experiences at events in New Zealand and Australia
USA-based The Experience Alchemists, Inc. (TEA), a consultancy offers services for emotionally resonant, story-driven experiences has announced its involvement in industry...
Nov 12, 2023
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park and Water World look to recruit over 100 full-time and part-time positions
Hong Kong attractions Ocean Park and Water World have advised that they are looking for staff to fill over 100 full-time and many part-time vacancies, including frontline and...
Nov 12, 2023
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Art Gallery of NSW faces massive shortfall in governmental funding
The Art Gallery of NSW is reported to be facing a major shortfall in funding with the NSW Government apparently unwilling to provide additional money for its operations, despite...
Nov 11, 2023
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Pixar Putt mini golf attraction returns to Sydney’s Darling Harbour
Popular pop-up mini-golf attraction, Pixar Putt, is returning to Sydney’s Darling Harbour Pier Street Underpass from 15th December through to 4th February 2024. This open air,...
Nov 11, 2023
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US Court finds WhiteWater West infringe Proslide patents
A Court in the US state of Florida has found that WhiteWater West Industries Ltd of British Coumbia, Canada infringed patents owned by rival ProSlide Technology Inc. for its...
Nov 10, 2023
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Punjabi rap and desi artist Diljit Dosanjh’s wax figure arrives at Madame Tussauds Sydney
Following the Australian tour of global entertainer, actor and Punjabi rap and desi artist Diljit Dosanjh, Dosanjh’s wax double was launched this week at Madame Tussauds Sydney....
Nov 10, 2023
Attractions
Legacy Entertainment spotlights its 2023 project openings and developments
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, has spotlighted 2023 as a year notable both for its new project openings, as well as the diversity and scope of...
Nov 9, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes Assistance Dogs for the first time
Assistance Dogs are being welcomed through the gates of Adelaide Zoo for the first time – providing ‘wild experiences’ to visitors who are supported by accredited Assistance...
Nov 9, 2023
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ATEC recognises tourism industry excellence at 2023 Awards and Graduation ceremony
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has recognised the best of the tourism industry with winners announced at the Meeting Place Gala dinner held at Lot.100 in the...
Nov 9, 2023
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ROLLER raises US$50 million in growth capital to power enhanced guest experience technology
Cloud-based attractions industry software solution ROLLER has announced their latest funding round of US$50 million led by global software investor, Insight Partners. This...
Nov 9, 2023
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David Elliott and Emma McKeon among Queensland’s 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients
Among Queensland’s 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients are co-founder of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History and outback tourism operator, David...
Nov 9, 2023
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Aquatics
X-Golf to open new ‘golf entertainment’ in Rockingham
Australia’s biggest indoor golf brand, X-Golf, is set open its second dual-brand location in Western Australia as of next month with golfing enthusiasts able to test their...
Nov 8, 2023
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Wellington's Zealandia secures top honour at New Zealand Tourism Awards
Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne has been named New Zealand's top tourism attraction for 2023. Zealandia was presented with the Air New Zealand Supreme...
Nov 8, 2023
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North East China's ice and snow tourism industry maintained sustained development
The ice and snow tourism industry in Heilongjiang, a northeast China-situated province, maintained sustained development in 2017-2022. The recently released Heilongjiang Ice &...
Nov 8, 2023
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Silver Jubilee year sees AAC maintain leading position in supply of identification wearables and crowd control solutions
2023 is seeing Gold Coast-based AAC - Australia’s premier global manufacturer and supplier of identification wearables and crowd control solutions for events and venues -...
Nov 6, 2023
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Leisure and tourism offerings expanded at Fremantle beaches
The City of Fremantle has welcomed three new businesses to their beaches with the operators anticipated to bring fresh energy and innovation to some of the city's favourite...
Nov 6, 2023
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Monarto Safari Park secures multiple South Australian Tourism Awards
Monarto Safari Park secured two major awards at the recently held South Australian Tourism Awards, including the prestigious Major Tourist Attraction award and the Voter’s...
Nov 5, 2023
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Winners and medallists of 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards revealed
The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the winners of the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards - featuring 31 category winners and four inductees to the...
Nov 4, 2023
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Luna Park Sydney announces world-first immersive attraction
Luna Park Sydney has today revealed its new $15 million Dream Circus attraction that will open on 22nd December. The world-first, immersive circus experience will be located in...
Nov 2, 2023
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Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa named the Best New Spa at the 2023 Spa and Wellness Awards
Just four months after opening, Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has been crowned the Best New Spa for 2023 at the 2023 Spa & Wellness Awards. The annual awards recognise...
Nov 2, 2023
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Kryal Castle’s Medieval Festival celebrates 50 years of jousting in Australia
Ballarat’s Kryal Castle will celebrate 50 years of jousting in Australia with armoured knights vying for the ultimate prize - the honour of being crowned jousting champion at...
Oct 30, 2023
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Tokyo DisneySea counts down to opening of new Fantasy Springs area
Tokyo DisneySea has announced that its Fantasy Springs expansion will open on 6th June next year. Park operator Oriental Land Company advised that the eighth section of Tokyo...
Oct 30, 2023
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Singapore Zoo opens petting zoo and water maze in new KidzWorld zone
Singapore Zoo’s ongoing commitment to providing children and their families with educational animal encounters has seen the leading attraction open its new KidzWorld zone....
Oct 29, 2023
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Wavegarden releases new AI video capture technology to boost surf park revenue
Wavegarden has released their latest development, CheckMySurf, which provides surf park operators and customers with an unparalleled video capture, replay, editing and...
Oct 29, 2023
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