News: Attractions
Australian Girls Choir entertain Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop
The Australian Girls Choir are currently on their national tour and for their first stop treated Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop with a stellar performance. 58 girls from...
Sep 20, 2023
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort collaborates with ChargeSpot to deliver in-park power bank rental service
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has announced its new, multi-year corporate alliance with ChargeSpot, a leading shared power bank rental service company, to deliver rental charging...
Sep 18, 2023
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Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2024 operations
The City of Melbourne has opened Expressions of Interest for carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of the 2024 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest)....
Sep 17, 2023
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Plans revealed for next-generation stationary wave technology, 'FlowSurf'
FlowRider and Hydrostadium have announced a partnerhip with the agreement revealing plans for next-generation stationary wave technology, 'FlowSurf'. FlowRider, one of the...
Sep 17, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo spotlights International Red Panda Day
With today being International Red Panda Day, Adelaide Zoo has shared an update on the health of their resident male Red Panda, Ravi. International Red Panda Day aims to raise...
Sep 15, 2023
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland advises of new Amusement Devices Code of Practice
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has advised of the approval of the commencement of the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 as an approved code of practice...
Sep 14, 2023
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IAAPA enhances its leadership team with new appointments
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has enhanced its leadership team with the addition of three distinguished professionals - Jack Chan, Jorge Cabrera...
Sep 14, 2023
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Ninja Parc pre-secures Hunter Region territory for sale
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise has for the first time pre-secured a territory for sale, available in the location of Huntlee in NSW. The...
Sep 14, 2023
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Wellington Zoo Chief Executive becomes first New Zealander to be named WAZA President
Karen Fifield, Wellington Zoo Chief Executive, has been confirmed as the President for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council, making her the first New...
Sep 12, 2023
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Bali Safari Park spotlights its conservation efforts
Bali Safari Park has spotlighted its conservation efforts, in particular helping to save the Javan Gibbon Species with the Natural Resource Conservation Center. Conservation is...
Sep 12, 2023
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The Big Banana Fun Park to introduce Bumper Car attraction
Coffs Harbour landmark The Big Banana Fun Park has announced that its latest addition, an interactive Bumper Car attraction, will open before the end of the year. Featuring an...
Sep 12, 2023
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WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge returns to URBNSURF Melbourne
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria have announced the return of the WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge to URBNSURF on 29th October 2023. Bringing together surfing tradies from...
Sep 11, 2023
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa reveals finalists for New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has revealed the finalists for New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023 with winners to be announced in person at an Awards gala dinner on 7th November in Te...
Sep 11, 2023
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Zoos and conservation organisations reflect on Australia’s woeful extinction rate this National Threatened Species Day
Today, on National Threatened Species Day, Zoos and Conservation organisations are reflecting on the fact Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate of any country in the...
Sep 6, 2023
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Visit Sunshine Coast showcases region’s Business Events assets to Brisbane buyers at Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Visit Sunshine Coast attracted over 50 leading Brisbane business event professionals to its annual Sunshine Soiree at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, showcasing the region’s premium...
Sep 6, 2023
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New eagle enclosure opens at Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo’s new enclosure for its wedge-tailed eagle, Valkyrie, has opened having been built with funding via a $540,000 Queensland Government grant. The new enclosure...
Sep 5, 2023
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Over 395 showbags on offer at Melbourne Royal Show 2023
The Melbourne Royal Show has revealed the much-anticipated showbag line-up for 2023, with over 395 showbags available at the Showbag Pavilion offering something for everyone...
Sep 5, 2023
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Live Nation Australia collaboration to deliver BBC Earth Experience for Melbourne
Live Nation Australia is collaborating with Visit Victoria, BBC Studios and Moon Eye Productions to deliver a spectacular and educational immersive BBC Earth Experience with...
Sep 5, 2023
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Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia unveils updated brand identity
The Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) has launched a new brand identity, described as "animal led and purpose driven" and reflecting the commitment of its members...
Sep 5, 2023
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The Big Banana welcomes its recognition on Australian legal tender coins
After 14 months of negotiations, during which it was bound by confidentiality agreements, Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana has revealed that is has been featured as part of...
Sep 4, 2023
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Future Market Insights report on rising popularity of Film Tourism
In its new report, ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, Future Market Insights (FMI) offers insights about the increasing popularity of tours to film locations....
Sep 4, 2023
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Perth Zoo appoints operator for new café precinct and function centre
Compass Group Australia's Restaurant Associates Venues has been appointed as the commercial operator for Perth Zoo’s highly anticipated new café precinct and function centre....
Sep 4, 2023
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Royal Australian Mint launches Big Things coin collection
Honouring the nation’s love of ‘Big Things’, the Royal Australian Mint has today launched its latest $1 coin collection featuring some of the nation’s best known tourism icons,...
Sep 3, 2023
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia advises of insurance cover for jumping pillow and playgrounds
Caravan Industry Association of Australia Chief Executive Stuart Lamont has today issued a ‘Holiday Park Insurance Update’ to Association members advising of the availability of...
Sep 3, 2023
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