News: Attractions
South Australia welcomes record monthly visitor spending
South Australia has recorded its best ever monthly visitor spend in April driven by strong interstate and domestic day trips spend on the back of the inaugural LIV Golf Adelaide...
Jul 11, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive suggests group’s Australian expansion
EXCLUSIVE: Scott M. O'Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments, has indicated that the operator of Legoland Resorts and Discovery Centres along with Madame Tussauds, SEA...
Jul 10, 2023
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Water-based attractions revived across Japan
Theme parks across Japan are reintroducing water-based features this summer following the downgrading of COVID-19 to Category V. Hirakata Park Water Wonderland 'The Boon' in...
Jul 10, 2023
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Ardent Leisure revenues exceed pre-COVID levels
For the first time in six years Ardent Leisure is set to record positive earnings result for the full financial year, with unaudited revenue of $83.9 million tracking 25% above...
Jul 9, 2023
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Abu Dhabi Government reveals plans for new island mega project to deliver luxury living and leisure opportunities
The Abu Dhabi has unveiled a master plan for its Hudayriyat Island megaproject that will deliver luxury living along with sport and recreation facilities across a site covering...
Jul 9, 2023
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Mary Valley Rattler tourist railway launches heritage Silver Bullet hospitality service
Queensland’s Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway attraction has added two historic Silver Bullet railmotors to its fleet and is offering an indulgent High Tea Experience to...
Jul 9, 2023
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Sydney’s Australian Museum to host ‘blockbuster’ Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition
The Australian Museum, in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and World Heritage Exhibitions/Neon Global, has announced that it will host the Ramses and...
Jul 8, 2023
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Rainforestation Nature Park reaches 30 years of indigenous collaboration
Award-winning Far North Queensland tourism attraction Rainforestation Nature Park has announced a commemoration of a three decade partnership between the Woodward family,...
Jul 6, 2023
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Publication charts growing number of indoor snow centres in China
Research by the online publication IndoorSnowNews has found that China now has 44 indoor snow centres, with six more in the final stages of construction and expected to open by...
Jul 5, 2023
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Warner Bros. Movie World reveals new rollercoaster with planned 2024 opening
Village Roadshow has revealed a new attraction that will open next year at Warner Bros. Movie World that will be the southern hemisphere’s first rollercoaster that will be sited...
Jul 4, 2023
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New digital resource to help visitors and locals discover Auckland
The launch of a new online platform, Discover Auckland, is set to deliver a one-stop-shop for all visitor-related experiences and events across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland....
Jul 4, 2023
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Australian War Memorial to welcome Vietnam veterans 50 years on
The Australian War Memorial - in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War - will open the Commemorative Area and galleries...
Jul 3, 2023
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Moama Lights immersive exhibition transforms Murray River
Moama Lights light and sound exhibition has opened transforming Echuca Moama’s Horseshoe Lagoon, situated on 32 acres where the lagoon meets the Murray River, into a spectacular...
Jul 3, 2023
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Luxury hot springs resort approved for development at the 12 Apostles
The development of a luxury hot springs resort has been approved for leading Victorian tourist attraction - the 12 Apostles – with the resort to deliver a natural bathing...
Jul 2, 2023
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Queensland’s first holocaust museum opens in Brisbane
Queensland’s first holocaust museum and education centre has officially opened in Brisbane’s Cathedral Precinct. The Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre will stand...
Jul 2, 2023
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David Hassan appointed as G’day Group’s Chief Technology Officer
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, G’day Group has appointed highly respected technology and product leader David Hassan as the organisation’s new Chief...
Jul 2, 2023
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2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance
Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance...
Jun 29, 2023
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Big Red Group invests in ballooning attraction to meet demand for flying experiences
Big Red Group has commissioned a 10-passenger hot air balloon with Picture This Ballooning, adding significant capacity to the Melbourne-based attraction to help meet the demand...
Jun 29, 2023
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Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience certified by Ecotourism Australia for prioritising sustainability
The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience has become the first tourism operator in Australia to achieve a global standard sustainability certification for tourism through Ecotourism...
Jun 28, 2023
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First female Master Model Builder among LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne’s new recruits
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne has welcomed three new Master Model Builders with one of the new recruits being Charlie Dinneen, the first-ever female Master Model Builder...
Jun 28, 2023
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Investigation sheds light on poor animal welfare in wildlife tourism in Bali
A new investigation has revealed that wildlife entertainment venues on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali sees animals predominantly suffering in shockingly inadequate...
Jun 27, 2023
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Autumn 2024 opening date announced for URBNSURF Sydney
The team behind URBNSURF Sydney has announced that they are on target for the new attraction to open in the autumn of 2024. With the pandemic having caused a series of setback...
Jun 27, 2023
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Stuart Smith appointed as new Director General of Western Australia DBCA
Western Australian Environment Minister Reece Whitby has welcomed Stuart Smith as the new Director General of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions...
Jun 27, 2023
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State Library Victoria welcomes record number of visitors in past year
The State Library Victoria has welcomed a record-breaking 2,071,251 visitors in the past 12 months with 79% of visitors under 35 years old, and 51% culturally and linguistically...
Jun 26, 2023
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