News: Attractions
Cinewav delivers high-quality synchronised audio for Danang Fireworks Festival
To deliver synchronised audio via mobile phones for Vietnam’s Danang Fireworks Festival, consultancy Global 2000 International and main sponsor Sun Group turned to Cinewav. This...
Jun 12, 2023
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Ropes and Thrills Rotorua looks to secure funding
A four-level high-ropes course and adventure hub planned for a site next to Rotorua’s Waipā Mountain Bike park is currently seeking investment in order to be built. Entrepreneur...
Jun 12, 2023
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Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show to deliver traditional and ‘high-octane’ entertainment
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show which dates back 117 years will this year continue to offer the traditional show attractions but will also feature plenty of cutting-edge...
Jun 11, 2023
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Pico Play reveals partnership with Hong Kong’s K11 Group
Pico Play has announced that it has entered into a joint venture partnership with Hong Kong’s K11 Group that will see it deliver a themed experiences to 11 SKIES, Hong Kong’s...
Jun 11, 2023
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Entries open for expanded New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023
Entries have opened for the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023, hosted by Tourism Industry Aotearoa, with the Supreme Tourism Award and Tourism Excellence Award joining the...
Jun 10, 2023
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Aardman and Katapult to launch new themed attraction at IAAPA Expo Asia
International themed attraction company Katapult and award-winning animation studio Aardman, are set to launch a new themed attraction concept featuring the studio’s much-loved...
Jun 10, 2023
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New indoor snow park opens in Abu Dhabi
Snow Abu Dhabi, the fourth indoor snow park from Emirati holding company Majid Al Futtaim, has opened in Abu Dhabi. Launched just six months after the Dubai-based company’s Snow...
Jun 9, 2023
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Strike action at Ballarat's Sovereign Hill attraction on hold until after long weekend
Despite threats earlier in the week, unionised workers at Ballarat's Sovereign Hill attraction - one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations - will not go on strike this...
Jun 8, 2023
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Sydney Showground secures MEA’s 2021/22 Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1000
Sydney Showground has been named Australia’s ‘Best Event Venue, capacity more than 1,000’ at the 2021 -2022 Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) awards held last night on the Gold...
Jun 8, 2023
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Sunreef announces array of whale watching cruises for the season
With the first humpback whales for the season having been sited off Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast’s leading marine tours operator, Sunreef has announced a wide range of whale...
Jun 7, 2023
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NRMA and Queensland Government partner for year-round Mon Repos tourism experience
The NRMA and Queensland Government have partnered to transform Turtle Sands Holiday Park at Mon Repos into a year-round ecotourism attraction. Mon Repos is home to the largest...
Jun 7, 2023
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Applications open for IAAPA 2024 Board of Directors
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has served as a leader in the global attractions industry for over 100 years, and this would not have...
Jun 7, 2023
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium becomes sponsor and partner of Seabin’s Smart City Program
Ahead of World Ocean Day - an international day taking place annually on 8th June - SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced today that it has become an official sponsor and...
Jun 6, 2023
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Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill unionised workers threaten to strike for improved pay and working conditions
Unionised workers at Ballarat heritage attraction Sovereign Hill are threatening to strike if their demands on pay and working conditions are not met, according to the Media...
Jun 6, 2023
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Winter attractions set to open in Melbourne and Canberra
Pop-up winter attractions featuring ice skating, family fun and seasonal experiences are set to open in Canberra and Melbourne. On the banks of the Yarra, Melbourne’s Rising...
Jun 6, 2023
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National Museum launches inaugural Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Ddemonstrating a commitment to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, The National Museum of Australia has launched its inaugural Environmental Sustainability Action...
Jun 5, 2023
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Cairns Aquarium offered for sale to new investors
The owners of the Cairns Aquarium have put the popular attraction on the market, with commercial real estate agents, Colliers, appointed to manage the sale process, which it is...
Jun 4, 2023
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Access improvements underway for Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
Ongoing access improvements to the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park are currently being undertaken by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)...
Jun 3, 2023
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Ice Skating at The Rink among Melbourne RISING festival inclusive offerings
Ice skating, art installations and outdoor dining are among the highlights of this year’s RISING festival with events being held in Melbourne landmarks including St Paul’s...
Jun 1, 2023
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks introduces Reconciliation Action Plan
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has this week launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with a traditional smoking ceremony by the Yugambeh Region Aboriginal...
May 31, 2023
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Griffith University tourism researchers use technology to explore visitor behaviour
The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) has launched Biosensor Lab, a cutting-edge laboratory that can identify drivers of visitor behaviour. With ability to combine...
May 29, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments spotlights SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s coral conservation project
With World Reef Awareness Day being held on 1st June 2023, Merlin Entertainments is spotlighting an innovative coral-conservation project between SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and...
May 29, 2023
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TTF’s Outlook Conference set to explore engagement and experiences
Approaching its annual Outlook Conference this week, Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is looking to shake up the national tourism debate with a focus on a range of...
May 29, 2023
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Aventuur moves closer to delivering a sustainable Wavegarden surf park in the north of Auckland
Aventuur - a global creator of integrated surf park developments and the company behind a world-class surf park in Perth - has announced it is a step closer to delivering a...
May 29, 2023
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