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Sharks and WAnderland among winners at Museums and Galleries National Awards
The Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum are among the winners of the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) awards with the ceremony held 16th May...
May 29, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo spotlights achievements over 140 years
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its 140th anniversary with birthday treats for animals and a party for members and visitors during which Chief Executive Elaine Bensted thanked the...
May 28, 2023
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UNWTO looks to build a new ‘narrative’ around tourism as a driver of growth
A move to more effectively portray tourism as a crucial driver of growth, both in traditional media and on content platforms, in addition to evaluating the evolution of tourism...
May 28, 2023
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Spotlight on Chengdu for pandas and 31st Summer World University Games
While Chengdu - the capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province, is known as the hometown of giant pandas, it is also set to impress the world with its hosting of the...
May 27, 2023
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Spectacular opening night for Vivid Sydney 2023
Fireworks, laser beams, drones, illuminated landmarks and Welcome to Country marked the start of the Vivid Sydney light-based art and cultural festival celebrating its 13th year...
May 26, 2023
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Hastings District Council to invest $2.4 million in upgrades at Splash Planet Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay water amusement park Splash Planet is to undergo significant upgrades and equipment replacements ahead of opening for summer in mid-November this year. Hastings...
May 24, 2023
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi gets official opening
An opening event attended by hundreds of guests has celebrated the launch of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the Arabian Gulf region's first marine life theme park. Beyond the official...
May 23, 2023
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Destination Group launches new experiential and sustainable guest concept at Siam Adventure Club
Destination Group, the leading owner and operator of tourist resorts and attractions in Thailand, aims to enhance the family travel experience in Thailand – and across Asia –...
May 23, 2023
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North Queensland's CaPTA Group Honours Exceptional Staff at annual Awards
Cairns-based tourism operator The CaPTA Group has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employees with the announcement of the winner at their annual Excellence Awards...
May 23, 2023
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New Planetarium completed at Bendigo’s Discovery Science and Technology Centre
The new Bendigo Planetarium at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre is now complete and double the size of the original. The redesigned planetarium includes a...
May 22, 2023
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Universal Parks and Resorts undertakes global rebrand
In a move explained as "better reflecting" the changing nature of its offerings, Universal Parks and Resorts is being rebranded as Universal Destinations & Experiences. The move...
May 22, 2023
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Ferris Wheel, ice-skating rink and theatre among offerings at this year’s Bondi Festival
Waverley Council has announced the return of the popular Bondi Festival from 30th June to 16th July 2023 offering its Vista Ferris Wheel, ice-skating rink, theatre, comedy,...
May 21, 2023
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Court sentences man behind arson attacks on rival Melbourne jumping castle operators to 11-year jail term
Melbourne party hire and jumping castle business owner James Balcombe has been jailed for 11 years as a result of arson attacks that he instigated on rival businesses. Having...
May 18, 2023
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Sea World team conduct specialised training to prepare for whale strandings and entanglements
As part of ongoing specialist training to coincide with the annual Humpback Whale migration period, the Sea World team has recently been conducting whale rescue exercises. The...
May 18, 2023
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Asian theme park performance recovers with revenues exceeding 2019 levels
Theme parks in Asia are recording revenues exceeding 2019 levels, recovering from the impact of the pandemic when attendance plunges. Advising that the resurgence is part of a...
May 18, 2023
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Agricultural show society volunteers invited to attend AgShows NSW conference
All volunteers from agricultural shows as far afield as Wentworth in the west, Moree in the north and Bombala in the south of NSW are invited to attend a one-day conference,...
May 17, 2023
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spotlights offerings which led to record high local attendances despite COVID impacts
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has reported its business results for the fiscal year 2022 revealing both record highs for local attendance and annual pass memberships which...
May 15, 2023
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Third Tīrama Mai event to light up Christchurch this winter
The third annual Tīrama Mai event will be lighting up Christchurch this winter with around 20 different lighting displays, artworks and interactive installations. Tīrama Mai –...
May 15, 2023
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Ferris Wheel attraction at Stokes Hill Wharf to activate Darwin's hospitality and retail sectors
Darwin Waterfront Corporation and Skyline Attractions have announced the return of the ferris wheel to Stokes Hill Wharf for 2023, bringing vibrancy and activity to the wharf...
May 14, 2023
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Queensland wildlife carers and organisations to share in more than $530,000
105 Queensland wildlife carers and organisations will share in more than $530,000 funding from the Queensland Government to help care for vulnerable and threatened species....
May 14, 2023
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Raging Waters Sydney's Ros Pullen becomes new AALARA President
Ros Pullen, General Manager at Sydney's Raging Waters waterpark, has this week taken up the role of President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
May 11, 2023
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Hasbro and SEVEN launch Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia
Toy giant Hasbro and Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) are partnering to launch the world’s first Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres at three of SEVEN's...
May 11, 2023
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium collaborates in first Port Stephens’ seahorse ocean release
The fourth and most successful year of a pioneering collaboration between SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and the NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries has resulted in more...
May 10, 2023
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Singapore’s new Bird Paradise attraction welcomes first guests
Singapore’s new Bird Paradise attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve welcomed about 3,000 members of the public on the first day of its soft opening. Bird Paradise’s soft...
May 9, 2023
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