News: Attractions
Siam Adventure Club immersive children’s club concept unveiled at resorts in Thailand
Siam Adventure Club, an immersive children’s club concept is now available at four of Destination Group’s internationally-branded resorts in Thailand: Radisson Phuket Resort &...
Mar 12, 2023
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Glamping in the Wild program returns to Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo’s Glamping in the Wild offering returns from 1st April 2023 with a refreshed program featuring behind-the-scenes tours including viewing the Wildlife Healthcare...
Mar 10, 2023
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Inaugural IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit welcomed more than 700 attendees
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) saw its inaugural Middle East Trade Summit offering opportunities for IAAPA to be introduced to new...
Mar 9, 2023
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$100 million Perth Surf Park clears major hurdle for new wave lagoon
The proposed $100 million Aventuur surf park in the Perth suburb of Jandakot is one step closer to breaking ground, after Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority...
Mar 7, 2023
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ATSB releases report into Sea World helicopter crash
Findings from the investigation into the deadly mid-air collision of two helicopters above the Gold Coast Broadwater by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says the...
Mar 7, 2023
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Opening of Bogong High Plains Road will see ski season go ahead at Falls Creek
Following a six-month closure due to a landslide, the Bogong High Plains Road from Mount Beauty to Falls Creek is set to reopen by 25th April meaning visitors and residents will...
Mar 7, 2023
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Inaugural Venue Safety and Security Exchange conference to be staged in Sydney
A new event focussing on venue safety and security for event and venue safety practitioners is to launch in Sydney in July. To be held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 12th...
Mar 5, 2023
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Inflatable ‘Poo Palace’ attraction installed for first time at Newcastle Show
The University of Newcastle’s Gastrointestinal Research Group from Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has installed a ‘Poo Palace’ - a free attraction at the Newcastle...
Mar 3, 2023
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Australian Outback Spectacular presents its 4000th show
Gold Coast experience the Australian Outback Spectacular is tonight celebrating the milestone of reaching its 4000th show. Launching back in April 2006, the Australian Outback...
Mar 2, 2023
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Surge in Dreamworld visitation contributes to Ardent Leisure revenue rise
Ardent Leisure has seen revenue for the December 2022 half year more than double on its 2021 performance with year-on-year income reaching $43.76 million as guests stream back...
Mar 2, 2023
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Melbourne Museum new immersive attraction offers visitors a look at prehistoric Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s newest attraction - the Gandel Gondwana Garden – is a new outdoor play-based learning space, which has been designed for children aged between six and 12 and...
Mar 2, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival to illuminate Melbourne's Federation Square
Expanding its reach, The Red Centre’s visually spectacular Aboriginal light festival, Parrtjima will for the first time be offered as an immersive light installation outside of...
Mar 2, 2023
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo crocodiles named by Redfern Jarjum College students in voting ceremony
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo crocodilian keepers were joined by Urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Redfern Jarjum College along with Uncle Michael West to name...
Mar 1, 2023
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Drone light show to be part of 2023 Ngununggula Midwinter Festival
The 2023 Midwinter Festival will transform the Southern Highlands’ first regional art gallery, Ngununggula and its grounds with a program of art, music, food and wine, including...
Mar 1, 2023
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Big Red Group partners with brochuresDM to expand hotel network across Victoria
Looking to expand their Local Agent footprint in Victoria , Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace - has entered into a strategic partnership...
Feb 28, 2023
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Legacy Entertainment developing slate of ambitious attractions for Macau market
Globally renowned design firm Legacy Entertainment is looking to develop ambitious attractions following Macau’s ‘Big Six’ Casino operators having been granted ten-year...
Feb 27, 2023
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Australian Museum Foundation appoints David Feetham as new Chair
The Australian Museum has appointed Australian Museum Trustee David Feetham as the new Australian Museum Foundation (AMF) Chair. Brian Hartzer, who was recently appointed as the...
Feb 27, 2023
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Wildlife Sanctuaries and Zoos among Queensland Tourism Operators to receive disaster funding
Disaster resilience initiatives from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Australian Zoo are among the 32 initiatives to have been supported by the...
Feb 26, 2023
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo announces most successful Plains-wanderer breeding season to date
The purpose-built Plains-wanderer breeding facility in the Taronga Sanctuary in Dubbo has seen 17 critically endangered chicks hatch - marking the Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s...
Feb 26, 2023
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Mary Valley Rattler’s Tasting Train special package offered in lead up to festival
For those who are passionate about heritage railways and premium Mary Valley produce, the heritage Mary Valley Rattler Tasting Train is offering a special package in the lead-up...
Feb 25, 2023
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Sydney Family Show returns to Entertainment Quarter with attractions, exhibitions and activities
For over two fun-filled weeks, from 6th to 23rd of April 2023, the Sydney Family Show returns to the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park offering a wide range of attractions,...
Feb 23, 2023
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New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo to close from 6th March as city prepares for WOMAD
The North Island’s Brooklands Zoo will close from Monday 6th March for almost three weeks as contractors prepare for the return of the World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD)...
Feb 23, 2023
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Austrade highlights iFLY’s success as an accessible attraction
During 2022, the Accessible Tourism Mentoring Pilot Project managed by Austrade, helped tourism operators explore practical ways to improve inclusiveness. The pilot project...
Feb 22, 2023
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Big Red Group announces new partnership with global IT services company Cognizant
Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace, Big Red Group, have today announced a new partnership with global IT services company, Cognizant, to transform its...
Feb 22, 2023
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