News: Attractions
NRMA Parks and Resorts acquires Queensland’s Turtle Sands at Mon Repos
Growing its stable of nature-based tourism destinations and experiences, NRMA Parks and Resorts has announced its acquisition of the Turtle Sands Camping and Holiday Park at Mon...
Dec 12, 2022
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LAI Games launches their first consumer VR game
LAI Games, a global leader in the design and development of arcade games and attractions, has launched Arcade Legend, their first official foray into the direct-to-consumer...
Dec 12, 2022
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Roller software completes $28 million funding round
Attractions and social entertainment centre software company Roller has completed a $28.2 million funding round that will see early investors receive an $18.2 million dividend....
Dec 11, 2022
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Ocean Park Hong Kong posts deficit of US$234 million
Ocean Park Hong Kong has posted a deficit of US$234 million in its latest financial year, even as revenue jumped by almost 40% against the previous 12 months. South China...
Dec 9, 2022
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Guests disappointed as Sea World's New Atlantis precinct closed just days after opening
Visitors wanting to experience rides within Sea World's recently opened New Atlantis precinct are reported to have been left disappointed this week after the new Leviathan...
Dec 8, 2022
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Aussie Ark greens up Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has advised that 5,200 trees have been planted over the past month in their Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. Aussie Ark consulted expert...
Dec 8, 2022
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TripTech selects Experience Oz as its exclusive market provider for CamperMate platform
Leading domestic holiday experience provider, Experience Oz, has been appointed by Travel technology company TripTech as its experience booking partner for the CamperMate...
Dec 8, 2022
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Mary Valley Rattler celebrates 100,000th passenger
The 100,000th passenger to travel on the heritage Mary Valley Rattler railway has been identified and received their official acknowledgement at Gympie Station yesterday. The...
Dec 7, 2022
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Westshell’s cyclone management plan allows for extended stay of ferris wheel on Cairns Esplanade
Ferris wheel operator Westshell has provided Cairns Regional Council with their extreme weather plans and as such has had their request approved for an operating extension of...
Dec 7, 2022
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Hobbiton listed exclusively on Airbnb for $10 per night
Marking the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey and 20 years of touring, Hobbiton has offered the public the chance to book a night at the Hobbiton set through...
Dec 6, 2022
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Chief Executive highlights Ecotourism Australia's 2022 achievements
Reflecting on the past 12 months, Ecotourism Australia Chief Executive, Elissa Keenan, is encouraged to see the continued strengthening of eco and sustainable tourism practices...
Dec 6, 2022
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Adventure World unveils its first new ride for children in more than 10 years
Perth theme park Adventure World has launched its new ride for children, Yarli’s Dragon Chase, at Dragon’s Kingdom - a section of the theme park designed specifically for...
Dec 6, 2022
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New augmented reality app converts Adelaide Gaol into an escape room attraction
A new augmented reality (AR) app - ‘Escape from the Gaol’ – has been developed by UniSA students under the guidance of gaming expert Dr Susannah Emery. The huge boom in escape...
Dec 5, 2022
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Northern Territory grants help resurface sports courts and install flying fox and artworks
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to improve visitor experiences in the NT with grants for five regional and town councils with some of the funding going towards...
Dec 4, 2022
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Victorian Tourism Awards 2022 honour business excellence and performance
The Victorian Tourism Awards, held last Thursday and hosted annually by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), honoured business excellence and performance within the...
Dec 4, 2022
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Laservision returns to Brisbane with spectacular immersive experience
International award-winning artists and producers at Laservision have delivered Brisbane’s annual immersive light and sound spectacular, The Enchanted Garden 2022, showcasing...
Dec 4, 2022
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Opening of Leviathan wooden rollercoaster completes Sea World's New Atlantis precinct
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has today opened its new Leviathan wooden rollercoaster, completing its much-anticipated New Atlantis precinct. Taking guests on a thundering...
Dec 2, 2022
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Darwin waterpark reopens following $3 million upgrade
A $3 million upgrade to the Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin sees the aquatic play attraction now feature a new big bucket, a spray tunnel, water weaver, team blaster and...
Dec 1, 2022
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Technical Direction Company secures award for work on Vivid Sydney 2022
Technical Direction Company secured the Best Technical Achievement Award for their work on Vivid Sydney 2022 at the Australian Event Awards 2022 held in-person aboard The...
Nov 30, 2022
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Ka’ana Wave Co and Polin partner to expand market reach in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
Ka’ana Wave Co., creator of award-winning CM7-Series surf attractions, has successfully entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with global waterpark manufacturing...
Nov 30, 2022
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Red Cat Adventures announces acquisition of Whitsunday Jetski Tours
Red Cat Adventures has announced that it is acquiring fellow Queensland marine tourism company Whitsunday Jetski Tours. At each of these Whitsunday businesses, locally owned and...
Nov 29, 2022
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Sunshine Coast’s Wildlife HQ launches Night Zoo experience
Sunshine Coast’s Wildlife HQ has launched a Night Zoo experience to showcase its range of exotic animals ‘in action’ after dark. Unlike most night-time zoo experiences, Wildlife...
Nov 29, 2022
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Ardent Leisure unveils plans for $60 million in upgrades at Dreamworld
Ardent Leisure has revealed the latest phase of its future growth plan, including area upgrades and ride investments of over $60 million. Following the launch of its Steel...
Nov 24, 2022
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Victoria’s Halls Gap Zoo celebrates 40 years of nurturing animals
Halls Gap Zoo – the largest regional zoo in Victoria - is celebrating a milestone this year as it reaches 40 years of nurturing animals. The zoo, which occupies 52 acres...
Nov 23, 2022
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