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ProSlide on track for record breaking number of projects in 2023
Global water ride design and manufacturing leader ProSlide Technology Inc. has revealed that a record number of its high-performance water rides will open at locations around...
Nov 10, 2022
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Merlin Entertainments launches its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
Attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has officially launched its Reconciliation Action Plan to ensure balance and representation from all cultures, genders and backgrounds....
Nov 7, 2022
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Zoos SA named plastic free champions while also securing multiple wins at SA Tourism Awards
Zoos SA sites - Adelaide Zoo and sister site Monarto Safari Park - were named Plastic Free Champions by South Australia Deputy Premier Susan Close, Minister for Climate,...
Nov 7, 2022
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Optus Stadium and Live Ningaloo among gold medal recipients at 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards held last night recognised Western Australia’s best tourism operators. The awards night recognises Western Australian tourism businesses...
Nov 6, 2022
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Embed launches new technology insights data visualisation dashboard STATS powered by AWS
Embed - a leading cashless solutions provider for the attractions and entertainment industries, is launching the new technology insights data visualisation dashboard, STATS, at...
Nov 6, 2022
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South Australian Tourism Award winners announced for 2022
The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards winners, including two Hall of Fame inductions and over 30 category winners....
Nov 4, 2022
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Abu Dhabi's new campaign welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace’ which shares the variety of...
Nov 4, 2022
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary among recipients of Queensland Tourism Awards
Last night’s Queensland Tourism Awards 2022 saw Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secure the gold award for Major Tourism Attraction alongside industry leader Paul Donovon who was...
Nov 4, 2022
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After 40 years in entertainment Steve Romer retires
After almost four decades of working with some of Australia’s best known entertainment venues, live music festivals, event venues and theme parks, industry veteran Steve Romer...
Nov 3, 2022
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Al Hokair Group partners with Hasbro to launch entertainment centre Playocity
Saudi Arabia hospitality giant, Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development has partnered with Hasbro, a leader in branded entertainment to deliver Playocity, a...
Nov 3, 2022
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IAAPA names Jakob Wahl President and Chief Executive
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced Jakob Wahl as the association’s new president and Chief Executive effective 1st January 2023. Wahl will...
Nov 3, 2022
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Tasmania's planning authority rules against plans for cable car at Hobart’s Mt Wellington
The controversial project for a cable car at Hobart’s Mt Wellington has suffered a major setback with the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) upholding the...
Nov 3, 2022
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Lions roam free at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo after escaping enclosure
Five of Taronga Zoo’s lions escaped their enclosure this morning forcing staff to hide in ‘safe zones’ as the animals roamed public areas of the Sydney harbourside attraction....
Nov 2, 2022
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Surf Lakes signs agreement with Global Surf Parks to rebuild and open Yeppoon wave attraction to the public
Surf Lakes International has signed an agreement with wave pool operations company, Global Surf Ops Pty Ltd T/A Global Surf Parks (GSP), to rebuild the existing Surf Lakes...
Oct 31, 2022
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Shanghai Disney shuts as visitors unable to leave without negative COVID test
Visitors were trapped inside Shanghai Disney Resort when the attraction abruptly shut its gates yesterday at 11:39am local time to comply with COVID-19 prevention measures and...
Oct 31, 2022
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Dubai Safari Park reopens with a focus on endangered species conservation
The 2022/23 season for Dubai Safari Park sees a focus on raising awareness about preventing extinction of endangered species through animal breeding programmes. One of the...
Oct 30, 2022
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Future of Wing's Wildlife Park in Tasmania impacted by floods
Tasmania’s recent flooding resulted in the family that owns Wing's Wildlife Park at Gunns Plains being cut off from animals and on-site staff. While they regained access on 15th...
Oct 28, 2022
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Ongoing Chinese COVID prevention measures result in new closure of Universal Beijing Resort
With the Chinese Government maintaining its tough anti-Coronavirus measures, the Universal Beijing Resort has been closed this week while districts in the cities of Wuhan and...
Oct 27, 2022
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Big Red Group opens new Gold Coast office following acquisition of Queensland brands
Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace, Big Red Group, has announced the opening of a new office space located in the Gold Coast to accommodate the...
Oct 27, 2022
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URBNSURF among Wavegarden facilities to have surf specialists test waves
Surfing attraction URBNSURF Melbourne was recently among a number of Wavegarden facilities to have had some of the world's best surfers test new waves and help expand the wave...
Oct 27, 2022
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New Zealand’s most significant tourism event to return in 2023
Registrations have opened for the most significant international trade event on New Zealand’s tourism calendar. After four years, TRENZ will return in full to welcome...
Oct 27, 2022
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Village Roadshow submit plans for $333 million hotel and function centre next to Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today revealed plans to add a 600-room hotel and convention centre next to its Warner Bros. Movie World property on the Gold Coast. Expanding on...
Oct 27, 2022
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Construction commences on $3.72 million Raptor Rehabilitation Centre at Healesville Sanctuary
A Raptor Rehabilitation Centre is being built at Healesville Sanctuary to give injured native birds a second chance of survival in the wild. The Victorian Government is...
Oct 26, 2022
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Organisers touting New Zealand Agriculture Show 2022 to be 'best show ever'
Organisers touting New Zealand Agriculture Show 2022 to be “best show ever” The New Zealand Agriculture Show, being held from 9th to 11th November 2022 at Canterbury...
Oct 24, 2022
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