News: Attractions
Rising Melbourne Royal Show carnival prices a result of increased insurance costs for ride operators
With media reports advising of the rising costs of rides at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show, carnival attractions operators having pointed put that increases are being driven by...
Jul 28, 2022
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Ekka showgoers to be provided with free face masks
Brisbane Ekka visitors will be offered free masks on entry when the annual show returns to Bowen Hills from 6th to 14th August to help protect patrons. Queensland Health...
Jul 28, 2022
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Free entry for children at the Melbourne Royal Show amid concerns over ride costs
While children under the age of 14 will be able to go to enter the Melbourne Royal Show for free this year, there are concerns about the rising costs of showbags and rides. The...
Jul 27, 2022
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Ardent Leisure allowed to use $2.7 million in koala research funding for new Dreamworld rollercoaster
Almost $3 million of Queensland Government funds allocated to Dreamworld for a state-of-the-art facility to protect endangered koalas is reported to have been diverted to build...
Jul 27, 2022
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Tourism and Events Queensland initiative helps operators strive for continuous improvement
The Tourism and Events Queensland initiative - Best of Queensland Experiences program – is helping tourism operators strive for continuous improvement with word-of-mouth and...
Jul 26, 2022
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Zoos Victoria restricts visitor access amid fears of potential foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Last night, Zoos Victoria which runs Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary announced restricting visitor access to Melbourne Zoo’s giraffes, elephants...
Jul 26, 2022
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Canterbury Showgrounds to become permanent home of Christchurch Christmas Show Parade
The Canterbury Showgrounds will host this year’s Christchurch Christmas Show Parade as it makes its big comeback on Sunday 18th December following a three year hiatus due to the...
Jul 25, 2022
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4D motion flying theatre among Hong Kong’s 11 Skies complex first entertainment offerings
Among the first four tourist attraction offerings of New World Development’s (NWD) 11 Skies complex in Hong Kong International Airport’s Skycity are Hong Kong’s first 4D motion...
Jul 25, 2022
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The P.A. People spotlight their activation of the VIVID Sydney 2022 communications network
As one of the most well respected and diverse professional Audio and AV solution providers in the events industry, The P.A. People were called upon in May 2022 to create what is...
Jul 21, 2022
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New Wizard of Oz precinct concept unveiled for Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow has today unveiled its plans for a new precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast dedicated to the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Concepts for the...
Jul 19, 2022
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Perth Zoo Horticulture teams transfer trees and plants to temporary homes
With many trees and plants living in the middle of Perth Zoo’s construction zone of a new Café and separate Function Centre, their Horticulture teams have been busy...
Jul 19, 2022
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Ardent Leisure in a ‘position to capitalise’ on recovering tourism market
While its share value has been fluctuating in recent weeks, Ardent Leisure Group is reportedly “in a strong position to capitalise on a recovering domestic and international...
Jul 18, 2022
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Lotte World Adventure Busan attracts over 500,000 visitors during first 100 days
South Korea’s Lotte World Adventure Busan has attracted over 500,000 visitors during its first 100 days of operation. The milestone comes at the same time as two of the park’s...
Jul 18, 2022
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Taronga offers edible coffee cups for Plastic Free July
For Plastic Free July, Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are offering Good Edi cups at their cafes - an opportunity for guests to have their coffee and eat it too. One...
Jul 18, 2022
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Malvern precinct activated with free outdoor ice skating
The City of Stonnington’s Malvern precinct is being reimagined with free outdoor ice skating in support of local business. For 30 minutes of free skating, participants are...
Jul 17, 2022
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Three men charged with murder over Sydney Royal Easter Show stabbing death
Three teenagers have been charged with murder by the NSW Police following the fatal stabbing of a carnival ride attendant at this year’s Sydney's Royal Easter Show. Uati...
Jul 15, 2022
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ROLLER passes 10 years of operations with staffing milestone
ROLLER, the ticketing, CRM and POS specialist, is celebrating 10 years in the leisure industry - the landmark anniversary coinciding with the Melbourne-based firm also...
Jul 15, 2022
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Livn expands Google’s ‘things to do’ initiatives as tour and attraction operator registrations open
After joining the early phases of Google’s ‘Things to do’ (GTTD) program as a partner, Livn is going global to reach as many tour and attractions operators as possible. Livn has...
Jul 14, 2022
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Theme park developer Sim Leisure Group names new Chief Executive
Theme park developer and operator, Sim Leisure Group, has announced changes to its senior management and board of directors with new appointments to facilitate the group's...
Jul 14, 2022
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Mount Faber Leisure Group unveils new attraction for Singapore’s Sentosa Island
Mount Faber Leisure Group has unveiled Central Beach Bazaar, a new day-to-night beach carnival experience slated to open on Sentosa’s popular Siloso Beach in September 2022...
Jul 14, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park opens its new education centre
Monarto Safari Park has today opened ‘The Outpost’ education centre - a transformation of the previous Visitor Centre - which now offers a welcoming education space to ignite...
Jul 12, 2022
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium relaunches popular Glass Bottom Boat Tour
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has relaunched its popular Glass Bottom Boat Tour following a year-long hiatus due to COVID restrictions. As part of the tour, guests venture behind...
Jul 12, 2022
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Luna Park Sydney names new Chief Executive
Luna Park Sydney will be welcoming a new Chief Executive, John Hughes, as of 1st August, with long standing co-Chief Executives Peter Hearne and Warwick Doughty announcing their...
Jul 11, 2022
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Wellington Zoo becomes first zoo to receive Rainbow Tick certification
Wellington Zoo has officially become the first zoo in the world to be accredited with the Rainbow Tick certification, solidifying the Zoo’s position as a safe and welcoming...
Jul 11, 2022
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