News: Attractions
Vivaticket and Digonex link to offer dynamic pricing option
Ticketing and access control solutions Vivaticket has announced a strategic alliance with Digonex, a leading provider of dynamic pricing solutions for the attraction and live...
Jun 24, 2022
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Court hears impacts of amusement hire business owner James Balcombe’s arson attacks on rivals
A pre-sentencing hearing for James Balcombe, the former owner of a Melbourne-based amusement hire business, has heard how he orchestrated a firebombing campaign against rival...
Jun 23, 2022
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Polin Aquariums secure landmark Qatar project
Having secured the landmark Old Doha Port – Grand Terminal Project Aquarium, the Polin Aquariums team is currently working on its acrylic installation and life support system...
Jun 23, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park urges use of Dine & Discover vouchers before expiry
With the NSW Government having released data outlining the areas with the most unused Dine & Discover Vouchers, the Australian Reptile Park is shocked by the Central Coast...
Jun 23, 2022
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Aussie World’s first rollercoaster to officially open next week
With Aussie World’s first rollercoaster - the Dingo Racer – opening next week on 29th June, the ride was today experienced by some lucky thrill-seeking park guests. The Dingo...
Jun 23, 2022
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Grazeland offers winter activation with interactive attractions and live music
Melbourne’s Grazeland hospitality precinct is transforming into a wintery wonderland each weekend from now until 31st July featuring over 50 vendors, interactive attractions and...
Jun 22, 2022
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New Shareholders and Directors to drive expansion of Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana
Aiming to expand The Big Banana Fun Park as not only a Coffs Harbour attraction for short stopovers, but as a major tourism destination in its own right, its owners have...
Jun 22, 2022
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Timezone to launch new family entertainment destination in Westfield Parramatta
Australian family entertainment brand, Timezone, will launch a brand new split-level venue, Timezeone Parramatta on 2nd June in Westfield Parramatta. Timezone Parramatta is 53rd...
Jun 22, 2022
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New Experience Melbourne program spotlights events and venues
The City of Melbourne’s new Experience Melbourne program aims to drive a city-focused approach to tourism and events to support Melbourne’s recovery and reaffirm the city as a...
Jun 21, 2022
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The importance of high-tech, low-touch payments
BRAND POST: With international borders reopening and Australia starting to see the return of large-scale events, such as Formula 1 in Melbourne and Vivid in Sydney, demand for...
Jun 21, 2022
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Funlab open world’s first challenge room ‘hotel’
Entertainment and hospitality provider Funlab has opened the doors on what it calls the world’s first challenge room ‘hotel’ in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. Featuring 15...
Jun 20, 2022
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Lotte Arai Resort secures four Ski Asia Awards
Lotte Arai Resort, situated in Niigata Prefecture on the west coast of Japan's Honshu Island, has secured four 2022 Ski Asia Awards having been named Japan's best family ski...
Jun 20, 2022
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes birth of critically-endangered species
Keepers at Adelaide Zoo were delighted to spot a little Brush-tailed Bettong in the pouch of five-year-old Truffles last month – giving hope to this critically-endangered...
Jun 20, 2022
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Aventuur signs long-term ground lease for Perth Surf Park site
Global surf park creator, Aventuur has signed a long-term ground lease with the Western Australian Planning Commission for the site of the Perth Surf Park. Located on Prinsep...
Jun 20, 2022
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Real surfboards used on FlowRider’s new deep flow stationary wave system
FlowRider has launched its first deep flow stationary wave system - FlowSurf – with the surf technology inspired by nature. The FlowSurf Experience FlowSurf was created out of...
Jun 19, 2022
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Over 300 students participate in Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition
This year, the Disney Imaginations Hong Kong 2022 Design Competition saw over 300 students vie for the top spots. The project received 92 submissions from 13 education...
Jun 19, 2022
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Reef Eye Ferris Wheel set to return to the Cairns Esplanade
Following a successful three-month trial from September to November 2019, which resulted in over 65,000 rides, Westshell’s Reef Eye Ferris Wheel will be returning to the Cairns...
Jun 16, 2022
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Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda announced as global Peace Park
Award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda has been announced as an IIPT Global Peace Park. In collaboration with SKAL International Cairns, and this week’s Australian...
Jun 16, 2022
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LAI Games appoints Shannon Perell as Chief Product Officer
LAI Games has promoted Shannon Perell to Chief Product Officer from his previously held position of Vice President of Product Development for the company. LAI Games is a...
Jun 15, 2022
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Endless Surf partnership with Myrtha Pools to solve wave pool construction and maintenance challenges
Aiming to alleviate many of the common challenges that surf park developers face when constructing and operating their surf lagoon, a new pool building partnership between...
Jun 14, 2022
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Margaret River certified as first ECO Destination in Western Australia
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has received certification as an ECO Destination by Ecotourism Australia making the region one of four in Australia, all leading the way in...
Jun 14, 2022
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Polin adds new interactive water slides to Vietnam waterpark
Polin Waterparks has announced new additions to VinWonders Nha Trang in Vietnam. The waterpark celebrated its grand opening on June 8th with new interactive water slides and...
Jun 13, 2022
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New thermal imagery shows ways animals stay warm at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Fascinating new thermal imagery at Werribee Open Range Zoo reveals the clever ways that the animals are staying warm during Melbourne’s chilly start to winter. Akin to hopping...
Jun 13, 2022
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TDC delivers largest deployment of laser projector technology for Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is currently attracting large crowds after a three-year hiatus and spotlights the results of the hard work from the TDC Crew of project managers, creative...
Jun 13, 2022
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