News: Attractions
Princess Anne opens bicentennial Sydney Royal Easter Show
Marking the 200th anniversary of when it was first held, the Sydney Royal Easter Show has been opened by Princess Anne, the first visit to Australia by a member of the British...
Apr 8, 2022
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Injury to young boy at Movie World unlikely to impact Gold Coast’s hoped for Easter tourism surge
An injury suffered by a 12-year-old boy who fell from a ride at Warner Bros. Movie World earlier this week is unlikely to impact the Gold Coast’s tourism recovery and hoped for...
Apr 8, 2022
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Ninja Parc to open its first Sydney facility
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise prepares to open its first Sydney Ninja Parc site at South Granville on Saturday 9th April. This is the fourth...
Apr 6, 2022
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Ardent Leisure to sell USA-based Main Event division and focus on Australian attractions
Ardent Leisure Group has announced that it is to sell its USA-based Main Event division to restaurant and arcade chain operator Dave & Buster's Entertainment for $1.1 billion...
Apr 6, 2022
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Former Adelaide Ice Arena operator owes more than $3.5 million
The company that ran the Adelaide Ice Arena until late February this year - and is a related entity of the current operator - owes more than $3.5 million to creditors including...
Apr 6, 2022
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Additional funding aims to deliver new evening attractions for the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has injected additional funding of $170,000 to support operators in their delivery of new evening tourism experiences and attractions. The...
Apr 5, 2022
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ProSlide to offer American Wave Machines’ PerfectSwell to global markets
American Wave Machines, Inc.- wave technology pioneer and a global leader in surf pool development, and ProSlide Technology Inc.- industry leader in water ride design,...
Apr 5, 2022
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Polin spotlights its contribution to construction of National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi
With the National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi – the largest aquarium in the Middle East - having recently been completed in Al Qana, Polin Aquariums spotlights its contribution to the...
Apr 5, 2022
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Gumbuya World looks back on a successful summer
With Easter approaching, Victorian amusement, water and wildlife park Gumbuya World has reported on its performance since the end of the state’s lockdown late last year. Having...
Apr 5, 2022
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Adventure experiences and boutique hotels ready to support Queenstown’s surge in event bookings
New adventure experiences such as Oxbow and iFly along with boutique hotels are ready to support the surge in event booking enquiries reported by the Queenstown Convention...
Apr 5, 2022
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Korea’s Lotte Corporation opens new theme park in southern city of Busan
South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation Lotte Corporation has opened its second theme, Lotte World Adventure, in the southern port city of Busan. The development of...
Apr 4, 2022
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Territory Wildlife Park reopens following renovation
Territory Wildlife Park reopens following renovation The Territory Wildlife Park, situated south of Darwin and on 625 hectares of native bush next to Berry Springs Nature Park,...
Apr 3, 2022
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Jamberoo Action Park looks to completion of Velocity Falls development
Despite the challenges of poor weather through its normally peak summer season, NSW’s adventure and waterpark Jamberoo Action Park is looking forward to the completion of its...
Apr 1, 2022
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April Fools’ gags makes waves across the industry
1st April, April Fool’s Day, saw a range of jokes from across the industry test the gullibility of Australians and New Zealanders, with Auckland’s Eden Park setting the tone...
Apr 1, 2022
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Legoland Korea set for 5th May opening
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that the Legoland Korea Resort, the world’s 10th Legoland attraction, is on track to open on 5th May - Korea’s Children’s Day. With work on...
Apr 1, 2022
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Peter van der Schans appointed as Executive Director and Vice President of IAAPA (EMEA) region
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has appointed Peter van der Schans as their executive director and vice president of the IAAPA Europe, Middle East,...
Mar 31, 2022
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Latest Tourism Research Australia data shows Covid downturn in attendance at art, cultural and sporting events
Attendance at art, cultural and sporting events plummeted by more than 60% during the 2021 calendar year as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. As revealed in a newly released...
Mar 30, 2022
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TRENZ Connect Online events reconnects New Zealand tourism with global markets
New Zealand tourism industry is set to reconnecting with the world in a series of online events which will virtually connect leading tourism operators with almost 300 travel...
Mar 30, 2022
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Hong Kong Disneyland looks to 21st April reopening with easing of Covid rules
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to reopen on 21st April as the Government of the Special Administrative Region relaxes social distancing rules. Hong Kong Commerce and Economic...
Mar 29, 2022
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BOUNCE acquires its competitor Latitude in Australian expansion
Australia’s indoor active entertainment provider, BOUNCE Inc, has acquired its final significant competitor, Latitude, as it seeks to double its footprint in an Australian...
Mar 29, 2022
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WA Museum Boola Bardip offers six new immersive experiences
WA Museum Boola Bardip’s new exhibition 'Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed' - a series of large-scale, immersive experiences -has been curated by some of the world's...
Mar 26, 2022
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Ausleisure and Impact Training combine to offer unique free training opportunity
We're excited to announce a brand new partnership with leading industry sales and communication expert Steve Jensen of Impact Training to bring all our members the opportunity...
Mar 25, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park opens its new Visitor Centre
Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre has opened to all visitors with a Welcome to Country and Healing Ceremony by Uncle Moogy and a speech by Elaine Bensted, Chief Executive...
Mar 25, 2022
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Australian Waterslides and Leisure awarded tender for Newcastle's new Lambton Swimming Centre waterslide
City of Newcastle has progressed plans to replace Lambton Swimming Centre’s 22-year-old enclosed raft waterslide, with the project awarded to Australian Waterslides & Leisure. A...
Mar 23, 2022
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