News: Attractions
SEA LIFE Melbourne launches new immersive digital installation
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled its new immersive digital experience - Dive Into The Deep exhibit - featuring a 14 meter immersive digital projection that takes guests...
Mar 10, 2022
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IAAPA Expo Asia 2022 in Hong Kong cancelled due to COVID
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced IAAPA Expo Asia, has been cancelled for 2022. Originally scheduled to take place in Hong Kong SAR,...
Mar 10, 2022
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National Museum partnership to deliver world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art experience
The National Museum of Australia has partnered with Grande Experiences, creators and producers of Van Gogh Alive to bring the world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art...
Mar 9, 2022
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Hong Kong Tourism Board advises major attractions to remain temporarily closed due to COVID
As Hong Kong struggles with a devastating fifth wave of COVID, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has advised that major attractions are closed until further notice with Hong Kong...
Mar 9, 2022
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Canberra trampoline arena transform with Ninja Warrior style course
One of Canberra’s most popular children’s attractions is to reopen this month offering an expanded format that includes a ‘Ninja Warrior’- style course in addition to its...
Mar 9, 2022
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo launches night experience to honour this year’s Earth Hour
This year in honour of Earth Hour, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour will continue to support koala conservation efforts with the launch of its first-ever Earth Hour...
Mar 9, 2022
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Zoos SA share sustainability information on Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre
With Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre opening to members from Wednesday 23rd March and to the general public from Friday 25th March 2022, Zoos SA has shared information...
Mar 9, 2022
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Bellingham Maze rebrands to offer new virtual reality experiences
Popular Sunshine Coast attraction, Bellingham Maze has rebranded as Amaze World following a $1 million upgrade to now offer virtual reality dinosaur and treasure hunt...
Mar 9, 2022
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Ballarat to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention in 2022
The City of Ballarat has confirmed it will host the Australian Regional Tourism Convention from 10th to 12th October 2022 at the Mercure Ballarat. The convention aims to...
Mar 9, 2022
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New Vertigo rooftop experience launched at Perth’s Optus Stadium
Claiming to take the fan experience “to new heights”, Perth’s Optus Stadium will be opening its newest rooftop attraction as of 31st March. The VERTIGO experience, the venue’s...
Mar 8, 2022
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Funlab launches inaugural augmented reality darts venue in Sydney
Entertainment and hospitality provider, Funlab, is launching La Di Darts, Sydney’s first augmented reality, 18+ adults only darts venue on 18th March - positioned directly...
Mar 8, 2022
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Embed launches campaign celebrating gender equality in the attractions and entertainment industries
Embed - a leading cashless solutions provider for the attractions and entertainment industries, has launched a campaign aimed at celebrating a ‘woman’s place’ - which is...
Mar 7, 2022
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Ed.Square Town Centre celebrates women in wellness, hospitality and cinema this International Women’s Day
Ed.Square Town Centre, south west Sydney’s one-stop precinct for retail, wellness, hospitality and family entertainment, is celebrating the ‘Women of Ed.’ this International...
Mar 7, 2022
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Melbourne Museum to open immersive dinosaur attraction
Opening on 12th March, Melbourne Museum's new immersive attraction - Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs - will feature one of the world’s most complete Triceratops fossils,...
Mar 6, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre to open on 25th March 2022
Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open on 25th March 2022 offering guests new "wild" ways to experience Australian natives and some of the great African land...
Mar 5, 2022
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Redevelopment of Hobart Showgrounds to create a vibrant hub of retail, regular events and entertainment
The final $42.15 million funding agreement for the redevelopment of Hobart Showgrounds between the Tasmanian Government and Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania to deliver a...
Mar 5, 2022
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Adventure World announces temporary closure saying Western Australia’s capacity restrictions will ‘simply not work’
Perth theme park Adventure World has released a statement advising that capacity restrictions for outdoor events and venues introduced yesterday by the Western Australian...
Mar 4, 2022
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Wildlife sanctuaries struggle to care for animals affected by flooding
The recent devastating floods in South East Queensland and Northern NSW have unfortunately led to the death of thousands of animals as animal sanctuaries and volunteer rescue...
Mar 4, 2022
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New professional development program to help regional tourism professionals navigate post-lockdown visitor economy
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) has unveiled a comprehensive online professional development training program for local government and tourism professionals. Launched this...
Mar 4, 2022
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Innovative technologies to drive mountain tourism destination in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM ‘future city’
A plan to develop a new global destination for mountain tourism as part Saudi Arabia’s NEOM giga-project, offering attractions including outdoor skiing, has been announced by...
Mar 4, 2022
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BridgeClimb Sydney launches inaugural Climb for a Cause charity event
In support of mental health research institute Black Dog Institute, BridgeClimb Sydney has launched their inaugural Climb for a Cause charity event which will take place on 1st...
Mar 2, 2022
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Pico Play’s Malaysian fabrication facility in demand from clients across the globe
Since opening its Fabrication Facility in the Malaysian state of Johor in 2019 to assist with its work on Singapore Zoo’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Pico Play, a global leader in...
Mar 2, 2022
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Princess Anne to open 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Marking the first visit to Australia by a member of the UK Royal Family in a number of years, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has advised that Princess Anne will be...
Mar 1, 2022
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Merlin Entertainments celebrate return of international guests to their Australian attractions
Along with most of the Australian tourism industry, Merlin Entertainments is celebrating the quarantine-free arrival of international guests back through their Australian...
Mar 1, 2022
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