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Australian Regional Tourism announces third attempt to host annual convention in Ballarat
Australian Regional Tourism has announced that it has opened registrations for its 2022 Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Convention. Having planned to host its subsequently...
Feb 28, 2022
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Hobart’s MONA celebrates its one-star reviews in new advertising campaign
The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart has released an advertising campaign featuring the one-star reviews it has received. The Best of Our Worst Reviews campaign, the...
Feb 28, 2022
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Ardent Leisure shows doubling of revenue in the first six months of 2021/22 financial year
Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure has reported results for the six months from July to December last year that show increasing revenues and a significant fall in net losses....
Feb 28, 2022
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Experience Co. prepares to tow new $6.6 million reef pontoon to Far North Queensland's Moore Reef
A $6.6 million Great Barrier Reef pontoon – Reef Magic - anticipated to deliver enchanting underwater visitor experiences is ready to be towed to Moore Reef, 45 kilometres from...
Feb 27, 2022
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Media report suggests further delay to completion of Sea World's new precinct
The complete opening of SeaWorld’s new $50 million New Atlantis precinct is reported to delayed as a result of issues relating to the shipping of components for its rides. As...
Feb 27, 2022
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Auckland's All Blacks Experience recognised at New Zealand's Best Design Awards
The vision behind Auckland’s All Blacks Experience has been recognised at New Zealand's Best Design Awards. Ngāi Tahu Tourism and New Zealand Rugby’s SkyCity-based attraction...
Feb 26, 2022
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya awards contract for Middle East’s largest waterpark
Saudi Arabian giga project Qiddiya has awarded a US$750 million construction contract for what will be the largest waterpark in the Middle East featuring 22 rides and...
Feb 26, 2022
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Vivaticket announces partnership with Redeam
Ticketing and access control solutions provider Vivaticket has announced a link with experience industry technology company Redeam that it expects will enhance marketplace...
Feb 25, 2022
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Thredbo Resort reveals winter 2022 offerings
Advising that it will “focus on delivering a world-class customer experience this winter with exclusive premier on-mountain dining experiences, a range of free events, a huge...
Feb 24, 2022
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Rare tree relocated at Perth Zoo
A rare Cassia fistula has been successfully transplanted from Perth Zoo’s main lawn to make way for a new café as part of the attraction’s 20-year Master Plan. Relocating the...
Feb 24, 2022
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation reveals plan for $250 million saltwater surf lagoon
The Northern Territory-owned Darwin Waterfront Corporation has revealed an ambitious plan for the precinct centred on the development of a saltwater surf wave lagoon. The...
Feb 24, 2022
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Tasmanian Agricultural Shows calls for public support for upcoming events
Tasmanian Agricultural Shows has released a statement urging the public to support the upcoming Bushy Park, Hamilton and Bream Creek shows. With crowd restrictions, the...
Feb 23, 2022
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Black Rhinoceros trials new expanded space at Monarto Safari Park
Monarto Safari Park is opening its new Black Rhinoceros exhibit this month and 17-year-old Sentwali was excited to explore his new expanded space which was meticulously designed...
Feb 23, 2022
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Scenic World launches thrilling tourism experience in the Blue Mountains
Scenic World has today launched its Beyond Skyway experience in the Blue Mountains, offering the ultimate adventure of being atop the cable car suspended 270 metres above the...
Feb 22, 2022
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Merlin Entertainments celebrates International Wheelchair Day with free entry to mobility device users and carers
To celebrate this year’s International Wheelchair Day, Merlin Entertainments is offering free entry across all of their Australian and New Zealand attractions to mobility device...
Feb 22, 2022
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$200 million Business Stimulus Package announced by Victorian Government
With most of Australia this opening its borders to international tourism, the Victorian Government has announced a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover from the...
Feb 21, 2022
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Widow sues Whitsunday Regional Council over Airlie Beach Lagoon drownings
A widow whose husband and son drowned in Airlie Beach’s lagoon attraction in October 2018 is taking legal action against the Whitsunday Regional Council and its lifeguarding...
Feb 21, 2022
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Moomba Festival to reignite Melbourne with full program of attractions and entertainment
Moomba Festival is set to reignite the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River from 11th to 14th March with the Moomba Carnival and Parade, Birdman Rally, entertainment zones and the...
Feb 21, 2022
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URBNSURF Melbourne to host APOLA’s 25th National Conference
In what is likely to be the world’s first national lifeguard conference to be held at a wave park, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) has advised...
Feb 21, 2022
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Wellington celebrates 120th anniversary of its Cable Car
On 22nd February 1902, New Zealand’s Wellington Cable Car opened its doors and began transporting Wellingtonians from Lambton Quay to Kelburn. Now 120 years and nearly three...
Feb 20, 2022
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LEGO Shipwreck exhibition to tour regional Western Australia
With 'Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks' having had a successful debut at the WA Maritime Museum, the exhibition is going on tour to regional Western Australia, showing...
Feb 17, 2022
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Dr Jane Goodall sends birthday message of hope to Monarto Safari Park chimpanzee
In celebration of Chimpanzee Hope’s third birthday at Monarto Safari Park, Dr. Jane Goodall - world-renowned ethologist, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger...
Feb 17, 2022
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Resorts World Sentosa announces plans for SEA Aquarium and Universal Studios Singapore expansion
Resorts World Sentosa has announced that guests will soon be able to explore a Minions-themed zone at Universal Studios Singapore and a significantly larger S.E.A. Aquarium....
Feb 17, 2022
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Walltopia spotlights rise in popularity of children’s climbing zones
Leading climbing wall and active entertainment manufacturer, Walltopia, has introduced new ideas for children’s climbing zones highlighting that “climbing is a brilliant way to...
Feb 17, 2022
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