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Disney Parks celebrate Lunar New Year
Disney Parks from Shanghai Disney Resort and the Disneyland Resort to Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are celebrating Lunar New Year. A new lunar year...
Feb 2, 2022
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Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia names new Chief Executive
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia has announced that Robyn Sermon has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Revealing the appointment, Royal Agricultural...
Feb 2, 2022
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Kingpin launches social entertainment centre in Queenstown
Kingpin will be opening the doors of its first international social entertainment centre in Queenstown, New Zealand on 10th February, with the 3000 square metre, two level...
Feb 1, 2022
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Australians crave post pandemic adventure in 2022
A pent-up demand for new experiences as a result of the pandemic is seeing more than a third of Australians (35%) express the intention to try an adventure activity in 2022. A...
Jan 31, 2022
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Surf Lakes secures development approval for tourism development at Yeppoon site
Wave lagoon developer Surf Lakes International Pty Ltd has received Development Approval from the Livingstone Shire Council for its current research and development site in...
Jan 31, 2022
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Gundam themed entertainment centre to open in Fukuoka
Located on the northern shore of Japan’s Kyushu Island, Gundam Park Fukuoka - an indoor complex for mecha fans - is scheduled to open at Mitsui Shopping Park LalaPort Fukuoka...
Jan 28, 2022
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Temporary closure of Osaka Tennoji Zoo due to staff shortages as COVID spreads
Japan's Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the city's Tennoji Ward has announced its temporary closure from 25th January due to staff shortages amid the spread of COVID infections. Tennoji...
Jan 28, 2022
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Ocean Park staff focus on the environment during Hong Kong closures
Although temporarily closed in response to the Hong Kong Government’s current COVID-19 prevention guidelines, Ocean Park’s staff team have been preparing for its reopening at...
Jan 27, 2022
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Clip ‘n Climb spotlights new openings and developments
Although having experienced economic challenges during COVID, international recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb is still thriving - having added to its product range...
Jan 26, 2022
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Surfers Paradise Slingshot ride meets ‘pent up demand for excitement’
The reopened Surfers Paradise Slingshot has been proving to be a major drawcard for Gold Coast visitors and thrillseekers since recommencing operations on 27th December. At its...
Jan 24, 2022
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AALARA announces May dates and Gold Coast venue for 2022 Conference
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced that it will be staging its 2022 Conference and Trade Showcase on the Gold Coast from 16th to...
Jan 24, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park announces lioness pregnancy
Monarto Safari Park has advised that the Park’s eight-year-old lioness, Husani is pregnant with Assistant Curator Carnivores and Ungulates, Anna Bennett, enthusing “It is very...
Jan 19, 2022
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Upgrades to commence at Territory Wildlife Park
To enhance customer experience and accessibility, Territory Wildlife Park will be upgraded with works commencing at the end of this month. Territory Wildlife Park is a 45-minute...
Jan 19, 2022
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BridgeClimb asks Australians to share their stories and artefacts of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Ahead of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's 90th birthday on 19th March 2022, BridgeClimb is asking Australians to share their untold stories and artefacts of the Bridge - one of...
Jan 18, 2022
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Australian Government offers $8.3 million to support travelling showmen and women
With COVID having had an unprecedented impact on agricultural shows - over 700 shows have been cancelled since the pandemic began - the Australian Government through its...
Jan 18, 2022
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Dubai Parks and Resorts set to launch new rides at Motiongate Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced the impending launch of two new rides within its Lionsgate Zone at Motiongate Dubai as of 21st January. The additions are the first...
Jan 17, 2022
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LAI Games debut monthly podcasts
LAI Games will be airing the debut episode of its monthly podcast/video series - Arcadecast - next Thursday, 20th January, 2022 via the LAI Games YouTube channel. LAI Games is a...
Jan 16, 2022
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The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi launches new diving experience
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East, has introduced new diving packages for both certified divers and those without any diving experiences....
Jan 16, 2022
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Zoos Victoria recognised for disability inclusiveness
Zoos Victoria’s disability inclusiveness has been recognised with the agency - which runs the Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo - having been...
Jan 16, 2022
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Themed Entertainment Association announces formation of China Development Council
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the formation of a new division in its membership, the China Development Council - tasked with cultivating member and...
Jan 14, 2022
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Proof of COVID vaccination required across Western Australia to access gyms, attractions, festivals and stadia
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that from 31st January, West Australians aged 16 years and over will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access a...
Jan 14, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park Venom Program continues to break records
The Australian Reptile Park has reported that Whiplash the Coastal Taipan has broken his own world record for extracting the most raw venom from a single yield. The previous...
Jan 13, 2022
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Mary Valley Rattler offers special Australia Day service
The team at popular Queensland tourism attraction - the Mary Valley Rattler - plan to celebrate Australia Day by providing entertainment on the platform before and after the...
Jan 13, 2022
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Indian amusement park operators call for official permission to remain open during COVID surge
Amid a surge in infections driven by the Omicron variant, the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is calling on India’s state governments to give theme...
Jan 12, 2022
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