News: Attractions
Village Roadshow owner records $36 million loss in last financial year
Village Roadshow’s owner has advised that the ongoing viability of the entertainment and theme park group is contingent on the Omicron wave not resulting in new restrictions on...
Jan 12, 2022
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Australia’s first fully submersible hybrid tourist submarine launches on Sunshine Coast
Down Under Submarines has launched Australia’s first fully submersible hybrid tourist submarine - the SUBCAT-30 - operating out of Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The...
Jan 12, 2022
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Hong Kong Disneyland presents in-park live orchestral performance
With its Castle of Magical Dreams as the backdrop, Hong Kong Disneyland has staged a series of live orchestral performances. The inaugural performances on 3rd and 4th December...
Jan 11, 2022
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accesso renews global partnership with Merlin Entertainments
Leading attractions and venues technology provider accesso Technology Group plc has announced a four-year extension of its collaboration with Merlin Entertainments. The newly...
Jan 11, 2022
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Australian Museum delivers events inspired by their current exhibitions
The Australian Museum is delivering a number of events and activities throughout the Summer holidays inspired by the Australian Museum’s exhibitions – Unsettled and Australian...
Jan 10, 2022
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Highgate Group to equip new adventure facilities for Barkly Regional Council
Adventure leisure experts, The Highgate Group have announced they will be equipping two adventure facilities soon to be constructed for youth in Northern Territory's Barkly...
Jan 10, 2022
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Intamin launches new single-rail rollercoaster at Luna Park Sydney
Leading global amusement ride manufacturer Intamin has provided details of the launch of the world’s first launched single-rail rollercoaster at Luna Park Sydney. Named the ‘Big...
Jan 7, 2022
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Eynesbury Kingdom Festival to include children’s entertainment experience
Eynesbury Kingdom Festival – situated in Eynesbury, 44 km west of Melbourne CBD - will be adding a child-friendly entertainment experience to its Summer Festival line-up from...
Jan 4, 2022
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes female Sumatran Tiger
Female Sumatran Tiger, Delilah, recently arrived at Adelaide Zoo having been transported from Australia Zoo in Queensland. Throughout her overnight journey, Delilah was...
Jan 2, 2022
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UAE secures wins in 63 categories at World Travel Awards
The United Arab Emirates has secured multiple awards at the 2021 World Travel Awards, with Dubai named the world's Leading Business Destination, Abu Dhabi topping the rankings...
Jan 2, 2022
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Aussie Ark celebrates 10 Years of Wildlife Conservation
Having been established in 2011 as ‘Devil Ark’, with a focus on saving the iconic Tasmanian devil from extinction, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is celebrating 10 years...
Jan 2, 2022
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Hunter Valley Zoo relaunched with Australian Wildlife Parks branding
Australian Wildlife Parks have officially relaunched the Hunter Valley Zoo as the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, joining Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park as...
Jan 1, 2022
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Theme parks driving surge in Gold Coast tourism visits
Despite rising COVID-19 cases, Queensland tourism is welcoming a surge in summer visitors with the state’s borders having finally opened. Between the border’s reopening on 14th...
Dec 31, 2021
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Older workers may help ease staff shortages through holiday season
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging small and family businesses to welcome applications from all-ages when hiring staff...
Dec 30, 2021
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issues reminder on key safety controls for landborne inflatables
Following the pre-Christmas tragedy that saw six children in Tasmania die following an incident involving an inflatable jumping castle, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland...
Dec 29, 2021
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First giant panda cub born in Singapore officially named Le Le
The official name of the first giant panda cub born in Singapore is ‘Le Le’ - with the chosen name having received close to 50% of the more than 64,000 public votes cast via an...
Dec 29, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park disinfects Zu-loop buses with MicroSafe's Nanocyn
Zoos SA staff at Monarto Safari Park are using misting machines filled with Nanocyn inside their buses to disinfect the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Monarto Safari...
Dec 29, 2021
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Thailand's iconic Maya Bay to reopen as of 1st January
Maya Bay in Thailand's Krabi province, closed since June 2018 as a result of overtourism pressures, will be reopened as of 1st January. The tourist attraction in Hat Noppharat...
Dec 28, 2021
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Ardent Leisure drops plans for Dreamworld hotel
Ardent Leisure is reported to have dropped plans to develop a hotel and tourist park adjacent to its Dreamworld theme park. Revealed in May, Ardent’s $75 million project for a...
Dec 26, 2021
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Tasmania Planning Tribunal accepts amended Mount Wellington cable car proposal
Hobart's kunanyi/Mount Wellington cable car amended proposal has today been accepted by Tasmania's planning tribunal with the company behind the controversial development -...
Dec 23, 2021
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Pop up zip line over Melbourne's River Yarra proves popular
A 130-metre zip line across Melbourne’s Yarra River has proved popular since its opening on 1st December, with more than 11,000 people expected to ride the attraction during its...
Dec 23, 2021
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Strathbogie Shire invites community to select splash park equipment
Victoria's Strathbogie Shire Council has committed $1 million in funding in its 2021/22 Budget to create a splash park at Buckley Park, Nagambie and they are inviting the...
Dec 22, 2021
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Happy Valley Group and SimEx-Iwerks partnership to deliver 4D theatres to Chinese theme parks
Happy Valley Group has partnered with SimEx-Iwerks to establish 4D theatres in eight Happy Valley theme parks located in Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing,...
Dec 22, 2021
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Outdoors NSW and ACT issues risk management reminders
In the wake of the tragic jumping castle accident in Tasmania last week, Outdoors NSW and ACT has reminded all its members and related businesses to review operations and the...
Dec 21, 2021
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