News: Attractions
Legacy Entertainment reports over US$1 billion of global projects currently under construction
Despite the challenges posed by COVID, Legacy Entertainment - a leading entertainment design studio - is celebrating the close of a record year and reporting five major projects...
Nov 23, 2021
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ProSlide secures its 16th first place award for ‘Best New Water Park Ride’ at 2021 IAAPA Expo
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology, and manufacturing businesses, has secured the first-place Brass Ring Award for ‘Best New...
Nov 23, 2021
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$14.3 million wave pool opens at Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia waterpark
Fairfield City Council’s much anticipated $14.3 million wave pool at the Aquatopia water park at Prairiewood Leisure Centre has opened. The wave pool is an exciting addition to...
Nov 23, 2021
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Australian first for TixTrack ticketing with Art Gallery of NSW implementation
US-based ticketing technology provider TixTrack has advised of its first Australian installation with the introduction of its Ticketure software at the Art Gallery of NSW. The...
Nov 23, 2021
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ATEC highlights skill shortages to present challenges when international tourism recommences
While the inbound tourism industry welcomes news that visitors from Japan and South Korea along with Working Holiday Makers will commence returning from 1st December - marking...
Nov 22, 2021
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Abu Dhabi’s investment in culture ‘does not just mean’ museums
The Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism has indicated that while the Emirate remains to the development of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National...
Nov 22, 2021
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New Treetops Adventure attraction opens at Sydney’s St Ives Showgrounds
Australia’s newest Treetops Adventure ropes course attraction has opened at St Ives Showgrounds in Sydney’s north. Located on the southern border of the Ku-ring-gai National...
Nov 22, 2021
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New Director welcomed at Hamilton's Waikato Museum
Waikato Museum has welcomed Elizabeth Cotton as its new Director of Museum and Arts, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role as of this week. Cotton comes from...
Nov 22, 2021
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Themed Entertainment Association names Thea Award winners at IAAPA Expo
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its 2021 Thea Awards for excellence in the themed entertainment industry with Auckland’s Wētā Workshop...
Nov 22, 2021
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Luna Park Sydney counts down to opening of new Big Dipper ride
Luna Park Sydney’s project to upgrade its attractions with the addition of nine new rides is approaching completion with the amusement park icon looking to have all the new...
Nov 22, 2021
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Crayola Experience looks to develop its immersive attraction internationally
Children’s creativity brand - Crayola LLC - has announced it is actively seeking partners globally to license and develop new iterations of its location-based entertainment...
Nov 21, 2021
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S Hotels and Resorts partners with Thailand Marine Discovery Centre in conservation of vulnerable bamboo shark
Global hospitality company - S Hotels and Resorts - has collaborated with the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and shark protection program at Marine Discovery Centre in...
Nov 20, 2021
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Widely reported near drowning at Adventure World shows need for child supervision in aquatic environments
The resuscitation of a five-year-old girl after a near drowning incident at Adventure World in Perth has again demonstrated the importance of children being supervised at all...
Nov 20, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park celebrates an Australian first with successful Komodo dragon egg laying
The Australian Reptile Park is celebrating an Australian first this week, with the Park’s female Komodo dragon (Daenerys) laying 15 eggs. Komodo dragons are the largest living...
Nov 19, 2021
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New $50 million Shepparton Art Museum expected to serve as a cultural beacon
Australia’s newest art museum, Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will officially open its doors to the public tomorrow, presenting nine free exhibitions, four new artwork commissions...
Nov 19, 2021
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Zoos SA makes considered decision to mandate COVID vaccinations
As South Australia prepares to reopen its borders, Zoos SA has decided to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors at both Adelaide Zoo...
Nov 18, 2021
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Victoria’s Gumbuya World set for weekend opening
After three months of lockdown, Gumbuya World, Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park will be reopening as of tomorrow for the summer season. Opening as of 10am on 20th...
Nov 18, 2021
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Risk management the key to way out of attractions industry’s insurance crisis
The reported insurance crisis in Australia’s attractions industry and related sectors could be reduced if operators adopted higher standards of risk management according to...
Nov 17, 2021
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TTF Federal Leadership Summit to focus on tourism's political prospects
With a Federal election looming, Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) will stage its 2021 Federal Leadership Summit next week, aiming to address current national issues...
Nov 17, 2021
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New Timezone and Zone Bowling opens at Top Ryde City
The Entertainment and Education Group have launched a new, dual-branded combination of Australian entertainment brands: Timezone and Zone Bowling at Top Ryde City. As the first...
Nov 17, 2021
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Advanced Aquarium Technologies wins in three categories at 2021 Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT), the Australian-based world leader in the highly specialised business of designing, building and operating landmark public aquariums, has...
Nov 17, 2021
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2021 ARIA Awards to be hosted by Taronga Zoo for the first time
ARIA has revealed the incredible lineup of talent coming to the 2021 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music which, for the first time, will be broadcast live from...
Nov 16, 2021
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Home to 46,000 marine exhibits the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi opens doors to visitors
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East and home to 46,000 creatures spread across 10 zones, has opened to the public. The National Aquarium is...
Nov 16, 2021
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Best in Tourism Celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The best of Western Australia’s tourism industry was recognised on Saturday night at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, presented by Tourism Council WA at...
Nov 15, 2021
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