News: Attractions
Sydney rock climbing facility suggests auto belay failure responsible for death
The Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym is reopening today, nine days after a man fell 13 metres to his death last week while climbing. Wednesday 13th October saw emergency services...
Oct 21, 2021
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Opening of Sea World's new wooden rollercoaster delayed until Easter 2022
The opening of the new Leviathan wooden rollercoaster at Gold Coast theme park Sea World has been pushed back until Easter 2022. As reported by the Parkz ride enthusiasts...
Oct 21, 2021
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URBNSURF Melbourne set to reopen once 70% vaccination target reached
URBNSURF Melbourne - Australia’s first surf park - is set to reopen on Saturday, 23rd October 2021 following a tumultuous 18 months with more days closed as a business than...
Oct 21, 2021
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OzAsia Festival offers free entertainment and immersive attractions
OzAsia Festival which runs from 21st October to 7th November.officially opens tonight in Adelaide with free entertainment on offer including the interactive inaugural Moon...
Oct 20, 2021
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Ombudsman's insurance crisis report says ‘the show must go on’
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into whether the creation of a Discretionary Mutual Fund (DMF)...
Oct 20, 2021
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ATEC highlights that tourism needs clear date for international reopening
The Australian Tourism Export Council has highlighted that while it's encouraging the full opening of international borders is imminent, Australia’s export tourism industry is...
Oct 20, 2021
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Jakob Wahl named as IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Global association for the attractions industry, IAAPA, has named Jakob Wahl as their Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective 1st November. In this role,...
Oct 19, 2021
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Pass looks to grow visitation to Melbourne’s best attractions and experiences
As part of a City of Melbourne plan to reactivate the CBD, locations such as the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and the Old Melbourne Gaol could be among dozens of the city's most...
Oct 19, 2021
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Queenstown essential workers gifted free Shotover Jet trips
In recognition of their fcontribution on the frontline against COVID, essential workers in Queenstown have been gifted free Shotover Jet rides. Jet Boat Operations General...
Oct 19, 2021
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Concepts revealed for floating pools in Sydney Harbour
The City of Sydney has today released concepts for a series of floating pool in Sydney Harbour, unveiling designs by Andrew Burges Architects for swimming spots at Beare Park,...
Oct 18, 2021
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21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards
21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards The 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards has announced 21 Sunshine Coast tourism operator nominations - recognising...
Oct 18, 2021
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2021 Royal Hobart Show to proceed
The Royal Hobart Show will proceed this week, starting on Thursday this week as a result of the three-day lockdown in southern Tasmania. Set to celebrate 200 years of...
Oct 18, 2021
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Puffing Billy Railway appoints two new members to the Emerald Tourist Railway Board
Puffing Billy Railway has appointed Angela Jamieson and Thomas Sargant to the Emerald Tourist Railway Board, while also appointing Dianne Smith as Deputy Chair. The new...
Oct 17, 2021
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Zoos SA launches wild wellness program
Marking World Mental Health Month and with Adelaide’s Wellfest launching, Zoos SA is inviting members, visitors, staff and volunteers to "go wild" in their search for wellness....
Oct 17, 2021
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Are Australian leisure stocks poised for growth?
In good times and bad, the leisure industry continues to be a critical stock market sector. After all, irrespective of what is happening internationally, everyone has their way...
Oct 17, 2021
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Uncertainty for events as Hobart and southern Tasmania enter snap three-day Covid lockdown
The Tasmanian Government has been compelled to reintroduce Coronavirus restrictions for Hobart and southern Tasmania from 6pm yesterday evening as a result of a COVID-19...
Oct 15, 2021
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Wildlife Reserves Singapore reveals new branding for River Safari
A rebranding of Wildlife Reserves Singapore has seen its popular River Safari renamed as River Wonders, while the new bird park in the attraction’s upcoming Mandai precinct will...
Oct 14, 2021
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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils 2020 sustainability report
Expo 2020 Dubai has released its 2020 sustainability report after the United Arab Emirates announced the nation's 'net zero by 2050 strategic initiative’. Expo 2020 Dubai, which...
Oct 13, 2021
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Man dies after 13 metre fall at Sydney indoor climbing gym
A man has died after falling 13 metres while climbing at an indoor climbing gym in Sydney’s inner west this afternoon. Media reports suggest that the man, believed to be in his...
Oct 13, 2021
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Australian Government to provide additional $25 million to support Agricultural Shows
The Australian Government has announced it will be providing a further $25 million to help agricultural shows and field days in their COVID recovery and to continue in their...
Oct 12, 2021
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Scenic World Blue Mountains set for 22nd October reopening
The operators of Scenic World Blue Mountains have advised that the attraction will reopen on Friday 22nd October. The announcement marks the end to a four-month site closure in...
Oct 10, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park announces award wins on day of reopening
The Australian Reptile Park has won all four of the Central Coast Business Awards for which it was nominated, with the announcement coming today - the same day that the Park has...
Oct 10, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program
Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program In early July 2021, the Australian Reptile Park introduced its ‘Pay...
Oct 8, 2021
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TTF report suggests more than a third of Australia's tourism businesses could close in the coming months
More than a third of Australia's tourism businesses fear they might be forced to close within the next three months, according to newly released research undertaken by Tourism...
Oct 8, 2021
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