News: Attractions
Major expansion begins on Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
A $1.4 million expansion of Brisbane’s popular Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is about to commence with the upgrade anticipated to cover 15,000 square metres of space including a...
Aug 28, 2021
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Merlin breaks ground on US$1 billion Legoland Shenzhen Resort
Merlin Entertainments has started construction on what will be the world’s largest Legoland Resort near the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. The US$1 billion Legoland Shenzhen...
Aug 27, 2021
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Work continues on Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre
Despite restrictions, lockdowns and wild weather, Monarto’s new Visitor Centre is taking shape with the team from Mossop Construction + Interiors and Zoos SA celebrating the...
Aug 27, 2021
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Ocean Park launches pre-qualification exercise for potential partners for future development
Progressing its plans to co-develop its site, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has issued a pre-qualification invitation to solicit potential partners through a...
Aug 27, 2021
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National Trust of Australia (Queensland) appoints new sales and marketing head
The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has announced the appointment of Scott Kirk as its new Head of Sales and Marketing at National Trust of Australia (Queensland),...
Aug 27, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park celebrates successful mating of Komodo dragons
The Australian Reptile Park are celebrating the successful mating of the Park’s resident Komodo dragons Komodo dragons - marking an Australian first as no other zoo, sanctuary...
Aug 26, 2021
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New tourism projects aim to drive visitation to Dubai’s Hatta enclave
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a series of tourism projects for the...
Aug 26, 2021
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ASTM International Standard for inflatable attractions to be adopted into 2024 International Fire Code
An ASTM International standard practice for inflatable amusement devices, published by the amusement rides and devices committee (F24), will be adopted into the 2024...
Aug 25, 2021
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Fair Work Ombudsman penalises former operators of Big Buoy Waterpark
Former operators of the Big Buoy Waterpark - an inflatable obstacle course at the Darwin Waterfront precinct - have been penalised $30,240 by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The...
Aug 25, 2021
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Singapore Art Museum set to expand with new dockside space
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has announced plans to open a series of new art spaces, commencing with the launch of a new attraction at the dockside Tanjong Pagar Distripark by...
Aug 24, 2021
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Work to commence on US$175 million Oman Botanic Garden
With a planned completion date in 2023, work has commenced on the US$175 million national botanic garden project in the Sultanate of Oman. Set to be the largest centre of its...
Aug 24, 2021
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Venture Taranaki receives extra funding to progress visitor sector
Venture Taranaki will receive $1 million in additional funding from New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, and Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Tourism Communities: Support,...
Aug 23, 2021
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Tasmania’s Burnie City Council cuts arts and tourism jobs
A decision to close its visitor centre at the once-popular Makers’ Workshop has seen the Burnie City Council shed up to 15 jobs. In May, the Burnie City Council announced it...
Aug 23, 2021
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Tasmanian Government Tourism Loan Scheme opens for applications
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has opened their $50 million Tourism Loan Scheme for applications. Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Roger Jaensch advises “we know that...
Aug 23, 2021
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to feature world’s largest aquarium
The developers of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi have revealed that the Yas Island attraction home to the world’s largest aquarium, is almost two thirds complete. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be...
Aug 22, 2021
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New assistance grants announced for Western Australian tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19
Western Australian tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for funding support under a new joint Federal and State Government program valued at up to...
Aug 21, 2021
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Resorts World Genting unveils lands and rides at SkyWorlds attraction
Resorts World Genting has unveiled the themed worlds, rides and attractions that are set to open at its new Genting SkyWorlds theme park in Malaysia. The Genting SkyWorlds theme...
Aug 20, 2021
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Northern Territory events remain an economic driver
The Northern Territory’s events industry has boomed over the past financial year, giving the local economy a much-needed boost. New research shows eight events delivered or...
Aug 19, 2021
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CrocArena's crocodiles arrive at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Two massive crocodiles have been successfully delivered to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas from Australia Zoo, in preparation for the upcoming opening of the new CrocArena...
Aug 19, 2021
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Dubai prepares for opening of world’s tallest observation wheel
Dubai Holding is preparing to publicly open Ain Dubai (previously named the Dubai Eye or Dubai-I) - the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel - in the fourth quarter of...
Aug 18, 2021
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QTIC announces partnership with Local Tickets
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has announced the recent addition of Local Tickets as a Corporate Partner. As the peak body, and not-for-profit membership...
Aug 17, 2021
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With new Steel Taipan rollercoaster approaching completion Dreamworld retires its BuzzSaw ride
The transformation of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is continuing with the track on its new Steel Taipan rollercoaster completed and elements of its theming taking shape....
Aug 16, 2021
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Revised Australian Standard provides detail on safety requirements for artificial climbing structures
Standards Australia has advised that its standard for artificial climbing structures has been revised, with the new AS 2316.1 series providing greater detail for the safety...
Aug 16, 2021
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Mount Wellington Cableway Company to appeal Hobart City Council rejection
Backers of the proposed cable car rising above Hobart’s Mount Wellington are continuing to fight for their project to go ahead lodging an appeal against its rejection with the...
Aug 16, 2021
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