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DEAL 2015 to showcase the potential of animatronics in attractions
The upcoming Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL 2015) will be showcasing the potential of the multimillion dollar animatronics industry - as used primarily in...
Mar 5, 2015
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Massey University students set world record at the Lido Aquatic Centre
Massey University first-year students have slid into the Guinness Book of World Records by getting the most people down a water slide in one hour. The record, undertaken during...
Mar 3, 2015
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Snapshot reveals rising value of tourism to Melbourne
Tourism Victoria's just released 2012/13 Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA) reveal that visitors to Melbourne contributed a total of $13.8 billion in direct visitor consumption to...
Mar 3, 2015
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Speedway legends set to transform Etihad Stadium
Global speedway and motorsport legend Ole Olsen was in Melbourne last week to begin the process of turning Etihad Stadium into a world championship track for a FIM Speedway...
Mar 3, 2015
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Arnold Classic to feature fitness leaders summit and fitness class world record attempt
The upcoming Arnold Classic Australia multi-sports Festival is set to feature two significant fitness events: a fitness industry leaders summit backed by the International...
Mar 3, 2015
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12 Japanese venues to host 2019 Rugby World Cup fixtures
Organisers of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan have selected 12 host cities for the national team tournament, with Yokohama securing its place as the second largest venue...
Mar 3, 2015
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Huge attendance of 285,000 at 2015 Clipsal 500 Adelaide
Fine weather and the promise of high quality fan experiences both on and off the race track saw huge crowds flock to the 17th Clipsal 500 Adelaide at the weekend. Total...
Mar 3, 2015
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Sydney storm disrupts Good Life and Soundwave Festivals
The storm which rolled across Sydney on Sunday afternoon (1st March) had a major impact on two music festivals, with music on the main stages at the Soundwave Festival...
Mar 2, 2015
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IOC moves to stimulate PyeongChang 2018 preparations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a special joint task force with South Korean organisers of the 2018 Winter Olympics amid concerns over the pace of...
Mar 2, 2015
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Westpac Stadium acknowledges 8 millionth patron
As Sri Lanka celebrated victory over England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Westpac Stadium on Sunday (1st March), the Wellington venue celebrated its eight millionth...
Mar 2, 2015
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Aussie Ocean Swim to feature on 2015 National Championships program
Surf Life Saving Australia will mark a major historical milestone by building for the future at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Australian Surf Life Saving...
Mar 1, 2015
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FitXercise aims to be Singapore’s largest community fitness exercise event of 2015
Set to be part of Singapore’s upcoming Sports & Fitness Asia 2015 exhibition, on 13th June Fitxercise Singapore will be aiming to be the city state’s largest community fitness...
Mar 1, 2015
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Food trends drive MCEC’s new retail and catering direction
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have developed a strategic five-year road map to enhance its award-winning food and beverage offering in response to conference...
Feb 28, 2015
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Singapore Airlines and Fairfax Events partner for City2Series
Singapore Airlines has announced its backing of Fairfax Events’ City2Series events, signing a new, three-year sponsorship commitment to start in 2015. The City2Series includes...
Feb 28, 2015
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Technical Event Coordinator promotion at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
AVPartners has promoted Erikson Nygaard to Technical Event Coordinator at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The role will see Nygaard provide assistance in leading an...
Feb 28, 2015
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Enlighten Festival lights up landmark Canberra buildings
Canberra's Enlighten festival is now underway with the walls of well-known ACT institutions lit up with projected images inspired by what is inside. The National Gallery of...
Feb 27, 2015
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Melbourne Sports Hub backs Technogym global wellness campaign
The Melbourne Sports Hub, Australia's most visited group of sports participation venues, will be backing Technogym’s 'Let's Move for a Better World' campaign from 2nd March. Set...
Feb 27, 2015
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Brisbane looks to 2028 Olympics bid
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk wants the Queensland capital to be the next Australian city to host an Olympic Games. Lord Mayor Quirk has announced that he plans to discuss a...
Feb 26, 2015
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Tough Mudder introduces new obstacles, new courses for 2015 calendar
Tough Mudder’s just announced 2015 event season will see the leading obstacle course event unveil all-new obstacles, brand new event sites and expanded age eligibility as the...
Feb 24, 2015
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Thousands set to Splash Out in YMCA Swimathon
More than 1,500 swimmers are set to take to the water at 60 swimming pools across Australia this Sunday (1st March) for the 2015 YMCA Swimathon. Australia’s biggest swim event...
Feb 24, 2015
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2015 Routeburn Classic sells out within 48 hours
Set to be run on 25th April, the 2015 Routeburn Classic mountain run will follow the 32 kilometre route of New Zealand’s world famous Routeburn Track. Rated by Lonely Planet as...
Feb 24, 2015
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Task force recommends FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup to move to November-December
A World Cup task force appointed by world football governing body FIFA has recommended the 2022 World Cup in Qatar be shortened and held in November-December to avoid the...
Feb 24, 2015
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Australia fuels growth of Thai business events industry
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled the success of Thailand’s business events industry in the 2014 fiscal year, driven by significant growth of...
Feb 24, 2015
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The Australian National Maritime Museum unveils plans for new Warships Pavilion
The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled its state-of-the-art Warships Pavilion at the 2015 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME). The all-new, $11...
Feb 23, 2015
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