News: Tourism
Adelaide Zoo Transformation
The South Australia Government is contributing a one-off capital grant of nearly $19 million to help the Adelaide Zoo undergo a generational transformation of animal and visitor...
Jun 6, 2008
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Australian animatronics expertise on display to the world
After a highly successful two year museum tour in Australia and New Zealand, 'Monsters! the art and technology of animatronics' has staged it's USA Tour premier at the St Louis...
Jun 2, 2008
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Six Flags plans move into China
US theme park operator Six Flags has agreed a one-year exclusivity deal giving Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House the right to licence the Six Flags brand for theme park...
Jun 2, 2008
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$800 million marina project for Hervey Bay
A consortium of the Seymour Group and Watpac has won the development rights for a $800 million boat harbour and marina precinct in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Developer Kevin...
May 28, 2008
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Tourism grinding to a halt
Escalating fuel costs and a soaring dollar is threatening to significantly impact the tourism industry's contribution to Australia's export performance, according to Australia's...
May 26, 2008
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Village Roadshow to buy Aussie World
Village Roadshow has signed a conditional contract to acquire Sunshine Coast attraction Aussie World from current owners Timevale. Village will pay a total of $15 million for...
May 23, 2008
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Living and Leisure Australia to Recapitalise
Living and Leisure Australia Group, formerly known as MFS Living and Leisure, has announced that it has entered into a series of arrangements, with its senior financier, other...
May 23, 2008
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Travelling Shows Face Major Challenges
Australia's major agricultural shows are facing major challenges, as evidenced by the mixed results of the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. With the Royal Easter Show held outside...
May 19, 2008
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Budget Slugs Tourism With More Taxes
Australia's $85 billion tourism industry will retain its funding as part of the Federal Budget but will be hit with additional taxes and charges through a hike in the departure...
May 14, 2008
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Minister Announces National Tourism Strategy
Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson MP, has announced the development of a National Tourism Strategy aimed at strengthening the tourism industry's supply-side capacity...
May 12, 2008
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Industry Leadership at AALARA
Today marks the start of the annual conference of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Inc (AALARA) - with the four day event drawing local and international...
May 12, 2008
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Super Wildlife Park for Melbourne?
The Victorian Government is considering an ambitious plan for an African 'safari' park in the grounds of the Werribee Open Range Zoo. The $220 million plan for African Safari...
Apr 17, 2008
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Lake Wanaka Ready for Ski Season
Lake Wanaka has launched a range of new developments for the 2008 winter season ranging from multi-million investments at its four alpine resorts to new infrastructure in the...
Apr 14, 2008
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Singapore Flyer gets rolling
Asia's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, has opened for business. The S$240 million, 165 metre high wheel offers 30-minute rides in 28 air-conditioned capsules...
Apr 14, 2008
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Hostel turns away Aboriginal lifesavers
An Alice Spring backpacker hostel in Australia has been accused of turning away a group of young Aboriginals. The group, attending a Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA)...
Apr 11, 2008
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Four Years of Fun
Luna Park Sydney has celebrated the fourth anniversary of its reopening. Vacant and unused over many years, the 2004 rebirth of the iconic venue stemmed from enterprising...
Apr 4, 2008
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Disney Considers Sydney Development
The Walt Disney Company has been considering the acquisition of a site on Sydney Harbour in order to develop a future attraction. The NSW Government has confirmed Disney...
Mar 18, 2008
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Changes at Gold Coast Tourism
Following the departure of Pavan Bhatia as Chief Executive of Gold Coast Tourism, tourism and commercial consultant David Ronai will work with chairman Paul Donovan while Gold...
Mar 10, 2008
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New Snowmaking for Perisher
Further development at the Perisher Blue resort in 2008 will see the introduction of a new water supply for Perisher Valley, an upgraded pump station and 34 new automated Techno...
Mar 7, 2008
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Tourism Holdings profits Rises
New Zealand's Tourism Holdings (THL) has reported half-year net profit after tax up 3.7% to $4.9 million. The result for the six months to the end of December 2007 was achieved...
Feb 25, 2008
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Village Roadshow to acquire Sydney Attractions Group
After months of trying to fight off its advances, the Sydney Attractions Group (SAG) has been forced to recommend its shareholders accept the takeover offer by Village Roadshow....
Feb 20, 2008
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Downhill for MFS Assets
The early weeks of 2008 have seen a remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of the Gold Coast-based MFS Group and its listed subsidiary the MFS Living and Leisure Group. Less than...
Feb 12, 2008
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Centaman offers ticket to the Top at the Q1 Deck
Centaman Systems have had their management software for point of sale, stock control, ticketing, memberships, online sales and group bookings installed at the Q1 Deck at the Q1...
Feb 11, 2008
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Skywalk opened up to tower visitors
Visitors to Australia's Sydney Tower can now experience the Skywalk without having to book in advance. The tower has altered its booking system so that guests can simply upgrade...
Feb 4, 2008
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