News: Attractions

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 enclave of…

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Aug 27, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

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 International Fire…

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Aug 26, 2021 Attractions / Legal / Play / Safety /

 
 

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 Federal…

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Aug 25, 2021 Attractions / Legal / Waterparks /

 
 

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 early…

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Aug 25, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

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 kind in the…

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Aug 24, 2021 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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,…

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Aug 24, 2021 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

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 would…

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Aug 24, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

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 COVID-19…

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Aug 23, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Government / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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