News: Attractions

AALARA presents need for Federal Government backing for insurance crisis resolution at Canberra meetings

Representatives of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation (AALARA) have been in Canberra over the past two days discussing the future of the attractions industries and the…

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Mar 24, 2021 Attractions / Government / Insurance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Abu Dhabi’s Miral introduces facial recognition at Yas Island theme parks

Miral, the developer behind the main attractions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, has launched FacePass, a contactless technology that allows visitors to enter and shop within Yas…

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Mar 24, 2021 Access / Attractions / Technology / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Sydney Showground gets approval to host up to 60,000 people a day for the Royal Easter Show

The Sydney Showground has advised that it has given approval by NSW Health for it to host up to 60,000 ticket holders on site each day of this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show. Having…

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Mar 24, 2021 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government funds new regional attractions and ecotourism projects 

New regional attractions and ecotourism projects are being funded through the Queensland Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund with eight projects either about…

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Mar 24, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium releases two rehabilitated sea turtles to the ocean

Following their successful rehabilitation at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, two rescued sea turtles have been released back into the ocean. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is…

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Mar 23, 2021 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Delays to refurbishment of Sydney’s Dawn Fraser Baths sees Mayor prompt investigation

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has reportedly referred his Council’s handling of the much-delayed restoration of the harbourside Dawn Fraser Baths to the NSW Auditor-General. The…

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Mar 22, 2021 Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation /

 
 

Report suggests global amusement park market will grow almost 7% in years to 2024

Notwithstanding the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the global amusement and theme park market will grow by US$19.84 billion during the years 2020 to 2024, progressing at a compound…

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Mar 22, 2021 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast celebrates International Day of the Seal

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is celebrating International Day of the Seal (22nd March) by unveiling its latest upgrades to Seal Island. Seal Island is home to six seals, including…

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Mar 22, 2021 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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