News: Attractions

Almost half of China’s 1.4 billion population spend less than US$150 a year on leisure activities

While the growing affluence of China’s vast population is welcomed across global markets, a new report has revealed that almost half of the nation’s 1.4 billion people spend…

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Dec 30, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

20-year expansion plan announced for Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana

The Big Banana Fun Park in Coffs Harbour has announced a $50 million masterplan outlining a major expansion of the iconic tourist attraction. With the Big Banana Fun Park holding 15…

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Dec 24, 2020 Attractions / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Peter Abbott announced as new Puffing Billy Chief Executive

The Emerald Tourist Railway Board has confirmed the appointment of Peter Abbott as incoming Chief Executive for Victorian heritage tourist attraction - Puffing Billy. Abbott has previously…

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Dec 24, 2020 Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

ABS figures show part-time tourism jobs exceeding full-time positions for first time

Hard hit by COVID-19, the proportion of tourism jobs in the Australian economy has plunged to its lowest September quarter on record, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of…

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Dec 23, 2020 Attractions / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Sea World’s New Atlantis precinct launches with opening of the Vortex

Guests have today been riding the new Vortex ride at Sea World on the Gold Coast. The first part of Village Roadshow's new $50 million New Atlantis precinct, construction of the ride,…

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Dec 21, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

Chinese amusement trade exhibitions look forward to 2021

Having successfully staged the recent the recent 13th Zhongshan International Games and Amusement Fair the event organisers are now looking forward to hosting the 2021 Asia Amusement and…

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Dec 21, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Technology /

 
 

New Zealand Government commits to improving safety in wake of Whakaari White Island tragedy

The New Zealand Government has today released the first stage of a targeted review of the adventure activities regulations and the terms of reference into an independent review of…

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Dec 18, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo welcomes numbat and raises awareness of the endangered species

The transfer of ‘Frankie’ - a numbat native to Western Australia - to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo sees him become an ambassador for his species playing an important role in…

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Dec 17, 2020 Attractions / Education / Environment /

 
 

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