News: Attractions

Asian attractions and theme parks events look to bounce back in 2021

Two of Asia’s major events for the attractions and theme parks industry - the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Show and the IAAPA Expo Asia - are to return in 2021.…

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Aug 21, 2020 Attractions / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

North Queensland Museum of Underwater Art receives additional funding for completion in 2021

An extra $1 million in funding will be provided by the Queensland Government to complete stage three of the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) at Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef…

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Aug 20, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Half of Western Australian emergency grants for tourism businesses go unspent

Almost half of the Western Australian Government’s $10.4 million emergency grants for the tourism industry have gone unspent as a result of the majority of businesses applying for…

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Aug 18, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Cleland Wildlife Park announces environmental achievement

South Australian nature-based tourism destination Cleland Wildlife Park has announced a significant environmental achievement this month by sending zero waste to landfill for the first…

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Aug 18, 2020 Attractions / Environment /

 
 

Western Australian Government’s slowing of Coronavirus easing sees cancellation of 2020 Perth Royal Show

The Western Australian Government has announced that based on the latest health advice from the state’s Chief Health Officer, the 2020 Perth Royal Show will no longer go ahead as…

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Aug 18, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Premier Rides awarded its largest service contract

The Premier Service division of Premier Rides has announced that it has received its largest ever service contract and will be producing a new fleet of trains in addition to providing…

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Aug 17, 2020 Attractions / Design / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Village Roadshow moves toward acquisition by private equity firm

In a deal valuing the company at $758 million, Village Roadshow has agreed to a takeover deal by private equity firm BGH Capital. With BGH Capital and Pacific Equity Partners having each…

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Aug 17, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Ardent Leisure to reopen Dreamworld on 16th September

Having secured $70 million in financial assistance from the Queensland Government, Ardent Leisure has announced that it will commence a staged reopening of its Dreamworld and WhiteWater…

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Aug 14, 2020 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Safety / Ticketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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