News: Attractions

Access and perimeter security solution secures Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Security solutions provider Gallagher have shared their experience of providing access control and perimeter solutions for Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP). With VRTP welcoming over…

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Jul 3, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Safety / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Wage rates increase under modern awards

Employers have been reminded by the Fair Work Commission that wage rates and all work related allowances in the modern award are increasing from employees' first full pay period…

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Jul 2, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Legal / Retail /

 
 

Ex-HMAS Tobruk wreck-dive experience attracts hundreds of visitors

Queensland’s new wreck dive experience Ex-HMAS Tobruk has proven to be a major tourist drawcard for the Wide Bay region, attracting hundreds of divers to explore the site. Last…

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Jul 1, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Lego owners lead £5 billion acquisition of Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be acquired by investors led by the owners of Lego in a deal that values the global attractions operator at £5 billion (US$6.35 billion). Merlin…

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Jun 28, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

First Aboriginal-owned whale watching tours launched in Queensland

The Queensland Government has partnered with the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) to launch Yalingbila Tours - Australia’s first Aboriginal owned and operated…

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Jun 28, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

NT WorkSafe issues amusement ride safety alert following country show accident

A safety alert has been issued by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog warning of a risk of "serious injury or death" if amusement rides are not properly inspected…

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Jun 28, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest

Shares in Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure have dropped to a new low this week after analysts suggested it could face massive financial liabilities over the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy.…

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Jun 28, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Insurance / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Rise in visitors to Uluru in advance of climbing ban

Uluru is seeing a surge in visitor numbers is advance of the climbing ban which comes into effect on 26th October. With tourism operators flat out meeting growing demand, concerns are…

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Jun 27, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

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