News: Attractions

Tourist levy proposed to help protect Queenstown community wellbeing

Known as New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’ and attracting 3.3 million visitors each year, officials in Queenstown are proposing the introduction of a $7.50 per visitor…

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Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

New Sunshine Coast high ropes course the ‘most thrilling’ in Australia

The Sunshine Coast’s newest tourist attraction, the Tree Top Challenge High Ropes Adventure Park, was officially launched at the weekend. Situated at the Big Pineapple, which…

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Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ardent Leisure shares hit seven-year low

The share price of Dreamworld owners Ardent Leisure has tumbled around 20% in the past week, from highs of $1.62 on 4th March to as low as $1.29 at the time of writing. As reported by…

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Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Cairns Aquarium partners with ATTRAKTION! to launch submarine simulator experience

The Cairns Aquarium in partnership with Austrian-based technology provider ATTRAKTION! has installed a 5D Sea Explorer underwater submarine simulator experience as part of a million-dollar…

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Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

New Sydney Zoo begins recruitment of more than 150 staff

The new Sydney Zoo in Blacktown has commenced a series of jobs fairs as it looks to recruit more than 150 staff ahead of its opening later this year. The inaugural jobs fair will be held…

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Mar 11, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Attractions and art venues continue to offer wellness experiences

Increasingly visitor attractions and arts precincts are offering wellness experiences. For the third consecutive year, the  270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel at Dubai Aquarium…

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Mar 11, 2019 Arts / Attractions / Wellness /

 
 

Veteran Geelong tourism leader to retire

Experienced tourism leader Roger Grant has announced his intention to retire as Executive Director Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Grant has served in his regional tourism role…

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Mar 11, 2019 Attractions / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

New device at Melbourne Zoo helps to monitor Little Penguin health

A new device at Melbourne Zoo is enabling keepers and veterinarians to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its Little Penguins. The custom-designed device was conceptualised by…

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Mar 11, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

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