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Merlin Entertainments announces creation of SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary

Merlin Entertainments' SEA LIFE Trust has announced the creation of the world’s first open water sanctuary for beluga whales. To be located in at natural bay at Heimaey, one of…

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Jun 29, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Inquest advised that Dreamworld ride had ‘rat’s nest’ of wiring before October 2016 fatalities

A Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in October 2016 has heard there was a "rat's nest" of wiring at the Thunder River Rapids…

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Jun 28, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Dreamworld ride trainer told Police that junior operator knew about emergency shutdown

The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four guests at a Gold Coast theme park has been played a video of a Dreamworld ride trainer telling Queensland Police that a junior employee working…

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Jun 27, 2018 Attractions / Education / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

K11 MUSEA museum-retail complex to open in Hong Kong in 2019

The ambitious K11 MUSEA museum-retail complex, which aims to transform the 28 hectare, US$2.6 billion art and design district at Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside, is to open next year.…

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Jun 27, 2018 Attractions / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Paluma Adventure Centre opens north of Townsville

Recreation specialists Outer Limits Adventure Fitness has officially opened the new Paluma Adventure Centre on the edge of the Paluma Range National Park in North Queensland. Outer…

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Jun 26, 2018 Attractions / Fitness / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Inquest hears that Dreamworld cut back maintenance in months before 2016 ride fatalities

The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people on a popular ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has heard that cutbacks in repairs and maintenance were ordered seven months prior…

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Jun 26, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Abu Dhabi developers look for Yas Island to become top global leisure destination

With large-scale and high-profile projects underpinning the growth of tourism in the United Arab Emirates, Miral, the developer of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is aiming for the location…

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Jun 26, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues / Waterparks /

 
 

Adelaide Fringe confirms significant rise in visitor spending

The 2018 Adelaide Fringe has reaffirmed its status as one of Australia’s major public events delivering a 19.3% increase in visitor expenditure to $29.5 million and a record $90.6…

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Jun 25, 2018 Arts / Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

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