News: Attractions

Inquest evidence causing ‘irretrievable’ damage to Dreamworld’s reputation

Damning evidence at the Coronial inquest into the October 2016 fatalities on Dreamworld’s former Thunder River Rapids ride is causing “irretrievable" damage to the Gold…

read more

Jun 25, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Giraffes at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo set for new $50 million home

The space occupied by Taronga Zoo’s giraffes for more than 90 years is to be updated as part of a $50 million makeover. The space will be transformed into two new precincts: the…

read more

Jun 25, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Winter ice attractions open in Perth

Well known for its high temperatures through summer, Perth is approaching the winter school holidays with the opening of two outdoor seasonal attractions. Skating At Festival opened at…

read more

Jun 24, 2018 Attractions / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Victims’ family ‘devastated and horrified’ by evidence at Dreamworld inquest

The family of two of the victims from the Dreamworld tragedy say the death of their loved ones have "throttled" them and they hold the theme park completely responsible. Kate…

read more

Jun 23, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Disney tests dynamic pricing at Californian theme park

Walt Disney Resorts has begun testing dynamic pricing at its Disney California Adventure theme park with a new US$299 ticket. The $299 ticket includes access to the new Pixar Pier land at…

read more

Jun 22, 2018 Attractions / Technology / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 

Dreamworld ride operator ‘distressed’ over inquest role

A young ride operator working at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld when a ride malfunction led to the deaths of four people in October 2016 is reportedly "highly distressed" after…

read more

Jun 22, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Inquest hears Dreamworld ride operator ‘pressured’ not to talk to Police after fatalities

A junior ride operator at Dreamworld has told a Coronial inquest she felt "pressured" by a senior park manager not to speak to Queensland Police after the Thunder River Rapids…

read more

Jun 21, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Massive expansion plans for Tokyo DisneySea

A US$2.27 billion plan to expand the Tokyo DisneySea attraction in Japan iss to include a themed port with three mini-lands and a new hotel. Resort owner the Oriental Land Co. Ltd. has…

read more

Jun 21, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

subscribe to the ausleisure newsletter

Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates delivered right to your inbox!

 
 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

 

No matching premium suppliers found.

 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business