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Final piece of Brisbane tourism drawcard Sky Deck lifted into place at Queen’s Wharf

The final piece of future tourism destination, Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf, has been lifted into place, 100 metres above the Brisbane river. The Sky Deck is a 250-metre long…

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Jul 13, 2023 Attractions / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Prosecutor alleges White Island owners put profits before safety prior to December 2019 tragedy

Visitors to New Zealand’s Whakaari/White Island were not given any health and safety information in the lead up to the volcano’s deadly eruption in December 2019. The opening…

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Jul 12, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Cathedral Cave Tour now fully operational following flood impacts

Dubbo Regional Council has advised the Wellington Caves Cathedral Cave Tour is now fully operational following the impact of flooding events in 2022. The tour – which is now able to…

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Jul 12, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

South Australia welcomes record monthly visitor spending

South Australia has recorded its best ever monthly visitor spend in April driven by strong interstate and domestic day trips spend on the back of the inaugural LIV Golf Adelaide and AFL…

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Jul 11, 2023 Attractions / Culture / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive suggests group’s Australian expansion

EXCLUSIVE: Scott M. O'Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments, has indicated that the operator of Legoland Resorts and Discovery Centres along with Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and…

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Jul 11, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Water-based attractions revived across Japan

Theme parks across Japan are reintroducing water-based features this summer following the downgrading of COVID-19 to Category V. Hirakata Park Water Wonderland 'The Boon' in Osaka…

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Jul 11, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

Ardent Leisure revenues exceed pre-COVID levels

For the first time in six years Ardent Leisure is set to record positive earnings result for the full financial year, with unaudited revenue of $83.9 million tracking 25% above pre-COVID…

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Jul 10, 2023 Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Abu Dhabi Government reveals plans for new island mega project to deliver luxury living and leisure opportunities

The Abu Dhabi has unveiled a master plan for its Hudayriyat Island megaproject that will deliver luxury living along with sport and recreation facilities across a site covering more than…

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Jul 10, 2023 Attractions / Recreation / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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