News: Attractions

2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance

Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance above…

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Jun 30, 2023 Attractions / Finance / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Big Red Group invests in ballooning attraction to meet demand for flying experiences

Big Red Group has commissioned a 10-passenger hot air balloon with Picture This Ballooning, adding significant capacity to the Melbourne-based attraction to help meet the demand for flying…

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Jun 30, 2023 Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience certified by Ecotourism Australia for prioritising sustainability

The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience has become the first tourism operator in Australia to achieve a global standard sustainability certification for tourism through Ecotourism…

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Jun 29, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

First female Master Model Builder among LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne’s new recruits

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne has welcomed three new Master Model Builders with one of the new recruits being Charlie Dinneen, the first-ever female Master Model Builder in the…

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Jun 29, 2023 Attractions / Design / Education / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Investigation sheds light on poor animal welfare in wildlife tourism in Bali

A new investigation has revealed that wildlife entertainment venues on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali sees animals predominantly suffering in shockingly inadequate conditions. A…

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Jun 28, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Autumn 2024 opening date announced for URBNSURF Sydney

The team behind URBNSURF Sydney has announced that they are on target for the new attraction to open in the autumn of 2024. With the pandemic having caused a series of setback to the…

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Jun 28, 2023 Attractions / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Stuart Smith appointed as new Director General of Western Australia DBCA

Western Australian Environment Minister Reece Whitby has welcomed Stuart Smith as the new Director General of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions…

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Jun 28, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Zoos /

 
 

State Library Victoria welcomes record number of visitors in past year

The State Library Victoria has welcomed a record-breaking 2,071,251 visitors in the past 12 months with 79% of visitors under 35 years old, and 51% culturally and linguistically diverse.…

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Jun 27, 2023 Arts / Attractions / Education / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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