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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 /

 
 

Inaugural Chair announced for Tasmania’s AFL Club

The AFL and Tasmanian Government have announced that Grant O’Brien, the former Chief Executive of retailer Woolworths, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Tasmanian AFL…

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Jul 8, 2023 Retail / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Rumble Boxing master franchisor announces rollout plan for Australian studios

Brendan James and Matt Gordin, holders of master franchising rights to Rumble Boxing in Australia, have announced that the brand is to expand across the country. With six locations…

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Jul 7, 2023 Fitness / Retail / Sport /

 
 

ACT Government commences next phase of single use plastics ban

The next phase of the Act Government’s single-use plastics ban came into effect on 1st July banning the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic plates and bowls, expanded…

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Jul 6, 2023 Environment / Government / Hospitality / Retail /

 
 

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 /

 
 

Half a billion bots competing with consumers for Taylor Swift tickets

With ticket sales for singing star Taylor Swift’s February 2024 concerts at the MCG and Sydney’s Accor Stadium having been among the fastest selling in Australia history, it…

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Jun 30, 2023 Entertainment / Legal / Retail / Technology / Ticketing /

 
 

Promoters announce new Taylor Swift dates as NSW Fair Trading steps in on ticket resales

Following historically unprecedented presale demand for tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Australian dates in February next year, promoter Frontier Touring has announced two…

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Jun 29, 2023 Entertainment / Legal / Retail / Technology / Ticketing /

 
 

UBX opens first USA fitness studio in New York state

Australian founded boxing and strength fitness franchise UBX has opened its first location in North America with the launch of its first studio in Larchmont, New York last weekend. Having…

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Jun 28, 2023 Fitness / Retail / Sport /

 
 

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