News: Tourism

Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA

The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of Delaware. Surf…

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Jan 13, 2024 ByJames Croll Aquatics / Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

Asian and Australian theme parks set to open new rides

A number of announcements have been made over the past couple of years suggesting the completion and opening of new theme park rides across Australia and Asia. A selection of parks have…

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Jan 12, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Sydney’s Australian Museum attracts one million visitors for second successive year

Ongoing free general entry, a blockbuster exhibition on ancient Egyptian, a new permanent Pasifika Gallery, Wansolmoana and an award-winning children’s play space, Burra, have…

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Jan 12, 2024 Attractions / Education / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Prime Minister delivers funding for weather impacted Queensland tourism

In the wake of devastating flooding impacting parts of Far North Queensland in the past month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $24 million recovery and resilience…

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Jan 10, 2024 Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Sea World responds to media scrutiny over ride stoppages

Following media coverage of a stoppage to one of its rides, Gold Coast theme park Sea World has taken to social media to explain how it deals with ride safety and maintenance issues. The…

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Jan 10, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Therme Group advises of Incheon Golden Harbor location for South Korean wellbeing resort

International wellness resort developer the Therme Group has advised that its first Asia Pacific project is to feature as part of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City, South…

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Jan 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Australian Open tops AFL and Boxing Day Test as corporate crowd-puller

The Australian Open tennis tournament has been identified as Melbourne’s most popular sporting event among corporate travellers, topping the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup and Boxing…

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Jan 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand, Tasmania and Brisbane listed by New York Times as among top 2024 destinations

New Zealand by train, Tasmania and Brisbane are the three ‘Down Under’ destinations listed by global news outlet, the New York Times, as among the top destinations to visit in…

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Jan 10, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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