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Dubai Parks and Resorts report decline in resident visitor numbers

Attractions and entertainment complex, Dubai Parks and Resorts which comprises Bollywood, Hollywood and Legoland theme parks, has posted a decline of almost 20% in visits in the third…

Oct 22, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

New Universal Studios in Beijing to use facial recognition for guest access

The developers of the Universal Beijing Resort have announced they will install facial recognition technology to allow for ticketless entry to the under-construction theme park and…

Oct 21, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Ticketing / Tourism /

BrushBoarding to feature at upcoming Melbourne Fitness Show

The potential of BrushBoarding as a fun interactive fitness and recreational attraction is to be on display at the upcoming Fitness Show Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition…

Oct 18, 2019 Attractions / Fitness / Recreation /

Merimbula Magic Mountain prepares for peak season

Opened after its winter closure on 21st September, the Magic Mountain amusement park in the NSW community of Merimbula is gearing up to seven-day operations during the peak summer period.…

Oct 17, 2019 Attractions / Recreation / Retail / Tourism /

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Event Centre now open

Aiming to attract new visitors to the green space, the new $9.9 million George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Event Centre is now complete. Providing a hub for visitors to learn…

Oct 17, 2019 Attractions / Education / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Ardent Leisure raises Dreamworld ticket costs

Following Village Roadshow's decision to move away from ticket discounting for its Gold Coast theme parks, Ardent Leisure is to raise the cost of entry at its Dreamworld and WhiteWater…

Oct 17, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Ticketing / Tourism /

Low visitation levels see closure of Malaysia’s Hello Kitty theme park

The Government of the Malaysian state of Johor has advised that the Hello Kitty theme park - based on a fictional Japanese character - is to close as a result of lower than projected…

Oct 16, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism /

Ngai Tahu Tourism looks to launch electric jet boat

One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators, Ngai Tahu Tourism, is set to convert one of its petrol-powered jet boats to 100% electric. New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and…

Oct 16, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Technology /