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Leading consultants suggest Coronavirus impact could deal significant blow to Australian economy

Research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found that Australia’s GDP could fall by as much as $2.3 billion and 20,000 jobs could be lost if the 9.2 billion spent per year by Chinese…

Jan 28, 2020 Attractions / Consultants / Fitness / Tourism / Wellness /

All Blacks Experience appoints Phil McGowan as Business Manager

The All Blacks Experience, a joint venture between New Zealand Rugby and Ngāi Tahu Tourism, has appointed Phil McGowan as Business Manager as it prepares to open its doors…

Jan 28, 2020 Attractions / Education / Sport /

Western Australia’s famed blue whale skeleton returns to the New Museum

Western Australia’s famed 24-metre blue whale skeleton has been excitingly suspended in a dynamic ‘lunge-feeding’ pose in the heritage-listed Hackett Hall building. The…

Jan 28, 2020 Attractions / Education /

Coronavirus fears sees closure of Hong Kong and Shanghai Disney resorts

Major Chinese theme parks Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland have confirmed their closure amid ongoing fears about the spread of the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Hong Kong's Disneyland…

Jan 26, 2020 Attractions / Events / Tourism / Wellness /

15 new attractions to look forward to in Asia in 2020

With Asia on track to be the world's largest theme park and tourism market, a range of new attractions are set to open this year, ranging from all new museums, theme parks and…

Jan 25, 2020 ByThibault Paquin Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

Australia’s first glass bridge proves a popular attraction for outback Queensland

A new glass bridge at Cobbold Gorge in the Gulf Savannah region of north-west Queensland is one of the attractions expected entice visitors to the outback in 2020. The 11-metre long glass…

Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

Coronavirus sees cancellation of major events and closure of attractions in China

As the Wuhan Coronavirus (known for now as 2019-nCoV) continues to spread across China and beyond, major events have been cancelled and attractions closed. This comes in a week when…

Jan 24, 2020 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Tourism /

Battlefield Sports marks two decades of innovation

The end of last year saw laser tag equipment manufacturer Battlefield Sports mark 20 years of operations. Having supplied to customers in 56 countries during its two decades in…

Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Recreation / Technology /