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Construction begins on Auckland’s All Blacks Experience attraction

Construction has commenced today in Auckland on the All Blacks Experience, a new tourism attraction partnership between New Zealand Rugby and Ngai Tahu Tourism. Set to open in August 2020,…

Nov 7, 2019 Attractions / Sport / Technology / Tourism /

Salti floating fitness sessions to be introduced at Fleurieu Aquatic Centre

The Fleurieu Aquatic Centre in South Australia is to introduce Salti new water-based group fitness classes this month. The Salti Float is an Australian designed and manufactured floating…

Nov 6, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Fitness / Recreation /

Parks Australia proposes rise in entry fees to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

The cost of entering Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park could rise by up to 52% under changes proposed by Parks Australia. Just one week after the Uluru climb permanently closed, Parks…

Nov 5, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

New immersive gallery and event space to open in Melbourne

Melbourne is set to welcome a new cultural attraction with the announcement that the $15 million immersive digital art gallery, THE LUME, will open next year. Set to launch in Autumn 2020,…

Nov 5, 2019 Arts / Attractions / Venues /

Hong Kong Disneyland annual 10K event promotes inclusivity and healthy living

This year’s Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) Resort’s 10K event held from 2nd to 3rd November encouraged accessibility and sports inclusivity while also demonstrating its continued…

Nov 4, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Events / Tourism / Wellness /

New $10.2 million precinct at Taronga Western Plains Zoo more than halfway to completion

Construction of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new $10.2 million precinct, The Waterhole, is more than halfway to completion. Jointly funded with the NSW Government as part of the…

Nov 4, 2019 Attractions / Education / Tourism /

Victoria Tourism Industry Council names Searoad Ferries’ Matt McDonald as new chair

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Searoad Ferries Chief Executive Matt McDonald has been appointed as its new Chair. Anne Jamieson, VTIC Board member and…

Nov 4, 2019 Attractions / Venues /

Safety concerns see glass bridges closed in China’s Heibei province

Glass-bottomed bridges in the Chinese province of Heibei have been closed due to safety concerns. An increasingly popular form of tourist attraction in the topographically diverse region,…

Nov 3, 2019 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /