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Council highlights significant conservation contributions of Wellington Zoo and Botanic Gardens

Last month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) launched its position statement, recognising the significant contributions made by…

Nov 28, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Parks / Zoos /

Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo looks forward to 20th edition in 2024

Returning to Guangzhou’s China Import and Export Fair Complex, this year’s Asia Amusement and Attractions Expo 2024 will be its 20th edition. Running from 10th to 12th May…

Nov 27, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

Queensland Tourism Awards recognise outstanding operators

The recently held 38th Queensland Tourism Awards - held at the Cairns Convention Centre as part of Tourism Week celebrations, which included the industry conferences Destination IQ and…

Nov 25, 2023 Access / Attractions / Hospitality / Tourism /

Coroner rules that boy’s 2017 carnival ride death was preventable

The death of a six year old boy at the 2017 Rye Easter Carnival was preventable according to the Victorian Coroner. Passing her judgement on Friday morning, Coroner Sarah Gebert said the…

Nov 25, 2023 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

ATRAX aims to blend all aspects of amusement and attraction industries

ATRAX, an international trade exhibition in Istanbul, aims to blend all aspects in the areas of amusement parks and related industries. Atrax is intended for visitors and exhibitors who…

Nov 25, 2023 Attractions / Events /

Perth’s Outback Splash opens new resort-style pool ‘The Lagoon’

Perth’s Outback Splash, located in the northern Swan Valley, has this week opened its new resort-style pool ‘The Lagoon’. Created by Commercial Aquatics - the same team…

Nov 24, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

New tourism attractions and experiences to be fast-tracked across Queensland with $15 million boost

An additional $15 million boost for the popular Growing Future Tourism Fund will see new tourism attractions and experiences fast-tracked across Queensland. A $10 million Building Bush…

Nov 24, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

MCEC puts sustainability on the menu at BBC Earth Experience

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - home of the renowned BBC Earth Experience - has launched Habitat Café, offering visitors a sustainable dining experience inside…

Nov 24, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Venues /