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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 /

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 /

Nambour CBD designated a special entertainment precinct and exempt from amplified music noise requirements

Sunshine Coast Council has designated Nambour CBD as a special entertainment precinct making it exempt from the amplified music noise requirements of the Queensland Government’s…

Jan 24, 2020 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

Sydney Showground enhances event sales and marketing experience with new virtual reality tool

The Sydney Showground has introduced a new interactive 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour which to bring its precinct and customer experience to life. Launched at the beginning of the…

Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Technology / Venues /

Private equity group BGH submits rival bid for Village Roadshow

Village Roadshow has received a $770 million takeover offer from private equity group BGH Capital, sparking a potential bidding war for the entertainment group after rival Pacific Equity…

Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

Newcastle’s Civic Playhouse offers trial season of cinema and theatre

The City of Newcastle’s Civic Playhouse is screening a selection of the most acclaimed productions from London's National Theatre for a trial season. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes…

Jan 23, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Venues /

Equity praises New Zealand Prime Minister’s commitment to the arts

New Zealand Prime Minister's Jacinda Ardern advocacy for the arts has been praised by Equity, the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australian and New…

Jan 22, 2020 Arts / Education / Entertainment / Government /