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Pirate Ship ride to leave Rainbow’s End after 34 years

After 34 years of thrilling theme park guests, the Pirate Ship ride at Auckland attraction Rainbow's End is to be replaced by a new attraction. The theme park, owned by Rangatira…

Aug 16, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

Australian Festival of Chamber Music breaks Townsville attendance record

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has again increased attendance figures with its 27th annual event attracting more people than ever to the region to enjoy fine music. AFCM…

Aug 15, 2017 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Tourism / Venues /

Ultimate Neon Night festival comes to Dreamworld

Following the success of earlier ‘Park after Dark’ events, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is to stage a new event, Neon Nights, on Saturday 26th August, that, Park management…

Aug 14, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Technology / Tourism /

Southern Hemisphere’s biggest rodeo staged in Mount Isa

Staged over the weekend, the 59th annual Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo, the biggest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere, has attracted crowds in excess of 30,000 people over its three days.…

Aug 14, 2017 Events / Tourism /

Revised recreational snorkelling code of practice unveiled for Queensland

The Queensland Government has released a revised recreational snorkelling code of practice, based on expert advice from tourism industry operators and work safety experts. The revision,…

Aug 13, 2017 Safety / Tourism /

Plans to grow conference sector in regional NSW

The NSW Government has released a $6 million NSW Regional Conferencing Strategy and Action Plan aimed at driving more business events and visitors to rural and regional NSW. Announcing the…

Aug 12, 2017 Events / Marketing / Tourism /

Infant Sea Turtles settle in at SEA LIFE Melbourne

Four baby Flatback Sea turtles have recently been moved from quarantine to their new home on display in the Rainforest Adventure exhibit at SEA LIFE Melbourne. The tiny infants, no bigger…

Aug 10, 2017 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

New Zealand conference industry welcomes Christchurch convention centre build

With the New Zealand Government announcing today that main construction work will soon get underway on new Christchurch’s convention and exhibition centre, convention industry…

Aug 10, 2017 Events / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /