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Merlin Entertainments announces Legoland Shanghai

Leading global attractions operator, Merlin Entertainments, with brands including LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and the Dungeons, has announced that it has entered into a partnership…

Nov 20, 2019 Attractions / Tourism /

Taronga Zoo commences redevelopment of African Wild Dogs exhibit

The $1.25 million redevelopment of the African Wild Dogs exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Gateway to Africa precinct has commenced this week. The Gateway to Africa project is…

Nov 20, 2019 Attractions / Design / Education / Tourism /

Northern Territory releases ten-year Aboriginal Tourism Strategy

The Northern Territory has today released a ten-year Aboriginal Tourism Strategy, backed by an initial $400,000 to specifically support Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses. The Northern…

Nov 19, 2019 Tourism /

Tourism Central Australia takes on operation of mining museum visitor services

As of today (Monday 18th November) Tourism Central Australia has commenced operating the visitor services at the historic Battery Hill Mining Centre, a mining museum in Tennant…

Nov 18, 2019 Attractions / Tourism /

Wagga Wagga inland beach shortlisted for Australia’s Top 20 beaches

With a top 20 list of Australia’s best beaches being compiled by Tourism Australia’s Beach Ambassador Brad Farmer AM, Riverside: Wagga Beach has been shortlisted for a spot on…

Nov 18, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

New tourism opportunity for Kangaroo Island

Following the sale of Crown Land being finalised this week, South Australian beverage company Bickford’s Group will establish a craft distillery and microbrewery at the historic…

Nov 16, 2019 Hospitality / Tourism /

Legoland Malaysia goes cashless

Malaysia's e-wallet service provider, Touch n' Go eWallet, has partnered with Legoland Malaysia to offer its customers a seamless payment experience when they are in the venue. With…

Nov 15, 2019 Attractions / Hospitality / Technology / Tourism /

Go Orange secures national tourism award and recognition on the Fast 50

New Zealand based innovative tourism operator Go Orange, has secured the Best Activity New Zealand award in the 2019 Adventure Tourism Awards across Australia and New Zealand. In its…

Nov 15, 2019 Attractions / Events / Tourism /