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Coronial inquest begins into 2016 Dreamworld fatalities

A Coronial inquest is set to commence on the Gold Coast this morning into the four fatalities that occurred on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids in October 2016. In advance of the…

Jun 18, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

Howmans Gap Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre gets official opening

The 36-bed Howmans Gap Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre, sited at the entry to the Falls Creek Resort, has received its official opening. The first of its kind facility located above…

Jun 15, 2018 Access / Recreation / Tourism /

Scenic World Blue Mountains wins Sydney Harbour Bridge climb attraction contract

NSW's Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has announced that the operators of Scenic World Blue Mountains have won the 20 year NSW Roads and Maritime Services contract to…

Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

Wanda opens indoor theme park in Chinese city of Nanjing

China’s Dalian Wanda group has opened a massive indoor theme park in the city of Nanjing as an entertainment hub at the heart of a new mixed-use development. The attraction is latest…

Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

EEAA Leaders Forum and Conference commits to industry sustainability

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australia’s (EEAA) 2018 Leaders Forum and Conference has this week delivered a packed program of learning, discussion and collaboration leading…

Jun 15, 2018 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

New Zealand Government announces tourism tax details

The New Zealand Government has announced details of its planned tourism tax, with international visitors to pay between $25 and $35 from late next year. Prompted by onging concern about…

Jun 15, 2018 Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

BridgeClimb Sydney acknowledges ‘end of a wonderful era’

Having today been advised by NSW’s Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) that it had been unsuccessful in its bid to win a new 20 year contract to operate on the Sydney Harbour Bridge,…

Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Government / Safety / Tourism /

Aussie World Pub façade set to change as facelift of Sunshine Coast attraction moves forward

The landmark iconic Aussie World pub has taken a major step forward in its redevelopment with the removal of its balcony and bullnose roof over recent days. The former Ettamogah…

Jun 14, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Hospitality / Tourism /