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Chinese Government looks to slow theme park development boom

With more than 60 theme parks under development across the nation, the Chinese Government is looking to slow the pace of theme park development. As of the end of 2015, China had 59 theme…

Apr 13, 2018 Finance / Government / Tourism / Waterparks /

Daydream Island Resort reveals new $14 million pool plans

The $100 million redevelopment of Daydream Island Resort is to be expanded with a $14 million increase in investment will provide funding for a spectacular swimming pool feature. With the…

Apr 13, 2018 Aquatics / Hospitality / Tourism /

AALARA Conference to showcase Sunshine Coast’s attractions

The Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) annual Conference is heading to the Sunshine Coast next month, bringing 250 delegates to the region. Being held at…

Apr 12, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

Fed Square building set for redevelopment

The Victorian Government has announced the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will undergo the biggest transformation in its 16-year history. ACMI occupies a four-storey…

Apr 12, 2018 Attractions / Design / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

Abu Dhabi reveals new city wide ticketing system

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its own online event ticketing system. The move comes as an expansion of its recently launched event…

Apr 11, 2018 Events / Ticketing / Tourism / Venues /

International convention visitors show growth for New Zealand

Business events are generating high value for New Zealand’s visitor industry, and it can only get better, according to Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ). The newly…

Apr 11, 2018 Events / Tourism / Venues /

Port Macquarie to host the 2018 NSW Regional Events Conference

Port Macquarie has been named as the host of the 2018 NSW Regional Events Conference. With a number of regional NSW destinations having expressed interest in hosting the conference,…

Apr 10, 2018 Events / Tourism /

Nick Mitzevich announced as new National Gallery of Australia Director

Following an international search Nick Mitzevich has been confirmed as the sixth Director of the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra. The appointment, approved by the Federal…

Apr 9, 2018 Arts / Attractions / Tourism / Venues /