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Tokyo Disney announces record 15.7 million visitation

Tokyo Disney has announced that a total of 15.74 million people visited Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea from April through to September this year. This record high for the six-month period…

Oct 4, 2019 Attractions / Tourism /

Australian Reptile Park celebrates International Zookeeper Day

The Australian Reptile Park is today (4th October) celebrating International Zookeeper Day in recognition of the valuable contribution their zookeepers make to the care and conservation of…

Oct 4, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

ATEC launches program for WA tourism operators hosting Japanese visitors

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) together with Tourism WA and endorsed by Western Australian AHA have launched a five-module program developed in partnership with leading…

Oct 4, 2019 Education / Tourism /

TripAdvisor adds Sea World on the Gold Coast to list of attractions it will not sell tickets for

Global tourism reviews platform TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to Gold Coast theme park Sea World as part of its worldwide ban to help end the captivity of whales, dolphins and…

Oct 4, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Technology / Tourism /

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast prepares to welcome little penguins

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast (the former Underwater World) is set to become home to a colony of little penguins, with an interactive new exhibit launching in December 2019. Opening in time for…

Oct 4, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

New Zealanders back Walking Access Act

Following a recent review, New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced strong public support and need for the Walking Access Act 2008. The revelation comes…

Oct 4, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Hostplus and Club Super merger to be finalised on 31st October

Industry funds Hostplus and Club Super have confirmed that they will merge as of 31st October, following the recent signing of a Successor Fund Transfer Deed. As two industry funds…

Oct 3, 2019 Finance / Hospitality / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

Brisbane’s newest theatre draws back the curtains for Open House 2019

Brisbane locals and visitors to the city will be able to get a behind-the-scenes view of the city’s newest theatre, the Bille Brown Theatre, on Saturday 12th October as part of…

Oct 3, 2019 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /