News: Attractions

Mandai Wildlife Group responds to complaints about high prices of personalised tours

Mandai Wildlife Group, which runs the Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders and Night Safari attractions, has responded to complaints about its personalised tours at Singapore Zoo…

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Jul 14, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Water-based attractions revived across Japan

Theme parks across Japan are reintroducing water-based features this summer following the downgrading of COVID-19 to Category V. Hirakata Park Water Wonderland 'The Boon' in Osaka…

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Jul 11, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

Abu Dhabi Government reveals plans for new island mega project to deliver luxury living and leisure opportunities

The Abu Dhabi has unveiled a master plan for its Hudayriyat Island megaproject that will deliver luxury living along with sport and recreation facilities across a site covering more than 51…

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Jul 10, 2023 Attractions / Recreation / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Sydney’s Australian Museum to host ‘blockbuster’ Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition

The Australian Museum, in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and World Heritage Exhibitions/Neon Global, has announced that it will host the Ramses and the…

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Jul 9, 2023 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

Publication charts growing number of indoor snow centres in China

Research by the online publication IndoorSnowNews has found that China now has 44 indoor snow centres, with six more in the final stages of construction and expected to open by the end of…

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Jul 6, 2023 Attractions / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance

Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance above…

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Jun 30, 2023 Attractions / Finance / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Investigation sheds light on poor animal welfare in wildlife tourism in Bali

A new investigation has revealed that wildlife entertainment venues on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali sees animals predominantly suffering in shockingly inadequate conditions. A new…

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Jun 28, 2023 Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments looks to Asian expansion

Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest operator of themed attractions after Disney, is on a “mandate to grow”, according to recently appointed Chief Executive…

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Jun 26, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

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