Tourism
Ardent Leisure hit with record $3.6m fine over Dreamworld tragedy
Ardent Leisure has been handed what it has described as “the largest fine in Queensland history for a workplace tragedy”.
Tourism
Temporary theme park closures lead to $136.6m loss for Ardent Leisure
by Huntley Mitchell
Having recently pleaded guilty to three charges over the Dreamworld tragedy as well as being hit with a shareholder class action, Ardent Leisure now has some negative financials to worry about.
Tourism
Ardent Leisure pleads guilty to three charges over 2016 Dreamworld tragedy
Each charge against the theme park operator carries a maximum penalty of $1.5 million.
Tourism
Ardent Leisure hit with three charges over 2016 Dreamworld tragedy
The charges come not long after the theme park operator was hit with a shareholder class action in connection with the Dreamworld tragedy.
Tourism
Ardent Leisure hit with shareholder class action over Dreamworld tragedy
by Huntley Mitchell
The theme park operator said it intends to “vigorously defend” the class action and believes the proceedings are “without merit”.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Lithuanian volunteers mobilise, Dreamworld closes + MORE
We’ve got a few diamonds in the rough scattered amongst this week’s Destination Wrap, so you can stay well informed and hopeful at the same time.
Tourism
Ardent Leisure could be hit with up to $3m in fines, as coroner releases damning report on Dreamworld tragedy
An inquest into the deaths of four people on a Dreamworld theme park ride in 2016 found a “systemic failure” in all safety aspects leading up to the incident.
Tourism
Ardent Leisure suffers another loss, warns of further impact from Dreamworld tragedy
by Huntley Mitchell
The company has warned investors it is unlikely that Dreamworld will break even in the second half of FY20.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Sydney’s night-time economy boost, new ‘Philausophy’ video, Dubai’s tourism surge + MORE!
Want to impress your clients and appear worldly to your friends? Read up on all the latest news from destinations around the world right here.
Tourism
Dreamworld’s ‘Tower of Terror’ ride to close
by Huntley Mitchell
Travel Weekly’s editor prefers to stick to the kid-friendly rides at Dreamworld, with the Vintage Car Adventure and Gingy’s Glider among his personal favourites.
Travel Agents
Dreamworld now flogging cheap season passes
by Sophie Harrison
With these cheap season passes, thrill seekers can let their imaginations run wild at Dream World until December. Get in quick!
Destinations
Dreamworld tragedy raises theme park safety concerns worldwide
by Kate Webster
With 100 more ride accidents this year compared to last world wide, the question is being raised, how safe are theme park rides?