Howard Kodra says while some failed, theme parks have been vital to the Gold Coast's tourism sector. (ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale) While theme parks in 2020 are "hurting bad", Mr Kodra said ...

TOURISM parks are making a strong economic return as the Gold Coast City Council prepares to splash about $55m on a 10-year plan to make them world-class destinations.

THE Gold Coast’s promise as a world-beating tourism destination has not been harmed by the Dreamworld tragedy, says a major tourism player. Mantra Group boss Bob East, chief executive of ...

GOLD Coast tourist parks have been awarded a prestigious review-based excellence award — the first time the accolade has been one by all seven. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards.

ANOTHER day, another confrontation between the Bjelke-Petersen government and the Gold Coast. This time however, it was not the Gold Coast City Council in the firing line but theme parks. The ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Gold Coast’s housing crisis has added pressure to site availability, with more families forced ...

Gold Coast tourism, theme parks giant John Menzies in business hall of fame and shares secrets. He founded the Gold Coast tourism and theme park industry - and now shares the secrets of his success.

There’s another storm brewing on the Gold Coast. There’s another storm brewing on the Gold Coast. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe for $1. Sign In. Read Today's Paper; My account.

From Gondwanaland at South Bank, the Australian Woolshed at Ferny Hills and Magic Mountain on the Gold Coast, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to revisit lost theme parks and tourist attractions.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Gold Coast’s housing crisis has added pressure to site availability, with more families forced ...