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IPL suspended amid rising India-Pakistan tension

Cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week amid growing security tensions between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made today by the Board of…

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May 9, 2025 Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Japan’s Kobe University analysis explores relationship between socioeconomic status, nature and wellbeing

Japan’s Kobe University has released an analysis exploring the connection between visiting urban parks and socioeconomic status with the study based on survey results from two major…

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May 9, 2025 Education / Environment / Parks / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve to open Asia’s inaugural ‘ZooSchool’ and forest-themed event space

‘ZooSchool’, a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus, is set to open in June 2025 – delivering immersive nature-inspired wildlife education…

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May 9, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Disney theme park resort planned for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the UAE's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have announced that the world's seventh Disney destination is being planned…

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May 8, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Greenpeace Australia Pacific calls on new Australian Government to ratify Global Ocean Treaty

Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary ‘Ocean’ was released in cinemas this week to mark the broadcaster's 99th birthday today, and mirrors his lifetime as it…

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May 8, 2025 Environment / Government /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s first artificial surf park to be developed as part of Qiddiya giga project

The Qiddiya Investment Company has announced that Saudi Arabia’s first artificial surf wave pool is to be developed as part of the giga project’s planned Aquarabia water theme…

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May 8, 2025 Aquatics / Attractions / Technology / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Zeavola Resort on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island acquired by Outrigger Hospitality Group

The Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced its acquisition of the Zeavola Resort on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island. The premier beachfront property on the northern tip of Phi Phi…

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May 7, 2025 Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Tuu Eco Stay Awards make hospitality sustainability claims verifiable and valuable

Greenwashing has become too common and with sustainability in hospitality shifting from claims to proof, three leading hotels in Asia from Accor, IHG and Zannier Hotels have become the…

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May 7, 2025 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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