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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 /

 
 

Dubai launches Beautiful Destinations Academy to bolster tourism industry

Dubai Economy and Tourism has collaborated with travel content creation agency Beautiful Destinations, to launch the Beautiful Destinations Academy (BDA), a world first initiative aimed at…

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May 7, 2025 Arts / Culture / Design / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

New Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum opens in China

Zaha Hadid Architects has announced the opening of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District. Designed as a leading visitor destination of the…

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May 6, 2025 Attractions / Culture / Venues /

 
 

Striking Brands fully re-acquires 9Round following Lift Brands sale of minority share

The full ownership of kickboxing fitness concept, 9Round, is now back under the umbrella of Striking Brands following Lift Brands having sold its minority share (40%) in the 9Round brand…

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May 6, 2025 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

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