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Visitor vandalises two of China’s terracotta warriors

Two of the historic clay warriors in the Chinese city of Xi’an are reported to have been damaged by a man who climbed over a security fence. The man, identified as a 30-year old…

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Jun 4, 2025 Culture / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Multi-level indoor Go Kart circuit launches in Vietnam

With Go Karting emerging as a fast-growing motorsport in Vietnam especially among youth, Infinity Racing, has officially launched the country’s first multi-level indoor Go Kart track,…

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Jun 4, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Sport /

 
 

Mastercard report shows extent of fraud in popular tourist locations

International tourism is an industry highly susceptible to fraud, with scams rising 18% during the (Northern Hemisphere) summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season in 2024,…

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Jun 3, 2025 Finance / Legal / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais becomes first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism

Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, an Emirati business leader with over 16 years of experience in global hospitality has been announced as the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism effective…

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Jun 2, 2025 Tourism /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments announces opening date for new Legoland Shanghai Resort

Merlin Entertainments has announced that its Legoland Shanghai Resort will open on 5th July. Located in Fengjing in the Jinshan District, Legoland Shanghai contains over 75 rides, shows…

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Jun 2, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

STRONG Pilates launches brand campaign to disrupt leading fitness genre 

Fast-growing, Australian-born fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has today launched its new brand campaign ‘More Than Pilates’ which is designed to disrupt the traditional Pilates…

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Jun 2, 2025 Fitness / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

Australia among countries participating in Shanghai Dragon Boat tournament

Australia was among the participating countries contributing to the 21st Shanghai Suzhou Creek Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament having attracted a record participation. The 21st…

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Jun 2, 2025 Culture / Events / Sport /

 
 

Asia-Pacific leads trending tourism destinations

Asia-Pacific is home to eight of the world’s top 15 trending summer (Northern Hemisphere) travel destinations, according to Travel Trends 2025, the annual Mastercard Economics…

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Jun 1, 2025 Finance / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

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