News: Entertainment

Ed Sheeran opens UOB Live Bangkok

Bangkok’s UOB Live entertainment venue has staged its opening event, an Ed Sheeran concert, in front of a 6,000-capacity crowd. Developed with the aim of becoming a world class…

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Feb 13, 2024 Entertainment / Retail / Venues /

 
 

Singapore Sports Hub saw 30% growth in event days through 2023

The Singapore Sports Hub has entered 2024 looking forward to the presentation of a wide range of sporting and community events during the year. Having recently passed the first anniversary…

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Feb 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Chinese group’s acquisition in Wanda could impact pending sale of HOYTS Cinemas

The acquisition by Beijing production house China Ruyi’s of 51% in the Dailian Wanda Group - who own Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator and HOYTS’…

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Feb 5, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Finance /

 
 

Nominations closing soon for MENALAC Awards 2024

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has highlighted that nominations for the MENALAC Awards 2024 will be closing on 8th February. MENALAC is a…

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Feb 5, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Waterparks / Zoos /

 
 

Human Rights Watch spotlights possible deportation of rock band from Thailand to Russia

Human Rights Watch has advised that members of the exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 face persecution for their public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand deports them to…

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Jan 30, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Safety /

 
 

Taman Safari Bali adds underwater theatrical experience to its offerings

Taman Safari Bali, an attraction that combines wildlife in their natural habitat with ecosystems intersecting with Balinese culture, has launched Varuna, the first of its kind…

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Jan 30, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Environment /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments’ Scott O’Neil explains vision to be global leader in branded entertainment destinations

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Scott O'Neil has explained his vision for the company to be the "global leader in branded entertainment destinations and the greatest place to…

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Jan 26, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

teamLab Planets Tokyo secures top 5 Google search ranking for museums

teamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu has secured top five position in Google’s 2023 search ranking for 'Most Popular Museums in the World'.  An international art collective,…

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Jan 24, 2024 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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