News: Parks

Abu Dhabi’s new campaign welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace’ which shares the variety of…

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Nov 5, 2022 Attractions / Hospitality / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Waterplay’s release of 18 new Splash Pad products its biggest in years

Hitting the global market with their biggest product launch in years, Waterplay has introduced 18 new splash pad products, ranging from towering, multi-leg characters to quirky…

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Oct 13, 2022 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal opens for tourism navigation

The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, has been opened to navigation for tourism activities. Giving…

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Sep 8, 2022 Attractions / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Rise in admission fees at Indonesia’s Komodo dragon national park sparks protest from tourism workers

A significant increase in admission prices to see Indonesia’s Komodo dragons on Komodo and Padar islands at the World Heritage-listed site in East Nusa Tenggara province has resulted…

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Aug 3, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Asia’s first AI-based mobile app launched for shark and ray fin identification to combat illegal wildlife trade

In an effort to combat illegal wildlife trade, Singapore National Parks Board, Microsoft and Conservation International have collaborated to create Asia’s first AI-powered mobile…

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Jun 15, 2022 Environment / Parks / Technology /

 
 

MPavilion 2022 commission for Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens announced

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has awarded the MPavilion 2022 commission – to be housed in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens - to internationally renowned architecture and design…

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May 19, 2022 Arts / Culture / Design / Environment / Parks /

 
 

Dunedin’s hosting of 17th World Leisure Congress rescheduled to December 2023

The World Leisure Organisation has advised that the 17th World Leisure Congress, due to be held in Dunedin, has been rescheduled to 11th to 15th December 2023. Originally planned for…

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Mar 17, 2022 Education / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

International Association of Horticultural Producers invites entries for the World Green City Awards

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is counting down to the closing date for its World Green City Awards, the flagship initiative of its Green City program.…

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Mar 1, 2022 Environment / Marketing / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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