News: Recreation
Adventure Travel Trade Association names new regional director for Asia as it focuses on the region’s potential
Looking to be part of adventure tourism’s growth in Asia, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has announced the appointment of Hannah Pearson as its new Regional Director…
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Dubai’s AquaFun secures world record for largest inflatable aquatic play park
AquaFun- a Wibit Sports inflatable aquatic playground installed at the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, has received a Guinness World Record certificate for being the world’s…
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UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings
Researchers from the UNSW Sydney Beach Safety Research Group have conducted an online global survey to examine the risk factors behind beach drowning among migrants from South Asia and…
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IAKS and FIBA agree collaboration to help better basketball facilities around the globe
World basketball governing body FIBA and IAKS, the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, have announced a collaboration to work closely together to help better…
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Multi-generational wellness garden in Singapore’s East Coast Park to be launched as of the end of 2023
KPMG in Singapore has partnered with Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) to develop a first-of-its-kind multigenerational Wellness Garden at East Coast Park, anticipated to be…
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Abu Dhabi authorities launch ‘Active Parks’ community fitness program
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced a new community fitness program to encourage people to exercise regularly and pursue an active, outdoor lifestyle by leveraging the Emirate’s…
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Fernando Eiroa named Dubai Holding Entertainment’s new Chief Executive
Dubai Holding, the global investment company with operations in 13 countries, has named former CircusTrix Chief Executive Fernando Eiroa as the Chief Executive of Dubai Holding…
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Tributes paid to Singapore’s first Parks Commissioner Wong Yew Kwan
The death of Singapore's first Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Wong Yew Kwan, has prompted a range of tributes, including from the nation’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.…
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