News: Recreation

Johor aquatic facility to close until January due to pool water contamination

The Johor Baru City Council Aquatic Centre (MBJB) Larkin Arena in the Malaysian city of Johor is to be closed until January next year as a result of E.coli contamination in its pool water.…

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Aug 4, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sport climbing’s Olympic legacy already in motion

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has advised that, in advance of the sport’s second appearance at an Olympic Games, its legacy plan is already in place for…

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Jul 31, 2024 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Fiji looks to sustainable adventure travel as key to future tourism development

Looking to redefine its tourism landscape, the nation of Fiji is embarking on a transformative journey towards sustainable adventure travel - aiming to disperse tourism benefits across its…

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Jul 31, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Anam Cam Ranh named as one of Vietnam’s top beach resorts

The Anam Cam Ranh has been named as one of Vietnam’s top beach resorts by prestigious magazine Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau. Readers of the magazine voted the…

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Jul 18, 2024 Marketing / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

MENALAC announces new leadership team and future objectives

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) has advised it is undergoing a period of exciting change with a new leadership team announced along with their new…

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Jul 10, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

World Leisure to stage panel discussion at United Nations Forum

The World Leisure Organization (WLO), the international body dedicated to promoting leisure as a force for human growth, development and wellbeing, is to present an online panel discussion…

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Jul 5, 2024 ByNigel Benton Education / Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

WHO study reveals highest rates of physical inactivity globally occur in the Asia Pacific region

A new study undertaken by researchers from World Health Organization (WHO) together with academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal has revealed that 31% of…

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Jun 26, 2024 Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Pool renovation to feature at the heart of the Piscine Global Trade Show

The rehabilitation of ageing swimming pools and aquatic facilities - a major economic and environmental issue - is to be a key theme at the Piscine Global trade show being held in the…

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Jun 24, 2024 Aquatics / Design / Environment / Events / Recreation /

 
 

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