News: Safety
IOC aims for 30% venue capacity at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic venues
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Games Executive Director, Christophe Dubi has suggested that a scheme is set to be introduced that will allow spectators to attend the upcoming…
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Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages open and welcoming athletes from around the world
The Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages are now officially open, welcoming the world’s top winter sports athletes to Beijing, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing ahead of this year’s Games, which…
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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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Temporary closure of Osaka Tennoji Zoo due to staff shortages as COVID spreads
Japan's Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the city's Tennoji Ward has announced its temporary closure from 25th January due to staff shortages amid the spread of COVID infections. Tennoji Zoo…
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Ocean Park staff focus on the environment during Hong Kong closures
Although temporarily closed in response to the Hong Kong Government’s current COVID-19 prevention guidelines, Ocean Park’s staff team have been preparing for its reopening at…
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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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Australia Taekwondo spotlights Victorian support given to eight athletes who fled Afghanistan
Australia Taekwondo has hightlighted that the remarkable story of eight Taekwondo athletes who fled Afghanistan and gained refuge in Australia would never have occurred had it not been for…
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Thailand introduces new international tourist arrival tax
The Government of Thailand is introducing a new tourist tax of 300 THB (US$10) for all overseas visitors starting in April. The tax was announced last week and will take effect after being…
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