News: Safety

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket pilots ‘Smart Tourist’ 5G Program

One of Thailand’s leading hotel operators, Centara Hotels and Resorts, is partnering with True5G to pilot the ‘Smart Tourist’ integration of 5G solutions at Centara Grand…

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Nov 8, 2021 Environment / Hospitality / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ticketek integrates mobile tickets with COVID check-in and vaccination status apps

In a global world-first for the live entertainment and sport industry, Ticketek’s dynamic digital ticket technology will allow fans to verify their vaccination status in just a few…

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Nov 2, 2021 Entertainment / Safety / Sport / Technology / Ticketing /

 
 

Anantara highlights COVIDSafe requirements as Thailand reopens borders to international tourism

Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome fully vaccinated guests with no quarantine requirements from 63 low-risk countries and highlights the COVIDSafe practices required as…

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Nov 2, 2021 Hospitality / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

International Cricket Council calls for investigation over crowd trouble at Afghanistan vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called on the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) to "undertake a thorough investigation" following into crowd trouble at last Friday’s…

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Nov 2, 2021 Safety / Security / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

New Chinese COVID outbreaks sees postponement of Beijing and Wuhan marathons

Following a recent surge of the Coronavirus, Chinese authorities have announced the postponement of mass participation events the Beijing Marathon and the Wuhan Marathon. Cancelled in…

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Oct 25, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

WTTC and Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia launch report addressing global tourism sector recovery

The World Travel and Tourism Council and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have launched a new report that outlines recommendations to achieve a swift recovery of the Travel and…

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Oct 23, 2021 Hospitality / Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

EMC online event addresses managing the risks of dancing indoors in a COVID world

Electronic Music Conference (EMC) Connect is delivering an online event primarily for owners, operators and people working in nightclubs, events and venues where dancing indoors is…

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Oct 20, 2021 Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Vietnam’s rescheduled Southeast Asian Games to be held in May 2022

Vietnam’s hosting of the 2021 Southeast Asian Games will now take place in May next year, with the exact dates for the multi-sport event to be confirmed once the Vietnam Organising…

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Oct 19, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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