News: Tourism
Miral reveals expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi more than 50% complete
Miral, the Abu Dhabi developer of immersive destinations, has reported that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld waterpark has gone beyond being half way complete with 55% of the project…
read moreOceania tourism industry could boost region’s economy by US$112 billion
A new World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report - ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in Oceania’ - reveals that Oceania’s tourism industry…
read moreGlobal tourism industry economic contribution grows faster than its environmental impact
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit is underway in Perth and has revealed a significant decrease in tourism’s climate footprint emissions. A key…
read moreMeliá Hotels introduce Lumitics AI technology for food waste minimisation
In recent months two premium resorts, Meliá Koh Samui in Thailand and Meliá Ho Tram in Vietnam, have introduced Lumitics AI technology for food waste minimisation. The new…
read moreTaiwan Tourism sees visitation growth from Australia and New Zealand
Taiwan has witnessed a consistent month-on-month increase in visitors from Australia and New Zealand (AUNZ) between January and May 2024, with a total of 54,251 arrivals. This represents…
read moreTransformed Centara Karon Resort Phuket reopens
Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the reopening of Centara Karon Resort Phuket following a stunning transformation. To mark the occasion,…
read moreIntrepid Travel reveals 2025 ‘Not Hot’ list of destinations
Intrepid Travel has released its annual Not Hot List, featuring 10 lesser-known and off the beaten track destinations that deserve the spotlight for travel in 2025. The list seeks to…
read moreMalaysia maintains top ranking as destination for Muslim travellers
Malaysia retained its top position as the premier destination for Muslim travellers after receiving over 4.5 million Muslim international arrivals in 2023. As advised by the Islamic…
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