News: Tourism

New standard for Pacific tourism sustainability

The launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS) is aiming to set a new milestone in sustainable tourism practices. Providing guidance towards improved sustainability in…

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Nov 2, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Phuket’s rebounding tourism industry creates massive traffic issues

With Phuket’s tourism industry rebounding this year and year-end forecasts likely to exceed pre-COVID19 levels, there is mounting concern over the resort island’s failing…

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Nov 1, 2023 Access / Tourism /

 
 

Tokyo DisneySea counts down to opening of new Fantasy Springs area

Tokyo DisneySea has announced that its Fantasy Springs expansion will open on 6th June next year. Park operator Oriental Land Company advised that the eighth section of Tokyo DisneySea,…

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Oct 31, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore Zoo opens petting zoo and water maze in new KidzWorld zone

Singapore Zoo’s ongoing commitment to providing children and their families with educational animal encounters has seen the leading attraction open its new KidzWorld zone. Featuring…

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Oct 30, 2023 Attractions / Play / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Learn well, live well the theme of Dunedin’s upcoming World Leisure Congress

The Department of Tourism at the University of Otago is looking forward to its hosting of the 2023 World Leisure Congress. Being held in Dunedin from 11th to 15th December, the World…

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Oct 30, 2023 Education / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Trip.com Group empowers tourism industry with innovative and transformative AI

A global leader in online travel services, Trip.com Group, highlighted the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in reshaping the tourism industry at Asia's leading travel…

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Oct 28, 2023 Technology / Tourism /

 
 

WTTC and Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism release latest data on tourism’s impact on the environment

The World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have released the latest industry-shaping…

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Oct 26, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Dubai’s Emaar group cancels community events and festivities due to ‘the current global situation’

United Arab Emirates-based real estate and entertainment group Emaar group has cancelled community events and festivities in its Dubai property developments due to “the current global…

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Oct 24, 2023 Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

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