News: Tourism

Qatar global campaign showcases attractions and experiences

Visit Qatar has launched its latest global campaign 'Surprise Yourself’ aimed at attracting six million visitors annually and to establish Qatar as a must-visit tourist…

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Oct 3, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Wavegarden technology to be used at planned Bahrain surf park

Investment groups in the Kingdom of Bahrain have announced details of a new development which will feature a Wavegarden Cove artificial wave lagoon as its main attraction. Set to be the…

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Oct 2, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Dubai Exhibition Centre to undergo US$2.7 billion expansion

Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will undergo a AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) expansion to double the number of large-scale events hosted annually in Dubai from 300 to over…

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Oct 2, 2024 Events / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre named best convention and exhibition centre at TTG Travel Awards 2024

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has shared its recognition as the Best Convention and Exhibition Centre at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2024. Welcoming the recognition for…

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Oct 2, 2024 Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Unique skydiving stunt precedes Surf Abu Dhabi’s first event

In advance of its scheduled official opening next month, Surf Abu Dhabi has staged its first event - the opening round of the men’s competition at the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic. 48…

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Sep 28, 2024 Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Crowds welcome new panda arrivals at Ocean Park Hong Kong

Following months of preparation and a three-hour flight from the Chinese city of Sichuan, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has welcomed two new pandas, An An and Ke Ke. The five-year-old…

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Sep 26, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Shanghai Disney to introduce new guest identity policy

In a bid to prevent “illegal commercial activities”, Shanghai Disney Resort is set to introduce a new real-name ticketing policy that, by the end of this year, will require…

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Sep 25, 2024 Attractions / Security / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay promotes Toowoomba to the world

A major international marketing promotion has seen the Toowoomba Region feature in a two-month 850m2 pop-up display at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay to commemorate this year’s…

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Sep 25, 2024 Marketing / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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