News: Tourism

New research shows that tourism is responsible for 9% of global carbon emissions

Carbon emissions related to the tourism industry have risen over last decade and now make up 9% of the global total according to new research. The University of Queensland-led study -…

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Dec 11, 2024 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

OpenAI’s ChatGPT deployed by Agoda to create tourism marketing film

Digital travel platform, Agoda, has released a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) film to capture the essence of travel. Ahead of the holiday season, Agoda’s new short film,…

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Dec 11, 2024 Design / Marketing / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

NBA to return to China for first time since 2019

The NBA will stage two pre-season games in Macau next October, marking its return to China after being frozen out for more than five years. The NBA and its new partner Sands China Ltd…

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Dec 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

MENALAC to spotlight role of attractions and entertainment in inaugural edition of ‘Focus on Egypt’

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) is hosting its inaugural edition of the ‘Focus on Egypt’ event to highlight growth opportunities in…

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Dec 7, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Live Nation to launch new entertainment venue in Singapore

Live Nation has announced that it is to launch its first live music venue in Southeast Asia. Described as a ‘first of its kind’ venue, the 3,000-capacity facility is to be…

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Dec 6, 2024 Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Thailand’s Centara Resort to deliver four new waterpark zones

Thailand leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its Lost World-themed property as Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya introduces a number of new features…

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Dec 4, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Legacy Entertainment unveils design of Beijing Haichang Ocean Park

The design of the highly-anticipated US$700,000,000 Beijing Haichang Ocean Park, located adjacent to Universal Studios Beijing in the city’s Tongzhou district, has been revealed by…

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Dec 4, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Entertainment / Technology /

 
 

UN Tourism launches Global AI Challenge

UN Tourism has launched the ‘Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge’ and is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are transforming the tourism sector through innovative…

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Dec 4, 2024 Environment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

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