News: Tourism

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed record visitor numbers in 2023

In a year marked by unparalleled achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced that the Emirate welcomed 1.22 million overnight visitors in 2023. This…

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Jan 15, 2024 Hospitality / Marketing / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA

The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of Delaware. Surf…

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Jan 13, 2024 ByJames Croll Aquatics / Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

Asian and Australian theme parks set to open new rides

A number of announcements have been made over the past couple of years suggesting the completion and opening of new theme park rides across Australia and Asia. A selection of parks have…

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Jan 12, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Therme Group advises of Incheon Golden Harbor location for South Korean wellbeing resort

International wellness resort developer the Therme Group has advised that its first Asia Pacific project is to feature as part of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City, South…

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Jan 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project gets relaunch with emphasis on sport and tourism

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, has revealed a…

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Jan 8, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments announce 2025 opening for Legoland Shanghai Resort in China  

Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has announced the new Legoland Shanghai Resort will debut in China in 2025 with the US$1.4 billion resort anticipated to welcome three…

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Jan 7, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

MENALAC launches 2024 industry awards

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has opened entries for its 2024 industry awards program. Operators of theme parks, waterparks, FECs,…

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Jan 6, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Gateway Ticketing Systems announces major Galaxy solution upgrade

Gateway Ticketing Systems, a leading provider of admission control systems, has released a new upgrade for its ticketing solution. Galaxy 7.8.15, now available to download and install,…

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Jan 5, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 

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