News: Tourism

Banyan Tree Group rebrands and plans for new openings in 2024 

Independent, global hospitality company, Banyan Tree Group is marking its 30th anniversary in 2024 with a rebrand and new openings having a focus on China. Banyan Tree Group is rebranding…

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Jan 18, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Offshore oil platform inspires world-first Adventure Tourism Destination

The masterplan for an adventure tourism destination in the Arabian Gulf has been revealed this week – inspired by Saudi Arabia's long oil and gas history. THE RIG, a…

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Jan 18, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Artificial Intelligence to drive Thailand in becoming leading ‘lifestyle’ tourist destination

This week, the Thailand Tourism Forum 2024 (TTF), held at InterContinental Bangkok, saw a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver in securing Thailand’s position as the…

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Jan 17, 2024 Events / Hospitality / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore Art Museum announces opening of new collection gallery

To accommodate the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) expanding collection of contemporary art, the Museum has announced the opening of a new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark.…

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Jan 17, 2024 Arts / Culture / Education / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

French theme park commences trials for immersive theatre experience in Shanghai

Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Les Epesses, in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, will commence trial operations for its new immersive theatre in the first half of 2024…

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Jan 15, 2024 Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / 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 /

 
 

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