News: 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 /

 
 

China Great Wall Museum renovation to be completed in late 2025

The China Great Wall Museum renovation is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 and is aimed at improving the museum's facilities and capabilities in collecting, protecting,…

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Jan 4, 2024 Attractions / Culture / Design / Education / Tourism /

 
 

Storm Tussey-Haverly named as new IAAPA Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer

Following a global search, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Storm Tussey-Haverly in the newly created role of executive vice president…

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Jan 4, 2024 Attractions / Entertainment / Marketing / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Digital winter theme park opens in Vietnam resort complex Phu Quoc

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. announced on 29th December that it has opened 'Ice Jungle', a digital theme park in a luxury residential resort complex on Phu Quoc…

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Jan 3, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Surf scientist Professor Rob Brander advises of what to do when caught in an ocean rip current

With summer being the peak period for drownings in Australia, Professor Rob Brander - known as ‘Dr Rip’ - a surf scientist with UNSW Sydney's School of Biological, Earth and…

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Dec 30, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Trip.com offers insights into 2024 tourism trends for attractions, events and AI

Leading global travel service provider, Trip.com, has reflected on the tourism industry landscape over the past year, offering insights into the trends set to shape the journey in 2024.…

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Dec 29, 2023 Attractions / Events / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Disney expands presence in China with world’s first Zootopia-themed land opening in Shanghai

Disney's expanding presence in the Chinese market has been highlighted by its opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the hugely…

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Dec 21, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

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