News: Tourism
New report shows leading travel brands to be complicit in Taiji dolphin hunts
A new report has called for urgent policy action after exposing the tourism industry’s involvement in the Taiji dolphin hunts, notorious for the slaughter of hundreds of dolphins each…
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New partnership boosts Chiang Mai Hotel’s organic farming initiative
Meliá Chiang Mai has joined forces with a new sustainable and chemical-free farm to source the likes of rare, local greens, cage-free eggs and sterilised fresh milk, expanding its…
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400% increase in Google searches for Sri Lanka as a destination
A pair of recent travel trade events in Melbourne and Sydney have highlighted growing interest in Sri Lanka as a tourism destination. Following a 400% increase in Google searches for Sri…
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Adventure Travel Trade Association launches sustainability policy and fund
In its 20th year of representing and leading international adventure tourism, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has defined a Sustainability Policy with clear objectives and…
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YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination
YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination A study of how Saudi Arabian residents prefer to spend their out-of-home…
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Merlin Entertainments to introduce dynamic pricing at key global attractions
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments is to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its major international attractions during peak periods so prices can respond faster to weather…
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Global Wellness Institute releases Wellness policy toolkit
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute has released a new Wellness Policy Toolkit which shifts the focus from Wellness Tourism to Wellness in Tourism. The report – ‘Wellness…
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Singapore Cable Car marks 50th anniversary with futuristic cabins
Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) is marking the Singapore Cable Car's 50th anniversary with the introduction of new and futuristic-looking SkyOrb Cabins. The launch of the SkyOrb…
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