News: 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 /

 
 

Koh Samui resort becomes first and only hotel in Thailand to secure Earthcheck Platinum Certification

10 years of continuous excellence in sustainability performance by the Banyan Tree Samui has seen it become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be accorded Platinum Certification by…

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Dec 21, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Experience Abu Dhabi launches new campaign ‘Find Your Pace’

A new global campaign - ‘Find Your Pace’ - has been launched by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The…

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Dec 20, 2023 Arts / Attractions / Culture / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

WTTC report reveals significant increase in female employment in hospitality and tourism

A new Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) reveals significant increase in female…

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Dec 20, 2023 Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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