News: Zoos
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…
read moreMerlin Entertainments announces record revenues as transformational strategy takes hold
Merlin Entertainments, the global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has today reported record revenues for the 2023 financial year, driven, it says, by strong performance in key…
read moreGantner Ticketing rebranded as Vintia by new owners Salto Wecosystem
Salto Systems’ acquisition of Gantner Electronic GmbH has seen the introduction of a new brand name for Gantner Ticketing, the provider of software for museums, zoos, cultural…
read moreWorld Wildlife Day 2024 marked by development of climate change impact guidance tool
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3rd March to celebrate wild animals and plants. The WWD 2024 theme is ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring…
read more10 days until IAAPA Indonesia Summit
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is counting down to the staging of its APAC ‘Spring’ Summit on the Indonesian island of Bali. Being…
read moreNominations closing soon for MENALAC Awards 2024
The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) has highlighted that nominations for the MENALAC Awards 2024 will be closing on 8th February. MENALAC is a…
read moreTwo whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures
Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment. The…
read moreDubai welcomes record visitor numbers in 2023
Dubai has seen record visitor numbers, witnessed high hotel occupancy and been recognised with a number of tourism achievements in the past year. A review of the sector shows that tourism…
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