News: Tourism

World’s tallest indoor coaster ride opens in Qatar

Indoor experiential theme park, Quest - located inside the Doha Oasis, Qatar - has announced the completion and soft opening of Epiq, the World’s Tallest Indoor Coaster. Supplied by…

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Sep 30, 2021 Attractions / Design / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

SiteMInder research reveals a new type of traveller has emerged through COVID pandemic

Coinciding with its 15th year in business this week, SiteMinder, a global leading open hotel commerce platform, has released its consumer research The Dynamic Traveller: A New Era of Hotel…

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Sep 30, 2021 Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

General Manager shares reasons behind launching a new hotel in Thailand during COVID

Edward E. Snoeks, General Manager of five-star hotel Meliá Chiang Mai located in northern Thailand, has shared the reasoning behind launching a new hotel during the COVID…

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Sep 30, 2021 Hospitality / Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments ‘confident’ about future despite US$878 million loss in 2020

Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has said it is “confident” about the future despite a pre-tax loss of US$878 million loss in the year the pandemic struck.…

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Sep 29, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

AALARA President defends Adventure World in enforcing ride weight restrictions

Shane McGrath, President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA), has defended Perth’s Adventure World over allegations that methods used to enforce…

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Sep 28, 2021 Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Hong Kong Tourism Board partners with leading entertainment group CJ ENM

Aiming to promote Hong Kong as a travel destination through Korean drama and variety TV shows, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has signed a three-year deal with Seoul-based CJ ENM - one of…

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Sep 28, 2021 Entertainment / Hospitality / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

The Jumeirah Group launches guided hotel tour of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

The Jumeirah Group has launched a new tour – ‘Inside Burj Al Arab’ - offering an immersive experience for UAE residents and tourists to discover some of the most…

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Sep 28, 2021 Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Media slams Perth’s Adventure World over ride weight restrictions

Perth amusement park Adventure World has been slammed by major media outlets in sensationalist coverage over its managing of guest weight safety requirements when accessing rides. Media…

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Sep 27, 2021 ByNigel Benton Access / Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

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