Asian Leisure Business

SEA LIFE Trust confirms safe transition of Beluga whales into Iceland sanctuary

The SEA LIFE Trust has confirmed that two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, are now safely in their new sea sanctuary care area at Klettsvik Bay in Iceland having been moved into…

Aug 10, 2020 Environment / Safety /

Indian Premier League drops China’s Vivo as naming right sponsor

Political tensions between Indian and China have seen the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that it will drop Chinese smartphone company Vivo as the title sponsor of…

Aug 10, 2020 Marketing / Sport /

Taipei Spa collaborates with AI wellness technology pioneer TechTCM

Silks Hotel Group owned and operated Regent Taipei - an international luxury hotel complex - has launched an all-new wellness concept with Silicon Valley's Traditional Chinese Medicine…

Aug 9, 2020 Hospitality / Technology / Wellness /

Coronavirus impact sees Women’s Cricket World Cup pushed back to 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2021 Women’s World Cup - due to be hosted by New Zealand in February - is to be pushed back to 2022. The 12-month delay…

Aug 8, 2020 Events / Sport / Venues /

ICC shifts Australian hosting of Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 while India keeps 2021 edition

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the postponed Men's T20 World Cup 2020, due to have taken place in Australia, will now take place in the country in 2022. The…

Aug 7, 2020 Events / Finance / Sport /

Polin Waterparks celebrates its inaugural Virtual Award

Polin Waterparks is celebrating its inaugural Virtual Award for exceptional virtual booth design and digital content at The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions…

Aug 7, 2020 Attractions / Events / Technology /

World Health Organization says large crowds for sporting events are unrealistic this year

The World Health Organization has today advised that it will be “unrealistic” to expect large numbers of spectators to be able to attend sports events this year in countries…

Aug 6, 2020 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

Thailand halts tourism boosting ‘travel bubble’ plan as Asian Coronavirus cases rise

With its tourism-reliant economy impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Thailand has delayed plans to introduce a ‘travel bubble’ agreement with select…

Aug 6, 2020 Government / Marketing / Tourism / Wellness /