News: Parks

Emphasis on green development for Phuket’s Gardens of Eden

Situated on Bangtao Beach Phuket, a green development project ‘Gardens of Eden’ by Dubai investment capital funded Amal Development incorporates a 5,000 square-metre wellness…

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Jan 31, 2024 Design / Environment / Parks / Wellness /

 
 

Learn well, live well the theme of Dunedin’s upcoming World Leisure Congress

The Department of Tourism at the University of Otago is looking forward to its hosting of the 2023 World Leisure Congress. Being held in Dunedin from 11th to 15th December, the World…

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Oct 30, 2023 Education / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

World Urban Parks invites entries for 2023 Awards

World Urban Parks, the international body offering advice, support and connection with urban parks, open space and recreation issues, has opened applications for its 2023 Awards program.…

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Aug 15, 2023 Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Mountain tourism report calls for use of big data and new technologies

A report jointly developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that mountain tourism accounts for between nine and 16% of all…

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May 26, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Parks and Leisure Australia partners with World Urban Parks to present International Congress on Sustainable Places, Spaces, People and Habitats

Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is this year partners with World Urban Parks to expand its annual conference as the Joint International Congress on Sustainable Places, Spaces, People…

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Apr 22, 2023 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Korea Forest Service certifies its 7th National Forest Trail

The 138km-long Daejeon Dullesan-gil Trail was recently certified as Korea's 7th National Forest Trail by the Korea Forest Service. The national forest trail is a system authorised and…

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Nov 21, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Taliban Government bans Afghani women from parks and gyms

Afghanistan’s Taliban Government has prohibited women from access to public parks and gyms in its latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms. The religious group,…

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Nov 13, 2022 Culture / Fitness / Government / Legal / Parks /

 
 

Abu Dhabi’s new campaign welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace’ which shares the variety of…

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Nov 5, 2022 Attractions / Hospitality / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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