News: Parks

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 /

 
 

Waterplay’s release of 18 new Splash Pad products its biggest in years

Hitting the global market with their biggest product launch in years, Waterplay has introduced 18 new splash pad products, ranging from towering, multi-leg characters to quirky…

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Oct 13, 2022 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal opens for tourism navigation

The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, has been opened to navigation for tourism activities. Giving…

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Sep 8, 2022 Attractions / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Rise in admission fees at Indonesia’s Komodo dragon national park sparks protest from tourism workers

A significant increase in admission prices to see Indonesia’s Komodo dragons on Komodo and Padar islands at the World Heritage-listed site in East Nusa Tenggara province has resulted…

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Aug 3, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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