News: Environment
Centara partners with KTC Credit Card to drive sustainability projects in Phuket
Thailand leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, continues its its commitment to creating a cleaner, greener planet by forming an inspiring new partnership with KTC...
May 15, 2024
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Geelong tree planting initiative aims to enhance environment and community wellbeing
City of Greater Geelong is offering community members new trees for local reserves or nature strips at no cost as part of the City's 2024 tree planting season that has just...
May 14, 2024
Environment
Traveloka travel platform commits to elevating sustainability standards of tourism industry
Southeast Asia leading travel platform, Traveloka, has announced its support to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to become its first-ever Platinum Sponsor. The...
May 13, 2024
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Brisbane’s South Bank masterplan delivers long-term vision for popular precinct
For more than 30 years, South Bank Parklands has been Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination, visited by around 14 million people every year. The masterplan for...
May 13, 2024
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Investigations underway on early deaths of Siberian tigers in South Korea and China zoos
An investigation is currently being conducted to determine the cause of early deaths of 11 Siberian tigers at Seoul Grand Park zoo over the past five years, while a wild animal...
May 13, 2024
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City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder recognised for decade of sustainable water management
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been acknowledged for its 10 years of being a Waterwise Council at the annual Water Corporation’s Waterwise Recognition evening last week....
May 13, 2024
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Melbourne Convention Bureau champions sustainable business events with latest Melbourne eGuide
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) continues to champion sustainable business events, and has unveiled its latest interactive Melbourne eGuide which spotlights the city's...
May 13, 2024
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City of Wollongong shares statistics from past swim season
The City of Wollongong has shared some statistics from their past swim season including Council Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Volunteers having spent a total of 218 days on...
May 13, 2024
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Diverse play among themed focus groups for community to join to shape Ballarat's Open Space Strategy
The City of Ballarat is inviting the community to register for a specific focus group to help shape the development of the Open Space Strategy. Among the specific focus groups...
May 12, 2024
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Bunbury PCYC among buildings damaged by tornado
Bunbury Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was among the buildings impacted by the tornado that struck the Bunbury coastal region, situated 175 kilometres south of Perth, on...
May 12, 2024
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$37 million budget allocation to attract blockbuster events to Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is allocating $36.6 million from the 2024/25 State Budget to bolster the state's reputation as an events destination. Announcing the funding,...
May 10, 2024
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa launches new programme to advance sustainability initiatives
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA), tourism industry’s leading representative body, has launched a new online programme to enable tourism businesses to advance their sustainability...
May 9, 2024
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Tourism leaders to consider sustainability concerns at TTF Green Revolution Summit
Tourism, transport and aviation leaders will gather in Sydney next week to discuss the urgent need to develop a local ‘green fuel’ sector and other sustainability challenges, at...
May 8, 2024
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Weather causes postponement of Laservision’s Enchanted Forest experience
Laservision’s award-winning storytelling and lightshow experience ‘The Enchanted Forest’, scheduled to return to transform Blackbutt Forest Reserve, Shellharbour from Friday...
May 8, 2024
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University of Queensland receives $3.6 million boost to monitor Great Barrier Reef water quality
Federal and Queensland Governments have given University of Queensland researchers a $3.6 million funding boost to improve water quality monitoring in Great Barrier Reef...
May 7, 2024
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Landmark Dubai Reef project sees launch of pilot reef modules
A sustainable initiative by Dubai Can, Dubai Reef is the world’s largest marine reef development project and marks a pioneering step in Dubai’s efforts to promote ecological...
May 7, 2024
Environment
Adelaide Venue Management reveals plans for operational sustainability
Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) has unveiled its inaugural Environmental Social Governance (ESG) strategy, highlighting a commitment to act as a ‘force for good’ in the events...
May 7, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre launches five-year Sustainability Strategy
Furthering their commitment to operating in an environmentally conscious way, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has launched their five-year Sustainability...
May 7, 2024
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Silks Hotel Group advocates for sustainable animal practices in Taiwan
Silks Hotel Group (SHG), a multinational hotel chain based in Taiwan, which currently owns and operates the international luxury hotel Regent Taipei, is advocating for...
May 7, 2024
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Accessibility and Sustainability among panel discussion topics at AALARA Conference 2024
Among the topics to be addressed by panellists at the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show are sustainability and...
May 6, 2024
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Mahia group secures Outdoor Access Champion award for Te Aratia Walkway
New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission (Herenga ā Nuku) has advised that the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group will receive a national award on Friday for its exceptional...
May 6, 2024
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Big Red Group announced as major sponsor for 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand's largest experience provider, has been announced as the 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit Major Sponsor. Australian owned, Big...
May 5, 2024
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Conference spotlights women-led tourism initiatives in Asia-Pacific
The 2nd Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific was held this week in Bali from 2nd-4th May and provided a platform for some of the most...
May 5, 2024
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Western Australian budget to deliver new investment for conservation estate and national and marine parks
The Western Australian Government's commitment to expanding the state’s conservation estate will receive a significant $73 million boost over the next four years as part of Plan...
May 4, 2024
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