News: Safety
Coronavirus concerns sees cancellation of FIBO USA 2020
Ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA have led the organisers of the FIBO USA 2020 event to announce that the event has been cancelled. Announcing that the...
Jun 29, 2020
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Shangri-La Hotel becomes first in Singapore to receive Bureau Veritas hygiene and safety label
The Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore has advised they are the recipient of Singapore's first SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label by Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader...
Jun 29, 2020
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BridgeClimb Sydney welcomes back guests after Coronavirus closure
BridgeClimb has hosted its first post COVID-19 climb, welcoming leading tourism industry stakeholders to ascend to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlighting the return...
Jun 29, 2020
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Eventbrite launches free COVID-19 Safety Playbook for events
Eventbrite has launched a free COVID-19 Safety Playbook for events - a hands-on resource designed to help event organisers safely navigate the return of live events. Now that...
Jun 29, 2020
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Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts Global Online Forum on post COVID-19 travel
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum on 24th June titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the...
Jun 28, 2020
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Record tennis courts bookings as Australians enjoy safe play
Data obtained from Tennis Australia’s Book a Court online booking system has shown a sharp increase in the number of people playing tennis during May 2020, compared to the same...
Jun 27, 2020
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New research suggests no increased risk of COVID-19 spreading in gyms
As fitness facilities around the world reopen, a study of five gyms in Norway has revealed that following their reopening last month there was no increased COVID-19 spread when...
Jun 27, 2020
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ASM Global releases operational plans for the reopening of its arenas, stadia, theatres and convention centres
As facilities across the globe begin to reopen and welcome staff, tenants and guests, ASM Global has released industry-leading protocols to provide trusted protection for the...
Jun 27, 2020
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Zamperla conceives plexiglass safety barrier for attraction rides
Global attraction and amusement ride manufacturer, Zamperla has conceived a plexiglass safety barrier that guarantees social distancing for visitors when they are on their...
Jun 25, 2020
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Victorian fans to be prevented from attending NRL and AFL games in NSW
As part of biosecurity measures being introduced following the new outbreaks of Coronavirus in Melbourne, fans from Victoria will not be allowed into AFL and NRL games. Fans...
Jun 24, 2020
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Shutdown impacts Dreamworld’s plans for construction of new rollercoaster
With reports that Dreamworld is losing up to $10 million a month during the Coronavirus shutdown, the Gold Coast theme park’s ability to complete the construction of its planned...
Jun 24, 2020
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Pure Fitness opens two new Hong Kong centres and launches online classes
With gyms in Hong Kong once again operating – with Coronavirus safety measures including partitions between exercisers – local brand Pure Fitness has highlighted confidence in...
Jun 23, 2020
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Optus Stadium ready to welcome crowds back from 18th July
With the Western Australian Government announcing the next phase of the relaxing of its rules governing mass gatherings, Perth’s Optus Stadium is looking forward to welcoming...
Jun 23, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure announces reopening of all Australian and New Zealand facilities
Belgravia Leisure has today announced all facilities will reopen today - 23rd June - following the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in New Zealand and in every state in...
Jun 22, 2020
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Opening of NSW ski season backed by COVIDSafe hygiene measures
Rapid testing for COVID-19 will be made available in the Snowy Mountains region from today helping safeguard skiers, boarders and snow enthusiasts enjoying the opening of NSW’s...
Jun 22, 2020
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Les Mills sees 700% rise in users in the Middle East during Coronavirus crisis
Fitness platform Les Mills has experienced a 700% rise in users in the Middle East and 800% rise globally since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, according to Glen...
Jun 22, 2020
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New sports alliance established to support Victoria’s vulnerable youth
The Victorian Government has announced a partnership with sporting organisations to establish a new Sports Alliance to support at-risk youth. Backed by $1.4 million in funding...
Jun 20, 2020
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Queensland Government loosens Coronavirus restrictions to allow 10,000 fans in sporting venues
The Queensland Government has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions to allow up to 10,000 spectators to attend stadiums from next Saturday - 27th June. Announced...
Jun 20, 2020
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Victorian Government tightens Coronavirus restrictions after second wave of infections
A spike in new COVID-19 cases has prompted the Victoria Government to announce a temporary tightening of Coronavirus restrictions. Alarming other states who have yet to reopen...
Jun 20, 2020
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Sunshine Coast looks forward to Ferris Wheel return
Australia’s tallest travelling portable observation wheel is set to be welcome back to the Sunshine Coast next week. The giant attraction, known this year as the Hot 91 ferris...
Jun 19, 2020
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Dubai Sports Council allows fitness centres to operate at full capacity
As the Emirate further relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions, Coronavirus regulations for fitness centres and gyms in Dubai have been relaxed allowing them to operate at full...
Jun 19, 2020
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Crowds set to return to Stadium Waikato for third Super Rugby Aotearoa clash
Expectation in the North Island city of Hamilton is rising ahead of tomorrow’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Gallagher Chiefs and the Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato. The...
Jun 18, 2020
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Ardent Leisure shareholders launch class action over Dreamworld deaths
The Ardent Leisure Group has acknowledged that it has been served with a shareholder class action as a result of the deaths of four people at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast in...
Jun 18, 2020
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Live Entertainment Industry Forum welcomes return of sports fans in Queensland
The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) has welcomed the announcement of progressive return of fans to venues in Queensland from this weekend as big win for the industry....
Jun 18, 2020
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