News: Safety
China's Wuhan Zoo reopens after three-month lockdown
Following the Wuhan Zoo closure on 22nd January, one day prior to Chinese authorities announced a citywide lockdown, the zoo reopened to the public yesterday (Wednesday 22nd...
Apr 22, 2020
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WTTC calls on G20 leaders to coordinate recovery for the tourism industry
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon G20 tourism ministers to lead a united and coordinated recovery for the tourism industry out of the Coronavirus...
Apr 22, 2020
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Australian health and transport industry experts call for safer walking and cycling spaces
Australian health and transport experts, led by Dr Ben Beck, from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University, have today called on decision makers...
Apr 22, 2020
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Blue Mountains Koala rescue program to benefit from WIRES and Landcare funding
A Blue Mountains Koala rescue program, Science for Wildlife , is one of a number of groups set to financially benefit from WIRES and Landcare Australia’s $1million bushfire...
Apr 21, 2020
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New survey suggests China set to lead Thailand's tourism recovery
A new survey released today, China Thailand Travel Sentiment Survey 2020 , conducted in mid-April by C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications, suggests China is set to...
Apr 20, 2020
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SwimDesk launches new swim schools podcast
With swim schools and aquatic centres across the country closed, specialist software provider SwimDesk has launched a new podcast to help professionals and business owners learn...
Apr 20, 2020
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Randwick Council amends Coronavirus closures to make beaches available for exercise
Randwick City Council’s beaches including Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly Beaches will be made available for exercise purposes only as of today Monday 20th April 2020. All...
Apr 20, 2020
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IAAPA shares insights from industry leaders on how Asia-Pacific Attractions have adapted to COVID-19
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has shared insights from some of the industry’s leaders on adaptation of key aspects such as...
Apr 19, 2020
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Inexperienced swimmers urged to stay out of the ocean
Sunshine Coast Council and Surf Life Saving Queensland have warned inexperienced swimmers to stay out of the ocean. With its aquatic facilities closed, the Council, in...
Apr 16, 2020
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Griffith University highlight challenges for cruise industry recovery
Griffith University highlights that restoring confidence in the cruise tourism industry, hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks and a downturn in public perception, will be challenging....
Apr 16, 2020
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Tourism thought leaders consider the impact of COVID-19
Bangkok-based hospitality-branding agency, QUO Global and its The Future of Travel podcast series is attracting global tourism and hospitality thought leaders as they consider...
Apr 16, 2020
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WTTC commends global tourism industry for helping during COVID-19
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised the global tourism industry for lending crucial help to combat the global Coronavirus pandemic. The huge thank you from...
Apr 16, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria releases new CPR and First Aid home training courses
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has released new training courses that will enable Victorians to complete or update their CPR and First Aid qualifications from the comfort and...
Apr 16, 2020
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Fitness Australia receives clarification from South Australia on filming workout videos and outdoor boot camps
The South Australian Government has provided direct confirmation and clarification to Fitness Australia about filming workout videos in gyms and outdoor boot camps. The park...
Apr 15, 2020
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Fremantle’s Port Beach protected from erosion
To protect coastal assets at Port Beach from erosion, the City of Fremantle has completed the construction of a temporary rock wall. In December last year Fremantle Council...
Apr 14, 2020
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Accor offers hotel day-rooms for use as private offices in Bangkok
Accor is offering a day-use room package across 10 hotels in Bangkok to guests who require private office space for the day. Bangkokians can now book a room for up to 8 hours...
Apr 14, 2020
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Organisers announce new date options for 2020 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers for the 2020 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ have announced two new date options for this year’s event. While host Locations...
Apr 13, 2020
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Wollongong to undertake new works on Towradgi Rock Pool
Wollongong City Council is planning a range of works on Towradgi Rock Pool over the coming winter months. The work focusses on cracks that have appeared in the main pool wall,...
Apr 13, 2020
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Mount Gambier introduces one way exercise circuit for Blue Lake
In response to ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, the City of Mount Gambier in South Australia has introduced social distancing measures around the Blue Lake exercise...
Apr 13, 2020
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Tasmania to restore fire damaged national park infrastructure
During COVID-19, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is taking advantage of the closure of national parks and reserves to undertake vital rehabilitation work on park...
Apr 12, 2020
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Tokyo attractions extend closure again due to COVID-19
Operators of Tokyo attractions - Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan - will again extend their closure and reopen later than mid-May to prevent the spread of...
Apr 11, 2020
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Darwin Council commences major upgrade of sport oval lighting
City of Darwin has commenced major works at Gardens Oval as part of the Sporting Oval Lighting Upgrades project, which is delivering lighting at major sporting ovals across...
Apr 8, 2020
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Heritage project delivers light installations across Broken Hill
Some of Broken Hill’s key locations have been lit up over the last few days as testing begins on Australia's Heritage Perfectly Highlighted project. The project involves...
Apr 8, 2020
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Western Leisure Services launches Social Engagement Program during COVID-19
WynActive, the management arm of Western Leisure Services, has initiated a Social Engagement Program to support its employees along with the wider Wyndham City community during...
Apr 8, 2020
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