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The Caravelle becomes first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to use refillable glass bottles

As part of the hotel's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental footprint, the Caravelle has become the first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to launch a refillable glass bottle program.…

Nov 14, 2019 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

Bushfires cause cancellation of Rally Australia World Championship event

Serious bushfires throughout much of northern NSW have caused the cancellation of Kennards Hire Rally Australia, including the final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship which…

Nov 12, 2019 Environment / Events / Safety /

NSW declares state-wide national park closures due to extreme fire conditions

Due to the extreme fire conditions across much of New South Wales, most national parks and reserves in NSW from the Queensland border to Victoria are closed. This means no public access at…

Nov 11, 2019 Environment / Parks / Safety /

Monarto Safari Park to introduce new cooling systems for summer

In preparation for summer, Monarto Safari Park will be keeping animals, visitors and staff cool with new mister systems, extra shade coverings and plenty of water to ensure a more…

Nov 11, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment / Safety / Wellness /

Malaysian Theme Park to be powered by renewable energy

The Escape Theme Park in Penang, Malaysia, is set to become greener with the use of renewable energy by the end of next year. According to the New Strait Times, the Park’s Chief…

Nov 10, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Technology /

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast welcomes its first penguins

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast (the former Underwater World) has welcomed six little blue penguins in preparation for the opening of an immersive new exhibit on 13th December 2019. Jonah, Stefan,…

Nov 8, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

Western Australian Government calls for Federal action on critical environmental issues

Today's meeting of Environment Ministers with the Commonwealth saw the Western Australian Government discussion call for Federal action on critical environmental issues such as waste,…

Nov 8, 2019 Environment /

Designs revealed for new Singapore ‘island playground’

A masterplan for a 'major international leisure and attraction destination' has been revealed for Singapore's Sentosa and Pulau Brani Islands. Known as the Sentosa-Brani Master…

Nov 8, 2019 Attractions / Design / Environment / Parks / Tourism /