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VMA announces five-year strategic plan

The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has announced VMA25 - its strategic Plan for the 2022-2025 period. Revealing the plan today on behalf of the VMA Board, VMA President,…

Jan 20, 2022 Entertainment / Safety / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

‘Almost impossible’ for surfing legend Kelly Slater to enter Australia if not vaccinated

According to Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater has “no chance” of getting into Australia for upcoming events without being…

Jan 20, 2022 Events / Safety / Sport /

Perth Festival cancels opening event due to Omicron uncertainty

Set to return as of 11th February, the Perth Festival has been forced to cancel its large-scale opening event, Escape, due to Western Australia’s growing Omicron outbreak. Set to…

Jan 18, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing

Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing China has announced that tickets to the Winter Olympics will no longer be sold to the general public,…

Jan 18, 2022 Events / Safety / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre attracted over 300 events in 2021

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has revealed that it successfully hosted over 300 national and regional business events during 2021. With the…

Jan 18, 2022 Events / Hospitality / Safety / Venues /

PerfectGym release self-assessment module for online enrolments

PerfectGym has released its latest technology enhancement to complement the customer experience within the aquatic and recreation industry - with the new functionality allowing parents to…

Jan 17, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

Auckland gym gets $12,000 penalty for defying New Zealand’s vaccine mandate

The Oliver MMA gym in Auckland has been fined $12,000 for defying New Zealand’s COVID-19 mandate and remaining open to unvaccinated exercisers. Workplace and safety agency,…

Jan 17, 2022 Fitness / Legal / Safety /

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria proceeds with hosting 28th January Industry Gala Awards

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised that it is to proceed with hosting its 2021 Industry Gala Awards at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28th January.…

Jan 17, 2022 Aquatics / Marketing / Recreation / Safety / Venues /