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James Croll
With a background in adventure tourism, events management and marketing, James Croll is a regular contributor to Australasian Leisure Management and Asian Leisure Business.
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17th August 2021 - UFC Fight Island set to return to Abu Dhabi in October
29th June 2021 - Live concerts to return to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island from July
29th June 2021 - Abu Dhabi to restrict access to public places to vaccinated people only
17th April 2021 - Anantara’s Abu Dhabi desert resort enhances sustainability initiatives
24th March 2021 - Abu Dhabi’s Miral introduces facial recognition at Yas Island theme parks
1st March 2021 - Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to host female only International Women’s Day event
8th February 2021 - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi marks 1,000 experiences milestone for Roof Walk and Zip Line
8th January 2021 - Abu Dhabi’s new Etihad Arena to open with fans in attendance for UFC fights
23rd October 2020 - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences
6th October 2020 - SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on track for 2022 completion
28th January 2020 - Developer Miral considers further Yas Island attractions
26th October 2018 - Miral partners with Microsoft to transform Yas Island visitor experience
1st March 2018 - Mounting losses see departure of SeaWorld Entertainment Chief Executive
6th October 2017 - Speculation rises over prospective Merlin takeover of SeaWorld
29th June 2017 - SeaWorld Entertainment releases inaugural corporate responsibility report
26th April 2017 - Zhonghong Group buys 21% stake in SeaWorld with plans to bring brand to China
30th January 2017 - SeaWorld to open on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
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