A record-breaking year is projected for Travel and Tourism. TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo Despite the plethora of daunting challenges faced by the hospitality industry over the past few years, the World Travel & Tourism Council is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global […]
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. A row of overwater bungalows in the Maldives graphixel/Getty Images Overwater bungalows originated nearly 60 years ago in Tahiti. The first rooms cost $240 a night. Today, experts say they’re a staple in the luxury travel market. The accommodations have since expanded […]
Travellers in Dubai are facing delays after the United Arab Emirates was hit by the heaviest rain ever recorded in the desert nation. The deluge flooded Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world’s busiest hub for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called Tuesday’s rain “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented […]
Dubai airport: The impact of the storm extended beyond Dubai. Dubai, the Middle East’s financial centre, has been paralysed by heavy rain and storm that has caused widespread flooding around the desert country. The record rainfall has resulted in delayed or diverted flights, while cars have been left stranded on flooded roads. Passengers have been […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Hong Kong travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information before proceeding. Hong Kong is perhaps the one country we’ve visited more times than we can remember. Its proximity makes it an […]
Overwater bungalows originated nearly 60 years ago in Tahiti. The first rooms cost $240 a night. Today, experts say they’re a staple in the luxury travel market. The accommodations have since expanded in region, size, and amenities. The first overwater bungalow had a thatched roof, a window peering into the ocean, and a ladder leading […]
The last thing any tourist wants is to buckle up for a boring attraction. So a new study that reveals ‘the 100 most boring attractions across the globe’ serves a useful purpose for those keen to guarantee a holiday free from the mundane. America, it seems, needs to up its game on the excitement front, […]
In the rapidly evolving world of air travel, artificial intelligence is being applied to provide innovation throughout the entire experience. As we navigate through airports today, most of the seamless operations we take for granted—from security screenings to baggage handling—are powered by technologies which include AI. Yet, we’ve only just touched the surface with how […]
South African athlete Brendali Theron has clinched the World’s Strongest Woman title, showcasing unparalleled strength and resilience on the global stage. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (17 April 2024) – South Africa’s own Brendali Theron has been crowned the World’s Strongest Woman in a dazzling display of power and resilience. On March 28th, 2024, amidst […]
The allure of the Amalfi Coast has drawn people to the region that is now Italy for centuries. Its dramatic landscapes and idyllic weather enticed ancient Roman nobles to build their villas there, and the high-end real estate trend never faded. Today, the mountains and cliffs remain dotted with breathtaking historic houses perched above the […]
