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26 people killed in Bangladesh ferry disaster

Overcrowded ferry sinks in Bangladesh killing dozens At least 26 people died on Sunday in Shitalakshya River ferry sinking Passengers were rushing to leave the city following the announcement of a weeklong nationwide lockdown Ferry accidents are common in Bangladesh because of frequent overcrowding and poor maintenance and safety standards According to media reports, at […]

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The need for a dedicated information website

Human body organs are correlated to each other, and unexpected effects of a medicine may occur. It has happened that common medicines which used to be sold without need of a medical prescription have suddenly been banned worldwide. Where could one find registered possible unexpected symptoms after the COVID-19 vaccination? Almost 500 million people to […]

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India to complete world’s highest railway bridge by 2022

Chenab Rail Bridge will be the world’s highest railway bridge afterits completion by the end of this year The Arch closure was one of the most difficult parts of the bridge over Chenab The project is expected to be finished by December 2021 and will have a lifespan of 120 years The Chenab Bridge is […]

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A dozen models arrested for posing nude outdoors in Dubai

Women face 6 months in Dubai jail after a naked photo session in Dubai Marina Dubai nude photo session leads to arrests Dubai Police warns against ‘unacceptable behaviors’ The arrested may face up to six months in prison and a 5,000 dirham fine According to Dubai media reports, more than a dozen young females had […]

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A dozen of models arrested for posing nude outdoors in Dubai

Women face 6 months in Dubai jail after a naked photo session in Dubai Marina Dubai nude photo session leads to arrests Dubai Police warns against ‘unacceptable behaviors’ The arrested may face up to six months in prison and a 5,000 dirham fine According to Dubai media reports, more than a dozen of young females […]

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US domestic air travel to make full recovery by early 2022

The experts expect some of the airlines to start turning cashflow positive in a matter of months Consumers are looking forward to summer travel Experts are now predicting that the US will reach herd immunity by mid-June to early July — three to six weeks ahead of earlier forecasts The overall comeback of travel will […]

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MENA travelers willing to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 vaccine is available

Tourists are expected to prioritize destinations that have vaccinated most of their population and which have successfully managed through COVID-19 77% of MENA travelers are willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 45% of MENA travelers plan to travel within the next month 31% of MENA travelers plan to go either on a luxury or leisure […]

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Travel to Asia: Several Countries Getting Ready to Open

Asia has been totally closed for the whole pandemic period. However, some countries are already open for travel, and others are expected to open in the near future. Vaccination is the central element in each case. The countries want to return slowly but surely to the tourist offer. Tourists nevertheless need the get familiar […]

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Record Tourism in Hawaii is the new unexpected normal: Don’t tell anyone!

After one year of silence the Hawaii Tourism Authority will be answering questions on an upcoming World Tourism Network Zoom call on April 7. The public is invited to participate and ask questions. How did Hawaii bring so many visitors back quietly? Tourism in Waikiki is booming again. The Easter Holidays this year saw Waikiki […]

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Hotel McAlpin with its own orchestra and hospital

The Hotel McAlpin was constructed in 1912 by General Edwin A. McAlpin, son of David Hunter McAlpin. As well as being the world’s largest hotel, it was also one of the most luxurious. Near the end of 1912, when construction was nearly complete, at 25 stories it was the world’s largest hotel. The Hotel McAlpin […]