It happens every year at this time but it is always worthy of keeping tabs on and tracking, especially if you have little ones eagerly anticipating the arrival of a jolly old soul in just a few days. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, has picked up early signs that a once-yearly phenomenon is […]
ITB Asia, the ‘Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced a partnership with DestinationElite to organize the show’s first ‘Luxury Travel & Hospitality Forum (LTHF)’. DestinationElite is an online consumer facility for luxury travel, accommodation and experiences worldwide. A half-day industry conference, LTHF will be DestinationElite’s main annual event in Asia that seeks […]
Freedom of religion can never be taken for granted. It must always be defended and looked after. These were the words of Dan Burton, IAPP Co-Chairman and US Congressman (1983-2013). The clashes between authoritarian regimes and free societies are endangering people’s religious freedom and human rights everywhere. The 2nd Conference of Hope, held in South […]
The impact of the coronavirus has not only been seen in the number of cases and deaths, but also in sharp falls of Cuban tourism. Almost a million fewer travelers have arrived on the island compared to previous years. Since the start of the pandemic and the imposed restrictions, tourism has been one of […]
Ocean House is a large, Victorian-style waterfront hotel originally constructed in 1868 on Bluff Avenue in the Watch Hill historic district of Westerly, Rhode Island. The original Ocean House was a central structure in the Watch Hill Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The closing of the original hotel […]
Delta flight 386 from Los Angeles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing while on its way to Nashville after a passenger attempted to break into the cockpit. Passenger bangs on cockpit door yelling to stop the plane. Both crew and passengers jumped into action to detain the passenger and take him to […]
Over 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger planes will join Russian airlines’ fleets in 2021. About 200 SSJ100 aircraft are already flying 2021 plans include the delivery of about 33 Superjet aircraft to Russian airlines Large part of the deliveries would go to Aurora airline Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that Russia’s United Aircraft […]
Last year’s event was also low key with access to pilgrims cancelled due to a national coronavirus lockdown. Only 200 pilgrims invited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic Ugandan martyrs were first-ever black saints from sub-Saharan Africa to be canonized The Catholic shrine was built at the spot of the martyrdom of St. Charles […]
Russian government creates ‘vaccine tourism’ scheme for foreigner visitors to receive paid COVID-19 vaccine jab in Russia. Foreigner visitors will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine jab in Russia Putin orders to work out the matter of paid COVID-19 vaccination for foreigners in Russia before the end of June There is huge demand for […]
Creating connections – more building blocks on the Road to Mandalay Bay at IMEX America. There will be 2 dedicated days taking place on the new virtual experience platform BuzzHub. These meeting-focused days are designed to build camaraderie and relationships at a time when the sector needs to come together and build back better. The […]