In Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV will bless the Tower of Jesus Christ for Gaudí’s centenary
At a solemn press conference held in Barcelona, the Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família unveiled the logistical and spiritual details of the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ, an event planned for June 10, 2026, the exact centenary of the death of the brilliant...
READING TIME: 3 minCuba on the brink of collapse
Cuban's tourism industry is teetering on the brink of collapse, with a near-total closure of its hotels planned for next week, a direct consequence of the abrupt halt to flights from Canada and Russia, its two vital markets. Faced with an unprecedented fuel...
READING TIME: 2 minHow Southeast Asian destinations are adapting to the tourism crisis
The Southeast Asian tourism industry has entered a phase of forced and accelerated adaptation as tens of thousands of international flights across the globe are currently canceled or diverted due to the major geopolitical crises shaking the world this May 2026. Sudden airspace...
READING TIME: 2 minExpedia Group acquires the CarTrawler platform
Expedia Group B2B clearly aims to redefine how companies across all sectors integrate travel services into their customer journey. At its major technology event, Explore 26, the B2B division of the American giant unveiled a revolutionary suite of AI-powered tools, currently in advanced development and scheduled for gradual rollout...
READING TIME: 2 minAn exceptional Mother’s Day in the Maldives with Sun Siyam
For Mother's Day, it's time to turn the tables: no schedules to manage, no planning to do, no daily constraints. Just a well-deserved break where everything is designed for her. Through its Luxury, Lifestyle, and Private collections in the Maldives and Sri Lanka,...
READING TIME: 3 minHackney, my neighborhood has become so cool
I was born in Hackney. These days, when you say you’re from Hackney, people respond, “Oh, Hackney it’s so cool there!” This shift from stigma to desirability perfectly encapsulates the double-edged sword of gentrification: revitalization at the expense of affordability and the original community fabric. And in February 2026, the...
READING TIME: 4 minIHG launches Kimpton hotels in India
IHG Hotels & Resorts will add five properties in India, located in major cities and airport destinations, the company announced. The planned properties, comprising nearly 1,500 rooms in total, include a Kimpton hotel in Jaipur, as well as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in Navi Mumbai on India's...
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Cuba on the brink of collapse
Cuban's tourism industry is teetering on the brink of collapse, with a near-total closure of its hotels planned for next week, a direct consequence of the abrupt halt to flights from Canada and Russia, its two vital markets. Faced with an unprecedented fuel...
READING TIME: 2 minPeru celebrates San Juan
As the summer solstice approaches, the rainforest regions prepare to celebrate the Feast of San Juan, the largest cultural and gastronomic festival in the Amazon. This festival transforms the regions of Loreto, Madre de Dios, and San Martín into cultural epicenters of the country every June 24th. In Peru, the...
READING TIME: 2 minDoes Trump really want to kill tourism in Cuba ?
The United States has just placed Spanish tourism interests in Cuba under unprecedented pressure, threatening to trigger a massive and immediate withdrawal of European investors from the Caribbean island. Under the impetus of the Trump administration and Senator Marco Rubio, the U.S. Treasury...
READING TIME: 2 minNew Delta One comfort kits by Missoni
Delta Air Lines is modernizing its Delta One amenity kit with redesigned Missoni kits, offered in seasonal editions inspired by its global network. Conceived as collectibles, they include Grown Alchemist's Hydra-Restore eye patches, exclusive to passengers, for a new approach to in-flight skincare.
READING TIME: 1 minNews from the sky: Ethiopian Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, United, JetBlue, British Airways, etc.
The polluter pays principle is championed by Europe, which is always mindful of the environment. This is why it now requires its airlines to pay for pollution. A system is already in place: airlines operating domestic flights must pay emission allowances based on their emissions. And now, the same...
READING TIME: 4 minIs the death of Asian low-cost airlines imminent ?
The low-cost airline business model in Southeast Asia is facing a major existential crisis that threatens to end a quarter-century of uninterrupted growth. This critical vulnerability is a direct consequence of the outbreak of the war in Iran, a major geopolitical conflict that...
READING TIME: 2 minMaritime Energy Transition : MSC Cruises validates its performance
Environmental transparency is definitively a reality with the major certification obtained by MSC Cruises, making it the very first company in the industry to receive independent verification and official recognition from the flag state of its actual methane emissions. Achieved in close collaboration with the international certification body Bureau Veritas...
READING TIME: 2 minCruise tourism : There is no indication that Hantavirus is linked to the condition of the ships
In an official statement published on May 19, 2026, Rémi Bouysset, CEO of the polar cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions and owner of the exploration vessel Hondius, broke his silence, describing the event as "one of the most difficult situations in our company's history," emphasizing above all the profound human...
READING TIME: 2 minWhen a dream cruise turns into a health alert: Caribbean Princess
What was supposed to be a sunny Caribbean getaway turned into a far less idyllic experience for several passengers on the Caribbean Princess. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, U.S. health authorities confirmed a significant norovirus outbreak aboard the Princess Cruises ship. The...
READING TIME: 2 minExpedia Group acquires the CarTrawler platform
Expedia Group B2B clearly aims to redefine how companies across all sectors integrate travel services into their customer journey. At its major technology event, Explore 26, the B2B division of the American giant unveiled a revolutionary suite of AI-powered tools, currently in advanced development and scheduled for gradual rollout...
READING TIME: 2 minArcelorMittal : 100 million reasons to pay
The steel giant pleads guilty in Quebec Court to poisoning the waters off the North Shore for eight years. An unprecedented penalty in Canada's environmental history. This is a date that will go down in the annals of Canadian environmental justice. On Friday,...
READING TIME: 3 minRobot wolves to scare away bears
Japan is facing an unprecedented wildlife coexistence crisis, pushing the Hokkaido-based company Ohta Seiki to the brink of running out of stock. Faced with the tragic surge in fatal bear attacks on humans last year, municipalities and farmers are turning en masse to a radical technological solution: the Monster Wolf.
READING TIME: 1 minThailand : Towards mandatory health insurance without sacrificing tourism
The Thai government is currently considering mandatory health insurance for all foreign visitors, a protective measure intended to alleviate the strain on a public healthcare system. According to alarming figures from the Ministry of Public Health, unpaid medical bills from uninsured tourists amount to at least 100 million baht (approximately...
READING TIME: 2 minDestination: USA / CANADA The World Cup is coming
Something unusual is happening in North America this spring of 2026. Conversations in cafes revolve around groups, predictions, and teams to watch. Flags are popping up on buildings. Jerseys are flying off the shelves. Soccer, as they say there, is everywhere....
READING TIME: 2 minNairobi court, and the world watches
Some cities have a special connection to sports. Nairobi is one of those cities. Before discussing the meet itself, we must talk about the man after whom it is named: the Kip Keino Classic. Kip Keino was born on January 17, 1940, in the Nandi Hills of Kenya. Orphaned...
READING TIME: 6 minHow Vietnam will dominate golf in Asia
The Gulf Coast of Vietnam (VGC) is entering 2026 on a high note, consolidating its status as a leading golf destination in Asia thanks to a perfect synergy between massive infrastructure investments and growing international recognition. This sporting dynamism is part of an exceptional national economic trajectory, with Vietnam exhibiting...
READING TIME: 2 minMajor projects coming in 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a historic turning point for the world of golf, driven by colossal investments and an unprecedented fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology. The most anticipated event is undoubtedly the 2026 Ryder Cup, which will be held at the magnificent Adare Manor...
READING TIME: 2 minTourism : How Vietnam is still taking the ball back
Of the 197 countries (officially recognized by the UN) with golf courses, the fastest growing market may well be Vietnam. Architects specializing in golf courses are having a field day!! Vietnam will have more than 100 golf courses Vietnam currently has 78 golf courses...
READING TIME: 3 minIn Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV will bless the Tower of Jesus Christ for Gaudí’s centenary
At a solemn press conference held in Barcelona, the Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família unveiled the logistical and spiritual details of the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ, an event planned for June 10, 2026, the exact centenary of the death of the brilliant...
READING TIME: 3 minHow Southeast Asian destinations are adapting to the tourism crisis
The Southeast Asian tourism industry has entered a phase of forced and accelerated adaptation as tens of thousands of international flights across the globe are currently canceled or diverted due to the major geopolitical crises shaking the world this May 2026. Sudden airspace...
READING TIME: 2 minDisneyland changes its President
The American giant has just decided to appoint Christopher Murphy as President of Disneyland Paris, effective July 6, 2026. Currently Senior Vice President of Operations at Disneyland Paris, he brings over 35 years of experience within The Walt Disney Company, having held leadership...
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