How Africa is shaping its tourism future at the Nampula forum
The curtain has fallen on Mozambique's Tourism Gala & Investment Forum 2026, which brought together a host of political leaders, investors, and economic operators in Nampula from June 3 to 6 around a crucial objective: to intensify inter-African cooperation to boost the continent's attractiveness on the global stage.
READING TIME: 2 minJB Sentral Station : abrupt closure starting tomorrow
Rail traffic to and from JB Sentral station will be temporarily suspended starting tomorrow, June 11. This measure is essential to allow for the complex installation of the steel truss structure related to the Rapid Transit System (RTS) project between Johor Bahru and Singapore.
READING TIME: 1 minUpper East : it’s unfortunately official
The gradual and alarming disappearance of vegetation cover in the High East region has turned into an unprecedented ecological and economic crisis, transforming what was once a simple seasonal challenge linked to the dry season into a persistent, year-round scourge. The vast expanses...
READING TIME: 1 minSoutheast Asia in shock
Southeast Asia's tourism industry and infrastructure are on high alert after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026, shattering the momentum of a sector still reeling from the devastating Cebu earthquake eight months earlier.
READING TIME: 2 minA power plant is being transformed into an exclusive boutique hotel
The industrial heritage of Valletta's Grand Harbour is poised for a major renaissance thanks to the signing of a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) agreement between Valletta Cruise Port and Valletta Bridge, a joint venture between CPHCL Group and Attard Bros Group. This strategic partnership aims to restore and completely...
READING TIME: 2 minThe iconic rooftop of the Venetian Hotel Gabrielli is making its grand return
Following its triumphant reopening in August 2025, the Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione announces the reopening of its panoramic Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace for the summer season. Located atop the historic palazzo on the prestigious Riva degli Schiavoni, the terrace is once again one of Venice's most enchanting spots:...
READING TIME: 3 minEcological Transition: How Accor is deploying its global plan
French hotel giant Accor has taken a decisive step in its environmental strategy by officially launching, last Thursday, an ambitious five-year sustainable development innovation program designed to accelerate the industrial-scale research, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge solutions for natural resource management across its vast global hotel portfolio.
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How Africa is shaping its tourism future at the Nampula forum
The curtain has fallen on Mozambique's Tourism Gala & Investment Forum 2026, which brought together a host of political leaders, investors, and economic operators in Nampula from June 3 to 6 around a crucial objective: to intensify inter-African cooperation to boost the continent's attractiveness on the global stage.
READING TIME: 2 minUpper East : it’s unfortunately official
The gradual and alarming disappearance of vegetation cover in the High East region has turned into an unprecedented ecological and economic crisis, transforming what was once a simple seasonal challenge linked to the dry season into a persistent, year-round scourge. The vast expanses...
READING TIME: 1 minAn unprecedented fall
In a macroeconomic context heavily burdened by soaring global oil prices—an energy crisis directly fueled by the repercussions of the conflict between the United States and Israel on Iran—the Indonesian rupiah plummeted to its lowest historical level against the US dollar on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
READING TIME: 1 minAirnews : El Al, Iberia, ITA Airways, easyjet, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Westjet, Air Transat, etc.
Qatar Airways continues to expand its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gradually increasing frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily flights, effective June 5, 2026. The frequency increase will be implemented gradually to meet growing...
READING TIME: 4 minThe TSA is testing remote security screening
To streamline the traveler experience and alleviate traditional queues, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in partnership with the Port Authority of Massachusetts (MassPort), launched a groundbreaking pilot program for decentralized security screening at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday, June 3. This...
READING TIME: 1 minSpain approves Turkish Airlines’ strategic investment in Air Europa
The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially given the green light, formally approving Turkish Airlines' acquisition of a minority stake of between 26% and 27% in Air Europa. This decision, which follows a favorable opinion issued on May 19, 2026, by the Foreign...
READING TIME: 1 minEasyJet in MSC Cruises’ sights ?
Having become the most unpredictable and indispensable player in the major maneuvers of the European tourism sector, the Italian-Swiss shipping company MSC once again finds itself at the center of speculation following revelations by the Milanese daily newspaper Il Corriere della Sera. The...
READING TIME: 2 minOvertourism in Barcelona: Jaume Collboni wants to punish cruise ship passengers
The Barcelona municipality is stepping up its open war against mass tourism by deciding to hit the ocean giants directly in the wallet. The mayor of the Catalan capital, Jaume Collboni, has officially announced his intention to imminently double the municipal taxes imposed on travelers arriving in the city...
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 minUrban tourism : Belgium bans horses and switches to electric horse-drawn carriages
In a pioneering move to reinvent urban tourism without animal exploitation, Belgium has officially banned traditional horse-drawn carriages, a historic decision that definitively ends years of suffering for horses exposed daily to the stress of road traffic, noise pollution, and air pollution. To...
READING TIME: 1 minRecord fine against Amadeus for illegal profiling of travelers
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has taken a rather heavy-handed approach in the global technology sector, imposing the largest fine in its institutional history on Amadeus IT Group. The Iberian regulator has officially fined the reservation systems giant €18 million for unlawfully...
READING TIME: 3 minSuccessful 12th Starship test flight: perfect timing for an IPO
SpaceX's last and 11th Starship flight (October 14, 2025) marked the end of a cycle, since the Starship sent was the last of its generation; new versions were expected for future launches, both for the upper stage and for the booster. So, on the night of May 22nd and...
READING TIME: 3 minFaced with the heatwave, the thousand-year-old samurai festival capitulates
After braving wars, earthquakes, and even the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Soma Nomaoi—a unique, thousand-year-old equestrian festival in Japan—now faces a new and formidable adversary: climate change. Originally conceived as military training for feudal warriors, this historic event brings together hundreds of riders...
READING TIME: 1 minToilet paper, a pure cacapitalist story
Before becoming an essential part of our modern daily lives, intimate hygiene after defecation took on extremely varied forms throughout history and across continents, meticulously adapting to local resources, climates, and the customs of each civilization. In Greco-Roman antiquity, users of public latrines...
READING TIME: 3 minEbola : Thailand imposes restrictions on travelers
The Thai government has gone on high alert to protect its borders against the spread of serious infectious diseases. Thailand officially imposed a strict 21-day mandatory quarantine on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, targeting all individuals traveling directly from or having transited through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or...
READING TIME: 2 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 minChange of leadership for Saudi tourism
Saudi Arabia is preparing to turn a historic page in its tourism industry with the announced departure of Fahd Hamidaddin, the leading figure and Director General of the Saudi Arabian Tourism Authority (STA). After seven years of an exceptional tenure during which he...
READING TIME: 1 minSingapore : She saves pigeons, they give her a harsh sentence
Singaporean justice has heavily sanctioned Soh Choon Heong, a 64-year-old resident, who was fined 6,500 Singapore dollars (approximately US$5,087) on Friday, May 29, for compulsively feeding pigeons, illustrating the city-state's zero-tolerance policy towards environmental offenses. Caught in the act outside the Far East Plaza shopping mall by agents from the...
READING TIME: 3 minAn Eurowings flight attendant becomes a German top model
From the cabin to the catwalk, and directly under the spotlights, Aurélie Carina, a flight attendant with Eurowings, captivated the audience by brilliantly winning the grand finale of the popular show "Germany's Next Top Model." At just 22 years old, the young woman...
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