Today: October 04, 2024
Today: October 04, 2024

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Chile desert surprises with rare winter bloom

The sand dunes of Chile's Atacama desert, the driest on the planet, have been blanketed by white and purple blooms in recent days after early rains caused flowers to

Chile desert surprises with rare winter bloom
Economy|Political|Travel

Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis

Spain's government announced a crackdown on Wednesday on short-term and seasonal holiday lettings amid rising anger from locals who feel priced out of the housing market.

Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis
Business|Economy|Travel

The flight path of Airline M&A since 2001

The European Commission approved a long-awaited deal for Lufthansa to take a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways on Wednesday, in Europe's latest major consolidation.

The flight path of Airline M&A since 2001
Business|Economy|Travel

Ryanair traffic rises 11% to record high in June

Ryanair flew a record 19.3 million passengers in June, up 11% from a year earlier, the low-cost airline said on Tuesday.

Ryanair traffic rises 11% to record high in June
Sports|Travel

Scottie Scheffler fixes swing, fires 65 at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler fired a 5-under 65 in the opening round of the Travelers Championship and was not far off the lead when he signed his scorecard on Thursday at TPC River Highlands.

Scottie Scheffler fixes swing, fires 65 at Travelers
Sports|Travel

Tom Kim, on brink of 22, shoots 62 to lead Travelers

Tom Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to break away from the pack and secure the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn.

Tom Kim, on brink of 22, shoots 62 to lead Travelers
Environment|Sports|Travel

Olympics-Seine water pollution levels well above limits one month before Games

Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine remain much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics in which the capital's landmark waterway

Olympics-Seine water pollution levels well above limits one month before Games
Education|Lifestyle|Travel

Trip down memory lane for Japan's emperor and wife on final day of UK visit

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his wife took a trip down memory lane on Friday, the final day of their week-long stay in Britain, with a visit to the medieval university city

Trip down memory lane for Japan's emperor and wife on final day of UK visit
Business|Travel

China, Australia to issue five-year visas to citizens for tourism, business

China and Australia will provide each other's citizens with multiple-entry visas of up to five years for tourism and business from Friday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, in

China, Australia to issue five-year visas to citizens for tourism, business
Business|Travel

American Airlines, union fail to reach deal on new contract

A union representing flight attendants for American Airlines Group said on Thursday that the latest round of talks with the carrier did not lead to an agreement this week.

American Airlines, union fail to reach deal on new contract
Health|Travel

Egypt forms crisis unit on haj deaths as toll rises

Egypt formed a crisis unit on Thursday to investigate the deaths of Egyptians taking part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat, after medical and security

Egypt forms crisis unit on haj deaths as toll rises
Environment|Health|Travel

People in Serbia, Montenegro advised to shelter indoors from heatwave

People braving scorching temperatures sought relief in Belgrade's Ada Ciganlija lake, fountains and cafes on Thursday while the Serbian government ordered employers to protect

People in Serbia, Montenegro advised to shelter indoors from heatwave
Travel|World

What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?

Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?
Economy|Sports|Travel

Euro 2024 tourism to bring $1 billion to Germany, study shows

Germany, the host of Euro 2024, can expect a 1 billion euro ($1.07 billion) boost to its economy thanks to foreign tourists travelling to the country for the soccer games, the Ifo

Euro 2024 tourism to bring $1 billion to Germany, study shows
Environment|Travel

Greece closes more ancient tourist sites as heatwave persists

Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a

Greece closes more ancient tourist sites as heatwave persists
Business|Travel

Qantas to buy remaining 49% stake in TripADeal for $140.6 million

Australia's Qantas Airways said on Thursday it will acquire the remaining 49% stake in online travel business TripADeal for A$211 million ($140.6 million) as the airline seeks to capitalize

Qantas to buy remaining 49% stake in TripADeal for $140.6 million
Economy|Travel

Tourism boom to lift Spain's economic growth to 2.3%, central bank says

Spain's booming tourism industry will buoy the country's overall economic growth rate to a solid 2.3% in 2024, much higher than its European Union peers, the Bank of Spain said on

Tourism boom to lift Spain's economic growth to 2.3%, central bank says
Travel|World

As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for haj

For the first time in more than a decade, thousands of Syrians are travelling directly from government-held parts of Syria to Saudi Arabia for the Haj rituals, a signal of Syrian

As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for haj
Economy|Travel

Thailand approves tax measures to boost local tourism, official says

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved tax measures to boost domestic tourism during the low season, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said.

Thailand approves tax measures to boost local tourism, official says
Business|Economy|Travel

JetBlue forecasts improved second-quarter revenue on healthy travel demand

JetBlue Airways on Monday forecast a smaller drop in second-quarter revenue than it had previously forecast due to healthy travel demand, sending its shares up about 5% in early trading.

JetBlue forecasts improved second-quarter revenue on healthy travel demand
Business|Environment|Travel

No need to reduce aviation growth to hit net zero, IATA head says

The head of the global airline body IATA said there was no need to reduce growth in global aviation in order to meet an industry target to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

No need to reduce aviation growth to hit net zero, IATA head says
Business|Travel

American Airlines faces strike threat as union negotiations stall

A union representing flight attendants for American Airlines Group Inc on Friday asked workers to prepare for strike action after contract negotiations with the carrier failed to produce

American Airlines faces strike threat as union negotiations stall
Environment|Travel

Heat, hurricanes and blackouts: Cubans brace for long summer after scorching May

If May is any indication, Cuba is in for a long, hot summer, says Havana horse and buggy driver Osmel Valdes.

Heat, hurricanes and blackouts: Cubans brace for long summer after scorching May
Economy|Lifestyle|Travel

Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, 'digital nomads'

Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a

Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, 'digital nomads'
Business|Travel

Aeromexico temporarily suspends Mexico City-Quito route

Mexican carrier Aeromexico is temporarily suspending its route from Mexico City to the Ecuadorean capital of Quito, the airline said on Monday.

Aeromexico temporarily suspends Mexico City-Quito route

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