Today: October 04, 2024
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Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands

Thousands of people protested in Spain's Balearic Islands on Saturday against mass tourism ahead of the summer season.

Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Poland will analyse if it can reopen one crossing with Belarus, says PM

Poland may reopen one border crossing with Belarus, the prime minister said on Friday, in a bid to help businesses in the country's east who have taken a hit from the closure of

Poland will analyse if it can reopen one crossing with Belarus, says PM
Travel

Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung upwards, say passengers

There was little warning of the chaos that was to come as passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 relaxed with just three hours to Singapore after a long haul flight from London.

Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung upwards, say passengers
Travel

Japan visitors exceed 3 million for 2nd straight month, tourism agency says

Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a second straight month in April, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism.

Japan visitors exceed 3 million for 2nd straight month, tourism agency says
Business|Economy|Travel

US airlines forecast record 2024 summer travel, up 6.3% over last year

A group representing major U.S. airlines forecast record summer travel with carriers expected to transport 271 million passengers, up 6.3% from last year.

US airlines forecast record 2024 summer travel, up 6.3% over last year
Business|Economy|Travel

Australia's Qantas to suspend Shanghai flights on low demand

Qantas Airways said on Tuesday it will suspend flights to Shanghai starting on July 28, citing low demand, nine months after the Australian flag carrier resumed service from Sydney on

Australia's Qantas to suspend Shanghai flights on low demand
Business|Economy|Travel

Brazilian airline Azul's losses narrow in first quarter

Brazilian airline Azul's losses narrowed in the first quarter to 324.2 million reais ($62.86 million), it reported on Monday, as demand for air travel in the country picked up.

Brazilian airline Azul's losses narrow in first quarter
Business|Economy|Travel

Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets

Etihad Airways would consider buying a small number of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing over the next five years if delivery slots opened up, its chief executive said on Monday.

Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets
Business|Economy|Travel

China May Day holiday spending shows mixed picture on post-COVID recovery

Domestic travellers spent 166.9 billion yuan ($23.13 billion) during one of China's longest breaks, the May Day holiday, a rise of 13.5% from pre-

China May Day holiday spending shows mixed picture on post-COVID recovery
Entertainment|Local|Travel

Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach

More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her "Celebration" world tour.

Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach
Business|Health|Travel

Prosecutors seek trial for Italian minister over alleged fraud

Italian prosecutors said on Friday they wanted to charge Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche for alleged benefit fraud at her former publishing company during the COVID pandemic.

Prosecutors seek trial for Italian minister over alleged fraud
Business|Travel

Holiday Inn owner IHG's Q1 revenue up 2.6%, leisure travel demand remains strong

Holiday Inn owner Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted a 2.6% rise in first-quarter room revenue on Friday and said it continues to expect demand for leisure

Holiday Inn owner IHG's Q1 revenue up 2.6%, leisure travel demand remains strong
Business|Economy|Travel

Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands 2.7% on year, tight financial conditions seen

Hong Kong's economic grew 2.7% in the first quarter on the year, official advance estimates showed on Thursday, driven by an increase in visitor arrivals and private consumption.

Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands 2.7% on year, tight financial conditions seen
Business|Economy|Travel

Booking tops Q1 profit estimates on robust international travel demand

Booking Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, as strong demand for international travel offset moderating leisure travel demand in the U.S.

Booking tops Q1 profit estimates on robust international travel demand
Business|Travel

United Airlines says flights to Tel Aviv are cancelled up to May 9

United Airlines on Wednesday extended the cancellation of its daily flight from Newark, New Jersey to Tel Aviv in Israel up to May 9, saying it was completing a safety assessment

United Airlines says flights to Tel Aviv are cancelled up to May 9
Business|Travel

Travel firm Viking aims for up to $10.8 billion valuation in US IPO

Travel firm Viking Holdings said on Monday it is seeking a valuation of up to $10.8 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, as it joins a slew of

Travel firm Viking aims for up to $10.8 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Travel

Travel firm Viking seeks to raise about $1.33 billion in upsized US IPO

Travel firm Viking Holdings said on Monday it was seeking to raise up to $1.33 billion in an upsized initial public offering in the United States.

Travel firm Viking seeks to raise about $1.33 billion in upsized US IPO
Business|Technology

Meta's top five announcements at 'Connect' event

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled an affordable mixed reality headset and the prototype of its first augmented reality glasses at the company's annual "Connect" conference.

Meta's top five announcements at 'Connect' event
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Micron shares surge after upbeat first-quarter forecast due to AI demand for memory chips

Micron Technology shares surged roughly 14% in after-hours trading after the memory maker forecast higher than expected first-quarter revenue due to the thirst for

Micron shares surge after upbeat first-quarter forecast due to AI demand for memory chips
Business|Technology

OpenAI's technology chief Mira Murati, two other research executives to leave

Three top technical leaders at Microsoft-backed OpenAI quit on Wednesday, the latest in a string of executive departures this year coming at a time of flux for the ChatGPT

OpenAI's technology chief Mira Murati, two other research executives to leave
Environment|Technology

More firm clean power needed to hit California climate goals, Edison Intl. CEO says

Fully decarbonizing California's electrical grid will require more firm clean power sources, including advanced geothermal and natural gas with carbon capture, Edison

More firm clean power needed to hit California climate goals, Edison Intl. CEO says
Business|Finance|Technology

PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants

PayPal Holdings announced on Wednesday it is enabling U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts.

PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants
Americas|Business|Finance|Technology

MercadoLibre's fintech arm applies for banking license in Mexico

Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre's fintech arm, Mercado Pago, has submitted its request for a banking license to the Mexican regulator, the unit said on Wednesday.

MercadoLibre's fintech arm applies for banking license in Mexico
Asia|Business|Technology

Foreign smartphone sales in China drop 12.7% in August, data show

Sales of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, in China fell 12.7% in August year-on-year, according to data released on Wednesday from a government-affiliated

Foreign smartphone sales in China drop 12.7% in August, data show
Asia|Business|Technology

Uber, Chinese self-driving tech startup announce partnership to launch robotaxis in UAE

Uber Technologies and WeRide announced a partnership on Wednesday to bring the Chinese self-driving technology firm's vehicles to the rideshare platform, starting in the United Arab

Uber, Chinese self-driving tech startup announce partnership to launch robotaxis in UAE

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