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Flamboyant pink palace endures traces of vanishing past in Karachi

September 15, 2024181 Views

Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn and the sounds of construction and traffic melt away as visitors enter the grounds. The pink stone balustrades, domes and parapets look like they’ve been plucked from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, a relic of a time when Muslims and Hindus lived side by side in the port city. But magnificence is no guarantee of survival in a city where land is scarce and development is rampant. Demolition, encroachment, neglect, piecemeal conservation laws and vandalism are eroding signs of Karachi’s past. The building’s trustees have fended off an attempt to turn it into a dental college, but there’s still a dec...

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Brazil hails a sacred cloak’s homecoming after centuries in Europe

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September 15, 2024150 Views

Indigenous chants and the rattle of maracas resounded Thursday in a Rio de Janeiro park, where Brazil’s Tupinambá people gathered to celebrate the homecoming of a sacred cloak absent for some 380 years. Made of feathers from the scarlet ibis, the artifact from northeastern Brazil resided in Copenhagen until the Danish National Museum donated the cloak to its Brazilian counterpart. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indigenous Peoples Minister Sonia Guajajara attended a ceremony at Brazil’s National Museum atop a hill in the Boa Vista Park. “It is impossible not to appreciate the beauty and strength of this centuries-old and well-preserved piece, even after so much time outside Brazil, abroad. It is our commitment to preserve this heritage,” Lula said, addressing dozens o...

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Virgin Atlantic to open iconic clubhouse in Los Angeles

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September 15, 2024137 Views

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will open its iconic Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport early next year. The lounge, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, will invite customers to relax and enjoy the airline's premium, personalized experience before they board their flight to London and beyond. The new Clubhouse will be just minutes away from the Virgin Atlantic gates so they can soak up every moment in the space before boarding. The Clubhouse will feature Virgin Atlantic's signature touches including an expansive bar and social area with table service dining options, exclusive spaces – including a VIP Booth dubbed 'The Royal Box' – and flexible seating areas in which to work, dine and connect. The airline will p...

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A bag of Cheetos created a huge impact on a park ecosystem

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September 13, 2024161 Views

A bag of Cheetos gets dropped and left on the floor. Seems inconsequential, right? Hardly. Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico, US describe it as a “world-changing” event for the tiny microbes and insects that call this specialized subterranean environment home. The bag could have been there a day or two or maybe just hours, but those salty morsels of processed corn made soft by thick humidity triggered the growth of mold on the cavern floor and on nearby cave formations. “To the ecosystem of the cave it had a huge impact,” the park noted in a social media post, explaining that cave crickets, mites, spiders and flies soon organized to eat and disperse the foreign mess, essentially spreading the contamination. The bright orange bag was spotted o...

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United to bring the inflight wi-fi revolution

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September 13, 2024215 Views

Signs deal with Starlink to provide industry-leading connectivity in the sky - for free # Starlink allows for gate-to-gate internet service and unlocks game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like access to live TV and streaming services, shopping, gaming and more, on seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously # Starlink's low Earth orbit satellites deliver reliable, high-speed, low-latency internet and boost reliability over oceans and other remote areas previously unreachable by traditional cell or Wi-Fi signals # Industry's largest agreement includes more than 1,000 aircraft; Testing begins in early 2025 with the first passenger flights expected later next year United has set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signi...

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A big walk for the Space Tourism

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September 12, 2024141 Views

Spacewalking is the new domain of the super rich as a billionaire makes first private attempt First came space tourism. Now comes an even bigger thrill for the monied masses: spacewalking. A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman teamed up with SpaceX to test the company’s brand new spacesuits on his chartered flight. The daring feat also saw SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis going out once Isaacman was safely back inside. This spacewalk was simple and quick — the hatch was open barely a half hour — compared with the drawn-out affairs conducted by NASA. Astronauts at the International Space Station often need to move acr...

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Spotlight on responsible, nature-positive growth for tourism sector

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September 12, 2024134 Views

UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability meets in Costa Rica The Committee recessed for a full two-day meeting to review and discuss global challenges of tourism and the path towards more sustainable, desirable and resilient development. The 19th meeting of the Committee (CTS) brought together in Costa Rica the elected members of the Committee from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Americas. A total of 140 leading policymakers and experts reflected in-depth on pathways for balancing growth and prosperity with inclusiveness and sustainability. Over the course of two days, special Thematic Sessions focused on the key sustainability challenges posed as the sector continues to grow, with an expected 35 billion domestic, same-day and international visitors expect...

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The World’s first Museum of Candy is opening soon In Dubai

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September 12, 2024217 Views

There's a new destination for candy lovers, and the attractions include free-flowing candy, a unique candy station, and a pool full of gummy goodness! Dubai is set to become home to the world's first-ever Museum of Candy, opening soon in the heart of the city. The Museum promises to be a delightful addition to Dubai's vibrant attractions. This interactive, sprawling space is dedicated to all things candy, offering a perfect blend of facts and fun for visitors of all ages. Visitors can expect a 60-90 minute experience, exploring over 15 uniquely themed rooms, each dedicated to a different type of candy. From candy canes and gummy bears to lollipops, cotton candy, macarons, ice cream, and more, there's something to satisfy every sweet craving. Highlights of the Museum...

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Khiri Travel adds Philippines to its portfolio

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September 12, 2024174 Views

Khiri Travel has added The Philippines to its destinations with the acquisition of Travel Authentic Philippines. The Philippines becomes Khiri Travel’s ninth Asian destination, joining Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, and Myanmar. Travel Authentic Philippines (TAP) Country Manager, Paulette Viacrucis, will retain her role with Khiri Travel Philippines. She will be supported by Stuart Tayler, who will lead the development and updating of product offerings from Khiri Travel’s office in Cebu City. Khiri Travel’s priority is to ensure that its Philippine products satisfy the broad range of tour operator clients that it currently serves. These include specialist operators in sectors such as educational travel, adventure, luxury, as well as indivi...

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As warming threatens polar bear tourism, a Canadian town adapts and thrives

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September 11, 2024187 Views

Change has broken, remade and continues to reshape this remote town where tundra meets forest on the shore of Hudson Bay. The economic base collapsed when the military left town. Rail service and cargo ships — the lifeblood of supplies for a town not connected to the rest of the world by roads — blinked out. The weather is warming, signature animals are dwindling and even the ground is shifting. Through it all, Churchill has adapted. The town turned to tourism, luring people eager to see its plentiful polar bears. Leaders figured out ways to revitalize its port and railway. As climate change has edged into the picture, they’ve begun designing more flexible buildings and seeking to entice more varied visitors if, as scientists fear, shrinking sea ice crashes the bear population. T...