The Harbour City has awakened in colour and creativity tonight as Vivid Sydney 2025, Australia's largest event, has officially begun for its 15th year. Under this year's theme of Dream, a world class curation of Light, Ideas, Music and Food await festivalgoers over 23 nights, until Saturday, 14 June. This year, the festival comprises over 200 events across five unique zones around the city's CBD, all designed to inspire wonder, expand thinking and give each visitor the opportunity to see Sydney in a new light. Vivid Sydney 2025, Sydney Opera House Lighting Of The Sails. Kiss Of Light by David McDiarmid. Credit - Destination NSW Making Vivid Sydney more accessible than ever, over 75 per cent of this year's program is free to enjoy, including the entire Vivid Light W...
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The Moonhouse - A Swedish Red Cottage is about to make history History is about to be made. On June 5 at 09:24 PM CET, a tiny red house — a traditional Swedish cottage — is set to become the first house ever to land on the Moon. After traveling through space for more than four months aboard the Japanese lunar lander RESILIENCE, the artwork known as The Moonhouse now enters its most critical phase: a soft landing in Mare Frigoris — the Sea of Cold. This unique fusion of art and technology began with a bold idea. In 1999, Swedish artist Mikael Genberg imagined placing a simple red house on the Moon. The Moonhouse and TENACIOUS, Astronautcenter Cologne. "Not as a scientific outpost or political symbol," says Genberg, "but as a quiet reminder of humanit...
Read MoreMinor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 57 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the upcoming relaunch of Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles. Set to reopen on 16th June 2025, the reimagined resort marks the next chapter for one of Seychelles’ most notable beachfront escapes, unveiling a refreshed look and elevated guest experiences that reflect the contemporary sophistication of Avani. The property is set on the west coast of Mahé Island, just 30 minutes from Seychelles International Airport. Situated against lush tropical gardens and offering direct access to pristine white-sand beaches, Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles will reopen with 192 fully refurbished guest rooms and suites, in...
Read MoreCG Hospitality and Marriott International announce a landmark collaboration CG Hospitality Global, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global (Chaudhary Group - known for Wai Wai instant noodles) and majority stakeholder in Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), proudly announced a landmark collaboration with Marriott International for the Global Launch of Series by Marriott— A new midscale and upscale collection brand. This historic move is anchored by the affiliation of The Fern portfolio, one of India’s most respected eco-sensitive hotel chains under CHPL and CG Hospitality. Founded in 1996 CHPL has grown into one of India’s most respected hotel management companies. This partnership marks a major milestone for India’s hospitality sector. The Fern, The Fern Residency, and The...
Read MoreBrand Welcomhotel to grow presence in Uttar Pradesh with 120 keys hotel ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) has announced the signing of a new Welcomhotel in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh with M/s. KD Greens, Mathura. This marks the entry of Brand Welcomhotel to an important market and further strengthens the ITCHL footprint in Uttar Pradesh with the existing six operating hotels offering 479 keys and more properties across brands in the pipeline. Anil Chadha, MD-ITCHL with Chaudhary Dinanath Agrawal, Nandan & Narendra Agrawal of KD Greens at the Welcomhotel Vrindavan Spread across 3 acres, ‘Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Vrindavan’ will feature 120 guest rooms along with large banqueting space, an all-day dining, a speciality restaurant, swimming pool, spa & kids club. Located 90 km fro...
Read MoreCustomers can now easily and securely share location data from their Apple AirTags or Find My network accessories with the airline to help locate mishandled or delayed bags Cathay Pacific is pleased to introduce a new feature to its baggage recovery process, providing customers with greater peace of mind and an enhanced experience when they travel with the airline. Customers can now use Apple’s Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTags or Find My network accessories with Cathay Pacific’s baggage service teams to more quickly locate their missing or delayed bags. Cathay Pacific General Manager Airport Service Delivery Cheuk Lo said: “At Cathay Pacific, we’re continuously exploring new ways to further elevate the customer experien...
Read MoreBudget-conscious travellers planning their 2025 trips should be aware of ways to make the most of their money and save cash this year. Travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are offering tips to travellers keen to explore new places without breaking the bank in 2025. The advice follows a rise in overspending, with 67% of holidaymakers going over budget on their last trip abroad, spending up to 46% more than they originally planned. Cost-cutting measures and some forward planning can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Holidaymakers should also know the best ways to use leftover spending money, after a survey conducted by Quotezone revealed 56% often have leftover foreign currency. Greg Wilson, CEO and travel insurance ...
Read MoreEstablished in 1935, the Moscow Metro has grown into one of the world’s largest urban transit networks, spanning over 550 kilometers and serving more than 8 million passengers daily. Its 90th anniversary is marked by historical exhibitions and continued advancements in digital transport technology. The Moscow Metro has reached its 90th year of operation, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s largest and longest-running urban transit systems. Since its inauguration in 1935, the system has expanded to cover over 550 kilometers of track, with 302 stations, serving an average of 8 million passenger trips per weekday. Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry, said, “The opening of the Metro in 1935 was a historic event for our capital and ...
Read MoreAstronomers have witnessed for the first time a violent cosmic collision in which one galaxy pierces another with intense radiation. Their results, published today in Nature, show that this radiation dampens the wounded galaxy’s ability to form new stars. This new study combined observations from both the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), revealing all the gory details of this galactic battle. In the distant depths of the Universe, two galaxies are locked in a thrilling war. Over and over, they charge towards each other at speeds of 500 km/s on a violent collision course, only to land a glancing blow before retreating and winding up for another round. “We hence call this system the ‘cosmic joust...
Read MoreAllcargo Gati revamps Bike Express for hassle-free bike transportation across India Allcargo Gati Limited, (formerly Gati Limited), India’s premier Express Distribution and Supply Chain Management company, has revised the pricing for its popular Bike Express Service, in efforts to reinforce its commitment to service excellence. The new rates are effective immediately, and all bookings will now be accepted solely on a pre-paid basis, aimed at ensuring smoother customer experience. Bike Express is a purpose-built bike transportation service designed for working professionals, students relocating to new cities, tourists, and biking enthusiasts seeking safe and hassle-free mobility solutions. Expanding its reach, the service now caters to challenging and iconic destinations li...
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