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Aviation leaders assemble in New Delhi for IATA’s 81st AGM

May 30, 2025121 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to deliver a keynote address to delegates. IndiGo is the host airline of the event, which was last held in India in 1983. Some 1,700 participants are registered to attend, including industry leaders, government officials and media. “We are excited to bring the IATA AGM to India after a 42-year gap. India’s place in global aviation has changed dramatically, particularly over the last decade. The country has seen record aircraft orders, impressive growth, and world...

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Shaikha Al Nowais nominated as first woman to head UN Tourism

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May 30, 202582 Views

The UN Tourism Executive Council has met again for a milestone session to build on the legacy of the last eight years. Meeting for its 123rd session, the Council assessed progress made around the priorities of innovation, investments and education and looked ahead with the nomination of Shaikha Al Nowais as new Secretary-General from 2026. Upon confirmation by the UN Tourism General Assembly, Shaikha Al Nowais will become the woman to hold the position. According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024. On the back of this positive data, Member States were given an overview of the progress made in key areas designed to build a mor...

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Discover Bali’s rich traditions and breathtaking landscapes

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May 30, 202576 Views

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort offers travellers a new local immersion package Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, recently recognised on the Travel + Leisure It List 2025 and Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2025, has unveiled its latest package, ‘A Local Immersion’, a minimum three-night stay offering discerning travellers a deeper, more meaningful connection with Bali by exploring the Indonesian island through nature, culture, and sensory indulgence. Central to the journey is exploring Bali’s lesser-known wonders through a guided outdoor adventure. Guests may embark on the Alas Taro Exploration, a trip through Bali’s sacred forests and rice paddies. Led by the resort’s resident naturalist, the experience begins with a Jeep ride through quiet villages and emerald-green fields, where travellers...

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Passenger growth accelerates to 8% in April

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May 29, 2025124 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April 2024). International demand rose 10.8% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 8.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+1.7 ppt compared to April 2024), the highest ever for April. Domestic demand increased 3.3% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 3.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.7% (+0.1 ppt compared to April 2024). “April was a positive month for travel. Growth strengthened...

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Egyptian archaeologists discover three tombs in Luxor

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May 29, 2025118 Views

Egypt unveiled three new tombs of prominent statesman in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, officials said Monday. Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry. In this undated photo, hieroglyphs are revealed in the three new graves of senior statesmen found in the Dra' Abu al-Naga necropolis area in Luxor, Egypt. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP) Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said in the statement that further study of other tombs’ inscriptions is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the tombs’ owne...

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Noctotourism: Top 10 stargazing spots in Europe

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May 29, 2025103 Views

At a time many are seeking digital detox trips, lets tell you about ten of the most peaceful stargazing spots in Europe that are perfect for unwinding. Experts at WinstonsBeds are highlighting destinations with some of the darkest skies that offer a serene experience under the night’s sky. This comes after research revealed 62% of travellers said they are considering visiting darker sky destinations and seeking starbathing experiences in 2025. The International Dark Sky Parks (IDSPs) has certified Dark Sky areas across Europe which are protected from light pollution. Thanks to its distance from the main urban centers, the Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin has an exceptional starry sky in Western Europe. This territory invites us to take the time t...

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Elevating the inflight dining experience to new heights with exquisite Chinese fare

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May 29, 2025122 Views

Cathay Pacific hosted a special tasting event on 28 May, presenting its new “Chinese Classics” dining offerings inspired by the Eight Great Cuisines of China for its Business class customers. Complementing the airline’s “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites” offerings, the new “Chinese Classics” menu seeks to provide a diverse culinary experience for customers, while showcasing Cathay Pacific’s leadership and innovation in inflight dining. With a profound appreciation for China’s rich culinary heritage, Cathay Pacific masterfully incorporates the essence of China’s eight great regional cuisines into its inflight dining, connecting the world to Chinese culinary culture through its global network. Showcasing the allure of Chinese culture through culinary delights A...

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Lesser flamingos lose one of their only four African breeding sites to sewage

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May 28, 202587 Views

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an artificial dam outside South Africa's historic diamond-mining town of Kimberley. Now it only has three. Years of raw sewage spilling into Kamfers Dam, the only South African water body where lesser flamingos congregated in large enough numbers to breed, have rendered the water so toxic that the distinctive pink birds have abandoned it, according to conservationists and a court judgment against the local council seen by Reuters. Lesser flamingos are currently considered near-threatened, rather than endangered, by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: there are 2-3 million left, four-fifths of them spread ...

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Chic neighbourhoods, quirky museums and foodie havens in Paris

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May 28, 2025111 Views

Like most Parisians, I’m a transplant from elsewhere — specifically sunny Provence, where it's practically a civic duty to cheer for the rival football team, Olympique de Marseille, and complain about the haughty residents of the French capital. But as the French actor Sacha Guitry once said, “Being a Parisian is not about being born in Paris; it's about being reborn there.” I first moved to Paris in my early twenties and, like many before me, was immediately enthralled by the city. But Paris felt like a sleeping beauty in the early 2000s: the economy was stagnant, unemployment was high, and losing the 2012 Olympic bid to London made it feel as though the future was being written elsewhere. By the time I returned to the city in 2012 as an energy correspondent for Reuters following stin...

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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

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May 28, 202588 Views

International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024. That represents a 5% rise on last year and is 3% more than in pre-pandemic year 2019. The robust performance came despite the sector facing a range of geopolitical and trade tensions, as well as high inflation in travel and tourism services. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “In every global region, tourism stands out as a major services sector, supporting millions of jobs and businesses of a...