Maldives Reethi Resort will open in late 2025 following an extensive renovation Minor Hotels, in partnership with a private equity fund managed by Ares Management, has announced the upcoming rebrand of Reethi Beach Resort as NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, set to re-open in Q4 2025 after an extensive renovation. The 129-key property is set on a lush island in Hanifaru Bay within the Baa Atoll. Just a 35-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport in Male, the resort offers easy access to the atoll's unspoiled beauty, home to manta rays, whale sharks, turtles, and an abundance of vibrant marine life. Reethi Beach Resort will remain open until 25th April 2025, after which it will close for six months to undergo its transformation into NH Collection. The renov...
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The Brussels Volume Pass, created in collaboration with visit.brussels and the City of Brussels, gives exclusive and unique access for 24 to 48 hours to the best clubs and several cultural institutions in the city. Starting from 10 October, this exclusive pass will also include entry to the museums of the City of Brussels, including Centrale for Contemporary Art. It offers plenty to satisfy clubbers eager for cultural discoveries. Brussels is undoubtedly one of Europe’s essential clubbing capitals. From lively bars to trendy nightclubs, the city pulsates to the rhythm of its vibrant nightlife. The Brussels Volume Pass offers clubbers from all backgrounds a deep dive into Brussels' nightlife with up to 48-hour access to the capital's iconic clubs. Whether you're a fan of techhouse, hip-...
Read MoreSwiss glaciers melted at an above-average rate in 2024 as a blistering hot summer thawed through abundant snowfall, monitoring body GLAMOS said on Tuesday. Earlier this year, glaciologists had celebrated heavy winter and spring snow dumps in the Alps, hoping this would signal a halt to years of hefty declines or even a reversal of losses. A drone view of crevasses on Morteratsch Glacier amid climate change, in Pontresina, Switzerland, September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse But with average August temperatures a few degrees above freezing even at the 3,571 meter high Jungfraujoch station perched above the Aletsch Glacier, scientists measured record ice losses across the country that month. Overall, GLAMOS said Swiss glaciers lost 2.5% of their volume this year which was abo...
Read MoreArchaeologists in Peru have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture more than 1,300 years ago, including a stone throne and unique scenes depicted in elaborate wall paintings. The nature of the ancient murals "could indicate it was a woman who used the space, possibly a ruler," said Jessica Ortiz, research director for the project at the Panamarca archaeological site on Peru's northwest coast. A view of a lower figure painted on the pillar at the archaeological site of Panamarca where archaeologists have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture over 1,300 years ago. PRIA (Archaeological Research Program) Paisajes Arqueologicos de Panamarca - Lisa Treve...
Read MoreUN Tourism and TUI Care foundation announce grants UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch 'Colourful Cultures', a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. The initiative aims to empower local artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations across selected African countries. These projects will enhance the benefits of tourism for local artists and artisans, progressing sustainable economic opportunities while safeguarding cultural heritage and enhancing community empowerment and engagement. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: "Tourism has the potential to deliver significant socio-economic benefits in rural areas, preserving cultural heritage and creating jobs. We are proud to launch the ...
Read MoreThe town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina's eastern Atlantic coast has a parrot problem. Thousands of the green-yellow-red birds have invaded, driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills, according to biologists. They bite on the town's electric cables, causing outages, and are driving residents around the bend with their incessant screeching and deposits everywhere of parrot poo. Parrots stand on power lines in the town of Hilario Ascasubi, which they invaded driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills, according to biologists, in Argentina, September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian "The hillsides are disappearing, and this is causing them to come closer to the cities to find food, shelter and water," biologist Daiana Lera said, explaining that much of Argentina'...
Read MoreAnantara The Palm Dubai Resort has announced a standalone culinary experience this November, welcoming The World’s Best Pastry Chef for an exclusive weekend only. From 15-17 November 2024, Chef Will Goldfarb, visiting from his revolutionary Room4Dessert restaurant in Ubud, Bali, will present a bespoke seven-course sweet and savoury amuse-bouche tasting menu, paired with exquisite beverages, at The Lotus Lounge. This rare and unmissable event promises an unparalleled dining experience for a limited number of guests. This Dubai showcase offers just 40 guests per evening the rare chance to experience Goldfarb's visionary talent up close. It's an unmissable opportunity to witness firsthand why he was named The World's Best Pastry Chef. Guests can expect a one-of-a-kind tasting...
Read More1966 Ferrari 275 GTB wins Best of Show at 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705
# A distinguished panel of global automotive experts judged 35 mostly pre-1973 cars, meticulously selected for their design, provenance, and engineering excellence across six competitive classes # The event - in its second year - saw some of the most prestigious collection of motor cars come together for one weekend at the luxury Palazzo di Varignana in Bologna, Italy # Other category winners included a 1925 Bugatti Type 35A, a 1950 Alfa Romeo 2500 SS Villa D'Este, and a 1964 Porsche 904, among many other extraordinary vehicles celebrating automotive heritage The Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 has concluded its second edition with the iconic 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, owned by Mr Giuseppe Matildi, awarded the prestigious Best of Show prize. This year's event was he...
Read MoreShenzhen's stunning drone show kicks off National Day celebrations On the evening of September 26, Shenzhen hosted a spectacular drone show themed "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen" above Shenzhen Bay Park. A total of 10,197 drones took to the sky simultaneously, setting two Guinness World Records: "The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)" and "The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones". The drone light show was a breathtaking spectacle. A vast array of drones came together to form a stunning starry sky, making the audience feel as though they were floating in an endless universe. What truly amazed the crowd was the sight of a floating "Sky City" materializing in midair, intertwined with iconic Shenzhen elements like the ...
Read MoreKerala turned a new milestone in its tourism steeped in resilience, as Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2024 concluded on Sunday with a stronger projection of its variety destinations celebrated for their all-weather charm. While wedding and cruise tourism earned focus at the four-day event organized by KTM Society, more than 2,800 buyers and stalls totaling 347 made the 12th edition busiest in the history of the biennial event. By making the proceedings paperless through a software app, authorities stuck to the green protocol that enhanced the international image of the state on the tourism map. The final day witnessed huge rush, as general public visited the venue at Sagara-Samudrika Convention Centre at Willingdon Island in huge numbers from noon. KTM Society, which is now into its s...
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