Cartagena, Colombia, will host the 24th edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit during the week of Sept. 29, 2025, at the InterContinental Cartagena. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) made the announcement in late October, on Day 2 of this year's Responsible Seafood Summit in St Andrews, Scotland. The vibrant Caribbean city of Cartagena will provide next year's Summit a unique backdrop for industry stakeholders to address pressing issues, share solutions and make connections. "It is exciting for us at GSA to bring our signature event back to South America for the first time in seven years," said Mike Kocsis, CEO of GSA. The Summit was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in 2018. "As Colombia's relevance in the global seafood industry...
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As the year comes to an end and you look forward to a new dawn, planning a great new year week is a difficult choice. What if you pick a destination that has a balmy weather, visa-on-arrival for Indians, great air connectivity, and a landscape that would take your breath away. We are talking about the Maldives and not one but two resorts to choose from: Medhufushi Island Resort in Meemu Atoll and Filitheyo Resort in Faafu Atoll. Indulge in the finest culinary creations crafted by expert chefs, featuring gourmet feasts, themed dinners, and live cooking stations. Each property offers unique dining experiences, from lavish Christmas brunches to elegant New Year’s Eve galas, with menus inspired by global and local flavours. From cookie-decorating workshops for children to Santa welc...
Read MoreMiral’s Sustainability Strategy outlines major initiatives to achieve Miral’s goal of becoming the region’s benchmark for LET sustainability by 2030. The strategy builds upon a legacy of its ongoing commitment to responsible entertainment. The strategy ensures a comprehensive approach to protecting the environment, well-being of employees and the sustainable growth of the business. Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy across the group, a milestone in Miral’s ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable leisure, entertainment, and tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. Building on years of experience in...
Read MoreCentury-old, architect designed custom clocks still ticking in Pennsylvania’s Capitol
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome. Visitors to Pennsylvania ‘s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design. The 273 working clocks include many that are integrated into fireplace mantels and other building features. They are not low maintenance, requiring regular oiling and occasional mechanical overhauls. And every week, in a throwback to a time before wristwatches and cellphones, clock winders roam the halls — ensuring the century-plus-old timeke...
Read MoreWhen Hook was a child, he started his days by jumping off the boat that his family lived on and into the ocean. By age 3, he could already swim and dive in shallow waters. His home was a kabang, a boat, that his family sailed in Thailand’s southern waters. The ocean was his backyard. Now Hook, whose full name is Suriyan Klathale, lives on land like the rest of his community, a people known as the Moken. The recollections of his childhood, which many Moken of his generation still have, are mostly just memories. The community, a group of indigenous people from Thailand and Myanmar, came to worldwide attention for its members’ understanding of waves when the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck in December 2004 and killed more than 200,000 people. The few tourists who happened to be on the isla...
Read MoreWhen Pope Francis left the Vatican earlier this month for his traditional Christmastime outing downtown, he acknowledged what many Romans have been complaining about for months: That his big plans for a Holy Year had turned their city into a giant construction pit, with traffic-clogging roadworks tearing up major thoroughfares, scaffolding covering prized monuments and short-term rentals gobbling up apartment blocks. Francis urged Romans to pray for their mayor — “He has a lot to do” — but to nevertheless welcome the upcoming Jubilee as a time of spiritual repair and renewal. “These worksites are fine, but beware: Don’t forget the worksites of the soul!” Francis said. When he formally opens the Holy Year next week, Francis will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that ...
Read MoreOslo has been my adopted home for 20 years. I am from Paris originally and have been working at Reuters for 15 years, where I’ve covered news ranging from the Norwegian oil and gas industry to its $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund to the annual awarding of the Nobel Prize. The Norwegian capital, which historically played second fiddle to its bigger, more glamorous cousins Copenhagen and Stockholm, now has excellent restaurants and world-class museums, such as a recently opened one dedicated to Edvard Munch and the National Museum, which has moved to a new, larger home. Still, nature is never far. Here are few insider tips: Getting around: Oslo is a compact city, so I walk or cycle everywhere. If I need to go a little further afield, I will jump on a tram, bus...
Read MoreUNESCO will deploy a team of experts to assess possible risks for the conservation of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam as it is worried about development projects that may threaten the heritage-listed tourist attraction, the U.N. agency told Reuters. The bay and the adjoining Cat Ba archipelago of limestone islets celebrates this year the 30th anniversary of inscription on the UNESCO world heritage list, being considered by the agency "the most extensive and best known example of marine-invaded tower karst." The UNESCO designation contributed to the site becoming a massive tourist destination, drawing millions of visitors every year and boosting Vietnam's revenue from tourism. However, the United Nations' education, scientific and cultural agency, in a statement attributed to its World...
Read MoreAn "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International. Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies, Trond Larsen, head of Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program, told Reuters this week. A specimen of spiny mouse (Scolomys sp.), a species discovered on a Conservation International Rapid Assessment expedition into the Alto Mayo Landscape in Peru, is pictured, June 16, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Ronald Diaz/Handout via REUTERS He added that another 48 species found by investigators were potentially new, but needed further study. The...
Read MoreWalk into Korea introduces Yuseong hot springs Yuseong Hot Springs, located in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea, is a renowned hot spring destination. Its origins date back to the ancient Baekje era, with records indicating that Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, and his son Taejong visited Yuseong for hot spring baths. The hot spring water in Yuseong contains over 60 beneficial minerals, known to be effective for neurological disorders and chronic diseases. However, the 2010s saw the closure of famous hotels, leading to a decline in visitors and a crisis for the hot spring city with over 1,000 years of history. Yuseong Hot Springs District offers a variety of facilities and activities for both business and leisure. Revitalizing Yuseong hot spri...
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