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Thousands protest in Spain’s Canary Islands against over tourism

October 21, 2024229 Views

Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices local people out of the housing market. Under the slogan Canary Islands has a limit, residents demonstrated simultaneously in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro and called for a change in the tourism model for the islands. A woman shows a sign to a tourist sitting on a bench during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez In the Playa de las Americas in Tenerife, protesters appeared on the beach while tourists were sunbathing and chanted "This beach is ours." Activists claimed the arrival of millions of visi...

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National Geographic Society Introduces the Museum of Exploration

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October 21, 2024314 Views

State-of-the-art renovation will bring a new public attraction, a reimagined museum and nighttime experience to its campus in Washington, D.C., set to open in 2026 National Geographic Society has announced the launch of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, a sustainably-built, must-visit experience as part of its reimagined campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. Scheduled to open in mid-2026, the public attraction, fueled by cutting-edge technologies, will feature one-of-a-kind National Geographic curated exhibitions, immersive and educational experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, restaurant and retail store. The Museum of Exploration will accelerate the Society's mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. As a global nonprofit orga...

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Groundbreaking Saudi digital art institute invites for inaugural residency

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October 21, 2024331 Views

# Located in Diriyah in Riyadh, Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) is the MENA region’s first New Media Arts hub # The three-month Mazra’ah Media Art Residency offers access to world-class facilities from February to April 2025 # Work will be showcased through exhibitions and scholarly publications Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region’s first hub dedicated to New Media and Digital Art, has announced a call for applications to its inaugural Mazra’ah Media Art Residency for experienced artists and scholars. Running from February to April 2025, the three-month residency comprises two distinct streams for artists and scholars, established in the fields of New Media and Digital Arts. Designed to foster innovation and intellectual exchange across disciplines, the residency offers par...

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Musical ‘The Lion King’ celebrates 25 years in London’s West End

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October 19, 2024322 Views

Hit musical "The Lion King" is celebrating its 25th anniversary in London's West End this weekend with a special gala performance on Sunday, after first opening its doors at the Lyceum Theatre on Oct. 19, 1999. Based on Disney's 1994 animation film, the stage adaptation, which has played in theatres around the world, has been seen in the British capital by over 19 million theatre goers. "I think that this piece is something that does transcend culture," director and writer Julie Taymor told Reuters, adding that the coming of age story about a lion cub called Simba who endures loss "is something every single human being has to go through." FILE PHOTO: An actor wears a costume on stage during the performance of a musical "Lion King" in London, Britain in 2023. Matt Crockett/Disney/...

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Azores create largest marine protected area in North Atlantic

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October 18, 2024308 Views

The regional assembly of Portugal's Azores Islands approved the creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic to reach international conservation goals well ahead of time. The approval late on Thursday places the archipelago at the forefront of global ocean conservation that aims to achieve the goals set by the United Nations of protecting 30% of the Earth's land and sea by 2030 under a global pact adopted last year. FILE PHOTO: Atlantic spotted dolphins leap out of the water off Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi The network will encompass almost 300,000 square kilometres (115,830 square miles) and ensures the preservation of underwater mountain ranges and vulnerable marine ecosyst...

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Helsinki named World’s Most Sustainable Travel Destination

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October 18, 2024295 Views

Helsinki has achieved its target of being the world's most sustainable destination. The Finnish capital was ranked number one in the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, which was published on 16 October 2024. The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators. The comparison includes more than a hundred cities throughout the world that have invested in sustainability. Helsinki has performed well in the GDS Index in the past: in 2023, our ranking was fourth. "Being named the world's most sustainable travel destination is proof of the long-term work that has been done in Helsinki. We are developing and growing tourism sustainably t...

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NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard is now open

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October 18, 2024246 Views

Global hospitality group Minor Hotels, in partnership with Boulevard Hotel Company Limited, has announced the official opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard. This marks a significant milestone as the first NH Hotels & Resorts brand property in the Thai capital. Situated in the vibrant core of Bangkok's bustling commercial and shopping district, just off Sukhumvit Road, the 315-key property offers guests unparalleled convenience. Its prime location, only 200 meters from the BTS SkyTrain public transportation system, ensures guests can easily explore Bangkok’s attractions, world-class shopping centres and restaurants, and is within walking distance of the renowned Bumrungrad International Hospital. The hotel is just a 30-minute drive from Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhum...

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Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife

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October 17, 2024326 Views

Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut in liquor taxes on Wednesday, in a bid to revive the Asian financial hub’s reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene. After fulfilling Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown national security law, which has furthered concerns about the curtailing of civil liberties in the city, Chief Executive John Lee now faces challenges with economic competitiveness against regional rivals like Singapore, Japan and mainland Chinese metropolises. Changes in residents’ lifestyles and a wave of middle-class emigration during the COVID-19 pandemic have dampened local spending. Many residents now prefer to spend their weekends in mainland China, attracted by its lower prices and a wider variety of entertainment ...

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50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark

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October 16, 2024351 Views

In a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons. “This is such an exciting find because we found these skeletons that are so very, very well preserved,” said archeologist Michael Borre Lundø, who led the six-month dig. “Normally, we would be lucky to find a few teeth in the graves, but here we have entire skeletons.” The skeletons were preserved thanks to favorable soil chemistry, particularly chalk and high water levels, experts from Museum Odense said. The site was discovered last year during a routine survey, ahead of power line renovation work on the outskirts of the village of Aasum, 5 kilometers (3 miles), northeast of Ode...

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The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital

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October 16, 2024249 Views

The world’s second Sphere is planned to be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first giant dome entertainment complex in Las Vegas. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. announced the plan late Tuesday to bring a Sphere to the Middle East. Under the deal, Abu Dhabi will pay a franchise fee to Sphere Entertainment to build the second location using its designs. Abu Dhabi’s government will pay to build the structure, as well as annual fees to Sphere Entertainment “for creative and artistic content.” The announcement offered no financing information, nor did it say where the Sphere would be built in the Emirati capital. Abu Dhabi’s government did not immediately respond to questions about the project Wedn...