The Amazon River fell to its lowest level in over a century on Monday at the heart of the Brazilian rainforest as a record drought upends the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and damages the jungle ecosystem. Rapidly drying tributaries to the mighty Amazon have left boats stranded, cutting off food and water supplies to remote villages, while high water temperatures are suspected of killing more than 100 endangered river dolphins. Boats and houseboats are seen stranded in a dry area of the Igarape do Taruma stream which flows into the Rio Negro river, as the water level at a major river port in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit its lowest point in at least 121 years, in Manaus, Brazil, October 16. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly The port of Manaus, the region's most populous city, at th...
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The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Leyja, its latest tourism destination, further strengthening and enriching the Kingdom's ecotourism offering. Located in NEOM and steeped in history and mythology, Leyja starts from the Gulf of Aqaba coast and its alluring waters in the west, then winds inland to form a magnificent natural valley carved between 400m-high mountains that have been crafted over long centuries by the power of nature and water. The adventure hotel in Leyja NEOMs latest sustainable tourism destination Leyja builds on NEOM's ongoing commitment to becoming a multi-faceted destination and supports the Kingdom's efforts to build a strong and sustainable tourism industry under Saudi V...
Read More# Indigenous community on Bali island fights for land rights # Mass tourism seen as threat to livelihoods, conservation # Indigenous peoples to play key role in global nature pledges Deep inside his tribe’s sacred rainforest on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, Indigenous guide Putu Willy Suputra looks on in disbelief as a group of tourists video themselves mimicking monkeys by swinging on a long, woody vine. Suputra is a member of the 20,000-strong Adat Dalem Tamblingan Indigenous community who have lived in northern Bali since the 9th century and want rights to curb tourism and protect their rainforest and lake. “These types of things really hurt me,” the 27-year-old said. “That liana will definitely die.” “If we go into this forest, it is enough to walk, se...
Read MoreRitz Carlton Reserve appoints Michelin-Starred chef for its reimagined Restaurant Chef Christian Herrgesell to usher in a new era of epicurean excellence, including the relaunch of Lae Lay, the contemporary dining destination that showcases the culinary majesty of Thailand’s maritime culture Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, has redefined the culinary scene in Southern Thailand this October. It has welcomed a new Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Christian Herrgesell and unveiled its reimagined seafood restaurant, Lae Lay. Chef Christian is all set to introduce world-class gastronomy to Krabi’s golden shores. A leading chef and concept creator from Germany, he spent 10 years at the famous Tim Raue Resta...
Read MoreA Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms). Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minnesota, won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California, with an enormous, lumpy, orange pumpkin that could produce at least 687 pies. A pumpkin called “Michael Jordan,” grown by Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minn., is lifted to be weighed at the Safeway 50th annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Gienger won the event with his pumpkin weighing 2749 pounds. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) “I was not expecting that. It was quite the feeling,” said Gienger, 43, who has been growing pumpkins for nearly ...
Read MoreYear-round sunny destination for relaxation, water adventures, authentic cuisines, and plenty for kids to do at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Bathed in warmth and sunshine, and bidding the cold and snow adieu, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is the ideal beach getaway this winter. Occupying a picturesque, sun-drenched location and cascading down a hillside to a one-kilometre stretch of private beachfront along the Red Sea, amenities vary from palm-fringed swimming pools and ancient Egyptian inspired Spa rituals to twelve dining destinations celebrating cuisines from all over the world in the most prominent luxury address in the destination for families, couples and solo travellers alike. Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Luxury on Land, Adventure at Sea The ...
Read MorePrague, often referred to as the "City of a Hundred Spires," is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant arts scene. However, there's one event that adds a contemporary and enchanting twist to the city's cultural landscape – the Signal Festival of Prague. This annual light and multimedia festival transforms the historic streets and landmarks of Prague into a mesmerizing display of art and technology. The Signal Festival is an internationally acclaimed festival that celebrates the intersection of art, technology, and urban space. It showcases an array of light installations, multimedia performances, and interactive art exhibitions that bring Prague's streets and buildings to life after dark. The festival aims to create a unique sensory experience for visit...
Read MoreWith one week to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism through crisis and into recovery and transformation. High-level delegates and Ministers from more than 150 countries are expected in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 25th session of the General Assembly (18-19 October). Held every two years, the supreme governing body of UNWTO will once again bring Member States from every global region together to debate and advance the Organization's Programme of Work and address the biggest challenges facing tourism right now. Ahead of the event, key figures from leading international organizations, including from across the United Nations, have expressed their recognition of UNWT...
Read MoreHelsinki's target is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The city's sustainability goals cover all sectors, from construction to travel industry and events. In the tourism sector, the city's sustainability work has focused on developing inclusive tourism and encouraging stronger participation by city residents in the development of tourism. In addition, the City of Helsinki measures the carbon footprint of tourism, promotes the measures of the Helsinki Tourism Climate Road Map and supports travel industry along the path of sustainable tourism. The Think Sustainably service at MyHelsinki.fi helps to choose more sustainable ways of living in Helsinki and enjoying the Finnish capital. Amos Rex is just one of the city's art museums that has fulfilled the Think Sustainably criteria. The re...
Read More# Based at breathtaking 18th century Palazzo di Varignana, Bologna, inaugural automotive Concours secures superlative entry list from leading collectors. # Concorso D’Eleganza Varignana 1705 curates examples of the finest pre-1973 automotive icons presented in six classes. # Pre-War Elegance, Heroic Races, Italian Fine Gems, Great Class Sport Car, Grit & Style and German Icons conclude concours season in superlative style. # Ferrari 275 GTB, Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Berlinetta Touring, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, Maserati Tipo 26, Lamborghini Miura, Bugatti 37/44, Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider and many more typify the rich, diverse nature of curation # Leading experts, Corrado Lopresto and Silvia Nicolis from Italy and Hidetomo Kimura from Japan in attendance with iconic c...
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