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World first jump over plane at Dolphin Beach in Cape Town

January 17, 2025114 Views

Dutch big-air star kitesurfer Walker achieves perfect timing with Red Bull Air Race pilot Czepiela for iconic feat in South Africa Extreme big-air kitesurfer Lasse Walker pulled off a world-first feat off Dolphin Beach in Cape Town on Thursday, January 16 when he completed a stunning jump in the water over the low-altitude plane of masterful Red Bull Air Race pilot Łukasz 'Luke' Czepiela. Dutchman Walker grew up on the coast of the Netherlands, where he looked up to the exploits of local kitesurfing legends Ruben Lenten and Kevin Langeree and realised that his future lay in the sport. Lasse Walker of the Netherlands jumps over a CubCrafters Carbon Cub airplane piloted by Luke Czepiela of Poland on Dolphin Beach in Cape Town, South Africa on January 16, 2025. PHOTO: Sebastian Mark...

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Spain expects more tourists this year after record visitors in 2024

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January 16, 202568 Views

Spain expects even more tourists to flock to the country in 2025 after an estimated record 94 million foreigners visited last year, 10% more than in 2023, Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said on Wednesday, helping to drive economic growth amid a wider European slowdown, Foreign tourists spent some 126 billion euros ($130 billion) during their stays in 2024, up 16% from the previous year, the minister said. He predicted they would spend 36 billion euros in the first four months of 2025, also 16% higher than in the same period of 2024, while visitor numbers should rise by 9%. FILE PHOTO: A Guardia Civil police ship patrols the Mediterranean Sea during the America's Cup Regatta as locals and tourists sunbathe at Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona, Spain August 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce ...

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Travel safely in uncertain times : The biggest travel risks in 2025

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January 16, 202573 Views

New Travel Trends: 'Last Chance Tourism' and 'Coolcationing' as Effects of Climate Change What will travel look like in 2025? One thing is sure: the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, significantly altering travel behaviors. More and more travelers are opting for cooler destinations ('Coolcationing'), while others seek to visit places at risk of disappearing ('Last-Chance Tourism') According to Safeture, the leading technology platform for travel risk management, and Riskline, a global expert in travel risk analysis and content provision, beyond climate-related changes, the most significant risks for business and leisure travelers in 2025 arise from geopolitical tensions and digital challenges. In their latest annual forecast, 'Foresight 20...

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What is Travel’s tipping point!

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January 15, 202575 Views

Travelport releases second annual State of Modern Retailing Report, Key trends that will transform the travel industry in 2025 Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel agencies and suppliers worldwide, has unveiled its 2025 State of Modern Retailing Report. This report, combining new proprietary research and cross-industry insights, outlines critical trends reshaping the travel industry in 2025, including heightened demand for transparency, the emergence of new subscription models, and AI-driven advancements in the travel retail experience. “Consumers are clear about what they want from the travel industry: simplicity, transparency, and trust,” said Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer at&nbs...

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Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to various places

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January 13, 202576 Views

An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states in US. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers. Youngsters explore caves at Ice Castles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Woodstock, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The company behind the displays has expanded since its first installation in 2011. This year it has operations in Utah, Minnesota, two locations in Colorado and New Hampshire, where the site includes a snow tubing hill and ice bar. After a mild winter last year, officials were thrilled that temperatures were cold enough...

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Tokyo museum offers visitors ‘flashback’ to defunct technology

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January 13, 2025113 Views

Tucked away in a corner of central Tokyo, the Extinct Media Museum lives up to its name. From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment, including a 1916 Japanese-made "Lily" still camera, its oldest exhibit. Amidst the three-roomed museum's cluttered shelves, visitors like 59-year-old Mika Matsuda can rewind to the past and the gadgets that were once in everyday use. Visitors view items inside Extinct Media Museum, a private museum showcasing a collection of defunct gadgets including old cameras, cassette tapes and cell phone, in Tokyo, Japan January 11, 2025. REUTERS/Irene Wang "It is fascinating not only for generations unfamiliar with these items, but also for those who lived through those ti...

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Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China

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January 12, 2025132 Views

People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciating the artwork and the excitement of ice slides and other attractions at the annual Harbin Ice and Snow World. The ice sculpture festival is a major tourist draw for the former industrial center that still boasts of its proximity to Russia with Tsarist-era architecture found nowhere else in China. Visitors tour by the ice structures during the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China’s Heilongjiang province on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) The riverside site features dozens of giant artworks like the Taj Mahal of India, the Osaka Castle of Japan, and Beijing’s own Temp...

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Thai rice fields transformed into vibrant art depicting red dragon, feline deity

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January 12, 2025107 Views

A drone view shows dragon and cat figures created by Thunyapong Jaikum, a Thai farmer and artist, in rice fields in Chiang Rai province, north of Thailand, January 11, 2025. REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook A red dragon, a feline deity and dogs and cats cover Tanyapong Jaikham's rice paddies in northern Thailand, a living tribute in rice plants to flooding that inundated nearby areas in September, stranding thousands. To transform more than 2 hectares (5 acres) of land into the vibrant images, Tanyapong and his team used AI to plot and refine the design outlines and GPS to mark precise coordinates for the careful planting of 20 kg (45 pounds) of rainbow rice seeds. Tanyapong, who began the work in October, chose the dragon and the local four-eared, five-eyed feline deity to mark the Luna...

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London is the top destination in the world

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January 11, 202578 Views

Tripadvisor reveals 2025's must-visit destinations loved by travelers Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announced its first Travelers' Choice Awards category for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations. Each year, Tripadvisor pores over millions of reviews shared by a global community of travelers to uncover the most trusted recommendations, helping future explorers create unforgettable memories on their next adventure. Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations span seven categories; Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, Honeymoon Destinations. This year Tripadvisor introduces two new subcategories; Solo Travel Destinations and a special sub-category in celebration of Tripadvisor's 25th anniversary hon...

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Kerala’s Kappad, Chal beaches get global Blue Flag certification

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January 10, 202589 Views

Kerala’s famed Kappad beach in Kozhikode and Chal beach in Kannur have been bestowed with the coveted Blue Flag certification by Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) for meeting stringent environmental and safety standards. State Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said the Blue Flag status not only enhances the global appeal of these beaches but also firm up Kerala’s reputation as a leading sustainable tourism destination. Noting it as a ‘milestone,’ Riyas said Kerala continues to set global benchmark in preserving its picturesque landscape while promoting and implementing eco-friendly initiatives to provide a unique experience for tourists. According to him, it is a significant step towards boosting tourism and attracting environmentally conscious trave...