Bin-credible! Spellbinding timelapse video of trash-filled rivers in Indonesia being cleaned up by charity workers goes viral The footage condenses clean-ups that took 14 hours into a 60-second clip The clean-ups were undertaken by charity Sungai Watch READ MORE: The […]
Intrepid Travel offers sustainability program for hotel partners
Tour operator Intrepid Travel is teaming up with the World Travel & Tourism Council to provide a sustainability verification program for Intrepid’s hotel partners. The Hotel Sustainability Basics Program, developed by WTTC, is designed for hotels beginning their journey toward […]
A new airline's bold launch plan: Fly only A380s
James Asquith, CEO of U.K.-based startup Global Airlines, said he believes it’s possible to take on the majors in some of the world’s most competitive air markets, as long as you have a differentiator. The airline intends to launch operations […]
European country with hardly any tourists is the most beautiful place on Earth
When booking a trip away, holidaymakers may be forgiven for forgetting that other tourists are likely to be there too. If you’ve visited the Louvre Museum in Paris, you’ve likely experienced the packed crowds inching forward to get a glimpse […]
At Alaska Media Road Show, talk of a busier offseason
LAS VEGAS — While the summer cruise season remains Alaska’s busiest, off-season travel is on the rise in the 49th State. That was one of the trends that had tour operators and destination officials talking at the 20th Alaska Media […]
Neighborhood saw crime drop by 82% after resident erected a BUDDHA
Revealed: Californian neighborhood saw crime drop by 82% – after fed-up resident erected a BUDDHA STATUE The statue is located on a traffic divider in Oakland’s Eastlake area It was put there by resident Dan Stevenson as a random attempt […]
Revealed: Zurich and Singapore are the world's most expensive cities
The world’s most expensive cities to live in revealed: Zurich and Singapore are the joint priciest in 2023, followed by New York, while London ranks ninth and Damascus in Syria is the cheapest New York, last year’s joint winner with […]
Ryanair cabin bag is now on sale for under £10
Ryanair is known for its low-cost flights, with one-way tickets often available for less than £30. But one thing it isn’t known for it its lenient luggage fees, and oversized bags are commonly the cause of excess fees at the […]
Caribbean travel is still strong as some islands expect a record year
The appeal of the beach vacation is not to be underestimated. In a year when post-pandemic travel seemed dominated by demand for Europe and other long-haul destinations, the Caribbean emerged as a leader in tourism growth and demand. “We’ve had […]
‘I’m a glam pilot – awe-struck men have same reaction when I tell them I fly’
A glamorous pilot says many are gobsmacked by her job. According to the Pilot Institute, less than 10% of people who fly planes are female. And the fact it's a male-dominated industry is probably why many underestimate Niamh Rosenvinge. The […]