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Redefining Mayong: How tourism is reshaping Assam's 'land of black magic'
Mayong is not just one village but a cluster of villages and settlements, says local resident Champak Deka. Its association with tantra-mantra is believed to date back to the seventh and eighth centuries. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on…
Thailand's Chiang Rai Tourism Proposal Seeks $10 Million Climate Grant
A proposed four-year program in Chiang Rai seeks $10 million from the Adaptation Fund to help tourism communities prepare for extreme weather, but the request remains unapproved. The Adaptation Fund's project page records the proposal as…
Nelakondapalli Buddhist site in Telangana to be developed as international heritage and tourism destination: Minister
Published - October 26, 2026 08:40 pm IST - KHAMMAM Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers The historic Buddhist Stupa at Nelakondapalli and its surrounding areas in the Palair…
The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world's largest artificial reef
A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Officials in Florida's Okaloosa County expect to sink the SS United States off the Gulf Coast during the second week of November. The exact dates could change…
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Legendary ocean liner bigger than Titanic to be deliberately sunk off Florida coast
A legendary ocean liner that once carried world leaders, Hollywood icons, and thousands of immigrants across the Atlantic is preparing for a final journey to the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the world's largest artificial reef.
Bermuda to regain Chicago connection in 2027
c10d5676-e2a1-4e78-86f4-cfa4a82418f1 New service: a United Airlines jetliner (Photograph by David Zalubowski/AP) Bookings can be made now for a direct flight between Bermuda and Chicago to be launched next year. United Airlines are introducing a…
South Africa's lion petting industry: we spent three years investigating and here's what we found
An estimated 8,000 lions are held in captivity in South Africa in about 350 places, ranging from zoos to tourism venues where people can interact up close with the big cats. Lions are also bred for live trade, trade in body parts and captive hunts.
SS United States scheduled for sinking next month to become works largest artificial reef
DESTIN, Fla. -- A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials in Florida announced that they expect to sink the SS United States off the Florida Gulf Coast during the second week…
Prediction markets gain role in risk transfer
James Fayal's business, Zest, sells Asian tea to customers worldwide, exposing him to unpredictable tariff regimes and highly variable shipping costs. He's using the prediction market Kalshi to hedge both risks. After he predicted successfully that…
How the world's highest bridge became a tourist hot spot in China
CNN — Xiaohuajiang, China (CNN) — Against the towering mountains of southwestern China, a crowd gathered as a young man prepared to bungee jump off the world's highest bridge. He stood above a vast canyon, the bridge's roadway soaring…
SS United States scheduled for sinking next month to become works largest artificial reef
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New Maryland Maritime Task Force Cites Southern Maryland's Role In Training Industry's Workforce - The BayNet
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland has created a maritime task force to pursue business investment, workforce training and federal opportunities, citing Southern Maryland's Piney Point training school among the institutions supporting the industry.
Aito to focus on future of specialist travel at 50th anniversary conference
Oct 26, 202610:12 GMT by Juliet Dennis Aito says this year's overseas conference will empower businesses with the tools and insights they need to shape the future of specialist travel as it marks its 50th anniversary. The Aito Overseas Conference…
Historic SS United States set to become world's largest artificial reef
Updated: 11:27 PM EDT Oct 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 11:27 PM EDT Oct 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ DESTIN, Fla. — A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Officials…
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How Cordelia is Indianising the cruise experience for aspirational Marwadis and Gujaratis
Aspiration-driven premiumisation is reshaping brand portfolios at every scale. For some, it means launching new products; for others, repackaging old products; and for the ambitious, it means buying new cruise ships. Cordelia Cruises, which began…
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