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In Queenstown, Tourism Sustainability Comes Down To Earth
Michael Sly, Queenstown's Compost King, shows off a handful of fresh lawn latte powder at his fruit stand. On the shortest day of the year in Queenstown, New Zealand, the serrated edge of Single Cone mountain casts a long, blue shadow over a valley…
Bhatti Seeks Action Plan to Integrate Tourism, Culture and Temples
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka asked the Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Akademi to prepare an action plan to integrate tourism and culture by connecting Unesco-recognised heritage sites like Ramappa temple with other ancient…
Maine does not need to choose between tourism and energy | Opinion
Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, represents parts of York and Wells and the town of Ogunquit in the Maine House of Representatives. He serves on the Energy Utilities and Technology Committee. A recent Sunday op-ed, “Maine must not go from…
Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders
Hong Kong aims to host fairs on robotics, yachts and small jets – events never before held in the city – to cement its status as an international exhibition hub and attract big spenders, the commerce minister has said. Secretary for…
Can This French Startup Make Hotels Eco-Friendly Without Annoying Guests? Find Out How!
Luniwave, a trailblazing startup from France, is on a mission to reshape everyday behaviors into sustainable habits, all while ensuring comfort remains untouched. By integrating gamification and behavioral sciences into their system, Luniwave is…
UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
The United Arab Emirates said its two key markets will close for two days of the week, avoiding a possible meltdown after the Gulf country was repeatedly hit as Iran retaliated against US-Israeli airstrikes. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai…
Air traffic chaos hits the Gulf, leaving thousands stranded
Iran is pounding the Gulf's aviation industry. Drones hit airports in Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuwait, and airspace is closed everywhere except Oman and Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of jets operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are grounded…
NEVADA VIEWS: Planning for a resilient economic future
Southern Nevada has a proud history of competing — and winning — through boldness and reinvention. We have developed a world-class tourism economy, built globally recognized brands and demonstrated our ability to rebound from…
Officials double down on sweeping ban on troubling animal practice: 'Should be banned everywhere
Costa Rica is permanently establishing its role in wildlife protection after officials doubled down on the country's sport hunting ban. Costa Rica is a leader in conservation, protecting over 5% of the world's biodiversity. That's a lot, especially…
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
The massive U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggered retaliatory strikes on multiple countries in the region and is reverberating around the world. Related violence expanded Sunday to a growing number…
Afterpay staff go from surfing retreat to dole queue in just two days
The mood was jubilant when Block chief executive Jack Dorsey summoned Afterpay Australia's 1300 staff to California in October for a raucous retreat, but last Friday the party stopped suddenly with half of them sacked in a mass redundancy round the…
Our town fell to ruin when our local Pontins closed & we've lost out £100,000s
A SEASIDE village has been “killed” after the local Pontins closed down and was taken over by workers building Britain's first new nuclear plant in 30 years. Locals say the once-bustling Somerset resort is a shadow of its former self…
Lee expresses hope to expand AI, energy cooperation with Singapore
SINGAPORE — President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he will seek ways to broaden cooperation with Singapore in promising new areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy and defense, to advance 'future-oriented' cooperation. Lee…
As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see 'catastrophic' fallout - 'this can also send shockwaves globally'
Iran's retaliation to the U.S.-Israel bombing campaign has focused heavily on its neighbors around the Persian Gulf, threatening their status as destinations for financial giants, billionaires, and wealthy tourists. The area's success at attracting…
Dubai News, UAE News, Gulf, News, Latest news, Arab news, Gulf News, Dubai Labour News
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid Israeli, US strikes on Iran for the latest regional developments.] Hotel establishments in Dubai have received an email from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) instructing them to extend…
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