Why landing on the moon today is harder than it was 50 years ago
This is the great paradox of space: we have smartphones millions of times more powerful than the Apollo 11 onboard computer, and yet, landing on the Moon today seems like an insurmountable challenge for many. Why the Moon became a "demanding mistress" in 2026 50 years ago, landing on the Moon...
READING TIME: 2 minIs gastronomy also a form of art ?
At the Convergence global gastronomy symposium, Danish Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt announced that the Ministry of Culture would study the possibility of officially recognizing gastronomy as an art form. This initiative marks a shift in how gastronomy is perceived, moving from a...
READING TIME: 1 minAir India launches emergency inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet
Indian airspace is once again under close scrutiny after Air India ordered the immediate inspection of fuel control switches on all 33 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, following the discovery of a worrying anomaly. According to an internal memo consulted yesterday, Tuesday, February...
READING TIME: 2 minRare hatching of hundreds of green turtles in Kélonia
A delightful surprise marked the beginning of this week at Kélonia, the Sea Turtle Observatory of Reunion Island: hundreds of baby green turtles emerged from the sand of the center's artificial beach. A rare event and a source of hope for this iconic species.
READING TIME: 2 minUltra-luxury tourism in Australia with Marriott and Emirates
Ultra-premium hospitality is crossing a new frontier with the signing of a historic agreement between Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. for the opening of the Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge. This exceptional project, nestled in the heart of a 7,000-acre private nature...
READING TIME: 1 minHow hoteliers are using AI to make more money
The North American and Caribbean hotel landscape is undergoing an unprecedented technological transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence to ensure profitability in the face of economic uncertainties. According to a large-scale survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Wyndham Hotels &...
READING TIME: 2 minFrom a sewing machine to a palace: Singer
The Visocchi family's history in the hotel industry began in the 1920s, when Giuseppe opened his first restaurants in Scotland before returning to Fiuggi to create hotels that helped forge the town's tradition of hospitality. In the 1970s, his son Gaetano expanded this vision internationally, passing on a philosophy based...
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Rare hatching of hundreds of green turtles in Kélonia
A delightful surprise marked the beginning of this week at Kélonia, the Sea Turtle Observatory of Reunion Island: hundreds of baby green turtles emerged from the sand of the center's artificial beach. A rare event and a source of hope for this iconic species.
READING TIME: 2 minThe consequences of the currency depreciation on the Asian tourism industry
The Indonesian economy is going through a turbulent period this Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as the rupiah (IDR) plunged to a historically low level against the US dollar, despite a paradoxical weakening of the greenback on Asian markets linked to speculation of a joint intervention by Washington and Tokyo...
READING TIME: 2 minHow Sandals is expanding further in the Caribbean
Driven by its visionary “Sandals 2.0” strategy, Sandals Resorts International is embarking on an unprecedented expansion phase with the planned opening of six new properties by 2031, marking a break from conventional luxury to embrace radical product innovation in the heart of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations.
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Air India launches emergency inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet
Indian airspace is once again under close scrutiny after Air India ordered the immediate inspection of fuel control switches on all 33 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, following the discovery of a worrying anomaly. According to an internal memo consulted yesterday, Tuesday, February...
READING TIME: 2 minSky news: Finnair, WestJet, Avianca, Air India, American Airlines, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, etc.
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had ordered the reopening of Venezuelan airspace to commercial flights after a conversation with the country's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez. "I just spoke with the president of Venezuela and informed her that we will be reopening all commercial airspace over Venezuela....
READING TIME: 4 minAirline news briefs : Delta Air Lines, Tap Air Portugal, Wizz Air, South African Airways, Vueling, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, etc.
China has canceled all scheduled flights on 49 routes to and from Japan, while the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its travel warnings, urging citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, especially during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Data released by the Chinese travel platform FlightMaster showed that flight cancellation...
READING TIME: 4 minTen new ships for Celebrity River Cruises
Celebrity River Cruises has just announced a commitment to 10 new ships, bringing its European fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. This announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel cutting for the Celebrity Compass, the company's first river cruise ship. This expansion will make Celebrity River...
READING TIME: 2 minPlenty of whisky on cruise ships
The cruise industry is about to experience a rather unexpected taste revolution, driven by the meteoric rise of Skrewball Whiskey, the American pioneer of peanut butter whiskey, which is forging numerous strategic partnerships to conquer floating bars worldwide. According to Juan Manuel Gomez,...
READING TIME: 2 minWhy the Dominican Republic is betting on cruise tourism
At the Fitur international trade show in Madrid, Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, sealed a historic alliance for Dominican tourism by announcing that the MSC Opera will make the port of La Romana its permanent home port starting in November 2026. This initiative builds on a successful collaboration...
READING TIME: 2 minWhy landing on the moon today is harder than it was 50 years ago
This is the great paradox of space: we have smartphones millions of times more powerful than the Apollo 11 onboard computer, and yet, landing on the Moon today seems like an insurmountable challenge for many. Why the Moon became a "demanding mistress" in 2026 50 years ago, landing on the Moon...
READING TIME: 2 minDelta launches its new Delta Business website
Delta Air Lines launched the new Delta Business website, which will replace the Delta Professional platform, the airline announced last Tuesday. This new site, which Delta previewed last August, will be rolled out gradually to customers until February. Sara Reid, Delta's Chief Operating...
READING TIME: 2 minMore waves of layoffs due to AI
In 2026, the question is no longer whether AI could cause layoffs, but how it is permanently restructuring the labor market. We are currently experiencing what economists call the "Great Restructuring." Yes, waves of layoffs are occurring, but they don't necessarily resemble the...
READING TIME: 2 minIs gastronomy also a form of art ?
At the Convergence global gastronomy symposium, Danish Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt announced that the Ministry of Culture would study the possibility of officially recognizing gastronomy as an art form. This initiative marks a shift in how gastronomy is perceived, moving from a...
READING TIME: 1 minNipah virus, India confirms
At the end of January 2026, health authorities in the state of Kerala, in southern India, confirmed two cases of Nipah virus (NiV). This announcement triggered an immediate alert in the districts of Kozhikode and Malappuram, areas historically affected by this virus. State of alert in Kerala
READING TIME: 2 minWhy the color yellow and why red ?
The introduction of yellow and red cards in modern football was not simply an aesthetic choice, but a communication revolution born from the chaos of the 1966 World Cup during a memorable quarter-final between England and Argentina. At that time, warnings were only...
READING TIME: 2 minHow Vietnam will dominate golf in Asia
The Gulf Coast of Vietnam (VGC) is entering 2026 on a high note, consolidating its status as a leading golf destination in Asia thanks to a perfect synergy between massive infrastructure investments and growing international recognition. This sporting dynamism is part of an exceptional national economic trajectory, with Vietnam exhibiting...
READING TIME: 2 minMajor projects coming in 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a historic turning point for the world of golf, driven by colossal investments and an unprecedented fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology. The most anticipated event is undoubtedly the 2026 Ryder Cup, which will be held at the magnificent Adare Manor...
READING TIME: 2 minTourism : How Vietnam is still taking the ball back
Of the 197 countries (officially recognized by the UN) with golf courses, the fastest growing market may well be Vietnam. Architects specializing in golf courses are having a field day!! Vietnam will have more than 100 golf courses Vietnam currently has 78 golf courses...
READING TIME: 3 minTrump wants Chinese buyers for his Venezuelan oil
In a dramatic geopolitical reversal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, President Donald Trump officially declared that he would "welcome" Chinese investment in Venezuela's oil industry, a country whose economy is struggling to recover after the brutal ouster of Nicolás Maduro on January 3 during the US military operation "Absolute...
READING TIME: 2 minLebih banyak pendedahan mengenai skandal permaidani merah Sentul
"Skandal Karpet Merah" di Sentul (Kuala Lumpur) menjadi tular kerana campuran isu undang-undang tanda dagangan dan kontroversi budaya yang meletup. Penggunaan logo "Visit Malaysia 2026" secara haram Inilah yang mendorong tindak balas daripada peringkat tertinggi kerajaan. Penganjur pertandingan Miss & Mister Celebrity International 2025,...
READING TIME: 2 minGreenland: Why Trump is blowing hot and cold
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos this January 2026, Donald Trump made a major diplomatic shift by ruling out, for the first time, the use of force to seize Greenland, while still firmly demanding "immediate negotiations" for its acquisition by the United States.
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