Brazilian ingenuity in capturing the cruise ship windfall
At each port call of the ocean giants in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, or Recife, a veritable hive of ingenuity springs into action, transforming the flow of tourists into a vital source of income for local communities. These "small businesses," born...
READING TIME: 2 minWhy the Chinese bank keeps buying more gold
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) confirms its strategy of increasing its gold reserves by extending its purchases for a fifteenth consecutive month in January 2026, thus consolidating a fundamental trend that is reshaping global monetary balances. According to the latest official data...
READING TIME: 2 minNo more big flops for the cops
Faced with a worrying rise in obesity within its ranks, the Royal Thai Police have launched a radical offensive with their national program dubbed "Bell Shot," sending their most overweight officers to intensive fitness centers. This program, which has already mobilized hundreds of...
READING TIME: 1 minWhat date is Ramadan 2026 ?
For Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH), the predicted dates are now quite precise, although they remain subject to the sighting of the crescent moon on the Night of Doubt. Ramadan is expected to begin around Tuesday, February 17th or Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. The Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) is expected...
READING TIME: 2 minThey buy a convent to transform it into a luxury hotel
The hotel landscape of Granada, Spain, is undergoing a major transformation with the official acquisition of the Convento de Santa Inés, located in the heart of the historic Bajo Albaicín district, by the Didra Group for an estimated €1.5 million. This ambitious project,...
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 &...
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Pakistan, Lahore happily resumes flights
Once the world capital of the Basant Festival, which celebrated the arrival of spring in an explosion of color, the city of Lahore has seen this tradition banned since 2005 due to deadly incidents related to kite racing. Lahore is now trying to revive this passion while managing the...
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 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...
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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 minBrazilian ingenuity in capturing the cruise ship windfall
At each port call of the ocean giants in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, or Recife, a veritable hive of ingenuity springs into action, transforming the flow of tourists into a vital source of income for local communities. These "small businesses," born...
READING TIME: 2 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 minAn army of docile robots controlled by AI
The idea of an army of docile humanoid robots is no longer confined to science fiction: we are entering a phase of technological transition where the fundamental building blocks (AI, actuators, and batteries) are finally coming together to make this scenario credible by 2030-2035. The Brain: "Embodied" AI
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 minNo more big flops for the cops
Faced with a worrying rise in obesity within its ranks, the Royal Thai Police have launched a radical offensive with their national program dubbed "Bell Shot," sending their most overweight officers to intensive fitness centers. This program, which has already mobilized hundreds of...
READING TIME: 1 minWhat if we could cure all cancers
Unfortunately, and this must be clearly stated from the outset, cancer is not a single disease, but a collection of hundreds of different pathologies. However, AI is becoming the most powerful tool ever created to help doctors treat it. By 2026, it will act as a super-assistant, transforming oncology...
READING TIME: 2 minThis scourge of containers lost at sea
Behind the fluidity of global trade lies a nightmarish ecological reality: every year, thousands of containers fall from cargo ships during storms or accidents, transforming the ocean depths into an out-of-control industrial dumping ground. This gigantic scourge, often ignored by shipping giants, represents a multidimensional threat to biodiversity and navigational...
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 minWhy does this boy frighten the Japanese so much ?
The Aonishiki phenomenon (whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishyn) transcends the realm of sport: it touches the very soul of Japan. At just 21 years old, this Ukrainian giant is shaking up the established order and hierarchies, provoking a mixture of fascination and concern among sumo purists. A meteoric and...
READING TIME: 2 minWhy are the Chinese having fewer children ?
Faced with a demographic decline that has now entered its third consecutive year, the Chinese government is preparing to shock the public and impact their wallets with a radical measure: the end of the tax exemption on contraceptive products, effective January 1, 2026. By reintroducing condoms and contraceptive pills to...
READING TIME: 2 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...
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