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FAMILY’S LAWYER GRILLS GOVERNMENT IN COURT: “EDGAR LUNGU WAS TREATED AS AN ORDINARY CITIZEN”
Zambian Observer
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August 4, 2025
FAMILY’S LAWYER GRILLS GOVERNMENT IN COURT: “EDGAR LUNGU WAS TREATED AS AN ORDINARY CITIZEN” Pretoria, South Africa – 4 August 2025 The lawyer representing the family of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has begun to deliver a scathing...
Luxury yacht, blue sea: Michael van Gerwen hits the reset button in Ibiza holiday with his kids
Yardbarker
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August 4, 2025
Michael van Gerwen has temporarily swapped tungsten for sunshine as he takes a well-earned break in Ibiza. Following a turbulent spell on and off the oche — including a disappointing World Matchplay campaign — the three-time world champion is...
Travel Troubleshooter: JetBlue lost my wedding dress and won’t reimburse me
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 4, 2025
By Christopher Elliott | Travel Troubleshooter Q: JetBlue lost my all-important bag for 43 days as I left on my 50th anniversary trip to Greece with my children and grandchildren. The bag contained necessary medications for our 30-day stay along...
Family Of 21-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Illegally Jailed In Libya Cries Out To Government For Help
Sahara Reporters
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The family of 21-year-old Halimat Eniola Adeshewa, known as Halima Shalewa, has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Embassy in Libya to urgently intervene and secure her release following her alleged illegal arrest and...
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
Donegal News
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August 4, 2025
By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a...
Tourists floored after learning cost to rent Hyde Park deck chair for an hour
MyLondon
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August 4, 2025
A London tourist has highlighted another cost of living blow in central London after being asked to shell out for the privilege of using a deck chair in Hyde Park. Nadia Scott took to social media in astonishment, blasting the price to use the...
Virtuoso Travel Week slated for this month in Las Vegas
Travel Daily Media
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August 4, 2025
Luxury travel’s most iconic event returns to Las Vegas this month with the 37th run of the annual Virtuoso Travel Week. Scheduled for 9th to 15th August, the Virtuoso signature event has long been referred to as the Fashion Week of Travel and will...
Connections Luxury set to host its first Asia Pacific event in Tokyo
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 73 Connections Luxury, a leading private global community for trusted professionals in high-end travel, is set to host its first Asia Pacific community event in Tokyo this October in partnership with the...
Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South
The Conversation
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August 4, 2025
The American South – and the nation more broadly – continues to wrestle with how to remember its most painful chapters. Tourism is one of the arenas where that struggle is most visible. This tension came into sharp relief in May 2025, when the...
N3bn travel expenses claim misleading – Adeleke
Punch
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August 4, 2025
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed reports that his administration spent N3.1 billion on domestic and international travel within six months, saying the claims are misleading and politically motivated. A news platform (not...
ActivumSG acquires luxury Spanish resort Fairmont La Hacienda for €175m
Hospitality Net
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August 4, 2025
Investment manager has purchased a newly developed, five-star luxury hotel situated along Spain’s Costa del Sol The Fairmont-branded beachfront resort comprises 311 keys encompassing hotel rooms, villas, and branded residences along with two...
This stunning resort on a pristine Indonesian island is Asia's greatest luxury hotel for 2025
Time Out
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If you've got a taste for luxury, then these hotels are ones you'll want to put on your travel bucket list. Robb Report has released its annual list of The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth, and it's safe to say we're drooling at all the...
How to Live Comfortably During Business Travel?
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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August 4, 2025
Business travel can feel hectic with meetings and new places. But with a few smart choices, you can turn each trip into a pleasant experience. Imagine stepping off the plane and feeling comfortable, with a place to stay that meets your standards....
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Royal Caribbean cruise passengers warned over extra cost to visit European country
LAD Bible
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Royal Caribbean passengers have been warned they could face extra charges after the introduction of a new tourist tax in parts of a popular destination. Cruise passengers visiting the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini will now have to pay a...
When travel plans go off the rails: How to fight for a refund from Railbookers
Elliott Advocacy
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August 4, 2025
In this story: Railbookers refund dispute in this story A look at the severe limitations of some “travel protection” plans and why they may not cover you when you need them most. An examination of how inflexible supplier terms, like those from...
The family-friendly holiday spot loved by the Beckhams – with warm seas and delicious food
The Independent
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August 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Laois about to increase campervan campsites for tourists
Leinster Express
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August 4, 2025
There are very few campervan parking options in Laois but plans are afoot to create more. Laois County Council has given detail of a new policy to encourage private facilities to open for campervan tourists. They confirmed this month that a...
UHNW Travelers Are Embracing The Full-Service Super Villa
Forbes
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INFINITY rents for around $129,000 per week. Highstay At the highest end of hospitality, Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) travelers are embracing a new category. Namely, the full-service super villa. Take INFINITY, HIGHSTAY’s 6,458-square-foot villa in...
Caravan travellers flock to Didim, but not everyone happy
Voices
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August 4, 2025
By Ceyda Güneş In Turkey, many holidaymakers now prefer the comfort of travelling alone or with family in a caravan instead of staying at luxury hotels and crowded resorts. In Didim, especially in Akbük, Fevzipaşa Neighborhood, and some coves near...
ActivumSG acquires luxury Spanish resort Fairmont La Hacienda for €175m
Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
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ActivumSG has aquired Fairmont La Hacienda, a five-star luxury hospitality asset located in the exclusive San Roque waterfront enclave along Spain’s Costa del Sol. The newly developed hotel has been acquired for €175 million from Spanish REIT...