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I was once the richest MLB player and am now an NBA owner who’s launching ambitious $1 billion luxury tourism project
Alex Rodriguez has big plans. The former New York Yankee great and Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner is looking to give back to his country of heritage, the Dominican Republic. 4 Rodriguez has grown his business portfolio since retiring from...

Travel Food Services' $234-mn IPO fully subscribed on final day of bidding
Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services' $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid U.S. trade deal concerns. The IPO, India's...

Croatian Tourist Season 2025 Likely to Replicate 2024’s
July the 11th, 2025 – It is expected that the Croatian tourist season for 2025 is likely to replicate that of last year, as numbers of arrivals and overnight stays rise. As Ana Roksandic/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the tourism results for the first...

Luxury & Altitude: See 10 Of Colorado’s High‑Society Towns
From Aspen’s fur-coat après scene to Boulder’s craft beer crowd, Colorado is known for its unique tastes. Our Rocky Mountain quirks might seem snobby to visitors, but simply, it’s just how the Centennial State mixes prestige, price, and...

Luxury Meets Nature: Inside the Unique Design of The Botanica Sanctuary
Just a short drive from Jakarta, The Botanica Sanctuary offers a peaceful retreat where modern elegance meets nature, inviting guests to unwind, reconnect, and breathe in the cool mountain air. Tucked away in the misty highlands of Puncak, just a...

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs Expands Distribution With Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Travel Retail Sales & Export Division
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A strategic agreement poised to accelerate Chinola's global footprint across key export and travel retail markets. NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs –the natural, low-ABV, artificial...

Europe’s Tourist Hotspots Crack Down on Overtourism With New Taxes
There’s a chance your summer trip might have extra fees you weren’t aware of. Some popular European destinations are rolling out new taxes and restrictions to curb the flood of tourists overwhelming its most iconic locations, such as the €5 entry...

Emirates reveals the top 5 summer destinations travelers can’t get enough of
Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking data has revealed where Americans – and international travelers- are headed this summer, showing a shift towards new cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The analysis of global...

Proposed seasonal sales tax would take advantage of Juneau’s summer tourism
Cruise ship tourists visit shops in downtown Juneau on Wednesday, July 10, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Juneau Assembly is moving forward with a plan to ask voters this fall whether to implement a new seasonal sales tax system next...

‘It breaks my heart’: Family mourns loss of 15-year-old killed in ATV accident
WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman who lost her 15-year-old nephew in an ATV accident is mourning his loss while advocating for ATV safety. “It breaks my heart to see my sister go through this,” shared Aunt Jackie Glasco. Glasco lost her...

Norwegian Cruise Line cuts dozens of sailings — are you affected?
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the cancellation of 41 Caribbean sailings scheduled for the 2026-2027 winter season due to a significant fleet redeployment. The cancellations include all 21 voyages aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, which...

Family Gives FG, College, Tenants Quit Notice In Ondo
The Ogunmokun Family has given a quit notice to the occupants of the land where the Federal College of Agriculture Akure, the Ondo State capital (FECA) is situated. The notice signed by family head, Michael Ajayi, and Secretary, Gbenga Ajayi, was...

Tunisia – Siliana: 11 Preliminary Agreements for Tourism Projects
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The regional tourism delegate in Siliana, Mourad Abdellaoui, confirmed on Thursday, July 10, 2025, that 11 entrepreneurs had obtained preliminary authorizations to invest in the region’s tourism sector. He...

Japan to make foreign driver’s license conversions more difficult, exclude tourists from eligibility
Tests to become more like regular Japanese license exams, which is to say, crazy hard. As we reported last year, there’s been a recent upswing in applications for Japanese driver’s licenses by people who don’t even live in Japan. This is because...

Basil Zempilas: WA Liberal Party leader enjoys sunny family holiday in Greece
WA Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas has traded his tailored suits for boardies and thongs as he enjoys a sunny family holiday in Greece. Mr Zempilas joined his wife Amy and children Ava, Chloe and Anthony on the island of Kastellorizo for the...

Oceania Takes Delivery of New Cruise Ship as NCLH Confirms More Orders
Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings’ premium brand, Oceania Cruises, took delivery of the second new cruise ship recently built for the brand by Fincantieri. During the handover ceremony at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, on July 10, the...

Travel Food Services IPO gets fully subscribed on day 3
Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services’ $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid U.S. trade deal concerns. The IPO, India’s...

Baby born: Family of baby born in truck on I-19 meet first-responders that helped transport them to hospital
SAHUARITA, Ariz. (KGUN) — Earlier this week, a routine drive to the hospital turned into a dramatic delivery for a Nogales couple. Brandon and Astrid Press were on their way to Northwest Medical Center in Tucson when Astrid gave birth in their...

What happens if you miss a Ryanair flight and how to claim on travel insurance
With the holiday season upon us, thousands of families in Ireland are jetting off to Europe and beyond on their travels while schools are shut. It's always advised that you purchase travel insurance for family trips and while it can seem like...

Saudi Arabia sets sail with new cruise regulations
Clear roles and streamlined procedures The new framework clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of ship operators, shipping agents, and port authorities. It also simplifies the process of obtaining licenses and permits, integrating...