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An unmistakable voice: Graham Tatters on football, family and finding home in Moray
He may have lived in Scotland for more than half a century but there’s still no mistaking where Graham Tatters comes from originally. In his Geordie accent he starts: “I was born in Newcastle in 1949. My dad was a long distance lorry driver. My...
Thane News: Three Travel Agents Booked For Duping Mumbra Man Of ₹20 Lakh In Hajj Scam
Thane News: Three Travel Agents Booked For Cheating Man Of ₹20 Lakh In Hajj Scam | File Pic (Representative Image) Thane: The Thane Police have registered a case against three owners of a travel agency in Thane for allegedly cheating a man of Rs...
“Indian hospitality is unmatched”: Australian traveller’s viral story showcases India’s incredible hospitality
Indian hospitality is renowned globally, with travelers consistently sharing stories of profound kindness and genuine connection. From spontaneous offers of chai to being welcomed into homes and celebrations, visitors experience a deep sense of...
Family of British journalist demand government action after he suffers health emergency in US detention
THE family of a British journalist detained by US immigration forces over his support for Palestinian rights have urged the British government to urgently intervene as his health deteriorates. Sami Hamdi suffered a health emergency while being...
Air travellers from Canada to U.S. drop in September: data
Canadians may be travelling more by air compared to last year, according to new data, and are choosing domestic destinations and those abroad — but not the United States. Statistics Canada reported Monday that in September, 1.2 million passengers...
Mulberry chief urges Labour to scrap ‘unfair’ tourist tax as luxury sector reels from spending slump
Chief executive Andrea Baldo said the move would help revitalise Britain’s luxury and retail sectors — which have been hit hard by declining visitor spending since the 2021 abolition of the VAT rebate for overseas visitors — while boosting UK...
Family violence needs cop response, get feds out of food programs and other commentary
Crime beat: Family Violence Needs Cop Response The case where “19-year-old Damien Hurstel of Staten Island [is charged with having] murdered and decapitated his mother’s boyfriend” is “just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to family violence,”...
Norwegian Cruise Line Outshines Royal Caribbean And Takes Its Chair-Hogging Ban To The Next Level
Chair hogging continues to stress cruisers. At the start of the year, Carnival Cruise Line was praised for introducing a new rule to end chair hogging. However, despite the cruise line's best efforts, reports of chair hogging continue on Carnival...
Four Seasons Anguilla: Where Effortless Luxury Meets the Soul of the Caribbean
Getting to paradise has never been easier. With new direct flight routes launching this December, travelers from Boston, Newark, and Baltimore can now touch down closer than ever to one of the Caribbean’s most pristine escapes — Anguilla, the...
Safety on buses should not be a luxury
While safety on public transport has never quite been our strongest suit, it is concerning to see more and more cases of harassment against women on public buses. Bangladesh Road Safety Network recently reported that 83% of the women who commute...
Thai Airways International claims victory at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Thailand
The company earned the Business Class of the Year and Regional Airline of the Year categories from the awards programme. Thai Airways International was given recognition at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Thailand for elevating...
A legacy in motion: Bowie State’s 90th Homecoming ignites joy, family and Bulldog pride
The Bowie State University’s homecoming parade was led by its Symphony of Soul Marching Band. (Courtesy photo / Bowie State University / Facebook)) By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO mabbott@afro.com The music was loud, the colors bold and the...
The Strype Hotel Tagaytay Opens Its Doors — A New Chapter in Affordable Luxury and Social Hospitality
Tagaytay City, Philippines – Approche Hospitality Management (AHM) proudly announces the grand opening of The Strype Hotel Tagaytay, the very first property under its new lifestyle brand, The Strype. Designed for the modern, social traveler, The...
Taste Of Tradition: Reviving A 100-year-old Recipe For Today's Travellers
SEREMBAN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The more than 100-year-old jerky recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation has become a source of family pride, as the Daging Dendeng Ibu Gayah brand produced by Angku Trading continues to...
Family travel 5: Getaways with scenic walks
Add a scenic walk to your next getaway. Here are five destinations where you’ll find fresh-air fun and perhaps learn something along the way. The Freedom Trail, Boston Travel the iconic Freedom Trail to learn about significant moments in our...
Air India and TIRUN Travel Marketing partner to launch fly-cruise holidays
TIRUN Travel Marketing, the exclusive representative of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, has announced a partnership with Air India to introduce integrated packages combining flights and cruises. The company...
Hajj scam: Thane man duped of Rs 20 lakh, three travel agents booked
Police have registered a case against three owners of a travel agency in Thane for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 20 lakh by failing to arrange a promised Hajj pilgrimage for his family, officials said on Tuesday. The 53-year-old victim, a...
Audley Travel Names Luxury Travel Expert Pamela Sigler Regional Sales Director
Pamela Sigler, Audley Travel regional sales director, central U.S. region. Photo: Audley Travel Audley Travel has announced the appointment of Pamela Sigler as regional sales director for the central U.S. region, filling the fourth and final...
Startup Expedition Cruise Line Exploris to be Liquidated
French expedition cruise line Exploris has been ordered into judicial liquidation by a court in Nantes, closing out a case that began in September. The court determined that the firm's financial recovery plan was not robust and well-developed...
Top 10 Countries for Dental Tourism in 2025 (and beyond)
The dental tourism market has exploded, offering savvy patients a world of options. But not all destinations are created equal. Some are built for speed and convenience, others for cosmetic “Hollywood smiles,” and a select few for complex,...