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Singapore Biennale 2025, Rail Corridor edition: Take a family-friendly hike for four must-see artworks
SINGAPORE – See art in Tanglin Halt and Wessex Estate, neighbouring estates which are worlds apart. The former is Singapore’s oldest public housing estate slated for redevelopment; the latter is a cluster of idyllic black-and-white houses once...
There Are Significant Benefits To Faculty-led Travel Seminars
My education abroad experience was one of the most transformative and empowering experiences I have had in college. By participating in a faculty-led travel seminar, students gain the opportunity to reshape their worldview, push themselves out of...
ARN Upfronts 2026: iHeart takes centre stage in ARN’s post-radio transformation
Share Tweet Share Email When someone says, “I’ve changed,” it usually means trouble’s either just passed or just begun. So, when the Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) new Chief Operating Officer, Michael Stephenson, told those that the network has...
Microsoft deploys a fix to Azure cloud service hit with global outage
NEW YORK — Microsoft has deployed a fix to address an outage of their Azure cloud portal that left users unable to access Office 365, Minecraft and other services. The tech company wrote on its to its Azure status page that a configuration change...
‘We are under no illusions about what Ireland will bring’: All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick expecting fireworks in Chicago
HOW do you define a true legend in a sporting world that is filled with characters of over-inflated egos, inflated salaries and self-importance? How about your profile picture on WhatsApp showing yourself shaking hands with the great Nelson...
Hawaiian Brings Back Auckland Service
Hawaiian Airlines’ seasonal nonstop service to Auckland, New Zealand, is set to return next month. Officials with Alaska Airlines, which is in the process of merging with Hawaiian, said flights between Honolulu and Auckland will start Nov. 16 and...
Etihad to resume twice daily flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi
Etihad will resume flying twice a day from Dublin to Abu Dhabi from next April as demand from Irish travellers continues growing, the gulf carrier said on Wednesday. The airline currently flies 10 times a week from Dublin to the United Arab...
Travelers to Kyoto will soon pay a 900% increase in tourist tax
Kyoto, Japan, is increasing its tourist tax by up to 900% to combat overtourism. The tax hike aims to manage the strain on city infrastructure caused by a record number of visitors. The new tax, effective March 1, is based on nightly hotel rates...
Kmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleys
Shoppers at Rotorua’s Kmart are among the first in the country to be charged a 50c bond to use trolleys. The move, which mirrors Australian Kmart outlets, is designed to ensure people do not steal trolleys. A sign at the store indicated the 50c...
Sri Lanka Tourism’s B2B Melbourne Roadshow event a huge success
Sri Lanka Tourism’s B2B Roadshow, the last of a series of travel events on the Australian east coast, was held in Melbourne last night and was a huge success, bringing together more than 120 people including dignitaries, Sri Lanka tourism...
Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to win over England
Late replacement Blair Tickner has taken four wickets and Daryl Mitchell has hit an unbeaten half century to fire New Zealand to a five-wicket in over England in the second one-day international in Hamilton. The win seals a series victory for the...
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Sends Stern Message To Congress As Delays Continue To Soar
Flight disruptions continue during the government shutdown. The FAA issued yet another warning after Southwest Airlines and American Airlines combined for 3,309 flight disruptions on Sunday. Warnings have only continued, with Americans are feeling...
Cruises by Inspiring Vacations marks CLIA’s Cruise Month with new Sail and Save events
Cruises by Inspiring Vacations is marking Cruise Lines International Association’s Cruise Month with new expanded Sail and Save events, providing Aussies with access to exclusive holiday offers. Australian travellers are taking to the water in...
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
The National Cyber Security Centre has launched a free digital tool designed to show New Zealanders the extent to which their online account details have been exposed. According to figures released by the centre, over 4.3 million New Zealand...
Queenstown in 48 hours: Things to do in New Zealand’s 'adventure capital'
Enveloped by the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island is not your typical weekend getaway if you live in the UAE. But if you are planning to take on a 15-hour-plus flight to visit New Zealand, it's worth spending some...
NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?
Following a brief dip during the COVID pandemic, aviation is back in a growth phase. Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8% annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar’s expansion plans...
South Korea Showers United States President Donald Trump with Honors on Final Leg of Asia Tour
Gyeongju, South Korea – In a display of diplomatic pomp and personalized flair that blended ancient Korean heritage with American showmanship, South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, bestowing upon him the...
Queenstown in 48 hours: Things to do in New Zealand’s 'adventure capital'
Enveloped by the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island is not your typical weekend getaway if you live in the UAE. But if you are planning to take on a 15-hour-plus flight to visit New Zealand, it's worth spending some...
Tourism Solomons Launches Bold New Creative Challenge for Australian/NZ Travel Agents
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Tourism Solomons has unveiled an innovative campaign inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to help craft a tagline for the destination’s next round of consumer and travel industry advertising. Launched under...
Albanese joins Trump and other leaders for 'special dinner' in South Korea
A select group of world leaders have dined with United States President Donald Trump in South Korea, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. On the sidelines of the APEC summit, just seven were invited to the event at the Hilton Hotel. A large...