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Niumata Kitiona Pogi to Lead Samoa Tourism after 10+ Years with STA
Samoa Global News
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August 21, 2025
21 August 2025, Gvt Press Release. The Samoa Tourism Authority will be led by tourism stalwart, afioga Niumata Kitiona Pogi for the next three years following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Niumata is not new to the STA and the...
Details announced for the 7th International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism
Dominican Today
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August 20, 2025
Alejandro Cambiaso and Amelia Reyes Mora Santo Domingo.- The Seventh International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism will take place on October 22–23, 2025, at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo. The event, announced by Dr....
Ministry Of Economy & Tourism Participates In Women's Economic Dialogue In China To Enhance The Global Presence Of Emirati Women
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
Event held as part of the UAE's celebrations of Emirati Women's Day 2025 Abu Dhabi, 20 August 2025: As part of the UAE's celebrations of Emirati Women's Day 2025, held under the theme ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,' the Ministry of Economy...
Where to Next? Delta Lets Travelers Decide Its Next European Destination
Business Traveler
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August 20, 2025
Airline route maps are usually shaped in closed-door boardrooms, with executives poring over demand forecasts, slot allocations, aircraft range, and competitive strategy. But this summer, Delta Air Lines is breaking from tradition in a way no U.S....
AI in travel: Untapped potential or risky business?
Gulf Business
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August 20, 2025
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous, transforming how we access and verify information online, its role in specific sectors continues to evolve. At the height...
‘Back to school tax holiday’ legislation introduced
WBAY - Wisconsin
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August 20, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin lawmakers introduced new legislation on Wednesday to create a back-to-school sales tax holiday. According to a co-sponsorship memorandum, parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an...
48 hours in Quebec City, North America’s most European destination
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 20, 2025
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec – Je me souviens – I remember – is the official motto of Quebec, emblazoned on license plates, written in flowers. For the residents, it means remember the history, the culture, the traditions. For me? I’ll remember the...
Sainsbury's car park rated UK seaside town's top tourist attraction on Tripadvisor
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
When planning a seaside staycation, most people will look at a town's proximity to beautiful beaches, the choice of pubs and chippies on offer, and whether there are many attractions to keep the whole family busy. While Bude in Cornwall may be...
Rodent, primate meat discovered in travelers' luggage at Detroit Metro Airport
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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ROMULUS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Animal meat that is not allowed to be brought into the United States because it poses a threat of disease was recently stopped at Detroit Metro Airport, not once but twice. The bushmeat, which refers to meat from wild...
Trump battles sinking public image over DC takeover while National Guard pose with tourists
The Independent
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August 20, 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...
A.T.A.: Hotels and vacation rentals both essential to Aruba’s tourism sector
24ora
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August 20, 2025
0 Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) are not unique to Aruba—they are part of a global trend. Across many countries and cities, this type of accommodation has grown significantly. STVRs can include apartments, houses, or condominiums available...
NPIPB Pres.: Financing Keeps Bahamas at Forefront of Global Luxury Travel
Our News Bahamas
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August 20, 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On Thursday, Brookfield, which manages more than a trillion dollars in global assets, confirmed the refinancing deal for Atlantis Paradise Island. The resort,...
How Singaporean 'pawrents' travel with their pets – no business class or private jet needed
Channel News Asia
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August 20, 2025
“We chose Japan as it’s a shorter flight time compared to Europe, and they can still enjoy the cold weather,” Loh explained, describing the dogs’ first encounter with snow as a “core memory”. “Klover was busy eating the snow from the ground...
Lesvos: A destination that unites Greece and France
Tornos News
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August 20, 2025
Lesvos continues to gain traction as a place of authentic experiences, natural beauty and cultural ties that transcend borders. This was highlighted by the visit of the Consul General of France in Athens, Diane Roeser, who was on the island,...
‘Good moral character,’ too many tourists, the latest K-pop hit: Catch up on the day’s stories
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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August 20, 2025
By Daniel Wine, Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When kids head back to school, there’s a good chance they will use AI to help with their homework. It’s important for parents to talk to them about when they should — and shouldn’t — do...
An artist, religious scholars and a traveling testament
Deseret News - Utah
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August 20, 2025
For stained glass artist Gayle Holdman and the “dream team” that accompanied her, creating a five-panel stained glass window depicting the life, mission, miracles and parables of Jesus Christ was no easy feat. It was an intense process that...
Why Kirsten Dunst's family emergency felt like 'Final Destination'
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Kirsten Dunst's next turn on the big screen may earn big laughs, but there was some harrowing drama off-screen. The Oscar-nominated actress, who shares two children with husband and fellow actor Jesse Plemons, revealed that her son James suffered...
Jet passenger performs bizarre striptease at airport gate, moons stunned travellers
Sky News Australia
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August 20, 2025
This man gave a striptease that no one asked for. An unidentified man was dragged away from a JetBlue terminal at Boston Logan International Airport after he stripped down naked in front of passengers waiting to board their flight. Flyers at the...
Reddit Users Are Hating on Holiday Barbie: ‘Who Approved This Mess?’
Rolling Stone
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August 20, 2025
LIFE IN PLASTIC, NOT FANTASTIC 'Barbie did not come to slay,' one commenter writes. 'She came to sleigh straight into a Hobby Lobby clearance aisle' If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website,...
Nonprofit preps holiday packages for Jewish-American troops
News 12 Westchester - New York
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A Rockland nonprofit is making sure Jewish-American troops don't miss out on the High Holy Days. The nonprofit is called Kosher Troops, according to co-founder Sara Fuerst. "We send care packages to the Jewish-American troops stationed all over...