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Human traffickers are using online scams to ensnare victims.

Tropical Shipping is the title sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, a major highlight of this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).

When the Disney Destiny sets sail, the heroes and villains-inspired ship will debut new ways for families to interact with famed characters and stories from the Marvel Universe with all-new spaces and experiences.

Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District in Hong Kong, shone brightly again as the global debut stage of a world-class mega event, the highly anticipated "100% Doraemon & Friends" exhibition, presented by creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR) in collaboration with Fujiko Pro. 

Amir of the State of Qatar, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent cables of congratulations to Governor-General of Jamaica, His Excellency, Sir Patrick Linton Allen, ON GCMG CD KStJ, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.

UN Tourism and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have joined forces to introduce a cohesive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework tailored for the tourism industry.

Acknowledging that the steelpan promotes inclusive societies, sustainable communities and the creative economy and can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being, gender equality and youth empowerment, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed August 11 as World Steelpan Day.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) announced an initial lineup of headline presenters for the highly anticipated State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place September 2-6, 2024, at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa in the Cayman Islands.

Former U.S. President, Donald Trump, is facing huge backlash for his recent “Black or Indian?” confusing comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' race have led many netizens to question his understanding of biracial individuals.

IBTM World is the premier global event for the business events and experiences industry.

More than a dozen leaders from various religions with roots in Asia, including Buddhist, Sikh and Shinto groups, gathered at the Peace Park in Hiroshima, in Japan, which was decimated by a US nuclear bomb attack in 1945.

The Caribbean tourism industry has shown extraordinary resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and the Chair of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan, announced three new initiatives, designed to broaden and deepen youth participation in development and decision-making.

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) is leading the charge for a disability-inclusive media landscape that is accessible to all Zimbabweans, regardless of their abilities.

Supratim Bhattacharjee has been named overall winner of this year's ‘Mangrove Photography Awards’ for his image of a young girl in the aftermath of a devastating storm in Frazerganj, Sundarbans, India.

Jamaican authorities have granted work permits to the adults among the 37 Haitian asylum seekers who arrived in the country in July 2023.