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Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Puerto Rico on August 14, bringing torrential rains and cutting power to nearly half of the island's residents.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts.

August 15th. of this year marked China's second National Ecology Day and across the country, various forms of ecological conservation education activities have been carried out recently, aiming to enhance the awareness of ecological protection among the entire society.

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.