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Backyard and Knowliom, two of Saudi Arabia's most respected cultural organizations, have unified their efforts to establish a new cultural group.

A second earthquake was just recently recorded in Jamaica, follows a 3.5 magnitude quake, which was felt at its epicentre, in St. Andrew, on the island, two days earlier.

Hong Kong has secured the hosting right of the prestigious Lions International Convention in 2026, one of the world's largest service club events.

Marriott International has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 9,000th property, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Florida.

The high-profile Ministers' Summit at World Travel Market in association with UN Tourism and WTTC will see more than 50 tourism dignitaries and leaders from across the globe debate the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to transform the tourism industry.

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), together with the CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF), is calling on the global community to support its Hurricane Relief Auction to support Caribbean hospitality workers impacted by the recent devastation of Hurricane Beryl.

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.