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Nikki Tinsley Harland to succeed Donata Russell Ross as Concessions International CEO
USA. Concessions International (CI) – operator of 40 food & beverage locations in eight US airports – has announced that CEO Donata Russell Ross will be succeeded by Nikki Tinsley Haaland, the former Chief Operating Officer of Paradies Lagardère....

Kochi to host 25th anniversary of India International Tea Convention
Guwahati: Kochi is set to brew global conversations on tea as the 8th edition of the India International Tea Convention (IITC) will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty from September 18–20, 2025. Organized by the United Planters’...

Douala’s Bus Rapid Transit to Save $97M Annually in Time (World Bank)
(Business in Cameroon) - The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system being deployed in Douala is expected to generate time savings valued at $97 million per year, or approximately 54.2 billion CFA francs. The announcement was made on September 11, 2025, by...

Kashmir’s SAGG Eco Village Wins Silver at Responsible Tourism Awards 2025
SRINAGAR: SAGG Eco Village from Kashmir has been awarded the Silver Award at the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held at the BLTM in New Delhi. This marks the first time an initiative from Kashmir has been recognised on...

Tourism Minister Launches Saudi Winter 2025 Program with Broad Private Sector Participation
Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the Saudi Winter 2025 program at a ceremony held in Riyadh on Sunday, attended by more than 120 partners from the private sector....

Stagecoach Urges Motorists To Swap Four Wheels For The Bus On World Car Free Day
6:00 AM 15th September 2025 travel Stagecoach are encouraging motorists across Cumbria and North Lancashire to park their cars and embrace greener travel for World Car Free Day on Monday 22 September. The annual event champions walking, cycling,...
General : Foreign Tourists Explore Labuan’s Unique Cultural Heritage At LAWA gallery
LABUAN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Warisan (LAWA) Gallery is attracting foreign visitors eager to explore the island’s unique cultural treasures. Officially opened by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on July 27, the gallery...

Revealed: Expats in Europe are among the unhappiest in the world
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS Published: 05:45 EDT, 15 September 2025 | Updated: 05:45 EDT, 15 September 2025 When most people think of Europe, they picture sunny beaches, culture-filled capital cities and delicious food. But for others, a different image...

The best countries to live in the world, rated by expats
Published on September 15, 2025 Want to move abroad? A new report reveals 2025’s best countries to live in, according to the people who know these places best: expats. A tropical escape in Panama, named the best country to live in for 2025 by the...

BIIPP-2025: How Bihar’s industrial policy seeks to attract global investors, create 1 cr jobs
Mihir Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, Government of BiharBihar is entering a new phase of industrial transformation. With the launch of the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIIPP-2025), the state...

Low-cost airlines resume flights to Jordan with 16 destinations — CARC
AMMAN — Low-cost airlines have gradually begun resuming flights to Jordan from Europe, Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Chairman Haitham Misto said on Sunday. Misto told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that Hungary’s Wizz Air has started...

Cotswold village with 'honey-slicked cottages' named most beautiful in the world
Introducing the list, it said: “Swans glide across Lake Hallstatt, incense curls through jungle temples in Bali, and thunderous waterfalls crash into the Atlantic—2025’s most beautiful villages are quietly spellbinding.” Forbes added: “From...
Toward Net-Zero, Sustainable Travel Together Ministry of Transportation Pavilion Highlights Low-Carbon Vehicles, Stations, and Daily Life
Courtesy of MOTC In recent years, the Taiwanese government has demonstrated strong commitment to environmental protection and achieving net-zero emissions. In line with the “2050 National Net-Zero Transition Policy†and the Executive Yuan’s...
The World and Everything in It: September 15, 2025
Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. JENNY ROUGH: Good morning! Justice Amy Coney Barrett is working to demystify the Supreme Court. BARRETT:...

Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities
This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Tara Sonenshine is an Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice in Public Diplomacy at Tufts University....

Travel ban keeps international students from coming to the U.S. for college
With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States. Saghari, 21, practiced English up to eight hours per day for several years, eventually winning...

Odys Aviation and the Sultanate of Oman Sign Landmark Agreement to Launch one of the World’s Most Comprehensive AAM Ecosystem Programs
MUSCAT, Oman–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Odys Aviation, a dual-use aviation company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the...

HEADLINES from world to local fundraising dinners
Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing...

Alila rolls out global campaign showcasing immersive guest experiences
Alila, part of Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio, has launched a global campaign, A World Awaits, highlighting personalised guest experiences across its hotels. The campaign also introduces Alila Moments, a series of immersive experiences designed to...

Lotte Duty Free drives group travel growth through partnerships in Guangzhou and Qingdao
SOUTH KOREA/CHINA. Reflecting the recent deepening relationship between South Korea and China, Lotte Duty Free s sent a delegation to Guangzhou and Qingdao (10-12 September) to capture the growing Chinese travel market by engaging with over 30...