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Construction begins on high-speed rail between Vegas and California
Privately owned train company Brightline held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Southern California. Secretary of Transportation...
‘We can’t put a fence around Amsterdam’: Dutch capital bans new hotels to curb mass tourism
The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. Amsterdam is banning the construction of new hotel buildings in its latest move to curb overtourism. The Dutch city is also...
Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, remained in disarray Thursday after unprecedented heavy rain led to airliners having to negotiate flooded runways. While...
Amsterdam bans construction of new hotels as a way to fight overtourism
The Netherlands’ Amsterdam will no longer allow new hotel buildings to be built as part of its fight against mass tourism, the local government said on Wednesday, April 17. “We want to make and keep...
Catastrophic Dubai floods paralyses airport leaving tourists stranded
Numerous flight have been delayed, diverted and cancelled, with thousands of foreign travellers stuck in flooded Dubai International Airport. Dubai International Airport has experienced flooding on...
Cathay confirms new “flagship lounge” for Beijing
Cathay Pacific will upgrade its lounge at Beijing to a stunning new space along the same lines as its latest lounges in Hong Kong and around the world, creating a new “flagship lounge” for the...
Iran attack: Middle Eastern airspace closure could see continuing flight delays
Flights between Europe and Asia could see significant delays and longer journey times, following the first direct attack from Iran on Israel on Saturday night. Immediately following the onslaught of...
MSC’s flagship World America reveals 7 new onboard experiences
MSC Cruises’ new flagshipwill sail from it’s homeport in Miami, Florida, USA from April 2025. From a dedicated family area or tranquil zen area to a lively promenade with entertainment, shops and...
FlySafair goes cashless inflight
In a notice to travellers and on its website, FlySafair says it is taking the inflight experience to “new heights”, embracing the future of cashless onboard food purchases. According to the local...