Eman Fatima On July 19, 2024, a global IT issue with Microsoft’s Azure cloud service caused major problems for air travel and other industries. Passengers at Hong Kong International Airport were advised to arrive 3 hours early due to manual check-in processes. Usage of different programs and services under the Office 365 applications was interrupted, and it … Read more
America’s national parks not only offer beautiful views, but they are also a necessary source of protection and conservation of America’s natural and biological wealth. With over 400 sites under the National Park Service, including 63 major parks, these areas protect the ecosystems, wildlife, and historical milestones. These parks are visited by millions of people … Read more
Copenhagen has started a new program called “CopenPay” to make tourism more eco-friendly. Starting from July 15, 2024, this program encourages travelers to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors like cycling, using public transport as well as joining the clean-up efforts. The rewards for such activities include free museum tickets, kayak rentals, and meals. Individuals who … Read more
World Travel Market (WTM) London is a premier annual travel event. It’s considered as one of the most important three days in the tourism industry’s annual calendar. WTM London is an international platform for individuals to discuss the tourism industry. It is a place where travel professionals can meet and do business. The event covers … Read more
Disney is teaming up with Oriental Land Co. (OLC), the operator of Tokyo Disneyland, to launch a brand new Disney cruise line in Japan. The new cruise line is expected to set sail by early 2029. Oriental Land Co. will be building & operating the Disney-branded cruise business. The ship will be a sister ship … Read more
The record-breaking amount of travelers is expected after the recent 4th of July holiday weekend in the US. AAA estimated that over 70 million people traveled at least 50 miles away from home, which is higher than the figures recorded in 2023 and 2019. And the majority of these travelers were expected to be on … Read more
Mesopotamia (Region in Iraq), is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization,” and consists of some archaeological sites that can give a historical insight into the oldest and most distinctive societies of world history. Five Historical Sites in Mesopotamia: 1) Ur: Ur was one of the five large Sumerian city-states in the ancient Near … Read more
Airport workers at several airports in Italy plan to go on strike on 5 July 2024. This could cause Flight Disruptions & cancellations. Workers at Bologna, Venice, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, and Rome Fiumicino airports will be on strike from 1 PM to 5 PM on Friday, 5 July, while staff at the Calabrian airports … Read more
A new policy is announced by China’s National Immigration Administration on Monday that offers five-year travel permits to non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau. This new policy will help businesses in Hong Kong and Macau, as employees of these companies will be able to travel to Mainland China more easily. From July 10, … Read more
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 4th July 2024 is going to be the busiest Independence Day ever. They predict that 70.9 million people will be traveling 50 miles or more from home, which will exceed the pre-pandemic numbers by 8%. That means there will be a lot of traffic on the roads and … Read more