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Online travel company MakeMyTrip on June 24 announced becoming a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With this step, MakeMyTrip joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in driving sustainable tourism practices, the company said in a statement. GSTC, a non-profit organisation that works towards achieving best practices in sustainable tourism, represents a diverse and global membership including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGOs, and communities at large. The GSTC was created jointly by UN agencies and prominent international conservation NGOs to develop global baseline standards for sustainable tourism- the GSTC Criteria. … [Read more...] about MakeMyTrip becomes member of Global Sustainable Tourism Council

IPOH: The police's tourism unit has been reintroduced to patrol tourist spots in Perak. State police chief Comm Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said 35 policemen have been assigned to the unit to deal with tourists in five districts. "They will help provide information to tourists and their presence will make visitors feel safe. They have already started their duties in tourist hotspots in the state," he said after the launch of the unit and a townhall session on safe tourism at a hotel here on Thursday (June 23). He said the unit will be active in Ipoh, Taiping, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kangsar and Manjung. Among the locations the unit will be patrolling are Ipoh Old Town, the railway station, Taiping Lake Gardens, Kellie's Castle, Teluk Batik and the Lumut jetty. State tourism committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi said electric scooters will be donated to the unit to help them with their patrols. … [Read more...] about Perak’s police tourism unit back in action to patrol tourist spots

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Residents at a motel along a tourist strip not far from Walt Disney World that was used as the setting for the 2017 film “The Florida Project" were told that they must vacate on short notice because the complex has been sold to another owner. Residents of the Magic Castle Inn & Suites were told last Monday that the hotel had been purchased and the new owners were forcing everyone out, local media reported. Because the Magic Castle was a motel, the new owners don't have to follow the same eviction procedures that a landlord would for removing tenants from a rental apartment. “Now I have to find a home and a job,” Heather Squires, who paid for her room by working at the motel, told the Orlando Sentinel. “That’s a lot to dump on someone in less than 24 hours.” The lavender-painted hotel was the setting for the movie that, through the eyes of a young girl, told a story of poverty and resilience at the pay-by-the-week motel that was the home of last resort … [Read more...] about With new owners, Florida Project motel dwellers must leave

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 12 CAIRO (AP) — President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt held talks Saturday with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who visited Cairo for the first time in years. The talks focused on ties between the two nations and a set of other regional and global topics, including U.S. President Joe Biden's upcoming trip to the Middle East in July, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. Both leaders agreed to develop mutual cooperation, especially in the energy and agriculture sectors, and boost Qatari investments in Egypt, the statement said. Al Thani arrived at the Itihadiya presidential palace in Cairo for talks with el-Sissi. Both leaders inspected an honor guard and bands played the national anthems of Egypt and Qatar, a livestream of the welcoming ceremony posted by the Egyptian presidency showed. … [Read more...] about Egypt’s president holds talks with visiting Qatari emir

Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre says Ghislaine Maxwell "opened door to hell" amid her abuse alongside convicted padeophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a victim impact statement made public for the first time, Giuffre says she was "chosen" by Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago hotel in Florida to be abused. She claims Maxwell 'used her femininity' to procure her to indulge Epstein and Maxwell's sick abuse fantasies. Her statement read: "Your honour, my name is Virginia Roberts Giuffre. For more than two years, from the age of 16 to 19, I was abused by Ghislaine Maxwell. "Before I begin, I want to acknowledge and profusely thank the police, FBI investigators, prosecutors and judges who have invested their time and integrity in this case to hopefully set a precedent for victims and the hunters who prey upon them. Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ( Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) "Now, if it pleases the court, I would like to address my victim impact … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew’s sex accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘opened door to hell’ for abuse

A shocking story of brotherly betrayal that gripped the world of mountaineering for over 50 years has been put to rest after the discovery of a climber's boot previously entombed in a Himalayan glacier. The boot, belonging to Geunther Messner, a young Italian climber who died in 1970 on the slopes of Naga Parbat in Pakistan, backs up his brother's story that he had been swept away in an avalanche. Geunther and his brother Reinhold Messner, who went on to become of the world's most famous climbers, had been trying to climb the 26,660ft mountain when tragedy struck. Reinhold has always claimed his brother was swept away in an avalanche but rumours persisted he had abandoned his brother to die on the mountain in an attempt to win the glory of reaching the top alone. The summit of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan ( Image: Sandy Allen/PA Wire) According to his story he barely escaped the avalanche with his life, staggering down the mountain and wandering for six days until he … [Read more...] about Man’s mystery mountain death FINALLY solved as boot is discovered 50 years later

A poll released this week has revealed that 65 per cent of the French public believe that the country has seen too much immigration, with older French far more concerned with the issue. The poll, which was conducted by the CSA Institute, revealed that 65 per cent of French people overall say that the country has seen too much immigration with a small minority claiming that France has not seen enough immigration. When broken down by age, only those in the 18 to 24-year-old demographic thought France had not seen enough immigration at 60 per cent, while 72 per cent of people 50 to 64 think France has seen too much immigration, broadcaster CNews, which sponsored the survey, reports . Politically, those on the right are far more concerned about immigration than left-wing parties, however, among supporters of the far-left La France Insoumise party, just 51 per cent said that there had not been enough immigration into France, while the number was much higher among other left-wing … [Read more...] about Over Six in Ten French Say Country Has Seen Too Much Immigration

Cat and dog owners' top 25 pet peeves include the animals stealing food, howling in the night, and walking across the kitchen counter. A quarter of the 1,000 pet owners polled admitted they find their furry friends frustrating, at least some of the time, but 82 percent put the antics down to their cheeky character, while 7 in 10 find their misbehavior "endearing." It also emerged that 59 percent enjoy telling friends when their pets have been up to no good, including when they walk across their laptop while working and begging for food from the table. Other quirky habits included the human-like habits of refusing to go out in the rain and making strange noises in their sleep. "Like humans, pets have strong personalities, and for many they are a key companion and member of the family, especially if they've been by our side for a while, like my dogs Barney and Spiderman," said Helen Skelton, a TV presenter and spokesperson for insurance provider Petplan, which commissioned the … [Read more...] about Pet owners reveal biggest “pet peeves” around owning furry friend

A 38-year-old Australian national, CEO of a company, was assaulted and robbed of his valuables by a gang of four, who had offered to help him file a police complaint against the staff of a hotel who allegedly assaulted him over payment in Govindarajapura on Thursday. The victim filed a complaint with the police, who tracked down one of the accused, identified as Syed Imran, and arrested him on Saturday. The victim, Aso Hamzehei, who was heading to work at Manyata Tech Park, was staying at Fortune Hotel since May 23.  In his complaint, he said he returned to the hotel late night after work when the staff confronted him and demanded that the dues be paid. Mr. Hamzehei told them that he would make the payment online, but the staff insisted on cash as there was an issue with the online payment earlier, he said. Heated arguments ensued, following which Mr. Hamzehei was asked to vacate the room. In the melee, the staff assaulted him, he alleged. He said hearing the commotion, three men … [Read more...] about Australian national assaulted, robbed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will visit Germany for the G7 summit, said on Saturday that he will exchange views with the leaders of the bloc and its partners on issues such as energy, food security, counter-terrorism, environment and democracy. The PM will visit Schloss Elmau, a luxury hotel in a Bavarian mountain valley, in southern Germany on June 26 and 27 for the summit of the G7, a grouping of the world’s seven rich democracies. This year, the summit is being hosted by Germany in its capacity as the chair of G7. “In an effort to strengthen international collaboration on important global issues impacting humanity, Germany has also invited other democracies such as Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa to the G7 Summit,” Modi said in a statement ahead of his visit. “During the sessions of the Summit, I will be exchanging views with the G7 counties, G7 partner countries and guest International Organisations on topical issues such as environment, energy, climate, … [Read more...] about G7 Summit: PM to Visit Germany. Food Security, Counter-terrorism Among Other Issues on Agenda