Thailand’s same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million tourists to the country per year, according to a report commissioned by the travel company Agoda. The report published Thursday estimates the country’s marriage equality law may increase tourism arrivals by 10%, netting the country an extra … Read more
THE furious parents of a fugitive dad dubbed “The Bushman” have broken their silence after he fled with their grandkids. Tom Phillips has gone rogue with his three children in the King Country, New Zealand, with his ex-wife pleading for him to bring them home. 5 Tom Phillips disappeared with his children into the King … Read more
Americans disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. election took their anguish online, with searches related to moving abroad surging following the results of the presidential race. Google Trends showed that searches related to “leaving the country” and “how to move to …” spiked following the news that Donald Trump would be returning to the … Read more
By OLIVIA CHRISTIE Published: 17:42 GMT, 29 October 2024 | Updated: 07:23 GMT, 30 October 2024 This is the amusing moment a tropical bird was caught checking itself out on a motorway camera in New Zealand. Footage shows the myna landing in front of a camera monitoring a section of the Northern Gateway Toll Road, … Read more
Oscar Soria with the Common Initiative called it a “unique funding mechanism,” but said its voluntary status could be a problem. “The mechanism’s effectiveness will likely depend on the global community’s willingness to support it and on corporate recognition of the value in participating for reputational gain,” he said. Other highlights included the creation of … Read more
India’s cop franchise returns with Singham Again, hitting theatres on November 1st. The film has secured a 60% share of screens in India across national cinema chains, with advance bookings rapidly increasing. Audiences will also have the option to enjoy an IMAX experience across the country. Singham Again roars to life this Diwali: Largest IMAX … Read more
As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more
Pune: Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill have been included in India’s playing eleven as New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday. India are looking to bounce back and square the series after New Zealand won … Read more
A sign at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand is going viral for setting a limit on how long people can hug in the passenger drop-off zone. “Max hug time 3 minutes. For fonder farewells please use the car park,” the recently installed sign warns passengers and their loved ones. The prohibition on extended embraces has … Read more
A New Zealand airport has placed a three minute cap on hugs as people leave their families before flights. Dunedin airport in New Zealand introduced the measure which will apply to the departure drop-off zone. Airport CEO Daniel De Bono explained the new idea during an interview with Radio New Zealand, he said: “There’s only … Read more
