Category Archives: Lifestyle

30Sep/24

$1 BILLION ANNOUNCED DURING 2024 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL CAMPAIGN TO END EXTREME POVERTY

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The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. Central Park played host to a monumental day of advocacy and action today, where 60,000 global citizens gathered to hear world leaders, philanthropists, and the private sector make historic commitments in response to their advocacy, having taken a record-breaking 3.4 million actions on Global Citizen’s platforms. Continue reading

27Sep/24

Copenhagen: It’s time for tourism to become a force for good

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Tourism accounts for nearly 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions, and with the number of international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever. Copenhagen launches a new tourism strategy including an ambitious climate roadmap and calls on the industry to change its course. Continue reading

24Sep/24

Accelerating climate action in tourism is critical for the resilience of the sector and host communities, according UNTourism

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During the recent G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting in Belém, Brazil, UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, called for urgent measures to reshape tourism in a way that benefits both the environment and local communities. With tourism on track to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, Pololikashvili highlighted the importance of looking beyond recovery and focusing on making tourism a force for positive change. Continue reading

24Sep/24

Holiday Inn Express hotels unveils limited edition “Pancakesuits” with secret warming pocket

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When it comes to hotel breakfast, Holiday Inn Express – an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand – is reminding travelers nobody does it better. For years, Holiday Inn Express guests have come to enjoy a fresh, hot, and complimentary breakfast – a brand staple at over 3,000 locations worldwide. While the menu offerings have continued to evolve over the years, there is one timeless favorite our guests flip over at hotels across the U.S. – the brand’s renowned pancakes. Continue reading

24Sep/24

Long Lines at Airport Security and Terminal Counters Plus Flight Delays/Cancellations Cited by Consumers as Top Hassles When Flying

Travel,

A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face at the airport. Consumers could select multiple options in their responses. Continue reading

21Sep/24

Portal:M Empowers Everyone to Become a Creator: A Groundbreaking Digital Fashion Platform Debuts at London Fashion Week SS25

Fashion

London Fashion Week – Portal:M, the Taiwan-based fashion technology platform, made a significant impact, transforming Protein Studios in Shoreditch into a grocery store-themed wonderland. The virtual fashion exhibition reconceptualized fashion technology, blending the digital and physical worlds to create a truly immersive experience. Continue reading

18Sep/24

Shop Smart and Feel Confident – Study Shows Fashion Consumers in the U.K. Prioritise Affordability, Quality, and Unique Style

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Fashion doesn’t need to come with a high price tag to offer long lasting value, according to recent research conducted on behalf of global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN by The Harris Poll. The research, which asked more than 1,000 U.K. adults ages 18 and older about their fashion consumption habits, reveals that a strong majority (90%) do not equate low priced fashion items with being of low value, while half of all shoppers say they wouldn’t be able to afford a fashionable wardrobe without lower-cost brands like SHEIN. Continue reading