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Flash floods hit more than 200 homes in Mae Rim, Thailand, Chiang Mai Province. Flash floods have severely impacted the Mae Rim district in Chiang Mai, with over 200 homes affected and Mae Sa Elephant Camp preparing to relocate elephants due to landslides and damaged infrastructure.Heavy rains caused flash floods in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai. The flooding, which began early yesterday, has affected over 200 homes, catching many residents off guard.
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The German capital Berlin received the ‘City of the Year’ award last night in London at the 2024 Food and Travel Awards gala. The award recognises the greatest cultural and culinary diversity among cities across Europe. Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin: ‘The world’s leading gastronomic travel magazine “Food and Travel” has honoured Berlin as “City of the Year”. We are delighted that the readers have recognised Berlin’s creative scene. The title shows that food has now become a real reason to travel.’
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Viking Cruises’ luxurious ship, “Viking Venus”, will soon make its debut in Australian waters during the highly anticipated Grand Australia Circumnavigation. Beginning its journey in Bali, the ship will arrive in Darwin on 11 December 2024, marking the start of an exciting season in the Australia and New Zealand region. The vessel will first complete the 17-day Komodo & The Australian Coast voyage before docking in Sydney on 23 December 2024,
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The Italian Bike Festival (IBF) recently concluded its seventh edition in Misano Adriatico, Italy, marking a significant success with over 57,000 visitors. The event, which celebrates the world of cycling and slow mobility, saw a 7.5% increase in attendance compared to the previous year, reinforcing its growing importance on the European stage.
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As the award-winning designer hotel collections’ first property in Southeast Asia, and first outside of Australia or New Zealand, QT Singapore will see the iconic Eastern Extension Telegraph building built in 1927, transformed into the Group’s newest hub of playful luxury. Renowned for distinctive design, immersive experiences, and exceptional ‘unexpected and unrequested’ signature service, the arrival of QT Singapore marks a new era of hospitality in the local hotel scene.
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Katrina Barry, CEO of Webjet’s B2C division, has recently been appointed to the board of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). Her appointment follows the departure of Shelley Beasley, who stepped down after serving as a director for four years. Barry brings with her over 15 years of experience across the tourism, fintech, and financial services sectors, and has previously served on the board of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) until 2022.
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