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From San Francisco to Seoul, these 58 extraordinary watering holes offer exceptional cocktails, stunning designs and world-class service. The hotel bar has become its own destination. The best examples are familiar yet transport, providing a welcome rest for tired travelers. The first Forbes Travel Guide Star Bar of 2025 celebrates the experience of one of the world's most exceptional hotel bars. Timeless icons such as Hotel des Paris Monte Carlo's Le Bar Americane in Monaco show daily why they have endured it since the 1930s. Later, new favourites include BKK Social Club, located at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on…

Ghana's Ministry of Tourism and Arts and Culture has announced a new strategy aimed at relocating the country's tourism sector through full integration of culture and creative arts into the national tourism agenda. This initiative was outlined by Minister of Hong Sector. During a fact-finding tour of the Volta region on May 24th, Abla Dzifa Gomashie marked the ministry's first official visit under new leadership. The tour included important sites such as WLI Falls, Taffia Tome Monkey Sanctuary and the Traditional Cultural Center. The Minister emphasized the need to utilize Ghana's rich cultural heritage (including indigenous dance, craft and music)…

Translations: La rentabilidad de las aerolíneas se fortalece ligeramente en 2025 a pesar de los vientos en contra (pdf) Léger renforcement de la rentabilité des compagnies aériennes prévu pour 2025, malgré les vents contraires (pdf) Lucro das empresas aéreas deve ser ligeiramente maior em 2025, apesar dos desafios (pdf) 国际航协：2025航空业盈利回升 挑战犹存 (pdf) (pdf) ارتفاع أرباح شركات الطيران بشكل طفيف في 2025 رغم التحديات New Delhi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Highlights from the expected…

Monday, June 9th, 2025 After four years of silence, Mango Airlines is preparing for what could be the much-anticipated return to South African skies. The low-cost carrier grounded amidst financial turbulence in July 2021 has entered the final stage of trading with potential investors. For loyal customers and aviation watchers, this is the major development of one of the most talked about business rescue stories in the country's aviation history. In a recent update, Mango confirmed that negotiations with selected investors are nearing completion. If the transaction is finalized, it will bring new life to the airline's operations and provide…

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel with More Family Collections Unveils New Stable Suites Interaction, triple, and two-bedroom options for multi-generational families, business travelers and guests looking for a more exclusive experience. The stable suite is welcome to children of all ages. The largest accommodation category in Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. Cape Town, South Africa, May 28, 2025 – The historic Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel owned by South Africa's hospitality group More Family Collection has opened a new stable suite. This illustrates the evolution of this landmark in Cape Town's vibrant Kloof Street district, celebrating its rich heritage dating back to the…

South Africa's Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) has issued over 11,000 digital visas to tourists from China and India since its launch in late February 2025. The scheme introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs allows selected tour operators to quickly track visa applications for group travelers via a secure digital platform. Daily applications have grown steadily from March 50 to May 210, reflecting an increase in demand from major source markets previously hampered by time-consuming visa processes. TTOS pilots currently involve 65 tour operators, indicating a shift towards a more efficient and scalable entry system for tourism. Based on…

South African careers join the Saber travel market, expanding access and accelerating growth Johannesburg, South Africa and South Lake, Texas – webwire – Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 Saber Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR), a leading software and technology provider supporting the global travel industry, today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement with Lift, one of South Africa's fastest growing airlines. Through this strategic partnership, Lift's domestic content has now been made available through the Sabre Travel Marketplace, a multi-source platform that enables travel agents around the world to efficiently access, compare and book air content. Founded in 2020, Lift quickly…

New DNA evidence from nine prehistoric skeletals in South Africa challenges long-standing beliefs about how early populations moved and evolved in the region. The artifact, discovered at the Oakhurst Rock Shelter near George on the south coast, dates back 9,000 years ago and suggests a continuing genetic lineage that minimized external influences until about 1,300 years ago. Ancient genomes reveal deep-rooted continuity The study, led by Dr. Joscha Gretzinger of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, analyzed the DNA of individuals buried in various depths within the Oakhurst site. Despite its thousands of years, the samples shared very stable…

June 8th – Kenya is preparing to celebrate the 2025 African Public Service Day (APSD) from June 10th to 12th at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The national event, organized by the Ministry of Public Services, Human Capital Development and Special Programs, brings together ministries, departments, agencies and county governments to showcase advanced solutions that redefine how public services are designed and delivered. This year's theme, “Enhancing public institutional agility and resilience to achieve fair governance and quickly address historic service delivery gaps,” places a sharp spotlight on innovation as a driver of inclusiveness, equity and institutional…

The best jobs available in the UK. This role does not provide a salary, but comes with extraordinary profits. The lucky family, selected as the Chief Family Holiday Tester position, receives free holidays worth £10,000 across Europe.This role whisks out a single UK-based family on multiple trips to family-friendly resorts. Applicants should test ice cream and sunbathing spots and should be proficient in water park slide evaluations just like they would enjoy late-night cocktails after the kids are shoved into bed.All flights, accommodation and food are included. The main requirement is that the applicant must have at least one child…