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The new campaign celebrates Kenya as a world-leading adventure tourism destination. BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions is a multi-award winning creative studio from BBC Studios, the BBC commercial category The Kenya Tourism Bureau today announced the journey of East Africa's Wild Heart, a campaign for a multimedia brand created by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions. In this new campaign, launched today on online and social media today (Tuesday, May 20th), Swinnerton discovers the spirit of true adventure in Kenya, discovers the spirit of one adventure in three chapters, a photo essay and a travel guide, enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime experience. On land, his…

Japanese residents have complained about the surge in visitors to Fuji after the construction of a new bridge that will provide a view of one of the country's most iconic landmarks. Officially named Mt Fuji Yume ohashi Bridge, Mt. Fuji, is located in Fuji in Waka and offers an unparalleled background from the photo in front of the famous MT Fuji. It was designed as a tourist attraction, but now locals say they pay prices when overtourism becomes an issue. The bridge spans two public roads and was completed in 2016 with a government-supported bid to promote the region to…

The “underrated” hidden gems of the UK are considered so beautiful that they look like something from a “Disney movie.”The UK has a range of cute little-known towns and villages, and scenic places of natural beauty. From quiet seaside areas to forests and forests, there are a range of spots you can visit to escape the bustle of the metropolis.One such place is Arundel Castle, located in Arundel, West Sussex. The castle is surrounded by peaceful gardens, with fountains and pots of flowers.Overlooking the River Arun, it was built by Roger de Montgomery, Count of Arundel, at the end of…

Some British people in Greece hit a 6.1 magnitude earthquake early this morning, so we recommend turning on certain settings on their phones. This smartphone alert system keeps people up to date with extreme weather events.This comes when it was recorded at 6:19am local time today, 79km (49 miles) from the coast of Heraklion, Crete. Residents of eastern Crete reported that they had been woken up by the earthquake, and trembling was felt not only in Türkiye and Egypt but also in other Greek islands.The Chinese earthquake centre in Europe has issued a tsunami warning covering Greece, Turkey, Italy, France…

Updates to Immigration News for Amer and EMEA Regions Americas US: 2026 H-1B Cap Process The US Office of Citizenship (USCIS) has announced the completion of the initial selection process for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B Cap. This includes both standard caps and advanced exemptions, commonly known as master caps. For fiscal year 2026, USCIS selected 118,660 unique beneficiaries, resulting in a general-selected registration of 120,141. This presents the conclusion of the initial phase of the H-1B cap process. This year's H-1B registration cycle saw a significant decrease in overall participation compared to 2025. Eligible Registration: A 26.9% decrease…

Vivajets, a front-line Nigerian business airline, advocates for reducing barriers to air travel in Africa. Africa's CEO forum Abidjan, Cote Daiboir and CEO Chukwuerika Achum, and Africa's CEO Chukwuerika Achum, issued Clarion's call for the emergency demolition of long-standing obstacles in the African aviation industry. Vivajets, a brand of Falcon Aerospace Limited, offers aircraft charter, management, sales and acquisition services with a focus on innovation and accessibility. The company recently obtained an Air Driving Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) amid the rapid global expansion of the past two years. Speaking to the media on the sidelines…

Indigo says the immediate financial impact of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan remains “limited”, with progressive bookings continuing with steady rebounds after seeing “sudden decline” in early May. Speaking about the May 21 revenue call, Indigo's finance director Gaurav Negi says the airline has seen cancellation bookings stabilize on a recent day after weeks of uncertainty. India and Pakistan were caught up in an armed conflict after being attacked by extremists in the Kashmir region on April 22, killing 26 people, mostly tourists from other parts of India. The conflict has led Indian airlines to cancel flights to…

Brazil has returned to the radar for South African travelers as South African Airlines offers direct flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg to Sao Paulo. “Adventures through this continental-scale country famous for its football, samba and its vast Amazon rainforests can feel like stepping into another universe.” Fortunately, direct flights from South Africa to Guaruljos International Airport, open four times a week, have increased local travelers' opportunities to explore Brazil's full depth and diversity. But if you're a first-time traveler, where should you start? Readers, please be careful. This is a great overview courtesy of Turner and her team…

Madrid Airport has hired a private security company to reduce the number of homeless people sleeping overnight at terminals. The move, which first came into effect on Wednesday evening (May 21), is an attempt to prevent travelers and workers from accessing, wandering or spending the night at airport facilities, airport operator Aena said.Five entrances will remain open at terminals 1, 2, and 3, and 4 terminals 4 from 9pm to 5am. The new security will be deployed at the entry door. The plan was first announced a week ago, citing concerns about “anxiety and unhealthy” at Spanish airport, particularly terminal…

By US Homeland Security officials, US aircraft, known as “wild bar” and “violent” in response to the directions of US federal court judges, stopped at Shannon Airport on their way to their destination. Flight tracking data obtained by the New York Times tracked a Gulfstream jet owned by a private company that stopped by Shannon for two hours after leaving the Harlingen, Texas airport on Tuesday. From Shannon, the aircraft was transferred to the Djibouti airport and arrived there on Wednesday. The final destination for the eight deportees is reported to be South Sudan. Tánaiste and Foreign Minister Simon Harris…