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A video of a cat abandoned by the owner at the airport has been word-of-mouth in Tiktok as Tiktok was giving it an astonishing twist of fate.The cat was reportedly abandoned by the owner of Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon on January 17th. Instead of falling behind with the cat, the owner decided to abandon his pet at the airport and board the plane himself.Airport workers who witnessed the incident immediately contacted her friend Rana Hamieh, a 30-year-old veterinarian and animal rescuer.Lana told Newsweek that she headed to the airport to find an abandoned cat at the…

Ethekwini Municipality has stepped up its efforts to implement Spaza Shop registrations.This is when registration deadline ends on February 28th.The official period of voluntary compliance has ended, but the city is urging business owners who have not yet registered immediately to be eligible for enforcement action.The city said it received a stable flow of application. By the deadline, a total of 6,110 applications have been submitted, with approximately 1,562 licenses approved and issued so far.However, many companies said they have not yet registered.Mayor Cyril Xaba emphasized that registration is not an option despite the deadline.”The national registration initiative has officially…

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, South Africa will hold the G20's first Virtual Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting, bringing together senior officials, authorities and experts who will chart ways to promote sustainable tourism growth among G20 countries. The G20 TWG Conference is the first of a series of engagements taking place throughout the year ahead of the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting in September, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices of Member States to create practical deliverables informed by the priorities of the next G20 tourism. – People-centered artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation to enhance travel and tourism startups…

The GTA has launched 2025 Heritage Month, an annual celebration aimed at introducing Ghana's cultural heritage, creative industry and domestic tourism under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The launch, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on March 3, 2025, attracted industry stakeholders, including the Ghana Tourism Federation (Gatov), ​​the Ghana Hotels Association, and tourism leaders. In conjunction with Ghana's Independence Celebration on March 6th, Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts and music events, highlighting the economic and social values ​​that preserve the national heritage. The key highlight is the “Black Star Experience.” It…

Italy is a popular destination for the 2025 holiday, as Catholics around the world celebrate Jubilee from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026. Many tourists are heading to Italy this year as well.Many will head to the Roman capital, but Omio experts have suggested diverging a little more this year and visiting some of Northern Italy's lesser known and less crowded treasures. Budget Travel Pro curated budget-friendly routes that showcase hidden gems in the area, featuring seamless flight and train connections and total travel costs under £100.They said, “From London, travelers can land from 43 pounds via Omio for…

The woman and her best friend were left in stitching after a recent flight ride.The two got themselves the entire plane while they were flying and couldn't believe it. Friends Natalie Wolfrey and Savannah Sargent were back home to Phoenix, Arizona, USA after visiting Salt Lake City for Natalie's bridal shower.However, when they arrived at the airport and arrived at the Southwest Airlines staff, they couldn't believe it, but told them they were the only two people who had booked a seat on the plane holding the 173.”He was very serious,” Natalie said. “How does it happen?” Savannah added in…

Recently, the average fatal accident rate per 100,000 flight hours has fallen. It was 0.69 from 2019 to 23, and fell to 0.62 between 2020 and 2024. It's probably the limit, but it's important that the trend is positive. What do you think is the main driver behind this drop? USHST's Lee Roskop and FAA Aviation Safety Coordinator (Rotorcraft) have compiled the year-end accident data. The trends are positive, but we still have a lot to do. Summary of the previous fiscal year 2025 (2025) (October to December 2024) FY25 Total: 17 accidents, 5 fatal accidents, 12 deaths Accidents (including…

Birmingham Airport has announced major changes to its parking system by implementing a vehicle barrier-free setup using premium set-down and drop-off zones. This innovative switch is set to start with stepping down barriers in Elmdon's multi-store parking lot.The airport is confident that removing these physical barriers will significantly mitigate vehicle flow and tackle crowds during peak hours. They employ sophisticated automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) technology, allowing the car to go out smoothly and keep traffic running.Despite the more streamlined process, drivers should not forget to pay appropriate parking fees within 24 hours of departure. Payments are flexible in your…

Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the world's wealthiest man, holds citizenship in three countries: South Africa, the US and Canada. He earned Canadian citizenship when he was born in Pretoria, South Africa. Musk's mother Maye Musk was born as a Canadian citizen in Regina, Saskatchewan, so Musk automatically inherited Canadian citizenship through descent. Under current Canadian law, children born outside of Canada can inherit Canadian citizenship from their parents, but only one generation. This means that if the parent is a Canadian citizen, even if they are born or naturalized, their children will become citizens, even if they are…

There's nothing more exciting than heading to the airport when you go on a holiday.But many of us get hooked and sometimes stuffed with too many clothes in our suitcases, even if it's a short trip.However, one travel writer shared five hacks to avoid extra baggage charges if the flight with Ryanair went out a little overboard. Ellen Grace, from Dublin, Ireland, documents her travel experiences on social media and advises people planning on traveling abroad. She has also worked in a variety of countries, including Greece and Spain, so she has gathered some expertise.Ryanair allows passengers to bring one…