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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection recognizes the power of travel during National Travel and Tourism Week

CANANDAIGUA — National Travel and Tourism Week shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. This year, NTTW was being celebrated this week, …

First ‘Business Awards 2025’ Honours Local Entrepreneurs Across 18 Categories

PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — The inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025 ceremony, held on April 26, 2025, at the Shaman restaurant in Phuket, brought together more than 150 entrepreneurs and investors. Hill Club director Yulia Brukhanova organised the event, …

Travel & Tourism: Reviving Ghana’s national airline: Lessons, pitfall, tourism promise

This past week, Ghana took a bold step toward reclaiming its skies. A new 10-member task force has been inaugurated to explore the possibility of launching a national airline for the country.  Chaired by Charles Asare, a former Managing Director of Ghana …

Cayman to benefit from expanded airlift from the US

Cayman is set to benefit from expanded airlift capacity from the United States this winter, as Delta Air Lines prepares to launch new nonstop service from two major US cities. Beginning 20 Dec., Delta will operate weekly Saturday flights to Owen Roberts …

Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry has kicked off the year with a surge in visitor arrivals, recording a total of 923,709 tourists between January and March, an 18.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Of this total, 366,727 were …

Johannesburg to host 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit

Africa Tourism Partners, UN Tourism and BDO have announced the relocation of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge to Johannesburg, South Africa. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nairobi in Kenya will no longer host the Summit. The …

RM14 billion projects implemented in Sabah so far

RM14 billion projects implemented in Sabah so far Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Anwar also announced that the government has approved an additional allocation of RM10mil to maintain small shops …

Prime Minister open to three-way polls pact: Leaves it to GRS and BN to decide

Prime Minister open to three-way polls pact: Leaves it to GRS and BN to decide Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Anwar talking to the media in Tawau, flanked by Hajiji. TAWAU: Prime …

SAPP, Star: Going solo worth considering

SAPP, Star: Going solo worth considering Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Yong and Jeffrey. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) feels “vindicated” with Gabungan …

Railway top choice for green tourism in Hai Phong

Hai Phong (VNA) - Vietnam Railways (VNR), in coordination with the Hai Phong municipal authority, held a ceremony on May 10 to announce the recognition of Hai Phong station as a "tourist destination" and launch a high-quality train named " …

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority executive placed on leave amid workplace investigation

HONOLULU (Island News) -- In light of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA)’s recent allegations of hostile working conditions, HTA executive Isaac Choy was placed on leave as this investigation continues. The decision which affects Choy’s role as Acting …

Why (And How) Scientists Are Using Fake Pollen To Save America's Dying Honey Bees

Honey bees are vital to the environment. The western honey bee (Apis mellifera) ranks as the most frequent single pollinator species for crops worldwide. Bees provide a crucial ecosystem service, as an estimated 87.5% of flowering plant species are …

Rare Ancient "Message" Discovery Is An Archaeology Breakthrough Connecting Two Surprising Countries

There are many major discoveries that altered known history, and this recent one might give a nod to relationships in the ancient world no one would have expected. A rare ancient message discovery on Jerusalem's Mount Zion has archaeologists buzzing, …

Endangered Right Whale Believed To Have Died Three Years Ago Resurfaces In Massachusetts

In a remarkable twist, an endangered right whale believed to have died three years ago has resurfaced in Massachusetts. A press release issued by the New England Aquarium wanted to draw attention to the 75 right whales in the waters off the coast of …

Hiker Seriously Injured After 100-Foot Fall At Zion National Park

A hiker was seriously injured this week after sustaining a fall at Zion National Park. On Thursday around 5:30 PM, National Park Service rangers received a report that a woman was seriously injured after attempting to rappel down Spry Canyon. The woman …

Heartbreaking Discovery Reveals Pompeii Family's Last-Ditch Effort To Save Themselves

A heartbreaking discovery has revealed a Pompeii family's last-ditch effort to save themselves. Unfortunately, try as they might, they were among those who were unable to survive Mount Vesuvius's cataclysmic eruption. The online journal, Scavi di …

Researchers Stumped As Gray Whale Deaths On The Rise In California

Researchers are stumped as gray whale deaths continue to be on the rise in California. This comes as the sixth gray whale was reported floating lifeless in the San Francisco Bay this week. On May 8, the sixth gray whale to be discovered dead in San …

Enugu govt to launch airline, CNG buses, others before May 29

By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has said the it will launch the Enugu Air, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, and the ultramodern transport terminals for operation before the administration’s second anniversary on May 29. The state Commissioner …

The Travel Agency opens cannabis dispensary in NYC's SoHo, blending art and retail

Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention May 16 - 18 in Clemmons, NC

Dr. Mary Ruwart and Ms Christine Villaverde headline discussions on liberty, public health, and threats to the American Bill of Rights CLEMMONS, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

MacDonald-Bedford Announces Strategic Reset, New President, and Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Raleigh, NC

Raleigh welcomes MacDonald-Bedford! SDVOSB names new President & relocates HQ, ready for growth & innovation in AEC consulting. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B), a Service- …

FLEOA to Participate in Police Week 2025 Events and Advocacy Efforts on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association representing federal law enforcement officers, is …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Films, legislative advocacy and more: Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 12 - 18, 2025) raises issue, inspires action

A national, virtual screening of That’s On Period will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. EDT. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Period Supplies will sponsor a film screening and help activists …

Emerald Intel Joins NCIA’s 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days to Champion Industry Reform

Leading Cannabis Industry Data Provider Heads to Capitol Hill to Support Federal Cannabis Policy Reform and Industry Collaboration BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerald Intel proudly announces its participation …

Lux Forum Named Gold Sponsor of 'Lead Where You Stand' Conference at Westmont College

Celeste White, President of Lux Forum, proudly announces the organization’s Gold Sponsorship of the Lead Where You Stand leadership conference, in Santa Barbara ST. HELENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celeste White, …

Harvey Law Group Unveils Insights from the Global Ancestry Index

Ireland Leads the Way in Citizenship by Ancestry Programs MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG) is excited to share the results from its recently launched Global Ancestry Index, a groundbreaking …

Harvey Law Group Launches the Global Ancestry Index: A Groundbreaking Resource for Ancestral Citizenship

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG), a leading multinational law firm with over 32 years of expertise in immigration and business law, is proud to announce the launch of the Global Ancestry Index. …

Scalise: Reconciliation Will Help Struggling Families

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss bringing permanency to the tax code and passing President Trump’s agenda through the reconciliation package. Leader Scalise outlined how unleashing energy production, …

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

Traffic Advisory for May 9, 2025

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of May 12, 2025

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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 12, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture   On Tuesday, May 13, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup of a Committee Print, providing for reconciliation pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, the …

Madison Education Group Announces Free Certificate Series

Study Free at Madison Education Group's New Free Certificate Series MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Madison Education Group (MEG) announced the launch of a new Success in Business Series of …

Rony Jabour Transforms Miami Stage into a Platform for Global Safety Power

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its luxury towers, oceanfront mansions, and cutting-edge design, one voice at the Innova Build Conference this May didn’t just speak to the future of construction — …

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

TravelingWiki Foundation CEO Jonathan Sutter Named as One of the Top Six Global Autism Travel Influencers

On the eve of appearing at The Rose Bowl, TravelingWiki’s CEO, Jonathan Sutter, named as one of the Top 6 Autism Travel Influencers Globally by Google. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of appearing at …

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

RHRC Receives Legislative Funding to Advance Rural Health Sustainability and Payment Reform

Legislative funding empowers RHRC to advance sustainable rural health models and payment reforms, improving access and care quality in underserved communities. MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rural Health …