Emirates says it is operating at around 93% of its pre-disruption capacity, as winter bookings strengthen following a turbulent year for airlines flying through the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Dubai-based airline carried more than 8.6 million passengers in July and August. It said summer demand “exceeded expectations”, with momentum…

Every major hotel group is rolling out the red carpet for AI. They plan to save a few bucks by automating your stay and turning the concierge into a cyborg. But a handful of hotels are giving chatbots the boot and doubling down on the human touch. “We’ve all had…

A new ranking has just revealed the best wine regions in Europe, and oenophiles should take note, because number one went to a spot in Slovenia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Crowned by European Best Destinations, Štajerska beat out more than 90 leading wine territories across countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany,…

Some visitors to “the happiest Place on Earth” can expect to pay more for a trip to Disneyland after admission prices went up on Tuesday for several ticket packages. While the lowest single-day entry price ($104) and the highest-priced single-day price ($224) remain unchanged, the theme park hiked prices on…

As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart. As the season brings chilly temperatures, many people get sick because of the sudden shift from pleasant warmth to cold; this…

Frosty. Boomer Mass-holes beware: an ice cream shop owner is calling out rude customers. The owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream, located on Main Street in Blackstone, Massachusetts, identified elsewhere as Dave, took to Facebook this week to heroically defend his hardworking employees. And our man has no fear of controversy…

They’re finally in the home stretch. It’s been a massive few weeks in Nassau with the reopening of Belmont Park racetrack galloping in a new day for the Islanders’ home at adjacent UBS Arena, as collaborative ideas are turning the connected properties into a true entertainment complex — most notably…

From Airstream caravans and Poké Ball-shaped hotels to Victorian water towers and cosy caves, there are plenty of alternatives to the bog standard bed and breakfast these days. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT And if you’re looking for unconventional options in Europe, you should be heading to France as it just topped a…

Winter is coming and that means only one thing – it’s time to dust off the skis and get ready to hit the slopes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Europe, we’re lucky to have the world’s most developed ski market, with the Alps a traditional favourite alongside resorts in the Dolomites, Pyrenees,…

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