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GERMANY: Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80 – Watch

From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the “Panikrocker” is still reinventing himself. Udo Lindenberg comes from Gronau, a small town near the Dutch border. His hometown is so proud of its most famous son that more…

SOUTH PACIFIC: Nauru moves to change its name in break from colonial past

The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate’s name to “Naoero”. A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change. The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru will hold a referendum over a government decision to change its official name. The Nauruan parliament on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment to rename more…

TAHITI: Tainui Atea is the largest Marine Protected Area in the world

At the heart of the South Pacific, French Polynesia is home to an ocean of exceptional richness. To preserve this unique natural heritage, the territory established Tainui Atea, now recognized as the largest Marine Protected Area in the world. This major initiative places The Islands of Tahiti at the forefront of destinations committed to sustainable tourism and more…

TOURISM: Destination Canada predicts a record breaking 2026

Canada’s global popularity for international travellers plus the forthcoming FIFA Soccer World Cup promises a record breaking year 2026 for Canadian tourism. According to the national marketing organization Destination Canada, the forecast for tourism as a high-growth, fast-return, tariff-free service export comes at the ideal moment for Canada. “Geopolitical and economic uncertainty abound”, says Adam more…

GSTC26 THAILAND: Advancing sustainable tourism globally

The GSTC2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference this April in Phuket, Thailand, brought together tourism professionals, destination representatives, academics, and sustainability experts from around the world to discuss key challenges and practical solutions for advancing sustainable tourism. Held in one of Thailand’s most prominent tourism destinations, the conference highlighted the importance of sustainable travel and destination stewardship, more…

NEW ZEALAND: Famous Bridge to Nowhere gets facelift

World famous Bridge to Nowhere in New Zealand owes its enduring stature to a regular beauty regime, with a recent ‘facelift’ the latest treatment. Abseilers sandblasted the almost 90 year old structure near Whanganui, drilled and filled holes to make the renowned tourism attraction safer for visitors. Department of Conservation (DOC) Project Lead Michael Christie more…

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TAHITI: Tainui Atea is the largest Marine Protected Area in the world

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GSTC26 THAILAND: Advancing sustainable tourism globally

NEW ZEALAND: Famous Bridge to Nowhere gets facelift

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