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NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch Airport reconnects to Asia and Australia

Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo (Narita) and Perth as part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to grow international connectivity into the South Island. Launching from late October, the new services mark a significant expansion of international flying from Christchurch in the South Island, enabled more…

EUROPE: Zeppelin airship excursions over Germany

International Tour company Viking has announced a range of new European river voyage experiences that are now open for booking. Highlights include scenic Zeppelin airship excursions in Germany, offering guests on select Rhine River itineraries aerial views of Cologne and the Ruhr Valley, along with new culinary and cultural shore excursions, small group shore excursions more…

TRAVEL: Escape to the Turkish Summer – sustainably

Framed buy three seas and a unique geography, Turkiye offers a summer experience unlike any other. From the turquoise shores of Antalya in the Turkish Riviera to Aegean favorites like Cesme, Bodrum, Marmaris and Goecek, golden beaches, hidden coves, vibrant nightlife and luxury yacht cruises come together to create the perfect coastal escape to travel more…

CLIMATE: Can Hawaii wean itself off oil imports?

Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence. A chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean without domestic oil or gas reserves, the 50th US state has long relied on imported fossil fuels to power its economy. Foreign petroleum fuels much of the energy grid, and the sea more…

NEW ZEALAND: New ocean marine reserves announced

In time for World Environment and Ocean Days (5 & 8 June), New Zealand has protected five new marine reserves on it’s South Island coastline. The government’s Department of Conservation (DOC) announced Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia as the Maori name for the Otago region’s new protected network, reflecting ancient voyaging traditions and associations. more…

UN: International tourism up 2% amid growing uncertainty

According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the same period of 2025. While the start of the year saw sustained travel demand overall (+2.5% cumulative growth in January and February), the Middle East conflict impacted performance in more…

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TRAVEL: Escape to the Turkish Summer – sustainably

CLIMATE: Can Hawaii wean itself off oil imports?

NEW ZEALAND: New ocean marine reserves announced

UN: International tourism up 2% amid growing uncertainty

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