New Zealand has launched a campaign urging visitors to respect the environment, amid concerns over the impact of tourism on the country. Passengers on flights into the nation will be shown videos promoting the “Tiaki promise”, a set of guiding principles drawn up by the government and the tourism industry. “Tiaki” means to “care for” […]

While hundreds of families wait in agony to learn the fate of missing loved ones, officials gave a gut-wrenching forecast on the fate of California’s Camp Fire: It’s not even halfway done burning yet. Since the Camp Fire erupted 10 days ago, it has killed 76 people, destroyed more than 9,700 homes and torched an […]

The cruise industry is committed to sustainable travel through innovations that help to ensure clean air, clean water, preservation of marine ecosystems and sustaining local destinations, and it’s no wonder. “No single industry relies more on the splendor of our planet’s oceans and seas or the pristine beauty of the world’s harbors and seaside communities […]

As Starbucks begins its holiday sales push a week earlier than normal, the company plans to offer a 50-cent discount on large holiday drinks served in seasonal reusable cups after 2 p.m. during the next two months. The coffee company usually gives customers 10 cents off a drink if they bring their own cup. The […]

THE spooky season has come to pass. Halloween costumes and decorations are now a thing of the past. Now, it’s time to make way for Christmas! Here is a list of ideas for Christmas decorations one can make, especially if the budget for the holidays was already allocated for gifts and the most awaited Noche […]