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Three Dead in Rottnest Island Seaplane Crash

A seaplane crash near Rottnest Island, Western Australia, on Tuesday at 4 pm local time, killed three and injured four of the seven people on board; the privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 is believed to have struck Phillip Rock during takeoff.

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us.cnn.com
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Uzbekistan's Architectural Heritage Drives Tourism and Economic Growth

Uzbekistan is investing in preserving its diverse architectural heritage, from Soviet-era buildings to ancient Silk Road sites, to boost tourism, create jobs, and promote its unique cultural identity globally; this involves conservation work, exhibitions, and publications.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage

A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.

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Life on Land
bbc.com
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Setouchi: Art, Cycling, and Culture in Japan's Inland Sea

The Setouchi region in Japan, comprising seven prefectures and over 700 islands, offers diverse tourism experiences including contemporary art installations on islands like Naoshima and Teshima, scenic cycling routes such as the Shimanami Kaido and Yumeshima Kaido, and unique cultural and natural at...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
roma.repubblica.it
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Jubilee's Strong Start: Over Half a Million Pilgrims Visit St. Peter's

Over 545,000 pilgrims visited St. Peter's Basilica's Holy Door in the first two weeks of the Jubilee year, exceeding expectations and boosting Rome's tourism; the strong collaboration between Vatican City and Italian authorities ensured safety and a positive visitor experience.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
spanish.china.org.cn
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China Launches High-Speed Rail to Hong Kong

China launched direct high-speed rail service between Xi'an and Hong Kong, and Wuhan and Hong Kong on January 5th, 2025, reducing travel times to under 11 hours (Xi'an) and 5 hours (Wuhan), boosting economic and cultural ties, and reflecting China's broader high-speed rail expansion plans.

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Reduced Inequality
cnn.com
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Uzbekistan's Architectural Revival: Preserving Heritage, Embracing Modernity

Uzbekistan is investing in preserving its diverse architectural heritage, from Soviet-era buildings to ancient Silk Road sites, to attract tourism, create jobs, and boost its global image; this includes conservation, exhibitions, publications, and sustainable design in new construction.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
cincodias.elpais.com
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Record Spanish Hotel Investment in 2024 Reaches €3.35 Billion

Driven by strong tourism recovery and record-high room rates (€163 per night), 2024 Spanish hotel investment totaled €3.35 billion across 180 deals—the fourth highest ever—with individual asset purchases reaching a record €2.5 billion, exceeding even the €2.305 billion in 2017.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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ETA Scheme Threatens Northern Ireland Tourism

The UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, starting Wednesday for 48 more countries, requiring a £10 fee per visitor, is projected to devastate Northern Ireland's tourism, which generated £210 million in 2023, due to its impact on cross-border travel from the Republic of Ireland.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
jpost.com
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Knesset Eases Airline Compensation Rules, But Foreign Carriers Remain Hesitant

The Knesset approved an amendment to the Aviation Services Law easing airline compensation for canceled flights, aiming to attract back foreign carriers after a drop from 90 to 26 airlines due to the war, yet few have returned, with security concerns and airport limitations remaining key obstacles.

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smh.com.au
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2025 Travel Trends: Navigating Economic Challenges and Exploring Alternatives

Due to a weak Australian dollar and global conflicts, Australians are advised to consider domestic travel or explore less-popular, affordable destinations like New Zealand, the Stans, or off-season Europe, as alternatives to expensive international travel in 2025.

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china.org.cn
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China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength

In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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