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The Centenary Pool Project looks to bring together public reflections on the significance of the modernist icon, which is slated to become the site of the new National Aquatic Centre for Brisbane?s 2032 Olympic games.

InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen gathers together her favourite design items that have crossed her desk in August 2025.

The Southern Batinah Governorate has undergone a transformative expansion of tourism infrastructure, culminating in the registration of two hundred forty nine licensed tourism establishments as of thirty one July 2025. Official figures released by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism corroborate that the region is steadily emerging as a prominent choice for both national and overseas travellers. Such a trend not only signals a broadening of the visitor base but also reinforces the governorate’s strengthening position as a centre for a wide spectrum of tourism, encompassing heritage, historical, natural, adventure, and marine offerings.

Public transport between Tulum and Playa del Carmen is experiencing a significant drop in ridership, with daily passengers falling by over 50%. This sharp decline, according to local transport operators, signals a major economic challenge for the region.

The Caribbean travel boom is reshaping the way travelers explore tropical destinations. Reports indicate that interest in Caribbean travel is rising rapidly, with Puerto Rico leading the surge and recording a notable 44% increase in visitor attention year over year. Analysts observed that tourists are no longer satisfied with crowded beaches alone; instead, they are actively seeking authentic experiences and emerging destinations that offer unique cultural immersion, adventure, and luxury.

Denver joins Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York as the autumn travel season starts with US Labor Day trips, and what Americans are planning right now shows a powerful mix of tradition and change. Denver and Atlanta with mountain escapes and urban breaks. Chicago, Boston, and New York welcome millions with culture, history, and Broadway energy.

To reaffirm Gujarat’s prospective role as a premier venue for international assembly, the state administration has promulgated a comprehensive new hotel policy. Its chief aim is to fortify the tourism sector in advance of the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) and the 2036 Olympic Games. Through the strategic augmentation of accommodation capacity, the policy seeks to absorb substantial flows of overseas visitors, corporate representatives, and sporting patrons, thereby consolidating Gujarat’s ranking as a leading global tourism hub.

Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group, has transfored the industry yet again by VistaJet Limited, Vista’s operating partner, became the world’s first business aviation operator certified for Baseline Evidence-Based Training (EBT). Baseline Evidence-Based Training (EBT) is a measurement, results oriented, and data-centric approach which has been accepted as the new global standard for crew training and safety. Accomplishing this milestone reinforces Vista’s pioneering reputation in the industry and illustrates the remarkable impact of strategic foresight, impactful leadership, and steadfast dedication to operational rigor.

Malta International Airport (MIA) has significantly strengthened its global reach in 2025, with the addition of five new airlines and over hundred and eight direct destinations. The expansion includes prominent carriers such as LOT Polish, Qatar Airways, and SAS Scandinavian Airlines, all joining the airport’s ever-growing network. This strategic expansion marks a milestone for Malta International Airport as it continues to diversify its flight connections, reaching new areas in Northern and Eastern Europe while maintaining strong ties to Southern Europe. The expanded reach includes key destinations in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Germany, further solidifying Malta’s role as a vital hub for European and international travel.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is reporting that its operations are back to normal after enduring several hours of significant flight delays impacting passengers last night and early this morning. The delays associated with newer regional flights were largely exacerbated by NAV CANADA, the country’s air navigation service provider, due to personnel shortages. YVR has reported that flight schedules are restored to normal, although passengers are advised to verify their flight status with the airlines.

The new nonstop routes offered by Contour Airlines connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Dominica’s Douglas–Charles Airport now directly link Dominica to San Juan and St. Thomas. This is a game-changer in Caribbean travel. This is a boon to tourism, business travel, and regional travel for returning residents, as it improves travel convenience and reduces travel time. Contour Airlines is helping to boost regional travel with these routes, and in turn strengthening tourism, trade and cultural exchanges, and economic growth while allowing a wider audience to appreciate Dominica’s unique natural and cultural gems.

The UK travel industry is urging the government to prioritize negotiations with the European Union (EU) to secure a renewed youth mobility deal, aiming to boost the tourism sector and enhance UK-EU relations. This comes in response to new research that shows widespread public support for such an agreement, which would provide young people the opportunity to work, live, and study in the EU temporarily. This call to action is crucial for revitalizing the UK’s outbound travel sector, which is facing post-Brexit challenges that directly impact tourism and seasonal employment.

C San Diego study reveals 86% of school safety companies monitor students 24/7 on personal devices, raising privacy concerns.

Google announces Pixel 10 lineup with Tensor G5 chip and Gemini Nano AI, introducing Magic Cue, Pro Res Zoom up to 100x and satellite emergency support features.

Google Salesforce system breach exposes business data while scammers use incident to target users with fake security calls and phishing attempts.

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

"American Idol" music executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas DeLuca's official cause of death was revealed. The couple were shot dead inside their California home on July 10.

Moscow court sentences Russian programmer to 15 years in maximum security on treason charges for supporting Ukrainian defense forces with $500 donation.

Vanity Fair staff reportedly threatened to quit if editor Mark Guiducci puts Melania Trump on the magazine cover, citing political opposition to normalizing the first lady.