Tag: Travel
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🇺🇸 U.S. Warns Travelers: Do Not Take Cannabis or THC Products Across International Borders
WASHINGTON — U.S. authorities are reminding Americans traveling abroad that taking cannabis or cannabis-derived products across an international border can result in arrest, prosecution and severe criminal penalties—even when those products are legal in the United States or at the traveler’s destination. The warning applies to a broad range of cannabis-related products, including marijuana, THC…
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🇺🇸 Arlington Says Goodbye to Sheraton as Construction Begins on Americana by Loews Hotel
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — A major transformation is underway in Arlington as the city officially marked the end of an era for the Sheraton Arlington Hotel and the beginning of a new chapter in its hospitality and tourism industry. Loews Hotels recently hosted a ceremonial “ground-shaking” event to officially launch construction of Americana by Loews Hotels…
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Sawiris Bets on Culture, Entertainment and Heritage to Revive Egypt’s Tourism Industry
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is doubling down on investments aimed at transforming the visitor experience at some of the country’s most iconic ancient monuments. Through his company, Sawiris is expanding investments in tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities, while embracing major sporting events and international music concerts as part of a broader strategy to attract more…
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Ethiopian Airlines Is Becoming Africa’s Global Aviation Powerhouse
For decades, the global aviation conversation has been dominated by airlines from Europe, North America, and the Gulf. Yet one carrier has steadily rewritten the narrative from the heart of Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has evolved from Ethiopia’s national airline into Africa’s largest, most connected, and arguably most influential aviation company. Its rise is more than…
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🇺🇸 Beyond the Boarding Pass: Apple’s Digital ID and the Global March Towards a Wallet-Free Future
For years, the smartphone has been steadily absorbing the contents of our pockets. First, it replaced the camera, then the map, and most significantly for many in Africa, it began replacing the physical wallet through mobile money platforms. Now, the next frontier is upon us: your national identity, digitised and living securely in your device.…