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Thai bookings leap despite protests

Diane - Jan 14, 2025

Tour operators are reporting that bookings to Thailand are up despite the anti-government protests and Bangkok 'shutdown'. The Tourism Authority…

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Airbus announces record deliveries

Linsey McNeill - Jan 14, 2025

Airbus delivered 626 planes last year, which was the highest ever for the European aircraft manufacturer. It also attracted 15…

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East Africa single visa stalls

Ian Jarrett - Jan 14, 2025

Plans for a single visa granting access to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have missed an initial deadline. The visa scheme…

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To shoot a black rhino: US$350,000

Ian Jarrett - Jan 14, 2025

Big-game hunters in Texas have auctioned a permit to hunt the endangered black rhino in the name of conservation. Dallas…

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Bangkok tense, bookings boom

Ian Jarrett - Jan 14, 2025

Bangkok survived its first day of anti-government protests on Monday with little disruption to transportation although protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban…