47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s

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The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels?

Whether on a screen break or bingewatching from the bed, a hotel TV can take you into your comfort zone – or out of it The post The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels? appeared first on Business Traveller.

Oct 3, 2026

With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

Social media is filled with images of celebrities and influencers lighting up cigarettes and hyping the habit of smoking, suggesting it's experiencing a bit of a cultural resurgence. Though data suggests tobacco use has long been trending downward, experts say if we want it to stay that way, harmful online content that glamourizes smoking shouldn't be ignored.

Oct 3, 2026

Việt Nam's tourism targets 12 per cent of GDP by 2030

Resolution 26-NQ/TW targets a direct GDP contribution of 10–12 per cent by 2030, 45–50 million foreign arrivals, 160 million domestic visitors, and total revenue of US$80–90 billion.

Oct 3, 2026

WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the voice, growth and competitiveness of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the global Travel & Tourism sector. The partnership brings together WTTC’s specialist Travel & Tourism expertise, economic research and industry insight with ICC’s global business network spanning more than 45 million businesses across over 170 countries. Together, the organisations will provide SMEs with practical guidance, tools, insights, connections and opportunities to help them grow and compete.

Oct 3, 2026

HOW HERITAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY

For generations, South Africans have known how to welcome people, whether through a steaming pot of umngqusho shared around the fire or the careful sweeping of a verandah before guests arrived. Hospitality is a vital part of our heritage and has long been one of the threads connecting our various cultures and traditions. As a nation, we are well-known for it: a quality closely linked to the philosophy of ubuntu, which reminds us that our humanity is bound up in one another.

Oct 3, 2026

The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient

Americans may be watching their wallets, but they aren’t giving up their vacations. New findings from MMGY’s 2026 Portrait of American Travelers™ “Fall Edition” reveal that travel demand is rebounding this fall, with Americans expecting to spend $5,655 on leisure travel over the next 12 months and take nearly four vacations, both up from the “Summer Edition” of the survey.

Oct 3, 2026

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and home to this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, offers bites as exquisite as its reputation. For those checking out the awards this month, be sure to make time for the city’s food scene, which is every bit as compelling as its bar culture. Alongside traditional trattorias, a new generation of chefs with fine-dining pedigrees steps away from rigid traditions, experimenting with fermentation menus, sustainable work hours, and a fusion of cultures....

Oct 3, 2026

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

As international fashion companies increasingly incorporate traditional Chinese design elements into their collections, accusations of cultural appropriation have flooded social media. In recent years, brands such as Zara and Adidas have been criticised for adopting Chinese tailoring features such as Mandarin collars and pankou, or frog buttons. While Zara drew backlash for mislabelling these elements as generic “fireman clasps” without acknowledging their heritage, Adidas sparked debate over...

Oct 3, 2026

Manila Marriott to offer gold-winning burger for one day

Burger lovers can look forward to the return of an award-winning creation as Manila Marriott Hotel brings back its gold-winning Multigrain Kaiser Burger for one day only.

Oct 3, 2026

35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

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Oct 3, 2026

The surprising history of beer in China, from li to Tsingtao

Munich’s Oktoberfest was never on my travel bucket list. But it offered a chance to meet up with good friends from Hong Kong and their adorable toddler, Joshua, who go to the festival every year as a family. So there I was, spending a weekend at Theresienwiese, surrounded by bewildering varieties of beer and their drinkers. The annual Oktoberfest, first held in October 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, is about more than just beer. There are amusement rides, games, stalls selling things you...

Oct 3, 2026

New fashion and homeware drops: Fendi, Hermès, Marimekko and more

These latest launches offer something for every taste, from reimagined icons and richly textured wardrobe staples to playful collaborations and unexpected home accessories. Whether you are looking for an elegant pair of slingbacks, embellished sneakers, a statement basketball hoop or vibrant glass tableware, there is plenty to discover. Fendi For her first Fendi collection – fall/winter 2026 – chief creative officer Maria Grazia Chiuri revisited one of the label’s signature shoes, the Colibrì...

47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s

More News

The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels?

With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

Việt Nam's tourism targets 12 per cent of GDP by 2030

WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

HOW HERITAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY

The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

Manila Marriott to offer gold-winning burger for one day

35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

The surprising history of beer in China, from li to Tsingtao

New fashion and homeware drops: Fendi, Hermès, Marimekko and more

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