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Ever thought about combining family fun with planet-friendly purpose?

70% of parents say they prioritise educational experiences when planning family trips (Zipdo). And when children take part in environmental education programmes, they don’t just learn, as they inspire their families to adopt more sustainable habits too. To truly connect with today’s conscious families, resorts can make sustainability and family-centric experiences part of their core

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Congress returns to the Capitol and China’s military parade to welcome world leaders: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Congress is back in Washington after a monthlong recess, with the government shutdown deadline top of the agenda. And China is in the final stages of preparation for a military parade that will draw attention for its list of attendees and display of weaponry. Here’s what to know today. A shutdown fight

Hurricane Kiko forms in the Pacific, moving west

Kiko was about 1,840 miles east of Hawaii on Tuesday. It packed maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and was moving west at 7 mph. Satellite imagery of Hurricane Kiko on Sunday.  NOAA / via AP Sept. 2, 2025, 6:31 AM EDT / Source: The Associated Press A storm has intensified into Hurricane Kiko in

Death toll climbs past 1,100 as rescuers battle to reach earthquake survivors in Afghanistan

The 6.0-magnitude temblor struck a remote mountainous area in eastern Afghanistan along the Pakistan border at around midnight local time (3:30 p.m. ET Sunday), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Its epicenter was 17 miles from the eastern city of Jalalabad at a shallow depth of 5 miles, at which even relatively moderate earthquakes can

Sydney dockworkers charged over $100 million cocaine bust

Three Sydney dockworkers have been charged over a cocaine shipment worth more than $100 million that was found hidden behind a false wall in a shipping container. Officials said they had been investigating a criminal syndicate believed to be working with “trusted insiders” at Sydney ports to import commercial quantities of illegal drugs into Australia.

The two major forces shaping Trump’s second midterm election

WASHINGTON — The battle lines are being redrawn literally and figuratively for Donald Trump’s second and final midterm election, as the contest for the House of Representatives heats up this summer with showdowns over redistricting and the president’s big, new law pushing his domestic agenda. August saw the beginning of a heated national fight over

A shutdown fight and Epstein drama await as Congress returns to Washington

Sept. 2, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON — A government shutdown deadline, a standoff over President Donald Trump’s nominees and a renewed clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files await Congress as it returns Tuesday after a monthlong August recess. The top item on the agenda is the government funding deadline of Sept. 30 to avoid

MODEC and AFC joining forces on African offshore infrastructure

Home Fossil Energy MODEC and AFC joining forces on African offshore infrastructure September 2, 2025, by Dragana Nikše Japan’s MODEC has executed a cooperation agreement with infrastructure solutions provider Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to jointly work on projects relating to floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units and other maritime infrastructure projects in Africa. FPSO

ABL Group names new CEO as co-founder transitions to another role

Home Subsea ABL Group names new CEO as co-founder transitions to another role September 2, 2025, by Nadja Skopljak Energy and marine consultancy ABL Group has made changes to its executive management team with the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding the company’s co-founder in the role. Hege Marie Norheim. Source: ABL

TotalEnergies continues African oil & gas expansion with new offshore acreage in Nigeria

Home Fossil Energy TotalEnergies continues African oil & gas expansion with new offshore acreage in Nigeria September 2, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has boosted its oil and gas portfolio in African waters by securing two offshore exploration permits off the coast of Nigeria. Illustration; Source: TotalEnergies Shortly after TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and

Big Hug gets a rebrand from JDO that puts purpose at the heart of craft beer

Quirky craft beer brands with big personalities have flooded the shelves in recent years, with everything from playful names to kaleidoscopic labels. There's no doubt that the competition has become fierce in this category, particularly in terms of shelf space and consumer attention. As a result, Big Hug – a UK brewer with social purpose

Coca-Cola marks 125 years in Britain with campaign spotlighting local corner shop bosses

Coca-Cola is marking 125 years in Great Britain with a campaign that shines a spotlight on corner shop owners, who keep communities ticking and are arguably some of the country's most overlooked cultural figures. Titled The Bosses, the campaign brings together a series of portraits by photographer Serena Brown and six short documentary films directed

Do you even brand?: Branding 101, according to Hugo Morrissey

I've always found branding agencies to be a bit of a nightmare. My perception has been that they're pricey, slow to reply, and the most creative thing about them is their ability to invent new costs. However, since launching Black Book Design Collective earlier this year, it's been interesting to see the other side. I'll

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Ever thought about combining family fun with planet-friendly purpose?

70% of parents say they prioritise educational experiences when planning family trips (Zipdo). And when children take part in environmental education programmes, they don’t just learn, as they inspire their families to adopt more sustainable habits too. To truly connect with today’s conscious families, resorts can make sustainability and family-centric experiences part of their core

From Hospitality to Monetization: The Identity Crisis of the Big Brands

There was a time when booking on a hotel brand’s website truly meant something. It meant trust. It meant consistency. It meant a promise delivered. If you chose Hilton, you knew what Hilton stood for. If you picked Marriott, you knew exactly what kind of experience awaited you before you even set foot in the

Castle Resorts & Hotels Selects Stayntouch PMS to Power Growing Portfolio

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What Type of Business Do You Want to Run? The Choice Between Cohesive and Disconnected Hospitality

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