Divers

📷 Chinese actor Wang Xing was kidnapped in Bangkok, thinking he was attending a movie casting but was taken to a cyber fraud hub in Myawaddy, Myanmar. Rescued by Thai police on January 7th after three days, his incident sheds light on the human trafficking issue in the region. The abduction has impacted Thai tourism, with increased flight and hotel booking cancellations, particularly from Chinese tourists, and Chinese artists cancelling Bangkok concerts over safety concerns.

🏢 On January 30th, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, the Employment Fair at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport's Terminal 1 Business Center will see over 25 companies offering around 500 jobs. Following the huge turnout of over 1,300 participants in 2024, the airport, in partnership with France Travail, repeats the event. Various sectors such as retail, car rentals, security, services for passengers with reduced mobility, airline assistance and logistics, catering, passenger information, technical maintenance, and operations management are involved. Open to all candidates, regardless of education or experience, with job details available on France Travail's website using #EmploiAeroportNice.

💣 In central Turkey, at the Grand Kartal ski resort hotel, 76 people died and 51 were injured in a fire, lacking an alarm system, early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at 3:27 am with 238 registered guests at the 12-story luxury establishment, located 170 km east of Ankara. Four individuals, including the hotel manager, were arrested amidst allegations of negligence following the absence of smoke detectors and emergency exits. The fire, starting in the upper floors, was fueled by the wooden cladding.

🍷 Reims and Épernay are the two main cities of champagne, featuring vineyards and forests. Reims Cathedral, with its 2,300 sculptures, has seen nearly every French king crowned within its Gothic structure over eight centuries. The city was over 60% destroyed during WWI but revitalized in the 1920s with Art Deco architecture like the Carnegie Library. Prestigious Champagne houses like Taittinger, Ruinart, Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, offer tours in the Saint-Nicaise suburb. The Royal Champagne & Spa Hotel promises a memorable stay amidst vineyards.

☀ Escape winter in 2025 to sunny destinations like the Caribbean with average January temperatures of 28°C, offering stunning beaches and diving in the Bahamas, all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and vibrant Creole culture in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Zanzibar boasts white sands and rich history, the Maldives offer romantic overwater villas, Dubai provides various attractions including the Burj Khalifa, and Thailand captivates with its beaches, temples, and cuisine.

🔐 Des assaillants ont volé un butin de 18 500 euros et des objets de valeur dans un hôtel au Sénégal, causant aussi des dégâts à deux pick-up. Le complexe hôtelier, inauguré par le président Macky Sall, a coûté plus de 140 millions d'euros et devait avoir 522 chambres dans sa première phase, pour un total de 1 024 chambres à terme.

🏡 Accor is set to renovate and rebrand Istanbul's The Grand Tarabya, located in the Tarabya district along the Bosphorous, as a Fairmont hotel, aiming to boost luxury hospitality in the city. The Grand Tarabya, originally opened in 1966 and known for its architecture and scenic setting, underwent restoration and reopened in 2013. The upcoming renovation by Accor will modernize the property while preserving its historical elements. The project is in partnership with the Bayraktarlar Group.

🐅 Eight restored villas-lodges overlook the flooded Luangwa prairie from December to June— a tributary of the Zambezi. Adventurous guests can choose to sleep in the comfort of their room or on a rooftop bed under the stars, reminiscent of British explorers documenting Zambia's uncharted lands in the late 19th century. These villas offer direct exposure to wildlife in the 9,000 square kilometer South Luangwa National Park, despite intermittent sleep.

🌊 Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions with the support of Artémis, the Pinault family's holding company. The strategic move allows Aqua Expeditions to expand globally, especially in East Africa and Southeast Asia, while maintaining their commitment to excellence and sustainability. Both groups will continue operating under their own brands, uniting to offer environmentally respectful travel experiences.

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