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A Google search on Pirates and New York City yields numerous results, including a Seattle Times article stating that in New York in 1692, "piracy was a leading economic-development tool in the city's competition with the ports of Boston and Philadelphia." Famed pirate Captain William Kidd built a house and the Trinity Church in the city before his hanging in England. Fast forward more than 300 years, and in early October 2023, more than 20 East Carolina University College of Business (COB) graduate and undergraduate students descended on the Big Apple for a different purpose: exposure to business environments found not only outside the conference room but outside the state of North Carolina. The students represent the Arthur School's immersive MBA pathway and the COB's undergraduate student leadership board. For many, business knowledge, skills and networking opportunities have been handed down from professors and instructors with industry experience. So...

When it opened in 1999, the Burj Al Arab was an international sensation. Sheikh Mohammed, the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and the man behind the luxury hotel in Dubai, resolved to make it the world's best property, bar none. At 1,054 feet high, and with a construction tab of $1 billion, it debuted as both the tallest and most expensive hotel in the world. Its dramatic, sail-inspired architecture—a nod to a J-class yacht—became a signature building for the United Arab Emirates, its answer to Sydney's iconic Opera House. There was a six-to-one staff to guest ratio, diners arrived at the Al Mahara seafood restaurant via submarine, and more than 5,500 pounds of gold leaf covered the maximalist interiors. And it was the first time a hotel had ever been called "seven star." The designation allegedly came from a journalist who used the phrase in a swooning article that attempted to capture the glory of the Burj Al Arab, claiming the hotel was in a category of ...

VAUGHAN — The cheery mood at yesterday's festive lunch hosted by RIU Hotels & Resorts and Sunwing was perfectly in keeping with the optimism and energy from the Canadian travel industry heading into the 2023-24 winter sun season. While the post-pandemic rush of pent-up demand has started to level off – and while the economy keeps consumers on the edge of their seats – many Canadians continue to prioritize travel plans after years of being stuck at home. RIU's annual festive event, held at the beautiful Arlington Estate in Vaughan, ON, is a popular kick-off for the winter sun season, and yesterday's gathering was no exception. During the luncheon, Hugo Aguilera, Director of Partner Marketing and Business Development for RIU in Canada and the U.S., provided updates on the latest and greatest with the brand, including new hotels and resorts, new renovations for 2023 and 2024, the recent introduction of Elite Club, new...

From a British city reimagining its industrial past and a laid-back Kenyan island free of cars to the best place in North America to see the total solar eclipse, our 25 picks for where to go next year have several traits in common: Each is an awe-inspiring, joy-inducing destination where human connection and creativity define the travel experience. These 25 places (listed in no particular order) offer ample opportunities for conscientious, sustainable exploration—exactly what AFAR's travelers who care are seeking right now. Cheers to a year of getting out there. —The Editors ...

Safari travel company Go2Africa has just released what it claims is the world's most expensive safari. It will cost a family of four over $690,000, visit six countries over 24 days and include hot air balloon rides, gorilla trekking and even a personal film crew to document this journey of a lifetime for you. You'll explore the highlights of Southern and East Africa with private jets whizzing you between Kenya, Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Volcanoes National Park, Serengeti and the white sands of the Seychelles. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, Aerial helicopter photo, green forest around amazing majestic ... [+] waterfalls of Africa. Livingston Bridge above the river getty During your journey, you'll stay at some of the most lavish accommodations in Africa, from tented safari camps to riverside treetop villas, beachfront villas, and remote wellness retreats. The tour will also follow in the footsteps of The Kardashians and Meryl Streep, visiting luxury...

According to a new study of travel advisors by luxury and experiential network Virtuoso, the majority of Canadian travel advisors – 54 percent – report their clients are increasingly taking climate change into account when planning their upcoming trips. Virtuoso says the impact of climate change on travel planning was among the most compelling findings in its 2024 Luxe Report, a survey of over 2,000 industry-leading travel advisors from more than 50 countries. With extreme weather on the rise, Virtuoso advisors say their clients are travelling differently or changing travel plans to offset the effects of climate change seen across the globe. Specifically, 86% of advisors say Canadians are visiting destinations during off-peak times when weather conditions are typically better, 74% said they are selecting destinations where weather conditions are less extreme and 32% ...

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CAPITAL REGION (WRGB) — The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making its way through New York on Friday and Saturday. The CPKC Train, which tours Canada and the U.S. from Nov. 20 through Dec. 19, raises money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues, CPKC said on its website. READ: Everything you need to know about Black Friday at Crossgates Mall The holiday train raised $22.5 million and five million pounds of food for community food banks since its inaugural trip in 1999. "The food insecurity is on the rise in a lot of the communities that we're going thru," said Heather Woods, Canadian Pacific's manger of sponsorships and community investment. "It's really important to CP to help raise not just the food and the funds for the community, but the awareness that the food insecurity is an ongoing issue and it's actually only gotten worse over the last couple of years." MORE: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns after pandemic hiatus At eac...

I am headed out of town next month on vacation. I am going somewhere I am not familiar with, so I visited our travel section to see what books we had about the area. Sherry Preston Travel guides are written by experts who are paid to help travelers navigate unfamiliar places. Social media and many online travel sit...