Salalah Airport welcomes first flight from Italian carrier Neos, strengthening Oman-Italy tourism links

Fincantieri partners with surface drone innovator Defcomm

Written by Marine Log Staff Fincantieri reports that it has signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of autonomous surface units developed by Defcomm, an Italian startup specializing in unmanned solutions for the maritime sector....

Holiday wines

This article is taken from the October 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Get five issues for just £25. I hope all Critic readers are feeling suitably refreshed after a summer at their villas in Umbria or...

Famous historic train launches new luxury route across Europe - costing from £8,600 PER PERSON

By JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 08:25 EDT, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 08:25 EDT, 22 October 2025 One of the world's most opulent sleeper trains has announced a new route across Europe - but tickets for the notoriously extravagant journey...

Don't Waste Your Money | Cheap airline tickets bring fewer perks for holiday travelers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Airfares are heading up now for Thanksgiving and Christmas week travel as planes fill up. So if you are looking for a cheap flight, basic economy may seem like the answer. Some downsides follow if you opt for the basic...

Ovation of the Seas Returns to Singapore, Offers Family Sailings

Royal Caribbean has announced that the Ovation of the Seas has returned to Singapore for a season of sailings to Southeast Asian destinations from now through March 2026. “Families remain at the center of everything we do, and our ships are...

Murder trial asylum seeker denies lying about his age by claiming to be 19

An asylum seeker accused of murdering a hotel worker has denied lying about his age, claiming a date of birth suggesting he is aged 27 was “just assumed” by Italian authorities after he was rescued from the sea. Deng Chol Majek, who says he is 19...

'I'm a travel expert - avoid 5 popular 'travel hacks' which will make your trip more stressful'

Following certain travel tips could make your holiday more stressful(Image: Svitlana Hulko via Getty Images) Social media is full of travel advice to help holidaymakers get the most out of their time away. However, some tips can end up feeling...

I finally took my dream trip to Hawaii. I'm glad I did it sober.

There's a glass jar in my living room that my family has been tossing loose change into for years. "One day," I always say, "it'll be full and we'll use it to pay for a trip to Hawaii." I've always wanted to visit the Aloha State. Its stunning...

Scientists discover new way to detect volcanic eruptions at Mount Etna

Scientists have discovered a novel way to predict the next eruption at Mount Etna, the active volcano on the Italian island of Sicily. Researchers at Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology are monitoring signals of magma movement...

Meloni Criticizes Efforts to Remove Columbus Day in Message to Italian Americans

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shake hands as they pose for a photo at a world leaders' summit on ending the war in Gaza, on October 13, 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Suzanne Plunkett - Pool / Getty Images...

Italy star Brignone says no skiing ‘before January’ as Olympics near

Published on: October 19, 2025 12:09 AM Italy’s Federica Brignone told AFP on Saturday that she won’t return to alpine skiing competition before January, less than a month before the start of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Brignone is in a...

Ryanair resumes full operations to Jordan with 18 European flights

Ireland's Ryanair announced on Wednesday that it is resuming full operations to Jordan from October 27, with flights to the capital, Amman, from 18 locations in Europe. The move will connect Queen Alia International Airport to 12 countries,...

Holiday passengers planning to fly home for Diwali stranded as Delhi-bound Air India flight from Milan cancelled over tech snag

Passengers who were planning to spend their Diwali in India were stranded in Milan, Italy after their Delhi-bound Air India flight got cancelled over a technical glitch. Air India clarified that the flight was cancelled to ensure the "safety of...

Holiday travel doesn’t have to be a nightmare—these essentials make Thanksgiving trips easier

Thanksgiving is one of the most chaotic travel times of the year, but with thoughtfully-designed gear, accessories, and more, you can eliminate some of the usual stress that comes with holiday traveling. You might not believe it, but the hustle...

Elite World Group Adds Licenses as Modeling Business Grows

MILAN — Fashion talent management network Elite World Group wants to dress you — and much more. After introducing a partnership with Italian sportswear and activewear brand Freddy earlier this year, characterized as a licensing agreement to...

Tipperary named as one of the best places to visit in 2026

Travel publication Lonely Planet has released its list of the 25 best destinations for 2026, with an Irish hot spot landing in at number five. The wide-ranging list suggests adventurers enjoy the "breezy coastal living" of Phuket, the "Bronze Age...

Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet increase flights from Newcastle airport ahead of upgrade

Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 will increase their flights from Newcastle airport after it announced a major 15-year improvement plan. The northern hub is set to gain more routes to popular European destinations, including Jet2 offerings to Greek and...

AC Milan game will go ahead despite controversy, deputy premier says

The state government has doubled down on its plan to bring European football heavyweights AC Milan to Perth to play a historic Italian league game, despite significant backlash from fans and players. The Union of European Football Associations...

The Inter-Hotel Challenge 2025: Celebrating Mentorship, Talent and Excellence in Hospitality

This year the Challenge brings 155 candidates competing across the various categories; Concierges (20), Wine Stewards (28), Hot Chefs (30), Pastry Chefs (28), Bakers (23) and Baristas (26) from the following hotels* in a spirited celebration of...