The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto will officially open its doors in Spring 2026, marking a historic moment for one of Japan’s most prestigious hospitality brands. Located in Kyoto’s Gion district, the new boutique hotel is housed in the restored Yasaka Kaikan—a nationally registered tangible cultural property originally constructed in 1936. The 55-room property will begin accepting reservations in […]
The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Rolex Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race’s enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. IRC Four, representing the smallest and lowest-rated boats in the race, is […]
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Paris (France), decided to remove three properties located in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from the List of World Heritage in Danger. These removals are the result of extensive efforts by States Parties, with UNESCO’s support, to significantly reduce threats to these sites. “When sites are removed from the […]
A quiet but dangerous cybercrime wave is spreading across the globe — and it’s being powered by something as common as the cookies in your browser. New research from cybersecurity firm NordVPN has revealed a staggering 94 billion browser cookies have been stolen by hackers — a 74% increase from the 54 billion stolen last […]
132 students from across Dutch and French St. Maarten/St. Martin participated in this year’s Art Saves Lives Foundation’s (ASLF) Summer Intensive. The island’s young creatives explored and celebrated their African heritage through immersive arts education over five days of the Roots & Culture Knowledge Share program. Developed in partnership with Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and Association […]
Faced with a sharp drop in international aid for education and uneven funding for culture and sciences, UNESCO is sounding the alarm and calling on donors to renew their commitment to these key areas of development. On the occasion of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, UNESCO welcomes the joint declaration in […]
placeholder IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. Christophe Bachmann’s crew will be bringing Adrien to the Fastnet. This […]
“One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on the idea that they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right, and so they became a new federation that’s now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural, and ambitious country. “Our story didn’t begin at Confederation. For thousands of years, Indigenous […]
“Canada was built on the bedrock of three peoples – Indigenous, French, and British. In the generations since, Canada has embraced these roots and become a bold, ambitious, and innovative country that is bilingual, truly multicultural, and committed to reconciliation. “Our nation is home to many cultures, languages, and traditions, united by shared purpose and […]
Get ready to feast! Mark your calendars for August 2–16, 2025, as the Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest returns for its fourth year! Under the theme “Authenticity Reimagined: The Authentic Cuisine of Grand Bahama Reimagined Through a Modern Lens,” this hotly anticipated festival invites food enthusiasts from all over to explore the island’s rich yet contemporary […]