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Brava, a new technology platform, said it is providing a solution “that replaces the need for a host agency and allows travel advisors to own their bookings, enjoy fast transparent payouts and keep 100% of their commission.”In addition to receiving full commissions, Brava works toward ensuring that advisors are paid as soon as funds are available and puts an end to manual entry, tracking and reconciliation. “Built by and for travel professionals, Brava uses AI to automate the entire commission lifecycle. From parsing booking confirmation emails (meaning no more tedious data entry for advisors) to reconciling supplier payments, Brava ensures accuracy,…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Location matters, former real estate mogul US President Donald Trump said. Moments later he announced Alaska, a place sold by Russia to the United States 158 years ago for $7.2 million, would be where Russian President Vladimir Putin tries to sell his land deal of the century, getting Kyiv to hand over chunks of land he’s not yet been able to occupy. The conditions around Friday’s summit so wildly favor Moscow, it is obvious why Putin leapt at the chance, after months of fake negotiation, and it is hard to see how a deal emerges from…
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority supports the state’s cultural ambassadors through its Ho’okipa Malihini Initiative, investing $1.9 billion to enrich local communities through 21 signature events.The Signature Events program is one of HTA’s destination stewardship programs, administered in partnership with Kilohana, a division of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. HTA’s Signature Events includes projects selected for their ability to protect and enhance Hawai‘i’s globally competitive brand in a coordinated and market-appropriate manner. “These world-class festivals shine a global spotlight on our athletes, artists and unparalleled beauty, while invigorating our economy,” said Caroline Anderson, interim president and CEO of HTA. “They…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Tel Aviv — Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, the Israeli security cabinet voted for yet another military expansion: the proposed takeover of Gaza City. The plan, which was initiated and pushed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself, arguably reveals more about his domestic political maneuvering than evidence of any well-thought-out military strategy. The plan was adopted despite the Israeli military leadership’s fierce objection and grave warnings it could both deepen the humanitarian crisis and endanger the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza., The major expansion of the war also comes against the backdrop…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Employees at the top US public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were winding down their Friday when bullets smashed through their office windows, whizzing just over their cubicle walls. Across the street from the CDC campus, a gunman — possibly motivated by a hatred of vaccines — had opened fire on the agency’s buildings, bringing panic to the upscale Atlanta neighborhood and the sprawling, open-access campus of Emory University that is adjacent to it. “Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area. Continue shelter…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Kyiv, Ukraine — Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia 1:22 World News 19 videos Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia 1:22 Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska 1:53 On the border between two rival gangs: CNN meets top commander deep in Ecuador’s gang territory On the border between two rival gangs: CNN meets top commander deep in Ecuador’s gang territory 3:11 Israel ‘brutally determined’ to capture Gaza in new escalation plan Israel ‘brutally determined’ to capture…
A new chic riverboat is set to sail on the ancient Nile in 2026.A&K Sanctuary has announced its fifth luxury riverboat; Nile Seray will begin its first journey in 2026. The name which means palace, captures the essence of the floating sanctuary bringing contemporary elegance to the world’s most storied waterway. Nile Seray was designed for 64 guests across 32 suites, offering spacious accommodations beginning with 33-square-meter entry-level suites. Each suite features a seating area beside floor-to-ceiling windows, a waterside Juliet balcony and large bathroom, while two suites boast full private balconies with outdoor spa pools overlooking the Nile.Egypt’s most…
When Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Alaska next week to meet with President Donald Trump, he will be able do so with confidence that he won’t be arrested. That’s because while Putin is subject to an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued in 2023, neither Russia nor the US are signatories to the Rome Statute, which set up the court in 2002. The ICC charged that the Russian leader was “allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of (children)” from occupied areas of Ukraine to Russia. The Kremlin labeled the court’s actions as “outrageous…
Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook.Courtesy of RunwiseA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As brutally high temperatures bake the nation this summer, cooling is becoming increasingly critical across commercial real estate property portfolios. Landlords are balancing soaring demand with rising costs, putting energy efficiency front and center. The trouble is that most…
CNN — When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with intelligent robots and holograms. But there’s a more mundane side of Japan that you won’t find anywhere in these cyberpunk films. It involves fax machines, floppy disks and personalized ink stamps – relics that have long died out in other advanced nations but have stubbornly persisted in Japan. For everyday residents, the lag in digital technology and the ensuing bureaucracy is at best inconvenient, and…