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    Maldives: The sun will shine again

    Rediscover the memories of the beautiful islands of Maldives from the comfort of your sofa. Join the world in watching the “Maldives, the sun will shine again” virtual journey to the island nation. Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) said the “Maldives, the sun will shine again” Facebook event will take place on June 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM local time. The three-hour event aims to bring hope and convey to the world that Maldives is on the road to recovery. Similarly, the tourism industry is getting ready to start welcoming back visitors to the sunny side of life. MMPRC invites tourism industry partners to send a recorded video message…

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    Cambodian wildlife in danger as ecotourism collapses

    Tourism in Southeast Asia crashes. And now, wildlife and conservation in southwest Cambodia may come to a halt. No ecotourists means no revenue. And no revenue means no forest and wildlife protection. It’s the sad truth. The temporary closure of Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has meant that forest patrols by Wildlife Alliance rangers in Botum Sakor national park in southwest Cambodia may have to be suspended. The rangers’ equipment, food and wages are provided in entirety by the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) and Cardamom Tented Camp, which both depend on tourism for their income — and consequently have none due to the Covid-19 shutdown. Until then, ranger…

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    Food + Drink

    How to enjoy hotel food at home

    Just because you are staying at home due to community quarantine does not mean you cannot enjoy your favorite hotel food. Conrad Manila recently launched the hotel’s Signature Takeaway Menu, allowing you to enjoy nourishing dishes at the comfort of your home during the coronavirus lockdown. Stay at home and let the Conrad Manila team prepare select dishes for your enjoyment. Brasserie on 3 specials include Oven-roasted chicken set, Beef and mushroom truffle casserole, and Roasted Norwegian salmon. China Blue by Jereme Leung specials include Wok-fried U.S. beef tenderloin, Roasted, honey-glazed Matsusaka pork neck ‘char siu’, Sautéed prawns in signature XO sauce, and Steamed house specialty truffle mushroom buns, among…

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    Qatar Airways gives away 100,000 free tickets to healthcare professionals

    Qatar Airways is giving away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals across the globe. A way of saying thank you for selflessly risking their lives to care for people during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We at Qatar Airways are incredibly grateful for the commitment and hard work of healthcare professionals around the world who looked after people in these times of uncertainty,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker in a statement. “Their heroic display of kindness, dedication, and professionalism has saved hundreds of thousands of lives around the world.” The giveaway opened on May 12 and will close at 23:59 on May 18 (Doha time). Healthcare professionals…

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    Food + Drink

    The Philippines on a Plate: Culinary online series

    With food being such a central part of Philippine culture, Shangri-La Plaza is celebrating Filipino Food Month by bringing Philippines on a Plate, a series of online talks for everyone to enjoy at home through its official Facebook page. In partnership with the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement and Slow Food Youth Network Philippines, the series culls Filipino farmers, culinary historians, chefs, and gastronomic experts to dive deep into local food cultivation and preservation initiatives that can help transform the local eating landscape. Chef’s role as a repository of heirloom recipes Catch the line-up of speakers every 5:00 PM at www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial. The sessions include Chef Giney Villar on April 17 who…