Hong Kong is giving out 500,000 free plane tickets. I tried to get one as a Singapore resident and ended up stuck in a waiting room behind 50,000 people.

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Cathay Pacific plans on the runway at Hong Kong airport.
Residents in Thailand and Singapore snapped up free round-trip tickets to Hong Kong from Cathay Pacific in a promotion to boost the city's tourism after three years of COVID-19 isolation.

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A fat cat has become the top-rated tourist attraction in a Polish city with a perfect 5-star average on Google Maps

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A black-and-white cat in a street in Poland with colourful buildings on either side
A local animal charity asked Gacek's fans not to give him any more snacks.

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Progress Shark, a 32-foot model of a great white wearing a rainbow leotard, is the breakout star of WorldPride in Sydney, Australia

Tech Insider : Travel
People look at the model of a great white shark, which is decorated with a rainbow sleeve
The Australian Museum said it's "blown away by all of the love" being shown for Progress Shark.

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Hotels in St Petersburg told to offer noodle stations as part of Russia's plan to lure more Chinese tourists

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Chinese tourists wearing masks take pictures of the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia
Chinese tourists at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.

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Hong Kong is offering free flights to tourists across the globe, following years of COVID restrictions

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Hong Kong skyline

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Taking a secret 'hush trip' could help with burnout — but might land your company a surprise tax bill

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digital nomad

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Vrbo Works to Squash Super Bowl Party Rentals

Gizmodo : Travel

Vrbo is asking users to host any planned 2023 Super Bowl blowouts in their own damned home, and not mess up somebody else’s abode or rental property.

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