Travel

Columbus Mystery Solved? Historical Documents Point to a Polish-Portuguese Prince Born in Madeira, Portugal. Columbus Was Not Italian

More than five centuries after Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic, and just days after President Donald Trump celebrated Columbus at the White House as a “great Italian explorer,” a historical investigation challenges that very identification, bringing one of the greatest mysteries of the Age of Discovery back to Portugal: the true identity of the Admiral and Viceroy of the Indies, whose presence on the island of Madeira is documented and who may have been born in Madalena do Mar.

Butterfly-Rail Launches at InnoTrans 2026 to Rethink the Economics of Night Trains

Proven 3-in-1 convertible seating enables one carriage to serve daytime, lounge and overnight markets — helping operators make better use of rolling stock and bringing back the fun of family travel

MCR EXEC Warns Uber Drivers: A Premium EV Does Not Automatically Create a Chauffeur Business

Manchester executive chauffeur operator says private-hire drivers considering premium EVs must understand licensing, client service and operator standards before moving into professional chauffeur work.

Nearhuman Raises £350,000 Pre-Seed to Bring Physical AI to E-Scooters

Nearhuman, a physical AI start-up based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory, has raised £350,000 in pre-seed funding led by SFC Capital. The funding will support the development of on-device safety technology for shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets.

eVisas.com Expands Digital Visa Assistance for U.S. Travelers to 29 Destinations

Upgraded web and mobile platform adds family applications, passport data extraction, eligibility checks and application tracking

Christopher Columbus Identified As A Portuguese Prince In New Investigation

Documents collated in a new book challenge five centuries of history by identifying Columbus as a prince born on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

United Passenger Flights Carried Israeli Weapons Components, Investigation Finds

Acorn Insurance Brings Household Insurance Onto ICE Policy to Support Personal Lines Growth

Egypt Launches the “Eclipse Express”: A Sleeper Train Journey to the Heart of Totality in Luxor

LunaJets Posts Best Month in Company History with Nearly 15% Growth

The Settler State Goes Abroad: Israeli Tourism, Migration and the Politics of Entitlement

New Aircraft Sensors Could Warn Pilots of Dangerous Ice Build-Up Mid-Flight

Shutdown Nation: Israel Is Not Just Morally Bankrupt, but Economically Destitute Too

LunaJets Reports 28% Q1 Revenue Growth but Remains Cautious on Market Outlook for 2026

NACI Condemns Alleged Israeli Plan to Relocate Palestinians to Africa as Evidence Mounts of Emerging “Displacement Pipeline”

LunaJets Supports Evacuation and Repatriation Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Disruptions

Chinese Visitors Drive Tourism Growth and Economic Opportunities in Tanzania

Tanzania Welcomes Record Visitors as Inclusive Tourism Drives Economic and Community Impact

Tanzania Records Historic Tourism Growth, Strengthening Its Appeal to European Markets

“A Star Is Born” – British Scientist Unveils Groundbreaking Findings on Comet 3i/Atlas and Its Connection to Ancient Civilizations

Next-Generation Talent at the Heart of Aviation Innovation in Europe

Relax Like a Capybara: Nasu – An Onsen Escape Just 70 Minutes from Tokyo

How 153 Palestinians Arrived in South Africa — And Why the Flight Is Raising Fears of Israel’s Forced Displacement During the Gaza Genocide

Historic Jeddah Shines at the World Travel Market in London as a Global Cultural Destination Combining Heritage and Innovation