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JUST HOW SUSTAINABLE ARE UK AIRPORTS? APH.COM AND UNIVERSITY OF SURREY REVEAL UK AIRPORTS LEADING THE NET-ZERO REVOLUTION

June 2023 – Aviation currently accounts for around 2.5% of global human-induced carbon emissions with airports’ own operations contributing to approximately 2% of this total.*. This is expected to increase as air traffic grows and many UK airports are introducing ways to make ground operations more sustainable, with ambitious commitments to become ‘carbon neutral’ by as early as 2033. Continue reading

ON SAFARI WITH BIG CAT PEOPLE JONATHAN AND ANGELA SCOTT AND SWAROVSKI OPTIK: Beginners Guide for First-Time Safari Travellers

A safari is considered by many as one of the greatest bucket-list adventures, providing the opportunity to explore far-flung destinations and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences in their own natural habitat.

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EMBRACE THE LUXURY OF TIME ON THE ISLE OF SKYE – NEW EXCLUSIVE OFF-SEASON HOTEL PACKAGES FROM SONAS COLLECTION

31 May 2023 – If you’re looking for an indulgent escape, away from crowded attractions and surrounded by serene scenery, an off-season holiday to the Isle of Skye is the perfect choice to slow down and embrace the luxury of time.
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR GAP YEAR AND CAREER BREAK TRAVELLERS

24 May 2023 – Not sure what to buy your wanderlust friend who’s taking time out from studying or working to travel the world? A bespoke El Camino bracelet that features all the destinations they’ve explored and are about to visit may be the most thoughtful and unique gift you can give them to take on their journey Continue reading

FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE SWAROVSKI OPTIK ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO PROTECT ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PRIMEVAL RAINFORESTS IN COSTA RICA

SWAROVSKI OPTIK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-precision long-range optics, recently embarked on an initiative to protect 115 hectares (285 acres) of tropical rainforest on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. The Tyrolean family-owned company’s objective for this ambitious SWAROVSKI OPTIK RAINFOREST project is to actively contribute to preserving global biodiversity. Its key focus is preventing the destruction of natural habitat through poaching, illegal logging, squatting, or any kind of land degradation. The intention is to continually expand the protected area in the medium term. Continue reading

SONAS COLLECTION UNVEILS IMPRESSIVE TRANSFORMATION FOLLOWING £750,000 INVESTMENT ACROSS ALL THREE BOUTIQUE PROPERTIES ON SKYE

2 May 2023 – Leading boutique hotel brand Sonas Collection has unveiled an impressive refurbishment across all three of its properties on the Isle of Skye, setting new standards for luxury accommodation on the West coast of Scotland.

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THE END OF TINY TOILETRIES? APH.COM REVEALS THE UK AIRPORTS RELAXING HAND LUGGAGE RULES AHEAD OF JUNE 2024 DEADLINE

April 2023 – Plans to introduce new CT X-Ray technology at UK airports means passengers will no longer be limited to carrying 100mls liquids in their hand luggage with a deadline of June 2024 set by the UK government for older generation scanners to be replaced with newer versions. 

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PACK YOUR BINOCULARS – BEST PLACES TO SPOT FIVE OF THE USA’S RAREST BIRDS FROM 20-YEAR-OLD ORNITHOLOGIST DR MYA-ROSE CRAIG

The USA is home to hundreds of birds including many of the world’s rarest species such as the Gunnison Sage Grouse, endemic to the USA and only recently described as a new species in 2000.

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Launch of the London West Innovation Network Shines a Spotlight on Ealing High Growth Businesses

30 March 2023 – Businesses based in the London borough of Ealing were out in full force this week at the launch of the London West Innovation Network, as they celebrated  qualifying for competitive business grants that will help them achieve high growth and increased employment locally.

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