# devastating (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover devastating. Page: Feed: --- ## ['I did go round the roundabout the wrong way - I had had a drink'](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/i-did-go-round-the-roundabout-the-wrong-way-i-had-had-a-d-343893/) _2026-08-22 · news@thekmgroup.co.uk (KentOnline Court Reporter) · Deal News_ A drink-driver has been banned from the road after officers spotted him driving the wrong way around a roundabout. ## [‘Our livelihood is gone’: Family rush back from holiday amid devastating farm fire](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/our-livelihood-is-gone-family-rush-back-from-holiday-amid-344216/) _2026-08-22 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ A devastated couple say their “livelihood is gone” after part of their family-run farm was destroyed in a suspected arson attack. ## [The AI spy towers used on Trump’s border wall secretly operating on the Kent coast](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/the-ai-spy-towers-used-on-trump-s-border-wall-secretly-opera-344187/) _2026-08-22 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ AI surveillance towers like those used on the US-Mexico border have been operating along the Kent coast since 2022. ## [Nasser Al Sharji Takes the Helm at Oman Air as a New Era Begins](https://eturbonews.com/nasser-al-sharji-oman-air-ceo/) _2026-08-21 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Oman Air enters a defining new chapter with Nasser Al Sharji as CEO. Bringing more than 25 years of leadership and transformation experience, he takes the helm as the national carrier expands its global ambitions, modernises its fleet and strengthens its role in bringing the world to Oman. ## [Agoda Confirmed His Istanbul Hotel. He Arrived and Found It Closed](https://eturbonews.com/agoda-hotel-booking-istanbul-closed-hotel/) _2026-08-21 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ A prepaid Agoda booking , a locked hotel in Istanbul, angry stranded guests, and no obvious human to call. What happened next became an expensive international journey through AI customer service—and raises a serious question: Is booking a foreign hotel through an automated platform worth the risk when something goes wrong? ## [Mexico Travel Warnings Show Why Tourism Needs an Independent Global Advisory System](https://eturbonews.com/mexico-travel-advisory-government-warnings/) _2026-08-21 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Mexico’s U.S. travel advisory exposes a much bigger problem: government warnings can make entire destinations appear dangerous when risks are highly localized. From Mexico to Belgium and The Bahamas, travelers need context. Is it time for UN Tourism or WTTC to provide an independent global second opinion? SOURCE: ## [Work underway on new seafront gym set to open later this year](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/work-underway-on-new-seafront-gym-set-to-open-later-this-yea-344190/) _2026-08-21 · lwalker@thekmgroup.co.uk (Louis Walker) · Deal News_ Work has now started on a new, free outdoor gym which is set to open along a popular seafront later this year. ## [20 Marine Accidents Put British Virgin Islands Charter Safety Under the Spotlight](https://eturbonews.com/bvi-marine-accidents-yacht-charter-safety/) _2026-08-21 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Twenty marine accidents in the British Virgin Islands are putting yacht and charter safety in the spotlight. With collisions and groundings accounting for 90% of reported cases, we compare BVI safety concerns with the U.S. Virgin Islands and explain what sailors, charter guests and Caribbean visitors should know before heading out. SOURCE ## [California Has a Message for the World at WTTC Malta: You’re Welcome](https://eturbonews.com/wttc-global-summit-malta-california-tourism/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ California is heading to Malta as global tourism leaders gather for the WTTC Global Summit October 7–9. Caroline Beteta brings decades of destination leadership—and a California story spanning Hollywood, wine, technology, Canadian visitors, and LGBTQ+ inclusion—to a global debate about who travels, what they spend, and what tourism leaves behind ## [‘It was darker than the eclipse’: Kent hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/it-was-darker-than-the-eclipse-kent-hit-with-heavy-rainfa-344166/) _2026-08-20 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ Thunderstorms have caused flooding across parts of the county this evening following months of dry weather. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KNWBLBzpa8Ba) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [The Bahamas Is Hiding Something—and You Have to Go to Find It](https://eturbonews.com/bahamas-travel-things-youll-only-find-here/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ The Bahamas holds secrets no photograph can fully reveal. Beyond its famous turquoise waters are mysterious blue holes, hidden sandbars, pink beaches, extraordinary wildlife, and quiet islands that feel almost undiscovered. Here’s what makes the Bahamas truly unforgettable—and why some of its greatest experiences can only be understood once you ## [Thousands celebrate GCSE results including mum and former Fenwick manager, 49](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/thousands-of-kent-pupils-await-gcse-results-this-morning-344111/) _2026-08-20 · jharbert@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Harbert) · Deal News_ Thousands of pupils are celebrating their GCSE results across Kent today - including a 49-year-old former Fenwick manager. ## [Arson probe as ‘devastating’ hay bale fire costs farm more than £100k](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/straw-bales-alight-in-huge-blaze-on-farm-as-wildfires-break-344078/) _2026-08-20 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ A “devastating” hay bale fire being treated as arson is expected to cost a farm more than £100,000, police have said. ## [Misha Ezratti and GL Homes: Strengthening South Florida’s Philanthropic Fabric](https://eturbonews.com/misha-ezratti-and-gl-homes-strengthening-south-floridas-philanthropic-fabric/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ A company can build houses in a community without ever truly becoming part of it. But being part of a community means showing up when needs arise, supporting local organizations, and investing in the people who live there long after construction ends. SOURCE: ## [Safari to Seychelles: Kenya Airways Opens a Dream African Escape for Americans](https://eturbonews.com/seychelles-kenya-safari-holidays-americans/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ A new Seychelles–Kenya Airways partnership is giving American travelers an enticing way to experience Africa: combine the excitement of a Kenyan wildlife safari with the spectacular beaches and island life of Seychelles. With convenient connections through Nairobi, the two destinations are positioning safari-and-islands holidays as an unforgetta ## [Flames seen rising again at farm 24 hours after ‘suspicious’ blaze](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/farm-hit-by-suspicious-blaze-suffers-second-fire-within-24-344126/) _2026-08-20 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ Huge flames have been spotted rising again at a farm struck by a devastating fire causing £100,000 worth of damage just 24 hours later. ## [Alberta Tourism Hits $15 Billion as a New Visitor Economy Takes Shape](https://eturbonews.com/alberta-tourism-15-billion-visitor-economy/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Alberta tourism has reached a new milestone, with visitor spending climbing to $15 billion as the province targets a $25-billion tourism economy by 2035. Behind the headline numbers is a broader strategy involving international air access, Indigenous and rural tourism, private investment, Netflix exposure and AI-powered travel discovery. ## [The New House on the Block: Meet Frasers House GM Klaus Christandl](https://eturbonews.com/frasers-house-singapore-klaus-christandl/) _2026-08-20 · Ted Macauley · eTurboNews_ What turns a hotel guest into a household guest? At the newly rebranded Frasers House Singapore, General Manager Klaus Christandl is reshaping luxury hospitality through local culture, immersive neighborhood experiences, and a stronger connection to Bugis and Kampong Glam. Ted Macauley meets the hotelier behind the transformation. SOURCE: ## [Guyana Advances Cruise Tourism Ambitions With SOTIC 2026 Master Class](https://eturbonews.com/guyana-cruise-tourism-sotic-2026-master-class/) _2026-08-20 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Guyana’s cruise tourism ambitions will take center stage at SOTIC 2026, where Caribbean tourism leaders and cruise experts will examine how destinations can attract ships, strengthen visitor experiences and generate greater local economic benefits. FCCA CEO Michele Paige will headline a special Cruise Master Class in Georgetown. SOURCE: ## [Antigua and Barbuda’s 16th Hamptons Challenge Regatta Celebrates Legacy of Sailing, Tourism and Giving](https://eturbonews.com/antigua-barbuda-hamptons-challenge-regatta-sag-harbor-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/efZt3Y19gjjF) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [PATA’s New Leadership Meets a New Mission: Can Tourism Become a Force for Peace?](https://eturbonews.com/pata-new-leadership-peace-tourism/) _2026-08-19 · Imtiaz Muqbil · eTurboNews_ PATA has a newly strengthened leadership team, but an unexpected discovery at PATA Travel Mart 2026 may point to a much bigger mission. Award-winning Bangkok journalist Imtiaz Muqbil discovers how Korea, Berlin, Sarajevo and other former conflict destinations could turn Peace Tourism from an ideal into an industry agenda. SOURCE: ## [Handel’s Messiah at Mukawir Showcases Jordan’s Remarkable Role in Peace, Tourism and Cultural Resilience](https://eturbonews.com/jordan-tourism-handels-messiah-mukawir-peace/) _2026-08-19 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ As Handel’s Messiah comes to the biblical site of Mukawir, Jordan is sending a message far beyond music. The landmark performance highlights a safe and welcoming Middle Eastern destination where tourism, faith and heritage continue to build bridges between cultures while demonstrating the Kingdom’s remarkable resilience. SOURCE: ## [Kenya Tourist Helicopter Crash Kills 7: What We Know About the Samburu Disaster](https://eturbonews.com/kenya-tourist-helicopter-crash-samburu/) _2026-08-19 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ Seven people, including six tourists and a pilot, were killed in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya. The aircraft was carrying guests of luxury safari operator &Beyond. Here’s what is known about the victims, helicopter operator, aircraft history, safety record and comparable tourist helicopter disasters. SOURCE: ## [‘New powers will stop vape shops opening in inappropriate places’](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/new-powers-will-stop-vape-shops-opening-in-inappropriate-pl-344106/) _2026-08-19 · Deal News_ Mike Tapp welcomes new steps from the government which will give local communities and councils a greater say in what opens on our high streets. ## [Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?](https://eturbonews.com/cannabis-tourism-travel-addiction-risks/) _2026-08-19 · Juergen T Steinmetz · eTurboNews_ From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana is increasingly part of tourism. New research linking multiple forms of cannabis use with heavier consumption and addiction risk raises a bigger question: What happens when travelers experiment more on vacation than they would at home? SOURCE ## [Going through the roof! House prices in SIX Kent hotspots increase £10K in just 12 months](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/native/going-through-the-roof-house-prices-in-six-kent-hotspots-in-344096/) _2026-08-19 · multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk (KentOnline reporter) · Deal News_ What’s the average price of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures ## [Six-day food festival returns to Kent for its 10th anniversary over the bank holiday](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/six-day-food-festival-returns-to-kent-for-its-10th-anniversa-344070/) _2026-08-19 · csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk (Cara Simmonds) · Deal News_ A vibrant mix of homemade produce, live music and alfresco dining will be on offer as a popular foodie festival returns. ## [A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marks](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-a-level-results-day-for-thousands-of-kent-pupils-343859/) _2026-08-18 · jharbert@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Harbert) · Deal News_ Thousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today. ## [‘It was a eureka moment’: Pals rescue 100-year-old site from demolition](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/it-was-a-eureka-moment-pals-rescue-100-year-old-site-from-344005/) _2026-08-18 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Deal News_ Two friends have rescued 100-year-old garages from being demolished - and opened a new business at the site. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KwCoOW94Pdnj) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [‘I dislike the idea of sauna customers washing sweat off in the sea’](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/i-dislike-the-idea-of-sauna-customers-washing-sweat-off-in-344019/) _2026-08-18 · jpallant@thekmgroup.co.uk (James Pallant) · Deal News_ Concerns over sweaty customers at a planned new sauna rinsing off in the sea were branded "laughable" at a recent council meeting.