Tokyo is hosting an international art fair The seventh edition of the Tokyo International Art Fair will take place from 23-24 June 2023 . Some 100 artists from over 40 countries will gather at the Belle Salle exhibition hall to showcase their work . |
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Women ’ s World Cup 2023 Soccer fever is set to grip Australia and New Zealand when the two countries host the ninth edition of the Women ’ s World Cup from 20 July to 20 August , where 32 teams — the tournament ’ s biggest ever lineup — will compete for the trophy . |
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According to a UN-backed report , the world lost 14 % of its coral reefs between 2009 and 2018 . In the sparkling waters off the sun-soaked shores of Cancún , three RIU hotels are making an effort to combat the global coral crisis . Aided by sponsorship from RIU , Oceanus — a team of marine biologists dedicated to conservation and restoration activities along Mexico ’ s coast — has planted 1,000 coral
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Coral reef with tropical fish ,
Mayan Riviera , Mexico
nurseries since 2019 in a bid to rescue the reefs around Cancún .
RIU and Oceanus are also seeking to raise awareness among their hotel guests . Visitors can take part in mock coral-planting sessions in the hotel pools and choose to “ adopt a coral ” in support of Oceanus ’ teams of professional divers . The initiative allows travellers to positively impact their favourite destinations .
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Launch of Mexico ’ s Maya Train Promising to propel visitors between the sightseeing highlights of southeast Mexico , the train ’ s tracks will stretch from the popular Caribbean beaches of Cancún to the magical Mayan temples in Palenque . Crossing five states and offering two separate routes through the historic Yucatán Peninsula , officials hope the new service will encourage millions of tourists to travel slowly between the region ’ s ancient attractions . |
images : alamy . Words : Matthew Figg |
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