Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez. Contributed photo Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez has won the silver medal in the 4th FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse) Asian Sporting Championships (senior category) held in Photaram, Thailand, on November 16 and 17. The lawmaker likewise landed 4th place in the Asian Senior Sporting Championship for … Read more
Air New Zealand has completed a “successful trial” using biometric verification at the boarding gate at Los Angeles International Airport, the carrier announced Wednesday. Upon entering the United States, passengers are offered the opportunity to register with Customs and Border Protection using their biometric information. At automated airport kiosks, the data then is used to … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: BritBox International has tapped Sanjeev Bhaskar as the lead for its latest original drama series, Inspector Singh Investigates, and has picked up docs about legendary acting mavericks Richard Harris and Peter O’Toole. Inspector Singh Investigates is a three-part drama that BritBox International has co-commissioned alongside UK distributor DCD Rights and 108 Media. BritBox International, … Read more
Air Canada beginning summer 2023 will expand its international service with new, resumed and expanded routes, the carrier announced Thursday. New European routes beginning June 1 will include Toronto-Brussels, to operate year-round five times weekly; Montreal-Toulouse, France, to operate year-round five times weekly; and Montreal-Copenhagen, to operate for the summer season five times weekly. In … Read more
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has teased 100 films that will be showcased in its 35th edition, running November 9–20 First highlights include the international premiere of Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi’s Personality Crisis: One Night Only, about New York Dolls lead singer-songwriter David Johansen. The work will premiere in the Masters section … Read more
The 18th Camden International Film Festival on Maine’s mid-coast – an increasingly important destination for documentary filmmakers – wrapped its in-person portion Sunday after announcing a handful of awards. Day After…, directed by Kamar Ahmad Simon, won the festival’s Harrell Award, chosen from a group of “some of the most significant documentaries of the year.” … Read more
Covid-19 travel restrictions around the world continue to ease, but the heightened challenge of making sure business travelers understand and meet various entry requirements remains a burden for many travel managers with global programs. International business travel has been picking up in recent months, but staffing levels remain below pre-pandemic levels across much of the … Read more