Nigeria’s Hilda Baci is officially a Guinness World Record holder, awarded 93 hours 11 minutes

“Hilda was not awarded 100 hours because almost 7 hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt. As with all ‘longest marathon’ records, the participant is permitted a five-minute rest break for every continuous hour of activity. These rest breaks can be accumulated if not taken. They were the only times Hilda could use the bathroom or sleep during the attempt.”

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Marriott International announces further African expansion under its Protea Hotels by Marriott brand

Marriott International’s African portfolio features nearly 140 properties and over 24,000 rooms across 20 countries and 19 brands. Protea Hotels by Marriott represent over 40% of Marriott International’s African portfolio, with over 60 properties and more than 6,500 rooms in operation across nine countries.

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Justin Cassin showcases his AW24 collection at London Fashion Week

The Justin Cassin Autumn/Winter 24 collection at The Vinyl Factory, Soho, Cassin reaffirms the designer’s masterful skills at constructing modernist menswear silhouettes. The collection represents his signature playful exploration of volume and structure, both of which references and challenges classic tailored shapes. Designs beautifully accented by the designer’s keen eye for innovative fabrications.

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Tourism: sustainability is the trend of 2023, according to the latest data

This trend is reflected in the numbers according to the latest data of the Swg observatory released in March of this year. Four Italians out of five would be willing to experience sustainable tourism, thus preferring to stay in a certified environmentally-friendly structure at the same cost. As far as the environmental protection initiatives are concerned, almost 70% of the sample respondents are in favour of limited access and traffic restrictions and 73% would be ready to do without their cars and use public transport or ecological vehicles.

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