Israel’s Tallest Tower Planned: 111 Floors In Ramat Gan “Vertical City”

Ramat Gan is officially reaching for the stars. The Tel Aviv District Committee is currently reviewing a massive urban expansion project known as "Vertical City," which is set to feature a record-breaking 111-floor skyscraper.

Once completed, this tower will not only be the tallest in Israel but will redefine the entire Diamond Exchange (Bursa) district as a premier hub for living, working, and learning.

A City Within a Building

The project, designed by the architectural firm Bareli Levitsky Kasif La Fontaine, is envisioned as a self-contained urban ecosystem. Rather than just a single office block, the 11-dunam site will host three interconnected towers:

The Crown Jewel: A 111-floor office and mixed-use tower reaching roughly 470 meters, 1,541.99 Feet, in height.

Residential Tower: A 72-floor high-rise featuring 400 long-term rental apartments and 350 student dormitory units.Office Tower: A secondary 60-floor tower dedicated to commercial space.

Key Features and Innovation

The "Vertical City" isn't just about height; it’s about modern urban solutions.

The "Green Waterfall": A defining architectural feature is a vertical park system that flows from the ground level up through the towers, creating ecological and social links between floors.

Shenkar College Relocation: In a major move for the local academic scene, Shenkar College is planned to occupy four floors of a low-rise building connecting the lobbies of the three towers.

Public Infrastructure: The project includes a six-level underground public parking lot with 900 spaces, owned by the Ramat Gan Municipality, and a new school and kindergarten complex.

Changing the Face of Ramat Gan

For decades, the Diamond Exchange district has been dominated by offices and commercial trade. The Ramat Gan Municipality sees "Vertical City" as the catalyst for rejuvenation. By focusing the 72-floor residential tower entirely on rentals for young families and students, the city aims to bring "around-the-clock" life to an area that traditionally empties out after business hours.

While it won't quite touch the heights of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, this 111-floor giant firmly places Israel in the "ultra-high-rise" league, signaling a new era of dense, green, and vertical urban planning.

MyFlyYatrala Makes Business Class Flight Tickets to India Accessible With Competitive Fares From All Major U.S. Cities

Leading Travel Platform Offers Affordable Premium Flight Options to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Other Popular Indian Destinations, Plus Expanded Service to Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

MyFlyYatra, a premier online flight tickets booking platform, is transforming international air travel by offering affordable business class flights to India from major U.S. cities. With comprehensive route coverage across San Francisco, New York, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Seattle, and additional metropolitan areas, MyFlyYatra is making premium-cabin comfort accessible to more travelers than ever before.

Breaking the Business Class Price Barrier

For years, business class travel has remained financially out of reach for most travelers, despite the significant comfort advantages on long-haul international flights. MyFlyYatra is changing this dynamic by securing competitive rates on business class tickets to popular Indian destinations, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad.

“Travelers shouldn’t have to choose between comfort and affordability when flying internationally,” said Sonam Gosain. “Our platform leverages industry partnerships and advanced booking technology to offer business class tickets at prices that make premium travel a realistic option for families, business professionals, and anyone planning a trip to India.”

The company's services cover a wide range of destinations across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, with flexible options in Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class cabins. U.S. travelers can now easily book flight tickets to India from all US cities.

Comprehensive Route Network Across North America

MyFlyYatra currently serves travelers departing from major U.S. metropolitan hubs with convenient flight options to India's busiest airports:

West Coast: San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA)

East Coast: Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL)

Central U.S.: Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Austin (AUS)

Canada: Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg

The platform specializes in routes to India's major gateway cities, including Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), Chennai International Airport, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad).

Serving Diverse Travel Needs

MyFlyYatra's customer base reflects the diverse reasons people travel to India:

Indian diaspora communities visiting family and friends

Business professionals traveling for meetings and conferences

Tourists exploring India's rich cultural heritage

Students traveling home during academic breaks

Medical tourists seeking specialized healthcare services

“A 15-17 hour flight is a significant journey,” added Sonam Gosain. “Business class isn’t just about luxury - it’s about arriving refreshed and ready, whether you’re attending important business meetings, spending precious time with family, or beginning your vacation. We’re proud to make that experience financially accessible.”

User-Friendly Booking Platform

The MyFlyYatra platform provides travelers with:

Real-time fare comparisons across multiple airlines

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Secure online booking system

Personalized travel assistance

24/7 customer support

Flexible payment options

Expanding Service to Global Destinations

While India remains the company's core focus and area of expertise, MyFlyYatra has expanded its service offerings to include affordable business class flights to major international destinations worldwide, providing customers with a comprehensive solution for premium global travel.

The platform now offers competitive business class fares to:

Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Munich

Middle East: Dubai

Asia-Pacific: Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia

And other popular international destinations

This expansion allows travelers to enjoy the same affordable premium travel experience that MyFlyYatra pioneered for India routes, now available on flights to some of the world's most sought-after destinations for business and leisure travel.

Travelore News: Princess Cruises' Newest Ship, Star Princess, Makes Historic First Transit Of The Panama Canal

Princess Cruises, one of the world's most iconic cruise brands, celebrated a major milestone over the weekend as its newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal.

As Star Princess made her way through one of the world's greatest engineering marvels, guests onboard experienced a front-row seat to the intricate lock system and breathtaking scenery that define this legendary crossing. The transit marks a significant moment in the ship's inaugural season and underscores Princess Cruises' longstanding connection to canal voyages.

"A Panama Canal transit is a true "must-do" journey for travelers around the world, and it's especially meaningful when one of our newest ships makes this iconic passage for the very first time," said Gennaro Arma, Star Princess Captain. "We're honored to make this historic crossing in partnership with the Panama Canal Authority, whose expertise and stewardship have shaped one of the world's great maritime landmarks."

Guests sailing aboard Star Princess enjoyed special programming throughout the day, including commentary from destination experts, enrichment presentations on the history and significance of the canal, and scenic viewing opportunities from the ship's open decks and observation spaces.

Princess in the Panama Canal

Princess Cruises pioneered regularly scheduled Panama Canal cruising in 1967, becoming the first cruise line to transit the waterway, and is the leading cruise line in this destination. The upcoming 2026-2027 season features six Princess ships, sailing on 31 departures on nine itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Vancouver. Highlights of the season include 13 transits through the historic locks and 26 transits through the new lock: https://www.princess.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises.

More About Star Princess

The 177,800-ton Star Princess, the newest Sphere Class addition to the fleet, carrying 4,300 guests, represents the next evolution of the Princess Cruise experience, combining elevated dining, world-class entertainment, and luxurious accommodations with the brand's signature personalized service.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting princess.com.

Travelore Tips: KAYAK Launches New Airfare Trends Dashboard To Track Flight Prices

New search data reveals how airfare is evolving across domestic and international travel.

KAYAK has launched a new Airfare Trends Dashboard, offering a weekly view of how flight prices are changing over time using KAYAK search data. With week-over-week and year-over-year insights across domestic and international destinations, the tool gives travelers a clear look at how factors like seasonality, fuel costs, and broader macro trends are shaping airfare, so travelers can plan and book with confidence.

The dashboard includes:

Weekly airfare trends: A comprehensive view of how average flight prices domestically and internationally are changing from week to week, updated every Tuesday

Year-over-year context: Comparisons to 2025 to help contextualize current pricing levels and how they compare to the same time last year

Destination-level data: A city-level view at how airfare varies across some of KAYAK’s popular domestic and international destinations and how each is evolving over time

The data tracks airfare trends starting from the first full week of January in 2026 and 2025, offering a clear view of both short-term fluctuations and longer-term patterns.

What KAYAK is Seeing

Domestic airfares are trending upward - but steadily. Prices have risen since January, with consistent week over week increases and no major volatility.

International airfare trends mimic 2025. Prices this year are moving in line with last year’s week-over-week patterns, pointing to familiar seasonal shifts in demand.

“Airfare trends are evolving differently across routes - while some are getting more expensive, others are seeing prices decline,” said Kayla DeLoache, KAYAK Travel Trends Expert. “For example, flights to destinations like Hilo, Hawaii, Palermo, Italy, and Georgetown, Cayman Islands are down as much as 18%. Looking at how prices are changing week to week can help travelers make more informed decisions about when and where to travel.”

KAYAK’s Tips to Save Money

As airfare trends continue to shift, travelers may be weighing different ways to get to their destination. KAYAK has updated its Trip Calculator with the latest gas prices and airfare data to help compare the cost of flying versus driving. Simply enter your route, travel month, and number of travelers to evaluate options. While rental car searches are rising, prices remain relatively stable, increasing between $2 and $5 compared to last month.

Beyond comparing travel modes, KAYAK also offers tools to help travelers find and secure the best prices:

Flexible Dates tool: Compare different departure and return days for flights and hotels to find cheaper options (e.g., midweek vs. weekend travel)

Price Alerts: Track fare changes across flights, hotels and rental cars and book when prices drop

Explore tool: Discover flight destinations that fit your budget

Layover filter: Exclude specific airports to customize itineraries, including routes through the Middle East

Lufthansa Now Serving La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot In First Class

Champagne and First Class: two things that simply belong together. Lufthansa has been serving the exclusive sparkling wine on board ever since the introduction of First Class. Starting in April, the airline started serving the exquisite Prestige cuvée La Grande Dame from the renowned Veuve Clicquot winery on all long-haul flights for the first time, thereby once again underscoring its commitment to premium service.

La Grande Dame is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a significantly higher proportion of Pinot Noir, which gives the champagne an intense character. On the palate, La Grande Dame is robust and rich, with a pleasant balance of fruit, acidity, and complexity. Guests can taste citrus aromas of lime and yuzu, along with white peach and pear, underpinned by floral notes, chalk, and a hint of toasted almonds. La Grand Dame is considered exceptional and, for many, is champagne for special occasions.

“With La Grande Dame, we are bringing a truly special champagne on board. The opportunity to enjoy this exceptional champagne as a permanent feature in Lufthansa First Class is a real highlight for our guests. This new champagne also reflects our uncompromising commitment to quality. Culinary excellence is an essential part of our hospitality, and for us, an outstanding champagne is naturally part of that. In First Class, every moment should be a pleasure,” explained Olaf Mauthe, Head of Hospitality Catering Management.

To mark its 100th anniversary, Lufthansa is offering its guests a completely redesigned travel experience on long-haul flights: With FOX, the “Future Onboard Experience,” all onboard service elements and processes are being revamped this year. In addition to upgraded cuisine in all travel classes, new tableware, and new amenities, the exclusive First Class champagne La Grande Dame is also part of the premium experience on board Lufthansa.

Philadelphia's First Bank Of The United States Reopens This Summer As A Museum: What To Know

A historic Philly landmark is set to reopen as a brand-new attraction this summer — just days before the country’s milestone 250th anniversary.

— Photo courtesy The First Bank of the United States

The revitalized and revamped First Bank of the United States — closed to the public since the Bicentennial in 1976 — reopens to the public on July 1, 2026, as a modern museum that tells the story of banking in America.

The bank — once the cornerstone of Alexander Hamilton’s visionary plan to create a central banking system to support our new nation — has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation to restore the building’s architectural glory.

The interior space has also been retooled to welcome visitors eager to learn more about the bank’s mission to financially unite the original 13 colonies and establish a system of banking in America.

Since the public hasn’t had access to the First Bank building in 50 years, visitors can expect to see the interior and exterior gussied up and looking finer than ever, with the marble façade having undergone a makeover and the interior structure and sculptures restored.

Visitors to the refurbished space enter through a modern addition built in the rear of the iconic, temple-like building. This addition updated the space with a heating and cooling system, bathrooms, stairs and an elevator.

The sweeping interior rotunda, featuring 240 glass panels around a central skylight, serves as an exhibition space with room for meetings, educational programs and special events.

— Photo courtesy The First Bank of the United States

Expect immersive, modern exhibits, though specific details are still under wraps.

Mired in debt after emerging triumphant from the Revolutionary War, the country looked to Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to come up with ways to pay up while continuing to grow economically. A lawyer by trade, Hamilton looked to the U.S. Constitution for ideas.

Hamilton believed that the document’s Necessary and Proper Clause gave the country the implied power to establish a national bank, but several Founding Fathers disagreed. Ever the orator, Hamilton delivered a 15,000-word rebuttal, successfully selling the idea to President George Washington and Congress.

Originally housed in nearby Carpenters’ Hall, the First Bank of the United States opened in 1791, later moving to its permanent home at 120 South 3rd Street in 1797. Architect Samuel Blodgett Jr. designed the building after Greek temples to signify America’s power and strength, with banks nationwide following suit for the next 150 years.

Congress originally granted the First Bank a 20-year charter. When it expired, prominent Philadelphia financier Stephen Girard jumped at the chance to purchase the building, adding the rotunda and opening his own private bank there in 1812.

The building served Philadelphians as a bank through 1930, changing hands a few times before the National Park Service (NPS) acquired it in 1955, adding it to Independence National Historic Park (INHP). NPS used the space first as a visitor center and more recently as office space. Restoration and planning to convert the space to a museum began more than six years ago.

Built from Pennsylvania blue marble acquired in nearby Montgomery County, the stone façade — featuring six towering Corinthian-style columns — needed some TLC after standing strong through centuries of weathering.

— Photo courtesy The First Bank of the United States

The entire exterior underwent repointing, with workers repairing or replacing any damaged features, including the eagle sculpture (carved out of mahogany) standing watch above the columns and the marble allegory above the doors.

After preserving the structure of the building, builders then had to ensure that the walls would be protected when installing interactive exhibits.

The cost for the rehabilitation — including planning, preservation, construction and installation of exhibits — totaled more than $33 million.

Scheduled to officially open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, NPS has not yet released information about how visitors can access the First Bank. Stay tuned for more, and learn more about the First Bank on: https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm

Source: https://www.visitphilly.com/

More Americans Are Now Eligible for a Canadian Passport Thanks to a Newly Passed Law

This is a major update for many families with family roots in Canada. As of December 2025, a historic change to Canada's citizenship laws—specifically Bill C-3 (previously Bill C-71)—has officially gone into effect, opening the door for millions of Americans to claim a Canadian passport.If you have a Canadian parent or grandparent, you might already be a dual citizen without even knowing it. Here is everything you need to know about the new law and how to claim your status.

The "First-Generation Limit" is History
For years, Canada followed a strict "first-generation limit" on citizenship. This meant that if a Canadian was born outside of Canada, they could pass their citizenship to their children (the first generation born abroad), but that child could not pass it to their own kids (the second generation).

In 2023, the Ontario Superior Court ruled this limit unconstitutional, leading the Canadian government to pass new legislation. The new law effectively removes this barrier for anyone born before December 15, 2025.

1. If You Were Born BEFORE December 15, 2025For this group, the "first-generation limit" has been retroactively removed. You qualify if:You have a Canadian ancestor: You must have an "anchor" ancestor (parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent) who was either born in Canada or naturalized there.

You can prove the lineage: You are now considered a citizen "at birth" through an unbroken chain of descent, regardless of how many generations were born outside Canada.

No "Connection" Required: You do not need to prove you or your parents ever lived in Canada. You simply need the paperwork (birth certificates, marriage records, etc.) to link yourself to that original Canadian ancestor.

How to Apply

The government provides two ways to submit your application depending on your specific situation:
Online Application: This is the fastest method. You can apply online if you are a first-time applicant or replacing a certificate. You will need to create an IRCC secure account, upload digital photos, and pay the $75 CAD fee via credit or debit card.

Paper Application: You must use a paper application if you are applying through a grandparent who was a "Crown servant" (working for the Canadian government abroad) or if the online system does not support your specific lineage link. You can download the CIT 0001 application package directly from the site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship.html