The world’s first motel opened 100 years ago, but now only ruins remain | CNN

The First Motel's Centennial

The article commemorates the 100th anniversary of the world's first motel, the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California, which has since fallen into ruin. It highlights the motel's innovative concept of combining low-cost rooms with car garages, catering to the rising popularity of road trips.

Busiest Airports

Data from Airports Council International (ACI) World reveals the world's busiest airports in 2024, with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport retaining its top position for the 26th time in 27 years.

Travel Features

The article also touches on:

• Qantas's revived 'Kangaroo Route' from Sydney to London.
• Popular souvenirs, including Daruma dolls in Japan and Trader Joe's products in the US (with a mention of South Korea's ban on Trader Joe's 'everything but the bagel' seasoning due to poppy seeds).
• Tips and resources for those considering international relocation.
• UNESCO's designation of Mount Paektu in North Korea as a Global Geopark.
• A real-life romance that began at the Eiffel Tower.
• The recent installation of ATMs in Tuvalu.