Category - Destination

Central Oslo evacuated after police discover ‘bomb-like device’ on street

7 years ago

Norwegian police have sealed off a large area of the Gronland neighborhood in downtown Oslo after a suspected explosive device was discovered late Saturday. Police said that one person has been detained in connection with the incident. The detained individual is being questioned as a suspect, Oslo police service said on its official Twitter page. Police have conducted a controlled detonation of the suspicious object, police spokesman Svein Arild Jørundland told VG, adding that at the moment it...

Discovering Asia – Kansai, Japan

7 years ago

Kansai prefecture’s most important cities are Osaka and Kyoto. Located on Honshu, the largest island in Japan, on which the capital, Tokyo, is also situated. With great architecture, cuisine, an abundance of nature and unique world-class attractions it offers exceptional opportunities for exploration and discovery for tourists to Japan. Taking advantage of Thai Airways (THAI) daily direct flights and their Royal Orchid Holidays (ROH) package: ‘Osaka Kyoto In Your Style’ we...

Panicked tourists flee popular dive resort after triple-quake strikes

7 years ago

A trio of strong earthquakes damaged buildings and caused panicked tourists to flee a popular dive resort near the Philippine capital on Saturday, officials and eyewitnesses said. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the quakes, the strongest of which hit the coast close to Mabini, a resort town south of Manila famous for its marine life and coral reefs. The first 5.5-magnitude temblor struck inland at 3:08 pm (0708 GMT) followed by a 5.9 quake just a minute later, according to a...

Organization of Islamic Cooperation denounces Stockholm terror attack

7 years ago

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has censured a recent terrorist attack in Swedish capital of Stockholm in which several people lost their lives and over a dozen others sustained injuries. In a statement released by the organization on Saturday, OIC Secretary-General Youssef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen said that he been “shocked by this tragic incident”, offering his condolences to the Swedish government and families of the victims. He also expressed the 57-nation organization’s support...

Seychelles showcased at fishing fair in Italy

7 years ago

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) recently took part in one of the most important fair in the Italian fishing field, in Riva del Garda – beautiful location in northern Italy on the popular lake of Garda. STB was represented by its regional manager based in Italy Monette Rose at the fair which was held from March 25-26. The fair which recorded a number of 15,231 visitors, is set to be the confirmed point of reference for the fishing lovers, thanks to its contents, numbers, meetings and...

Reunion island trade decision-makers join local partners in a meet and exchange program

7 years ago

A group of 35 trade decision-makers from Reunion island met local partners at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel during a “meet and exchange” program hosted by the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The aim of the workshop was to give our local groups the chance to develop and widen their proposals offered to the Reunion clients and vice-versa. The workshop targeted small tourism properties on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Addressing those present at the workshop, STB’s chief executive Sherin Francis...

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Hilton debuts Hilton Garden Inn brand in Shanghai

7 years ago

Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Hongqiao, which marks the debut of the Hilton Garden Inn brand in Shanghai. Hilton currently also operates Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, Hilton Shanghai, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Shanghai – Pudong in this top tier city. “The addition of Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Hongqiao to Hilton’s portfolio in Shanghai enables us to address the growing demand in the...

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Foreign visitors can now stay in India for twice as long with e-Visa

7 years ago

India’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that foreign tourists visiting India on the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) will now be entitled to stay in the country for up to two months and enjoy double-entry benefits. Rolled out by the government beginning 1 April 2017, the new e-Visa guidelines will permit a traveler to stay in the country for up to 60 days, with double entry for those holding valid business and tourist e-Visas, and triple entry for those holding medical e-Visas. This entitles visitors to...

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“Animated World” officially launches at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

7 years ago

The world’s exclusive “Animated World” officially launches on 6th April, 2017, bringing famous animated characters and interactive gaming experience to visitors for all ages. Visitors are able to immerse themselves in the world of animation and explore the one and only star-studded journey at The Peak. As one of the must-visit attractions, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is committed to promoting a diversified experience and tempting visitors with a wide variety of preferences. With...

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Haikou Airport becomes China’s first Skytrax 5-Star Regional Airport

7 years ago

On 7th April 2017, Haikou Meilan International Airport received its 5-Star Regional Airport Rating by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. Haikou Meilan International Airport has now become the first Skytrax 5-Star Regional Airport in China and the 8th airport in the world with the Skytrax 5-Star Airport Rating. Established in 1989 with its headquarter in London, UK, Skytrax is an international air transport rating organization dedicated to improving customer experience...

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Norway arms police in wake of Stockholm attack

7 years ago

Police in Norway’s largest cities and at Oslo’s airport will be carrying weapons until further notice following an attack in Stockholm on Friday, Norwegian police said in a tweet. Police officers in Norway, which borders Sweden, do not usually carry guns on them. In Finland, police increased patrols in the capital Helsinki.

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Terror in Stockholm: Five killed after truck plows into crowd, crashes into department store

7 years ago

Deaths and injuries have been reported after a truck drove into pedestrians on a Stockholm street before crashing into a department store. Authorities say they are treating the incident as a possible terrorist attack. Authorities previously confirmed that three people had been killed, but the city’s police chief has since stated that he cannot confirm the death toll or the number of people injured. Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says that all details indicate the incident was a...

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Cologne Bonn Airport adds third Moroccan link

7 years ago

Cologne Bonn Airport confirms it will be adding another new city to its route network as the airport announces a direct link to Agadir. Welcoming Air Arabia Maroc’s twice-weekly service on 1 October, the German airport will establish its third connection to Morocco as the service joins existing links to Nador and Marrakech. Michael Garvens, Chairman of the Management Board, Cologne Bonn Airport, commented on the new service: “We are delighted to be able to offer our passengers an additional...

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Greater Miami and The Beaches marks Global Meetings Industry Day

7 years ago

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Miami International Airport celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day by welcoming WOW air’s inaugural flight from Reykjavik, Iceland marking the twenty-third European city with direct, non-stop service from Miami. The inaugural flight included a business and press delegation which will embark on several meetings with the Miami business community. GMCVB Executive VP Rolando Aedo, WOW Air Founder and CEO Skuli Mogensen, and the...

Investment in Jamaica tourism sector expected to drive continued growth

7 years ago

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has given the assurance that the current inflow of investment in tourism will fuel continued growth in the all-important sector. Speaking as he opened the 2017 Sectoral Debate in Parliament recently Minister Bartlett said investment in the sector currently exceeds US$1 billion, covering thousands of hotel rooms. He emphasized that for 2017 alone in excess of 1,000 new rooms will be coming on stream. Construction of new hotels or renovation of...

Southwest Airlines adds new service in Sacramento, Long Beach, Seattle, San Diego, and Spokane

7 years ago

Southwest Airlines Co., the airline that carries more travelers than any other airline every day to, from, and within California, today announced new flights linking long-served communities along the west coast with new time-saving service. Beginning Aug. 1, 2017, Southwest will offer twice daily service between Sacramento and Long Beach and once daily service between Sacramento and Spokane. Southwest Employees joined Sacramento County leaders today at a news conference at Sacramento...

Korea Tourism sends enthusiastic welcome to India

7 years ago

The Korea Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions Bureau (KMB) of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), aims to establish Korea as a premier destination for convention delegates and business travelers. As the government’s leading Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions Agency, the KMB has worked for nearly 40 years to provide a wide range of advice and assistance to those considering holding meetings in Korea. Korea is sending a strong message of welcome to India’s...

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United Airlines to increase capacity to US Virgin Islands this summer

7 years ago

United Airlines will boost air capacity to the US Virgin Islands (USVI) this summer. Following talks with United Airlines executives in Chicago this week, USVI Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty reported the carrier will increase its frequency of flights from Houston to St. Thomas during the summer season. Commissioner Nicholson-Doty, who attended the meeting with Governor Kenneth Mapp and members of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, said the daily flights will operate from June 8...

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Britney Spears concert disrupts Israeli election

7 years ago

A Britney Spears concert has reportedly forced Israel to reschedule an election because it falls on the same day as the pop star’s Tel Aviv gig. “The election date was delayed by one day due to the fact that there is a major event at Yarkon Park on 3 July, 2017,” the Israeli Labor Party said in a statement, reported Jerusalem Online. Britney Spears was not directly mentioned but the pop star is scheduled to perform at Yarkon Park in the city on July 3 – the date first...

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Old Port of Montreal: Ride the highest observation wheel in Canada

7 years ago

Starting this June, Montrealers and visitors to the city can soar to a unique vantage point between the city and the river on Montreal’s Observation Wheel. Designed especially for our city, this new attraction, already under construction on Île Bonsecours in the Old Port, will generate significant tourism and economic benefits for the metropolitan region. Take a spin through the details • La Grande Roue de Montréal: the private company that designed and will operate this new major...

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Heathrow identifies the languages children should learn for future success

7 years ago

With Heathrow expecting a record 868,000 passengers over Easter weekend and 200,000 extra families set to travel, the UK’s hub airport today announced its Little Linguists initiative, which aims to inspire children to learn new languages. In partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research and Opinium, Heathrow has studied the role languages currently play in children’s lives as well as identifying the languages children should learn to set them up for maximum opportunities in...

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UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Group discusses in Valencia a common framework for historic routes

7 years ago

Representatives from 24 countries of both private and public nature involved in the Silk Road Task Force have convened in the Mediterranean city of Valencia, Spain, to discuss strategies and best-practice examples on how to adapt the Silk Road to the challenges and opportunities of the globalized tourism age. The 7th UNWTO Silk Road Task Force event was held on 30-31 March 2017. The discussions addressed the three pillars of the Silk Road Action Plan: i) marketing and promotion ii) destination...

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European Union parliament approves visa wavers for Ukrainian citizens

7 years ago

The European Union legislature has overwhelmingly backed plans to allow Ukrainian citizens into the bloc for short stays without visas. The EU parliament on Thursday approved the plans by a 521-75 margin – with 36 abstentions – to allow Ukrainians who have biometric passports to enter the bloc for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The legislation still needs to be approved one more time by the member states and should enter into force in June. The visa waiver will apply to...

Jamaica Cabinet approves changes to Customs Tariff Regime

7 years ago

Ground transportation operators in the Jamaica tourism industry, including tour operators, have been given an incentive to diversify, upgrade and refresh their fleets with Cabinet-approving amendments to the Customs Tariff Regime. Making the announcement as he opened the 2017 Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday, April 4, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the amendments were indicative of the bold steps being taken by the ministry “to ensure that players within this sub-sector...

Maldives ready to host international travel trade show TTM 2017

7 years ago

Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is the platform that connects the travel trade community of the Maldives to the global network of travel agents easily and instantly. Staged annually in Maldives, TTM is the leading global event for the travel trade industry of Maldives to connect with a diverse range of international hoteliers and travel professionals. TTM provides industry professionals with the opportunity to grow their businesses within one of the most lucrative and leading travel destinations in...

Commemorating the SMS Cormoran II: The Lecture Series

7 years ago

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II on April 7, 1917. A series of special events has been scheduled to commemorate the SMS Cormoran. The events take place from April 1 through the 14 and include a series of lectures hosted by the US National Park Services. Scholars and historians on the subject of the SMS Cormoran II and Guam history will give the lectures. Dr. Bill Jeffery will give a lecture about a marine archaeology...

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RwandAir launches Kigali-Harare service

7 years ago

Rwandan national airline, RwandAir, launched four times weekly service between Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali and Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. The airline will fly between Kigali and Harare (via Lusaka) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The airline’s official said that the carrier is looking to increase the frequency next month and start offering day and night flights. RwandAir will use Next Generation 737-800 aircraft to service the route. RwandAir’s move...

Turkish Airlines and social media phenomenon have taken off for Somalia

7 years ago

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, this time has taken off for an important journey in the name of humanity. Call for action to Turkish Airlines by the social media phenomenon and online celebrities, while immensely resonates throughout the globe, has become a huge hope for the people of Somalia. Started by Jerome Jarre, the French social media celebrity and his five friends, the social media campaign on Twitter hashtags #TurkishAirlinesHelpSomalia...

Canadian airport leaders gather in Ottawa

7 years ago

Senior executives from more than two dozen airports across the country are in Ottawa today to meet with parliamentarians and highlight the important role airports play in Canada’s economy. “Airports provide connections for passengers and cargo across Canada and around the world, resulting in greater global reach and increased business, export, tax revenues, tourism and job opportunities for Canada,” said Daniel-Robert Gooch, president of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC)...

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Vancouver International Airport develops next-generation BorderXpress kiosks

7 years ago

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced its proprietary line of self-serve border control solutions, BorderXpress, has been expanded to meet the requirements of Canada Border Service Agency’s (CBSA) new Primary Inspection Kiosk (PIK) program. Under the PIK program, the CBSA is expanding its use of border kiosks at Canadian airports, and will now offer selfservice options to an increased number of incoming international travelers. “Border clearance kiosks are the way of the future...