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Angola’s growth prospects are set to rise as the country continues to make strides towards a more positive economic course,” says Wayne Troughton of specialist hospitality and real estate consultancy firm, HTI Consulting. “Higher oil prices and sounder policies under President Joao Lourenco should bring greater stability to Africa’s second largest crude exporter, strengthening the country’s institutions and attracting foreign investment that will spur economic...

Uman is a Ukrainian city located in Cherkasy Oblast in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the historical region of the eastern Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River. Uman serves as the administrative center with a population of 85,473 . Added to this population around the currently ongoing Jewish New Year holidays are tens of thousands of  Jewish Hasidic pilgrims. According to the State Border Guard Service of...

Everybody in this world is craving for happiness and peace but out of reach. Layers of life journey take people to unexpected different world. In pursuit of truth, people choose to experience yoga-meditation classes as this the royal road to spirituality. Disconnection with the Almighty Creator, living against the law of nature and unknown about the self are the main cause of all the sufferings. Knowledge is light that can efface fear, ego, lust and anger. All know “Health...

South Africa’s Stats SA has just announced a national recession based on quarter two, 2018. Here’s what the tourism industry can do to combat this, states Enver Duminy, CEO, Cape Town Tourism: It’s like round three in a boxing match; we’ve taken blows from all corners – the Ebola outbreak of 2014, the visa debacle, the drought, and now, as if it’s the final punch, a recession. Somehow, the tourism sector continues to survive for another round, nursing wounds...

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people...

Today, the United Flight 93 National Memorial is hosting a dedication event to mark the completion of the final phase of the memorial in Shanksville, PA. The Tower of Voices is the last piece of the permanent memorial, which rests on more than 2,000 acres of land owned by the National Park Service. This memorial makes Shanksville a tourist destination in Pennsylvania with a US National Park in charge of hosting this important reminder of Human Rights and the fight against terror. Over...

This is the begin of a Hawaiian vacation most of the 187 passengers on American Airlines Flight 663 from Phoenix to Kona yesterday they won’t forget. The Big Island of Hawaii, now known as Hawaiian Island continues to have issues for tourism. After the volcanic air made breathing difficult on the Island of Hawaii, after National Park closed because of lava threatening roads, now American Airlines added to a problem for 187 on their Phoenix to Kona non stop flight yesterday. The flight...

Overtourism becomes an issue in many popular travel and tourism destinations around the globe. This includes Florence, Italy. Even tourists agree there are too many tourists. Easting on streets means littering and overspilled garbage containers. Florence has a long history of tourism. The city was settled in the first century B.C.E. It is not a city built to accommodate the massive numbers of tourists eager to check out the architecture, public plazas, and world-class gelato...

PATA Mart in Langkawi, Malaysia starts on Wednesday. PATA Chief Mario Hardy has been an outspoken supporter for LGBT Tourism. Malaysia is the host and major sponsor for PATA’s yearly flagship event. It waits to be seen if PATA Chief Mario Hardy will mention the human rights situation in Malaysia that justifies a response when the safety of travelers is an issue. It will be a test for PATA to be more than an organization doing events and praise those that sponsor such events. Tourism...

Bordeaux by Dr. Elinor Garely, editor in chief of wines.travel If you are lucky and have a beautiful day, Bordeaux is a fabulous city for walking and biking. I started with the outdoor food vendors at the Marche des Quais, Quai des Chartons, 33000. Everyone rides bikes and it is an excellent way to explore the city, shop, people watch, and spend a glorious Bordeaux Sunday. Look for local produce that is snapped up by residents and visitors. The array of fresh oysters, poultry, meats, seafood...

Fraport CEO Schulte Fraport AG’s supervisory board today (September 7) approved the early contract extension for the company’s executive board chairman (CEO), Dr. Stefan Schulte. Effective September 1, 2019, Dr. Schulte’s contract will be extended for an additional five years until August 31, 2024. With this personnel decision, Fraport’s supervisory board underscores its recognition of the company’s successful development in Germany and abroad, while pursuing the...

Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Fiji A huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck off the cost of Fiji. It hit 123km south east of Suva at a depth of 669 km, the US Geological Survey has said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii. New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management said there was also no tsunami threat to New Zealand. The measure was revised from an initial...

Is Malta the new Mediterranean hotspot for North American tourists? Statistics released by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for inbound tourism for the first half of 2018 would certainly support the idea that Malta is the new hotspot for North Americans in the Mediterranean. This sunny archipelago recorded 20,956 tourists, a 28.2% increase from the US market alone over the same January-June period last year, and 7,488 tourists, a 23.5% increase over the same period from Canada. Why is Malta...

NDC is a travel industry-supported programme launched by IATA (International Airline Passenger Association) for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard that enhances the capability of communications between airlines and travel agents. FCM Travel Solutions, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, is continuing to take the lead in driving the development of technology to book IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)...

The political unrest in the Central American state of Nicaragua has had a devasting effect on tourism to the country, with international arrivals plummeting by 61% in the period April – July 2018. Nicaragua, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is a Central American nation known for its dramatic terrain of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. Vast Lake Managua and the iconic stratovolcano Momotombo sit north of the capital Managua. To its south is Granada, noted for its Spanish...

IATA Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded four billion for the first time, supported by a broad-based improvement in global economic conditions and lower average airfares. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2017. At the same time, airlines connected a record number of cities worldwide, providing regular services to over 20,000 city pairs* in 2017, more than double the level of 1995. Such increases in direct services...

Put yourself in the shoes of the 20th Century traveler; just a couple of years ago, the avid explorer would watch interesting programmes on TV or head to the library to research destinations. Then they’d head to a travel agent and browse brochures before making a booking. That would involve a trip to the bank, too, and then still another trip to the mall to get travel supplies and suitable clothing. All that traveling before even leaving home. Now, it’s possible to do all of that...

Emirates A380 quarantined at JFK Airport with 100 sick passengers on board An Emirates airplane, with around 500 people on board, has landed at JFK Airport reportedly with 100 passengers sick. Emirates Flight 203, an Airbus A380, landed in the New York airport after declaring a medical emergency on Wednesday. The passengers reportedly had fevers of up to over 100 degrees, while many were coughing, the pilot said. While initial reports claim up to 100 people reported sickness, the airliner has...

9/11 was the worst terror attack in U.S. history and the begin of drastic changes in the United States. Changes included how Human rights were interpenetrated, and felt on every level in the civil right  approach, the view of civil liberties, and used to eliminate many of the freedoms the United States always stood for. Now aviation Expert opinion within the wireless telecom industry casts serious doubt on “the findings” of the 9/11 Commission. At least part of the...

President Trump A conversation between President Trump, his senior aides, and travel industry executives took place today at the White House. The meeting highlighted ways the administration and the travel industry can work together to achieve travel-related growth. The U.S. Travel Association (USTA), joined by CEOs of 13 member companies, met with the President and discussed travel’s essential contributions to the U.S. economy and job creation, and the importance of international inbound...

Tourism becomes world’s third-largest export sector The international tourism sector has seen uninterrupted growth in arrivals for eight straight years, with 2017’s growth being the highest since 2010; with a record performance of US$ 1.6 trillion. This represents an increase of 7%, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Additionally, travel industry generated another US$ 240 billion from international passenger transport taken by non-residents. Europe and Africa led...

IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of India to maximize the potential contribution of aviation to India’s development by addressing infrastructure constraints that limit growth and government policies that impose excessive costs on aviation. Growth forecasts for India indicate a trebling of passenger demand by 2037 when some 500 million people are expected to fly to, from or within India. Already aviation supports 7.5 million Indian jobs and...

ATB The newly formed African Tourism Board wants to change the standing of Africa in the global travel and tourism world, and it doesn’t seem to be another boring statement. More and more top leaders are paying attention and getting involved. It’s time for Africa to get a fair share of world tourism. There is a new era starting for African Tourism.The just-released positioning of the newly formed African Tourism Board has a fresh approach. Carol Weaving, ATB Board member and...

Diamond Ace vessel stuck on Seychelles reef Maritime tragedies have hit Seychelles. In August, two young children drowned as their boat capsized on their way back to Praslin from La Digue, after the August 15 celebrations. This incident was followed by “Sea Horse,” an Island Development Company (IDC) chartered landing craft, acting as the supply ship to Coetivy Island, catching fire and later sinking and leaving four crew members unaccounted for and one crew making it safely ashore...

Tanzania tourist accident Four tourists from Italy and Spain were killed in a grisly road accident in Northern Tanzania yesterday, Sunday, while driving to the famous wildlife parks of Tarangire and Ngorongoro. The four tourists with two Tanzanians were instantly killed after their safari vehicle they were traveling in, a Japanese Toyota Land Cruiser, car collided with a heavy duty truck, about 65 kilometers from the tourist city of Arusha. Security authorities said the four tourists and their...

Qatar most open visa country in the Middle East Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open in the world in terms of visa facilitation. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently updated its visa openness rankings, confirming Qatar’s recent visa facilitation improvements including allowing nationals of 88 countries to enter Qatar visa-free and free-of-charge. Actions Qatar has taken to improve visa facilitation include introducing an online...

How can you become a citizen of Dominica?  For the second year running, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has finished first in a special report issued by Financial Times subsidiary Professional Wealth Management.  Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Print Tumblr Viber Previous articlePATA: Inspiring the tourism leaders of tomorrow Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in...

Carol Weaving, managing director of Reed Exhibition is the latest board member of the newly founded African Tourism Board (ATB) On Friday she addressed delegates attending the African Leadership Forum in Accra, Ghana. In her statement addressing friends and colleagues from the African continent, she said; I am proud to be a founding member of the African Tourism Board. The African Tourism is an association that was formed in acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of...

Is this a war between Skyteam and Star Alliance, initiated by Skyteam member Kenya Airways against Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines? Are the Skies over Ethiopia really safe for civil aviation? Kenya Air Traffic Controllers’ Association has warned flight in and out of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia are not safe. In response, the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority “fully and categorically rejects statements” circulated in a communiqué by Kenya Aviation Safety officials...