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Uganda Wildlife Authority Applauds 7 Year Sentence for Wildlife Trafficking

The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife court yesterday sentenced a Congolese national identified as Mbaya Kabongo Bob to 7 years in...

Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

Since 1976, there have been 14 outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The most recent was in...

IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance

IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the commercial airline industry showing strong improvement in...

Congolese Rumba Music Enters UNESCO Heritage List

Africa’s leading Congolese Rumba music is now on the list of the world cultural heritage of humanity after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted the music into its international recognition.

Gorilla trekking guide in Africa post COVID-19

Gorilla trekking guide in Africa post COVID-19

Gorilla tracking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo is safe and done all year round. Respective governments have deployed tourism policies to make gorilla trekking secure and enjoyable.

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African Tourism Board

Democratic Republic of Congo apples to join East African Community

In a summit held over the weekend, the 6 EAC Heads of State considered the application by DRC to join one of fastest-growing regional economic communities and directed the Council of Ministers to fast-track a verification mission.

Airbus Foundation completes COVID-19 and Ebola relief flight

Airbus Foundation completes COVID-19 and Ebola relief flight

The Airbus Foundation together with the French Red Cross (FRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent...

Republic of Congo: State of natural disaster declared as floods displace 50K

Republic of Congo: State of natural disaster declared as floods displace 50K

The government of the Republic of Congo has declared a state of natural disaster after at least 50,000 people in...

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US Advisory for Democratic Republic of Congo: Reconsider travel

The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of Congo advising that travel be...

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Former Congo Minister of Tourism named to African Tourism Board

The former Minister of Tourism of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Elvis Mutiri wa Bashara, has been named to...

Looking at the African Tourism Board with members in 26 countries

The African Tourism Board is a public-private partnership with one strong message. This message is to tell the world that Africa...

The Green Men from Universe, Tourism, and Tipping
In today’s Breaking News Show Dr. Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz discuss The Green Men from Universe, out of Space Tourism, safety, and security. Also on the agenda is tipping in tourism and what is wrong with the system. World Tourism Network is ready to step in. Breaking News Show 18 May 2022 The post […]
Breaking News Show 13 May 2022
Juergen Steinmetz and Dr. Peter Tarlow discuss the current situation in global travel and tourism. From the closing of the Republic of Kiribati, COVID cases in North Korea, the Russian-Ukrainian war, inflation, and the outlook on travel and tourism for the upcoming summer season. The post Breaking News Show 13 May 2022 appeared first on […]
Space Tourism Security
In today’s Breaking News Show on May 8, 2022 Dr Peter Tarlow and Juergen Steinmetz discussed the need for space tourism security to prepare future generations. Also discussed are current challenges and the current situation in global travel and tourism. The post Space Tourism Security appeared first on Breaking News Show.
SKAL International Jakarta: A love story by president Alistair Speirs
Meet Alistair Speirs, president of SKAL International Jakarta. Alistair lived in Indonesia for more than 40 years and loves not only Jakarta, Bali, and Lombok, but all of Indonesia. He lives and breathes travel and tourism. His SKAL Club in Jakarta has an agenda: Doing business with friends, environment, sustainability, and quality speakers. The post […]
Jamaica takes its Tourism Case to the United Nations after an agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The signing took place at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UN, on the occasion of the UN High-Level Thematic Debate on Tourism. Jamaica and KSA signed an MOU on Tourism collaboration and the development of Sustainability and resilience globally!Tourism Ministers Edmund Bartlett and Ahmed Al-Khateeb executed the agreement at […]
SKAL Paris will be 90 in July – and you’re invited to the Party in Paris
Skål International members are invited to attend the 90th-anniversary celebration of Skål International Paris club number 1! Mark down July 1-3, 2022 The club board is working to propose you a fabulous and unforgettable experience! We thank our World President Burcin Turkkan and Michael, grandson of the ‘Father of Skål International’, Florimond Volckaert, who have […]
Strong Earth Youth Summit on Climate Friendly Travel
Today the Breaking News Show in Cooperation with the World Tourism Network is featuring the second Strong Earth Youth Summit from SUN X Malta. The summit is focused on Tourism Climate Resilience and Emission Reduction. Organized by longtime WTN supporter Professor Geoffrey Lipman and is dedicated each year to the Memory of Maurice Strong, who […]
Coffee in Manila, SKAL in Panama and Canada – all in today’s Breaking News Show
Honolulu, 30 April 2022: Sharlene Batin and Verna Covar- Buensuceso from the Philippine Tourism Board are taking us to the Manila Coffee Festival Opening today. Also meet Denis Smith, Executive Director, SKAL Canada in Winnipeg, and Roberto Emilio Baca Plazolo, president of SKAL Panama. Learn what SKAL is all about, and learn views by SKAL […]
Service with a Smile: Breaking News Show 26 April 2022
Juergen Steinmetz is in Manila, and Dr. Peter Tarlow is in Texas discussing what makes headlines today in global travel and tourism. Juergen Steinmetz is in Manila after the WTTC Summit and today’s conversation is about the importance of smiles in the tourism service business. The Philippines exports the largest force of nurses and hospitality […]
This Weekend is For Peace Through Tourism
Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and Songkran means Peace Through Tourism this weekend. With the world facing war, Dr. Peter Tarlow explains the connection between this holiday season and peace through tourism. Dr. Tarlow is also the Chaplin for the College Station Police department in Texas. In his discussion with Juergen Steinmetz, we are also reminded about […]