Tag: preparations
The Arena di Verona mourns the passing of Maestro Franco Zeffirelli
The tragic news of the death of Maestro Zeffirelli, creator of dreams, arrived today in the Arena di Verona Foundation, while definitive preparations are underway for the rehearsal of his ... Read More
African Tradition responsible for Ebola killing Uganda Boy after Spreading Virus to Relatives?
Local cultural requirements may be the reason for three isolated cases of Ebola in Uganda. Even though the border region is a tourism transportation center, visitors are not in danger ... Read More
China warns students planning to study in US to ‘strengthen risk assessment’
The government of China warned its citizens on Monday of the risk in planning to study abroad at an American university, advising them to prepare for additional challenges in applying ... Read More
Skynet? Facial recognition tech coming to airport near you
Facial recognition technology may be coming to an airport near you in a bid to cut lines and speed up airline passenger travel. Its detractors warn that facial recognition systems, ... Read More
Biodynamic Bordeaux
Elementary The Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France produces some of the most desired wines and vintages in the world. Once considered a center for traditional viticulture, Bordeaux is quietly, ... Read More
Russian space tourism company to test-fly returnable capsule with dummy on board
Russia’s CosmoCourse private space tourism company will send from one to six dummies for the first autonomous flight of a returnable capsule and equip it with sensors, CosmoCourse CEO said ... Read More
Tunisia: Tourist arrivals up 18 percent, tourism revenues reach $300 million
Tunisia has recorded an 18 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first four months of this year, compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of ... Read More
Fiji Airways to become A350 XWB operator
Fiji Airways has adopted the A350 XWB as part of its expansion plans to broaden its international network. Two A350-900s will be leased from Dubai based DAE Capital, making Fiji ... Read More
Sietse Nabben named General Manager at Hotel Hendricks
With over twenty years in the hospitality industry, Sietse Nabben brings his unique experiences and accomplishments to Midtown’s newest hotspot, Hotel Hendricks. As a native of the Netherlands, Nabben spent ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines announces flights to Marseille, France
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has finalized all preparations to launch a thrice weekly flight to Marseille, France as of July 02, 2019. Marseille is the second-largest city of France ... Read More
Relive the spirit of the Renaissance during Brussels’ Carolus V Festival
From May to September, the Carolus V Festival is an opportunity for Brussels to relive the spirit of the Renaissance. Among the countless activities offered, the talks and guided walks ... Read More
Centara to showcase traditional Thai heritage through Songkran
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is partnering with Smile in Love Wedding Studio to showcase Thailand’s rich cultural heritage embodied in traditional Thai clothing throughout the upcoming ... Read More
Zanzibar sets for second, Grand Tourism Show in September
After a successful and the first international tourism show held in Zanzibar last year, now the Indian Ocean Island is organizing a second premier exhibition that is scheduled to take ... Read More
Things first-time travelers to Jordan should know
Award-winning Canadian novelist, Colin McAdam, once said, “The best advice I heard before going to Jordan was ‘don’t read anything about it’.” It is indeed true because however much you ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines launches direct Istanbul flight
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has finalized all preparations to launch a direct thrice ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines to operate all-women flight on International Women’s Day
Ethiopian Airlines announced to its customers that it has finalized all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day by operating an AllWomen Functioned Flight this time on Addis Ababa ... Read More
Marriott International partners with Manchester United
Marriott International and Manchester United today announced a multi-year marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy travel program exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime Manchester United football experiences ... Read More
Platov International becomes first ever five-star Russian airport
One of the newest Russian airports, Platov International Airport in the city of Rostov-on-Don, has received the highest mark from the UK-based ranking organization Skytrax, becoming the first five-star Russian ... Read More
IBTM Arabia 2019: The Middle East – changing perceptions
From ancient holy land, to oil rich nation, to its latest incarnation as an innovative and open business events hub, Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director – Middle East, Arabian Travel Market ... Read More
Another tsunami heading to Indonesia? New cracks
Indonesia's latest tsunami is raising questions about the growth of the country's tourism industry. Read More
Critical Thinking Reform in Saudi Arabia’s schools includes tourism
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 has a vision that includes a reform to decrease Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil revenues through upgrades to its economy and public service ... Read More
Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy and drive tourism
In line with the Vision 2030 objective to attract approximately one million tourists per year, preparations have been made to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position in international sport, entertainment, and renewable ... Read More
China says No to Christmas, but Yes to tourism
A fascinating country to visit is China unless you're Christian and want to celebrate Christmas Chinese style. This may be a dangerous undertaken. Christians all over the world are getting ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates its second UK destination
At a colorful ceremony graced by the presence of H.E. Mrs Susanna Moorehead, Ambassador of the UK to Ethiopia, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, dignitaries and invited ... Read More
Ethiopian Launches Services to Manchester
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, inaugurated flights to Manchester, its second destination in the UK next to London, at a ... Read More
Fenway Hotel debuts in Dunedin Florida
Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the opening for the new Fenway Hotel (453 Edgewater Drive). A member of the Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the ... Read More
Guam holds seaside memorial for the SMS Cormoran II
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was joined by local and international dignitaries to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. ... Read More
Typhoon Dolphin to slam Guam with destructive winds, flooding Friday
Residents of Guam should be making final preparations as strengthening Typhoon Dolphin will pass near the island on Friday. Read More
Tourists be aware: Typhoon warnings for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
Tourists and residents in Guam and the Mariana Islands should rush preparations to completion immediately and heed any instructions from local authorities. Read More
Guam readies to welcome Russian visitors
TUMON, Guam - Since the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security approving Parole Authority for Russian Visitors to Guam, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) continues to work to develop ... Read More
Holiday traveling tips and essentials for people living with diabetes
WESTPORT, Conn.- For people living with diabetes, "don't leave home without it" has an extra cautionary note. Read More
Turkey gearing up for Arabian tourists
ISTANBUL - A 700-page Turkish guidebook was prepared for tourists from all Arabian countries, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday. Read More