Tourism

Caribbean Tourism Stinks – Literally

The Tourism Minister of the Dominican Republic asked the UNWTO Executive Council for help with a foul-smelling problem. Minister David Collado urgently asked the members to find a solution to common issues being faced in the Caribbean such as the problem with sargassum that is affecting the entire region. “The solution to the sargassum problem […]

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Tanzania Developing Africa’s Largest Carbon Offset Project

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered between the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) and GreenCop Development PTE, Ltd., a Singapore-registered company, will develop the carbon-offset project as they seek to hook a share of the carbon credit billions to bankroll conservation of a territory covering 2.4 million hectares in Southern Tanzania. The voluntary carbon offset […]

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Italy Flooding Claims Lives, Causes Massive Disruptions

Nine victims, 21 flooded rivers, 14,000 displaced people, and 50,000 without electricity in Italy as flooding has caused a red alert. This is the provisional balance of the flood that hit Emilia Romagna, a region where the red alert was extended for another 24 hours starting from midnight on Thursday, May 18, and until midnight […]

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Festivals Malta Present the 33rd Edition Malta Jazz Festival

Festivals Malta and the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government announced the 33rd edition of the Malta Jazz Festival. The Malta festival will be held from July 10 until July 15. Renowned for its intention to create a synergy between upcoming and headlining musicians, The Malta Jazz Festival is a national and […]

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Kenya and Seychelles mourn loss of tourism personality

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of After one year […]

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New CEO at Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Nada Semaan named as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, effective as of April 3, 2023 The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation mandated with protecting people through effective and efficient screening of air travelers and their baggage. CATSA provides a professional, effective, and consistent level of […]

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Dominica Attends CHTA Travel Marketplace 2023

Dominica participated in the 41st edition of the CHTA Travel Marketplace in Barbados from May 9 – 11, 2023. This year, the destination led an impressive delegation to the CHTA Marketplace to meet with agents, tour operators and media to discuss the destination’s unique selling points, travel trade opportunities and recent accolades. The team had […]

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WestJet Group Begins Flight Cancellations Over Pilot Strike Threat

Decision to cancel flights comes as the WestJet Group remains in a stalemate with the union regarding unreasonable wage expectations As the WestJet Group prepares for labor action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has started taking down its network. This action ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations without support […]

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New Cambria Hotel Opens in Orlando, Florida

Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. family of brands, continues its expansion in top markets with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport to further the brand’s quest to bring modern accommodations to travelers’ favorite urban destinations. Located at 6801 […]

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New Washington, DC to Memphis and Albany Flights on Southwest

Southwest Airlines Co. is launching two additional new nonstop routes from Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Southwest Airlines Co. today announced more nonstop service to the nation’s capital in an expansion of summer travel options for Customers by bringing two additional nonstop routes to Reagan National Airport (DCA). From July 11 through Sept. 4, […]