Future Goals, a landmark partnership program between Sandals Resorts International and AFC Ajax celebrates its 1st anniversary this month. The Future Goals program turns fishing nets sourced from the ocean and recycled plastic waste into soccer goals for children. Founded to expand opportunity to Caribbean children through the power of youth sports, the Future Goals […]
Tourism
At Least 50 Dead, 350 Injured
Two passenger trains – Coromandel Express and Howrah Superfast Express – collided in India on a Kolkata to Chennai route. Train officials have reported at least 50 people were killed and 350 injured when the 2two passenger trains collided in the eastern Indian state of Odisha today. The Howrah Superfast Express derailed and crashed into […]
Skal Nepal Honors 1st Above-Knee Double Amputee to Summit Mount Everest
Skal International Nepal, in collaboration with Tourism Toastmasters club, proudly hosted a special event to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Mr. Hari Budha Magar. On May 19, 2023, Mr. Budha Magar accomplished a remarkable feat by becoming the first above-knee double amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest, defying all odds and inspiring countless individuals globally. […]
European Tourism Leaders Meet at UNWTO Sofia Event
European tourism is recovering strongly and on track to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. European tourism leaders have met to advance shared plans for the sector’s future. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe (May 31 – June 2, Sofia, Bulgaria), assessed the current state of tourism […]
Global Aviation Leaders Converge on Istanbul for IATA AGM
Event attracts senior leaders from more than 300 member airlines, senior government officials, strategic partners, equipment suppliers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, with Pegasus Airlines as the host […]
5 Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Gorilla Trek
Gorilla Trekking, an opportunity to see the largest surviving primates in their natural habitats is heartwarming and life-changing. Mountain gorillas, the most visited Gorilla sub-species, are found in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are approximately 1063 individuals as per the last Gorilla Census of 2018. Meeting these gentle giants in their […]
New Flight from Washington, DC to London on Norse Atlantic
Travelers provided with greater choice and affordable fares on the first service linking London Gatwick and Washington Dulles. Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the start of service from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick yesterday. Flights will operate six times a week. The Washington Dulles to London Gatwick flight departed at 8:25 p.m. EDT and arrived at […]
A Scary Trend by some African Tourism Fanatics
Shame on Uganda’s President Museveni, Tourism Leaders Warn, was first published by eTurboNews, after the president signed the strictest anti LGBTQ law in the world on Tuesday. Responses from travel industry leaders, government officials, and concerned travelers had been pouring in. Surprisingly not all postings on an ongoing headed discussion on the World Tourism Network […]
Paying in cryptocurrencies on Bali banned
Bali, Indonesia, has denied cryptocurrency payments for hotel stays, restaurant bills, and shopping malls. The government there has warned all visiting tourists against using cryptocurrency for everyday transactions and purchases. According to media reports, Bali Governor Wayan Koster has stated that foreign tourists who engage in inappropriate behavior, violate their visa permit restrictions, use cryptocurrencies […]
Croatian Tourism estimates a record year
According to Croatian Tourist Board head Kristjan Staničić, Croatia has already surpassed its record results from last season. From January to May this year, 3.5 million visitors traveled to Croatia, resulting in 10.7 million overnight stays. This is a 3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019 and a significant increase of 27 […]