Tourism

Machu Picchu has reopened

Machu Pichhu in the Cuzco region is a mystical place, a UNESCO wonder of the world and the main tourism attraction in Peru. The Peru Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, announced the reopening of one of the seven wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. This is good news for […]

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Ministers Jamming for Tourism Resilience Jamaica Style

Jamming to Jamaican tunes, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism had a reason to dance and celebrate today. Mastering Tourism Resilience ! A proud Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett is currently hosting the ongoing Tourism Resilience Celebration in Jamaica. He had a good reason to celebrate a new beginning for tourism after years […]

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Astana Beijing flights back on schedule

Air Astana airline resumed flights to Beijing from November 22, 2022, after suspending operations with China in March 2020 due to the pandemic. From 2002 to 2020, more than 1,100,000 passengers were transported across this route. From March 18, 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per […]

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Jamaica PM calls for strengthening of tourism linkages globally

Jamaica PM underscores need to strengthen linkages between tourism and other sectors to enhance resilience & boost economic growth globally. Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said: “Tourism acts as a catalyst for economic growth and development mainly through its induced economic impact through the creation of vital linkages with several other […]

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Ireland ends ‘golden visa’ program

‘Golden Visa’ scheme granted Irish residence to non-EU nationals in return for investment in Ireland’s economy The government of the Republic of Ireland announced that it is ending the Immigrant Investor Program (IIP), also known as the ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, that granted Irish residence to non-EU nationals, in return for investment in Ireland’s economy. So-called ‘golden […]

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KlasJet brings luxury Boeing 737-300 to UK market

Increased capacity allows for more passengers to travel on a single flight, which is useful for large groups KlasJet, a well-known exclusive private and corporate jet charter company, and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, have introduced a newly refurbished Boeing 737-300 luxury aircraft for the UK market. The aircraft is stationed at one […]

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Airbus selects its future Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG – a DAX40 company – will join Airbus on 1 September 2023 Airbus SE has appointed Dr. Thomas Toepfer, 50, to succeed Dominik Asam, 53, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG – a DAX40 company and one of the world’s leading suppliers […]

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Expedition cruise expert joins Hurtigruten Expeditions

Newton started his expedition career as a Wilderness Guide in Denali National Park in Alaska in 2001 The world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line has signed on expedition expert Alastair Newton to build the world’s most sustainable and educational next-level expedition cruises. Newton is the new Director of Expedition Operations of Hurtigruten Expeditions. A […]

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Seychelles captures Belgium market at Salon des Vacances

Seychelles was represented at one of the major consumer fairs in Belgium, Salon des Vacances, from February 2 to 5, 2023. The delegation representing the destination at the ‘Salon de Vacances’ was Ms. Myra Fanchette from the Tourism Seychelles team, alongside Mrs. Maryse William representing Silver Pearl Tours and Travel. For more than 60 years, […]

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Skal Orlando announces 2023 officers

2023 officers are highly accomplished industry leaders who represent Skal locally, nationally and internationally Skal International Orlando, the only international organization bringing together sectors of the travel and tourism industry while networking, conducting business and helping communities locally, nationally and internationally, has officially installed its slate of officers for 2023 as follows: President, Frank Fry, […]