Asia Tonight: Business news in brief March 2
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, March 2: – Macau’s casino takings have plunged a record 88% after COVID-19 closures –…
European Union likely to keep ban on Americans because of coronavirus fears as it reopens its borders
Most Europeans are still barred from traveling to the U.S., too. June 24, 2020, 11:19 PM 6 min read 6…
Hawaii grapples with Great Depression-level unemployment as tourism plummets
Peter Yee has been furloughed from his job at a rental car company since late March, and now says he…
Greenland responds to reports Trump talked about buying the territory
The Greenland Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to reports that President Donald Trump had talked about the possibility of buying…
Egypt opens a 4000-year old tomb to the public
Egypt on Saturday allowed the public to visit a 4000-year old tomb in the Saqqara necropolis near Giza for the…
Is tourism killing Venice? – BBC News
There are more tourists and fewer residents in the historic city of Venice. The city known as the “Queen of…
Discover the secrets of the Silk Road in Bukhara – life
Bukhara is the destination of this edition of Uzbek Life. Euronews’ intrepid adventurer Galina… euronews, the most watched news channel…
Exploring Burkina Faso [Travel]
In this week’s travel segment we delve into the tourism potential of Burkina Faso. Though there have not been many…
Lesotho as ski destination [The Morning Call]
In general when western tourists go to a country in Africa, it is usually to enjoy the sun. But they…
Airbnb account hijackers burgle homes – BBC News
The website and app Airbnb is improving its security, it says – after a BBC investigation found people’s homes have…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Filming Locations To Become Tourist Attractions
Chateau Marouatte — Dordogne, France Surrounded by high fortified walls with eight towers, <a href=”http://bit.ly/1D3P30s” target=”_hplink”>Chateau Marouatte</a> will take you…
Tourism on the rebound in Mauritania [Travel]
The number of tourists in the world increased by 7% in 2017, the highest in seven years, according to the…
There’s more to Hong Kong than meets the eye
In one of the cities with the highest population density in the world, how does Hong Kong chill out? Come…
Macedonian Life: Ohrid’s historical treasures
Often called the “Pearl of the Balkans”, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ohrid is more than 5000 years old,…
Egyptian art gallery portrays daily life in Cairo
A sense of nostalgia for residents in Cairo as an art gallery that depicts the daily life of a Cairene…
Beautiful Belgrade: A city of contrasts and culture
One of Europe’s oldest cities, Belgrade is beloved by travellers and never fails to offer pleasant surprises… READ MORE ……
Kenya, the magnificent world of great adventures [Travel]
Kenya is among the world’s best tourist destinations in the world. It is the world’s leading safari destination. It won…
Niagara Falls tourism fee: Is it mandatory? UPDATE (CBC Marketplace)
Some businesses have stopped charging Niagara Falls’ tourism fee; others are charging tourists even more and calling it mandatory. What…
God’s Gonna Trouble the Water: Freedom’s Call and Response in African American Spirituals
PROGRAM: http://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/godsgonna.pdf “Wade in the water children. God’s gonna trouble the water.” So sang the … source
Japan: New Capsule Hotels
The Japanese have some of the best ideas to maximise limited space. Among them- creative designs for hotels. Channel NewsAsia’s…
MALAYSIA: Weaker ringgit a boon to Malaysia’s tourism sector
A weaker Malaysian currency of late is giving the country’s tourism sector a boost, especially during the Lunar New Year…
Fans Flood Russia for World Cup [Travel]
FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 is currently underway, and supporters from all across the world have gathered in the country…
Black Excellist: 12 World Vacation Spots for African Americans in 2018
12 Vacation Destinations around the World for 2018. www.blackexcellist.com ——————————————– Business Inquiries, Sponsorships, … source
Philippines Tourism Boom
More and more young Filipinos are taking up hotel and restaurant management courses, due to the blooming tourism industry in…
Search begins for kidnapped Britons in DR Congo- Army
Congolese army spokesman on Saturday said, soldiers and park rangers have launched an operation to locate two British tourists kidnapped…
Observers warn against budget hotels growing too big, too fast in China
China’s budget hotel industry has been growing exponentially in the last few years, and the trend is expected to continue…
Interview: Top Travel Destinations for 2014
Planning your next vacation? We reveal the top holiday destinations for 2014. Get ready to start packing your bags! For…
Business tourism on the rise [Travel]
The African region is increasingly becoming a popular tourism destination, fuelled by strong economic growth and rising disposable incomes. Over…
Winnie Mandela’s memorial house in Brandfort [The Morning Call]
Unathi Sonwabile Henama, a tourism expert in South Africa talks about the memorial of South Africa’s first lady, the late…
Road to Cop22: green tourism in Marrakech – target
The Moroccan city of Marrakech, which is hosting the Cop22 climate change summit in November, has dedicated itself to eco-tourism.…
Hong Kong Style Cafe- Tsui Wah’s recipe to success
Hong Kong-style cafes, known as Cha Chan Teng’s, are such a big part of life in Hong Kong that a…
Uganda named best expat destination [Travel on The Morning Call]
More foreigners are calling Uganda home. Many expatriates in Kampala for example think it’s a comfortable and easy place to…
Angola looks to tourism while China’s manufacturing pace slows [Business Africa]
Angola looks to tourism In a bid to diversify its economy in the midst of oil crisis. Angola is shifting…
Exploring Rwanda’s tourism potential [Travel]
Recent African tourism records show Rwanda as one of the fast growing tourist destinations in Africa. The country’s tourism’s industry…
A glimpse into Western Sahara [Travel]
Last week I spoke of travel and visa openness on the continent. The visa openness index has revealed that some…
Chinese Tourism to Africa is Up
Adventure-seeking Chinese tourists are becoming more interested in Africa for holiday destination. The number of visitors who went to Africa…
Seychelles passport, most powerful in Africa [Travel on TMC]
It is often difficult for African passport holders to travel to diverse regions in the world including within Africa. One…
SINGAPORE: SIA can target premium travellers through F1 packages, say observers
Singapore Airlines can target premium travellers and engage in aggressive marketing — this was what observers Channel NewsAsia spoke with…
Brazil: Sex tourism’s world cup? – reporter
It is a far cry from the gleaming new stadiums of Brazil’s World Cup but the stony ground where Tiago…
‘World’s longest’ pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Switzerland
The longest suspension bridge in the world was inaugurated yesterday (July 29) in Randa, Switzerland. Hikers can now cross the…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – January 14, 2015
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today:…
Ethiopia tourism revenue rebounds after 2016 dip
Ethiopia’s tourism sector generated over $3.32 billion in revenue with more than 886800 tourists visiting the East African country during…
MYANMAR: Aims to increase direct inbound foreign investment index by 10%
Myanmar is aiming to increase inbound foreign direct investment by 10 percent this year to around 3 billion US dollars.…
Iyabo Ojo Flaunts Body After News Of Botched Surgery In Turkey
Earlier in the month, we reported that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo had gone under the knife in faraway Turkey to…
California African American Museum
CAAM’s permanent collection consists of over 4,000 objects ranging from the 1800s to the present. It encompasses paintings, photographs, film,…
Life’s a beach in Baturmi, Georgia’s top Black Sea resort – life
A jewel on the Black Sea, the Georgian resort of ==Batumi== is also known as the party capital of the…
Blockbuster Video Has Become An Alaskan Tourist Attraction (HBO)
For many Alaskans streaming online is not a good option, so movie night means Blockbuster night. While the vast majority…
How has digitalisation transformed travel marketing?
Digitalization has changed tourism. Exploring new destinations, booking, planning what to do and even post-holiday reviews about our experiences –…
Niger’s Agadez tourist site now migrant hub [Grand Angle]
Niger’s desert city, Agadez once a tourist attraction for the country has become a major hub as part of a…
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Holiday village in Cameroon [The Morning Call]
Bangou is a small village located in the mountain ranges of western Cameroon where an important tourism project was launched…
The Ghanaian tourism industry [The Grand angle]
Ghana’s tourism industry. A deeper look into what they are doing to boost tourism industry in the country.… READ MORE…
Inside The National Museum of African American History and Culture
We give you a detailed view of D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in 15 minutes. Needless…
Discovering tourism in Hurghada, Egypt [no comment]
With its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and turquoise waters ideal for windsurfing, Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has become…