(171224) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Dec. 24, 2017 (Xinhua) --  Tourists pose for photos on the glass suspension bridge at Hongyagu scenic spot in Pingshan County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 24, 2017. The 488-meter-long glass suspension bridge was formally open to the public Sunday. (Xinhua/Liu Peiran) (yxb) (Photo by Xinhua/Sipa USA)
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Hebei province closes glass attractions for safety checks

The Chinese province has closed as many as 32 glass attractions over safety fears.The tourism sites, including bridges, walkways and viewing decks, are currently undergoing safety inspections.It is believed many closed early last year, but the move has not been…

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in Africa

SAA is critical but can be fixed – Mboweni

SAA cannot afford its own operations according to South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni.In his medium-term budget address to Parliament on October 31, Mboweni said: “SAA is unlikely to ever generate enough cash flow to sustain operations in its…

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in South America

Nicaraguan seeks to woo UK travellers with new campaign

The Latin American Travel Association, in collaboration with the Nicaraguan Tourism Board, has launched a #NicaraguaisOpen tourism campaign.The campaign aims to promote Nicaragua’s widespread tourism offering and create engagement with the travel trade, as well as growing visitor numbers following…

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in Oceania

American Airlines to launch increased New Zealand connections

American Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the only non-stop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch, New Zealand, next October.The airline is also adding the only direct service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Auckland, New Zealand,…

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in News

Foster + Partners selected for Red Sea Development airport design

The Red Sea Development Company has awarded the design contract for the destination’s international airport, set to serve the one million annual tourists by 2030.After competitive tendering, the contract was awarded to Fosters + Partners.“Awarding the contract for the design…

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in Europe

Pilot strikes weigh on IAG results for third quarter

International Airlines Group has reported a third quarter operating profit of €1,425 million.The figure is down from the €1,530 million reported for the same period last year, with the organisation hit by pilot strikes at British Airways last month.IAG –…

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