32 years ago, Chernobyl witnessed the worst nuclear accident in history. In recent years, it has become a popular tourist attraction for the nuclear tourism enthusiasts. Visitors from all over the world now flock the close by Ukrainian city to…
They are usually in large groups. They wear backpacks on their stomach as a form of protection against pickpockets and take numerous selfies everywhere. In hot temperatures, they have umbrellas and wear long-sleeved clothing, so that they do not get…
The Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has announced intentions to offer loans to tour operators and hoteliers in East Africa. The CBA has branches in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, with efforts under way to open in South Sudan as…
During my most recent visit to Mazatlan to cover the Tianguis Turistico, Mexico’s annual tourism conference, for TravelAge West, I spent four nights at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel, a beachfront property in Mazatlan’s sun-soaked Zona Dorada (Golden Zone). This…
1 LondonUnveiled on Armistice Day 2011, the memorial — officially named “Southern Stand”— consists of 16 cross-shaped bronze sculptures, set in formation on a grassy slope in London’s Hyde Park Corner. Designed by architect John Hardwick-Smith and sculptor Paul Dibble,…
Oman Air has debuted its new and exclusive premium lounge at Muscat International Airport.The new stylish premium lounge offers Oman Air guests a further unrivalled service as they travel.Oman Air passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class can now…
A recent study by the Fédération Réunionnaise du Tourisme and Ipsos Océan Indien made it possible to measure the impact of tourism industry on Reunion’s economy. Between March 2017 and February 2018, domestic tourism generated a record turnover of 700…
14 European cities, located mostly in Spain, have created a European network against mass tourism. The anti-tourism movement that rejects mass tourism is weaving a network to coordinate their actions and to condemn the excesses of activity in the cities.Different…
Last week, the Egyptian Parliament adopted a law that intends to protect the tourism industry, which is an important part of the country’s economy.The local inhabitants who bother tourists may be asked to pay a fine. This is the new…
The Rwanda Development Board, a governmental organisation responsible for promoting the country’s tourism initiatives abroad, recently launched luxury and weekend getaway packages, exclusively tailored for Middle Eastern travellers.Two ‘Bucket List Rwanda’ packages are on offer, according to African Aerospace. A…
