Chinese tourism to Russia surges sevenfold – data
The rise in visitors has reportedly been spurred by changes in the entry visa rules and the launch of online services Russia has welcomed seven times as many Chinese visitors compared to last year, with overall tourist traffic tripling since…
Tourism, culture help cement China-Tanzania ties: officials
DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Senior officials from the Chinese and Tanzanian governments have identified tourism and culture as two factors that helped cement ties between the two countries. A closing ceremony of the 2024 China-Tanzania Tourism and…
Bahamas Delegation Heads to London World Travel Market 2024
London, UK, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA), will lead the Bahamian delegation at the World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global travel and tourism tradeshow…
Dar es Salaam hotel reopens after four years
After a four-year hiatus, Southern Sun is reopening its popular Dar es Salaam hotel in Tanzania. The property has undergone an extensive refresh. Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam’s commercial district, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam borders the…
JetBlue Launches Flights to Bonaire
JetBlue officially launched flights to the Caribbean island of Bonaire today. The flights operate 2x weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Bonaire’s Flamingo International Airport (BON). This service was first announced…
Tell us about a great Scandinavian winter holiday
Scandinavia does winter well – whether you prefer hunkering down in candle-lit cafes or husky sledging through wild landscapes, it’s a wonderful time to visit. We’d love to hear about your favourite winter breaks – whether it was a trip…
Why Atlixco is Mexico’s best Day of the Dead destination
The towering sculptures and murals of Atlixco make the Puebla town a must-see destination for Day of the Dead. (Mireya Novo/Cuartoscuro) Day of the Dead is arguably the most dynamic, unique and spectacular showcase of Mexican culture. I’ve spent the…
The stunning European islands named among the world’s best where it’s 21C in November
The Balearic Islands are set to see record-breaking numbers visiting in the winter months as Britons look to escape the cold weather, however one other European archipelago has been named the continent’s best. The archipelago was recently voted as the…
Mixed reactions to shared photos of Kabalega International Airport, said to be over 90% complete
Architectural drawing and the actual structures built. Ugandans have expressed mixed reactions to the progress of Kabalega International Airport, Uganda’s upcoming second international airport, located in Hoima. The Ministry of Works recently shared photos of the airport’s development, stating that…