Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Visit Christchurch And Swim With Dolp...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Visit Christchurch And Swim With Dolp...: Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand with a population over 350,000, and the third largest city in New Zealan...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Who Are The Dinka People?

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Who Are The Dinka People?: The Dinka people or Jieng are a community, composed of many ethnic groups, inhabiting the East and West Banks of River Nile, from Mangalla t...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Axum Is Holiest City In Ethiopia And Imp...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Axum Is Holiest City In Ethiopia And Imp...: St Mary of Zion church Axum Axum or Aksum is a city of 56,000 in the Tigray or Tigrai region of Ethiopia, just south of Eritrea, with which...

Tourism Observer: ERITREA: Gash-Barka Region Where The Persecuted Ku...

Tourism Observer: ERITREA: Gash-Barka Region Where The Persecuted Ku...: The Kunama are a Nilotic ethnic inhabiting Eritrea and Ethiopia. Although they are one of the smallest populations in Eritrea, constituting ...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Zamboanga, Sardines Capital Of The Ph...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Zamboanga, Sardines Capital Of The Ph...: Zamboanga City is in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. Known as the City of Flowers,the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the malay wo...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Zelenograd, Silicon Valley Of Moscow

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Zelenograd, Silicon Valley Of Moscow: Zelenograd and New Moscow are two large parts of Moscow city, that lie often far outside consolidated residential zone of the city, which li...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Nova Scotia, People Live Over 100 Years Ol...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Nova Scotia, People Live Over 100 Years Ol...: Nova Scotia is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Nova Scotia consists of a very large peninsula known as the mainland, connected to t...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Brasilia, Don't Honk Unless You Must Local...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Brasilia, Don't Honk Unless You Must Local...: Cathedral of Brasília Brasilia, the capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Distrito Federal, is a planned city. Inaugurated ...

Tourism Observer: JAMAICA: Kingston, Not Safe Driving To Countryside...

Tourism Observer: JAMAICA: Kingston, Not Safe Driving To Countryside...: Kingston, the capital of Jamaica and is located on the southeastern coast of the island. There are two major sections to this city, downtown...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Favelas Or Slums Of Brazil

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Favelas Or Slums Of Brazil: A favela is Portuguese for slum and is a low-income historically informal urban area in Brazil. The first favela, now known as Providencia...

Tourism Observer: Shashlik Or Shashlyk Skewered And Grilled Lamb, Po...

Tourism Observer: Shashlik Or Shashlyk Skewered And Grilled Lamb, Po...: Shashlik or shashlyk is a dish of skewered and grilled cubes of meat popular in Iran, Eastern and Central Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, ...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Tampere Is The Chicken Wing Capital Of Fi...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Tampere Is The Chicken Wing Capital Of Fi...: Tampere is the third largest city in Finland with around 225,000 inhabitants and a metro population of nearly half a million. Being locate...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Tampere Is The Chicken Wing Capital Of Fi...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Tampere Is The Chicken Wing Capital Of Fi...: Tampere is the third largest city in Finland with around 225,000 inhabitants and a metro population of nearly half a million. Being locate...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Upcountry Flights Fully Booked In Anticipat...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Upcountry Flights Fully Booked In Anticipat...: Domestic airlines to Western Kenya are fully booked between Thursday and Sunday, signalling increased air travel ahead of Monday’s Christmas...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Guayaquil, Keep A Close Eye On To Your Be...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Guayaquil, Keep A Close Eye On To Your Be...: Guayaquil is the largest and most populous city in Ecuador. Guayaquil is one of the main South American ports in the Pacific. The climate...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Uber Is Positive, Barney Harford App...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Uber Is Positive, Barney Harford App...: The head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, its top sovereign wealth fund, said on Wednesday that the outlook for ride-hailing firm U...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Has Dubai Suspended Visas For Pakistanis?

Tourism Observer: UAE: Has Dubai Suspended Visas For Pakistanis?: New Year is approaching, and people from all across the world will be flying in to Dubai to witness the magnificent celebrations. Sadly, i...

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Rules On Public Transport Introduced, Fin...

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Rules On Public Transport Introduced, Fin...: Department of Transport Chairman introduced the new rules in an Executive Regulation of Decree No. 30 A host of new rules have been introd...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Airways To Stop Flights To Tehran Janu...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Airways To Stop Flights To Tehran Janu...: The airline has asked affected passengers to switch to an alternative travel date between December 25 and January 23, or be refunded. Etih...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Etihad To Stop Flights To Entebbe Internat...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Etihad To Stop Flights To Entebbe Internat...: According to a statement issued by Etihad yesterday, flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Entebbe will be suspended fro...

Tourism Observer: CONGO REP: Pointe-Noire Quite Safe Unlike Many Afr...

Tourism Observer: CONGO REP: Pointe-Noire Quite Safe Unlike Many Afr...: Pointe Noire is a city in Republic of the Congo. Pointe Noire is the second city of the Republic of the Congo. It is also a major sea port...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Overtourism Impacting More And More Destina...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Overtourism Impacting More And More Destina...: Experts who gathered in Italy for the 25th World Travel Monitor Forum® in Pisa last month agreed that the travel and tourism industry must d...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Overtourism Impacting More And More Destina...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Overtourism Impacting More And More Destina...: Experts who gathered in Italy for the 25th World Travel Monitor Forum® in Pisa last month agreed that the travel and tourism industry must d...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Special Tax Status For Five Greek Islands...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Special Tax Status For Five Greek Islands...: The five Aegean islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows, will maintain their special tax status for another six months, ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Increased Tourist Arrivals Up To 723,000 , ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Increased Tourist Arrivals Up To 723,000 , ...: International tourist arrivals around the world has hit 1.1 billion mark in 10 months to October this year, according to the UNWTO World Tou...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: X mass Holidays Attract More Travellers For...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: X mass Holidays Attract More Travellers For...: Budget airline Jambojet has introduced additional flights to the coastal cities as it seeks to cash in on the high demand from holidaymakers...

Tourism Observer: BRUNEI: Bandar Seri Begawan Is Safe, Police Are Bu...

Tourism Observer: BRUNEI: Bandar Seri Begawan Is Safe, Police Are Bu...: Bandar Seri Begawan, also known as BSB or just Bandar, is the capital of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan formerly known as Brunei Town, is the...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Durban, A Popular Drug Trafficking R...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Durban, A Popular Drug Trafficking R...: Durban is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in the municipality of eThekwini. It is the third...

Tourism Observer: USA: Amargosa Desert Named After Amargosa River,In...

Tourism Observer: USA: Amargosa Desert Named After Amargosa River,In...: The Amargosa Desert is located in Nye County in western Nevada, United States, along the California–Nevada border, comprising the northeaste...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Thessaloniki, Romantic Ultimate Party City...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Thessaloniki, Romantic Ultimate Party City...: Thessaloniki or Thessalonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia. At about a million i...

Tourism Observer: URUGUAY: Montevideo, People Believe In God But Wit...

Tourism Observer: URUGUAY: Montevideo, People Believe In God But Wit...: Montevideo is the pleasant capital city of Uruguay, a country in South America. It is situated on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata and...

Tourism Observer: USA: Devils Hole A Detached Unit Of Death Valley N...

Tourism Observer: USA: Devils Hole A Detached Unit Of Death Valley N...: Devils Hole is a geologic formation located within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Nye County, Nevada in the Southwestern Unite...

Tourism Observer: YEMEN: Socotra, Most Alien Looking Place On Earth ...

Tourism Observer: YEMEN: Socotra, Most Alien Looking Place On Earth ...: Dragon Blood Tree Socotra is an island and three islets in the Indian Ocean, an offshore territory of Yemen, near the horn of Somalia. So...

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Visit The Great Pyramid Of Giza

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Visit The Great Pyramid Of Giza: The Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Angkor Wat,Extraordinary Construction, D...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Angkor Wat,Extraordinary Construction, D...: Angkor Archaeological Park, located in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Stretching ...

Tourism Observer: Russian Cuisine Composed Of Diverse Influences

Tourism Observer: Russian Cuisine Composed Of Diverse Influences: Salmon Caviar Russian cuisine is a collection of the different cooking traditions of the Russian people. The cuisine is diverse, with North...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Chicken Kiev, Chicken Fillet Pounded Rolled ...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Chicken Kiev, Chicken Fillet Pounded Rolled ...: Fill a chicken breast with garlic and parsley butter and you will be happy. INGREDIENTS - 150g butter, softened - 2 garlic cloves, cru...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Limpompo, Rich In Wildlife, 80% Of S...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Limpompo, Rich In Wildlife, 80% Of S...: Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northe...

Tourism Observer: SURINAME: Paramaribo, As Nice As It Is Plenty Of F...

Tourism Observer: SURINAME: Paramaribo, As Nice As It Is Plenty Of F...: Paramaribo, sometimes caalled Par'bo, is the busy capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. With a populat...

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Sitatunga The Aquatic Antelopes Of Africa

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Sitatunga The Aquatic Antelopes Of Africa: The sitatunga or marshbuck (Tragelaphus spekii) is a swamp-dwelling antelope found throughout central Africa, centering on the Democratic Re...

Tourism Observer: PALESTINE/ISRAEL: Jerusalem, Sacred And Holy City ...

Tourism Observer: PALESTINE/ISRAEL: Jerusalem, Sacred And Holy City ...: Jerusalem is a city in the Middle East, located on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Israelis...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: Managua, Travel On Chicken Buses, Homos...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: Managua, Travel On Chicken Buses, Homos...: Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. It is also the largest city in Nicaragua. The city has a population of roughly 1,800,000, compos...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Rubondo Island National Park & Ukerewe I...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Rubondo Island National Park & Ukerewe I...: Rubondo Island National Park is one of two Tanzanian National Parks located on an island in Lake Victoria the other being Saanane Island Nat...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Tijuana Gateway to Mexico But Hotbed For C...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Tijuana Gateway to Mexico But Hotbed For C...: Tijuana is the dominant focal city of Northwestern Mexico, in Baja California, Mexico and right across the border from San Diego, California...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Chobe National Park Worth Adventuring To...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Chobe National Park Worth Adventuring To...: The Chobe National Park is located in the north-west of Botswana, near the borders to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia and is famous for its vas...

Tourism Observer: ASIA PACIFIC: IHG To Open Five Hotel Brands In Asi...

Tourism Observer: ASIA PACIFIC: IHG To Open Five Hotel Brands In Asi...: Kimpton Resort Sanya,Haitang Bay Opening 2021 InterContinental Hotels Group has announced plans to debut two hotel brands in China and Asia...

Tourism Observer: USA: Margaritaville Hotel And Restaurant Franchise...

Tourism Observer: USA: Margaritaville Hotel And Restaurant Franchise...: A joint venture between Soho Properties, MHP Real Estate Services and Flintlock Construction Services is set on reviving their original plan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Sanya Is China's Hawaii,International Drivi...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Sanya Is China's Hawaii,International Drivi...: Sanya is on the southernmost point of China, at the tip of Hainan island. Nicknamed China's Hawaii, Sanya has 20km long stretches of b...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sarova Hotels MD Jaideep Singh Vohra Dies I...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sarova Hotels MD Jaideep Singh Vohra Dies I...: The managing director of the Sarova Group of Hotels, Jaideep Singh Vohra, passed away in a road accident Friday afternoon. Mr Vohra, who a...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Lions Recaptured George's Valley Tza...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Lions Recaptured George's Valley Tza...: The escaped lion which was being tracked by the Joint operation since the afternoon of 26 November 2017, was captured on the morning 0f 27 N...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Zanzibari Cuisine, Pork And Alcohol Are ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Zanzibari Cuisine, Pork And Alcohol Are ...: WaSwahili or people of the coast refers to an ethnic and cultural group of people, like Kazija and Bahati, who reside in the Great African L...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Mount Agung

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Mount Agung: Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a volcano in Bali, Indonesia, southeast of Mt Batur volcano, also in Bali. Gunung Agung stratovolcano is the ...

Tourism Observer: MALTA: Valletta, European Capital of Culture, City...

Tourism Observer: MALTA: Valletta, European Capital of Culture, City...: Valletta is the capital of the island nation of Malta. A harbour city, Valletta preserves much of its 16th century architectural heritage bu...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Mt Agung Spits Ash And Lava Airport Shu...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Mt Agung Spits Ash And Lava Airport Shu...: The threat of a major volcanic eruption at Mount Agung is already having a negative effect on Bali's most important industry - tourism. ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Medical Student From India Crowned Miss Wor...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Medical Student From India Crowned Miss Wor...: Manushi Chhillar, and Indian medical student is the new Miss World crown holder after beating 118 other beauties in a ceremony that took pla...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Kathmandu ,Avoid Swallowing Water When Taki...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Kathmandu ,Avoid Swallowing Water When Taki...: Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible ...

Tourism Observer: MACEDONIA: Skopje City Of Statues, Visit The Uniqu...

Tourism Observer: MACEDONIA: Skopje City Of Statues, Visit The Uniqu...: Skopje is the capital of the Republic of Macedonia; it is in the Povardarie region, and is the largest and most diverse city in the country....

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Some Dangerous Cities

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Some Dangerous Cities: Europe expereiences a high level of safety, violence does occur and patterns of where and when it does can appear. This is measured from a...

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Known Dangerous Cities in Africa

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Known Dangerous Cities in Africa: Below are some of Africa's most dangerous cities or places where you have to take maximum caution while there. Crimes rampant in these...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Rostov-on-Don A Pleasant City Of Green Par...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Rostov-on-Don A Pleasant City Of Green Par...: Rostov-on-Don or Rostov is the gateway to the Northern Caucasus region, the historical hotbed of Cossack culture and peasant uprisings. N...

Tourism Observer: Lebanese Food Always Very Enticing And Appetizing

Tourism Observer: Lebanese Food Always Very Enticing And Appetizing: Lebanese cuisine is a Levantine cuisine. Most often foods are grilled, baked or sautéed in olive oil; butter or cream is rarely used other...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Shanghai Heaven For The Rich, Hell For The ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Shanghai Heaven For The Rich, Hell For The ...: Shanghai has a population of more than 23 million with over 9 million migrants, is the largest and traditionally the most developed metropol...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Drugs, Rhino Horn, 51 Lion Claws And...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Drugs, Rhino Horn, 51 Lion Claws And...: Another person was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport after being found in possession of drugs and a variety of other illegal it...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Baby Girl Miraculously Lone Survivor In Pl...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Baby Girl Miraculously Lone Survivor In Pl...: The deadly accident involving a Let L-410 light plane took place last Wednesday as the plane approached for landing near the settlement of N...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: India, Russia Give Visa Free Entry Of Flig...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: India, Russia Give Visa Free Entry Of Flig...: The India-Russia agreement will facilitate visa-free entry, stay and exit of the crew of aircraft of the designated airlines as well as othe...

Tourism Observer: LEBANON: Beirut, Party Capital Of Arab World, Alco...

Tourism Observer: LEBANON: Beirut, Party Capital Of Arab World, Alco...: Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2.1 million people in its metropolitan area. The city is on a relat...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Robert Mugabe And Wife In Custody,Former...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Robert Mugabe And Wife In Custody,Former...: President Robert Mugabe is under heavy guard after soldiers have cordoned off the parliament building and the defence headquarters as the se...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Harare, Condition Of Roads Is Bad And St...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Harare, Condition Of Roads Is Bad And St...: Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. Harare is home to some two million people, with most in central Harare but some 500,000 in the surround...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Top 10 New Restaurants In Panama City

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Top 10 New Restaurants In Panama City: Panama City has long been recognized as a cosmopolitan culinary capital the kind of place where new restaurants pop up almost every day. T...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Army Captures Power, Finance Minister Ig...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Army Captures Power, Finance Minister Ig...: Zimbabwe Army General Constantino Chiwenga Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Zimbabwe’s military on Wednesday confirmed that it ha...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Ten Popular Panamanian Treats And Where To...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Ten Popular Panamanian Treats And Where To...: Panama is arguably Latin America’s most international destination. Thanks in large part to the Panama Canal, this tiny isthmus is home to ...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Robert Mugabe And Wife In Custody,Former...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Robert Mugabe And Wife In Custody,Former...: President Robert Mugabe is under heavy guard after soldiers have cordoned off the parliament building and the defence headquarters as the se...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Three Types of Easter Treats You Won’t Wan...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Three Types of Easter Treats You Won’t Wan...: Easter time in North America conjures up images of beautiful baskets brimming with colorful eggs and sweet treats. Kids stuff their faces wi...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Sudan’s Tarco Air To Commence Khartoum To ...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Sudan’s Tarco Air To Commence Khartoum To ...: Sudan airline, Tarco Air is set to start direct flights between Khartoum and Entebbe only waiting for clearance from Civil Aviation Authorit...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: $400 Million Of Kenya Airways’ Debt Convert...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: $400 Million Of Kenya Airways’ Debt Convert...: The Kenyan government and domestic lenders have agreed to convert more than $400 million of Kenya Airways’ debt into equity, increasing the ...

Tourism Observer: ARMENIA: Yerevan Among Top 10 Safest Cities In The...

Tourism Observer: ARMENIA: Yerevan Among Top 10 Safest Cities In The...: Yerevan is the capital of the Republic of Armenia and one of the three hubs of the South Caucasus. It's home to over a million people - ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh Ritz-Carlton Turned Into Lux...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh Ritz-Carlton Turned Into Lux...: Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on corruption is targeting so many individuals that the government has had to take control of another hotel, but on...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Billionaire Sheikh Mohammed Hu...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Billionaire Sheikh Mohammed Hu...: Saudi Billionaire Sheikh Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire Sheikh Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi is one of the riche...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Newly Named Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intern...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Newly Named Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intern...: President Robert Mugabe attended a ceremony re-naming Harare Airport in his honour on Thursday, as his sacking of the vice president fuelled...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Buys Into Cathay Pacific As B...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Buys Into Cathay Pacific As B...: Qatar Airways has announced it is taking an almost Qatar Airways 10% stake in Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways. The agreement, which...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Love Fight Compels Qatar Airways Doha-Bali ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Love Fight Compels Qatar Airways Doha-Bali ...: An Iranian couple's holiday to Bali ended temporarily in India when a woman forced the Doha-Bali flight of Qatar Airways to make an unsc...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Prince Mansour Bin Muqrin Al Saud An...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Prince Mansour Bin Muqrin Al Saud An...: A helicopter carrying several Saudi officials, including a high-ranking prince, has crashed in the kingdom’s southwest near the border with ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Arusha Hotel Taken Over By Marriot Inter...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Arusha Hotel Taken Over By Marriot Inter...: Marriot International has acquired Arusha Hotel, the oldest tourist establishment in northern Tanzania. The hotel chain said the 106-room ...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: Amman, Alcohol Sold Freely, Invitation Mea...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: Amman, Alcohol Sold Freely, Invitation Mea...: Souks of Amman Amman is the capital and largest city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with a population of more than four million. Amma...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Makati, Seeking Police Help Puts You ...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Makati, Seeking Police Help Puts You ...: Makati City lies in the heart of big Metro Manila and is known for its upscale shopping malls home to high fashion brands, restaurants, hote...

Tourism Observer: BERMUDA: Expensive Compared To Caribbean Destinati...

Tourism Observer: BERMUDA: Expensive Compared To Caribbean Destinati...: Bermuda is a self-governing British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean, off the coast of North America east of ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Sao Paulo - World Capital Of Gastronomy,Lo...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Sao Paulo - World Capital Of Gastronomy,Lo...: Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with a city population of about 11 million and almost 20 million in its metropolitan region. It i...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Sao Paulo Sets App To Boost Taxi Drivers

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Sao Paulo Sets App To Boost Taxi Drivers: The city of Sao Paulo will launch its own mobility application to help taxi drivers compete in the sharing economy. The SPTaxi tool will b...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Dushanbe Is Safe But Robberies May Occ...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Dushanbe Is Safe But Robberies May Occ...: Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan. Dushanbe means Monday in the Tajik language...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Pakistan International Airlines To Halt ...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Pakistan International Airlines To Halt ...: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will end its service to the U.S., specifically to New York JFK airport, later this month after 55 year...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Supreme Court of Appeal Dismisses Zu...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Supreme Court of Appeal Dismisses Zu...: South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed President Jacob Zuma’s and the National Prosecuting Authority’s appeal against an earli...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: France Ready To Boost Nigeria Tourism

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: France Ready To Boost Nigeria Tourism: Mr Denys Gauer, French Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Denys Gauer, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has expressed that country’s willingness to part...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Lufthansa, Easy Jet Among Seven Interested ...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Lufthansa, Easy Jet Among Seven Interested ...: Lufthansa and Easy Jet are among seven airlines that made binding offers Monday to take over all or part of Alitalia, the Italian carrier th...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Sochi Enjoys 300 Sunny Days Annually, Nigh...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Sochi Enjoys 300 Sunny Days Annually, Nigh...: Sochi is one of the southern most places of Russia and the second-largest city of Krasnodar Krai, with a population of 415,000. Located alon...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez Marries His ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez Marries His ...: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez has married his South Korean sweetheart Chloe on October 14, in Cote D'Azur, France. The event was blessed...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Vampires Gang Murder Outside McDonal...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Vampires Gang Murder Outside McDonal...: The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit has been working assiduously around the clock since 02:30 on the morning of 15 October 2017, hunting ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Uber Says Kenya Is Second Largest Market In...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Uber Says Kenya Is Second Largest Market In...: Taxi firm Uber has 363,000 active users in Kenya, according to the latest statistics released by the company to mark its fourth year of oper...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Police Fatally Shoot Hijacker In Her...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Police Fatally Shoot Hijacker In Her...: On Friday 13 October 2017, a suspected hijacker was fatally shot by a Tshwane Metro Police (TMPD) officer during a routine patrol in Hercule...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cocaine Worth R9m Impounded At OR Ta...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cocaine Worth R9m Impounded At OR Ta...: 30kg of cocaine estimated at almost R9 million was seized by South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials in two separate incident...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez Marries His ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez Marries His ...: Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandez has married his South Korean sweetheart Chloe on October 14, in Cote D'Azur, France. The event was blessed...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Drops Flights To Hong Kong,Hi...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Drops Flights To Hong Kong,Hi...: Kenya Airways from next month will discontinue flights to Hong Kong and Hanoi route. The discontinuation is part of a plan in which the ai...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cosmo City Robbery

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cosmo City Robbery: A man was killed and one man is in a critical condition after an apparent robbery took place in South Africa Drive in Cosmo City. At appro...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Iran Behind June Cyber Attacks on ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Iran Behind June Cyber Attacks on ...: UK intelligence officials have come to a conclusion that Iran, not Russia, was behind a cyberattack on country’s parliament in June 2017, lo...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Woman Jailed 6 Weeks After Stabbing Hus...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Woman Jailed 6 Weeks After Stabbing Hus...: A woman in Singapore was sentenced to six weeks in jail for causing hurt to her husband when she came to know about his extra-marital affair...

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Cargo Plane Crash Near Abidjan's Inte...

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Cargo Plane Crash Near Abidjan's Inte...: A cargo plane carrying 10 people crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Ivory Coast near Abidjan's International Airport on Saturday. The...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Rhino Poacher Shot Another Arrested

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Rhino Poacher Shot Another Arrested: A special intelligence led joint operation was conducted at a Game Reserve near Hoedspruit, composed of various Police Units including the K...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: More Hotel Rooms Expected In Kenya

Tourism Observer: KENYA: More Hotel Rooms Expected In Kenya: Kenya is set to get an additional 4,000 hotel beds in the next five years as per an estimate of international and upcoming brands that have ...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Colombo,Do Not Kiss Or Hug It Is Cultur...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Colombo,Do Not Kiss Or Hug It Is Cultur...: Colombo City Colombo is the largest city and the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo remains both the commercial and f...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Acacia Africa Adds Nairobi Park Stay To Its...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Acacia Africa Adds Nairobi Park Stay To Its...: Acacia Africa will be adding a Nairobi Park Stay to its 2018 collection, a game drive in Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Tourism Opens East Coast Office Befor...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Tourism Opens East Coast Office Befor...: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has opened a new tourism office and information center in Khorfakkan, in advance ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Yet Another Drug Trafficker Arrested...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Yet Another Drug Trafficker Arrested...: Our efforts to thwart the lucrative drug trade in our province have led to the arrest of another drug mule on Monday 2 October 2017, at Cape...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Suspect In Nelson Mandela University...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Suspect In Nelson Mandela University...: The expertise and relentless efforts of the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Port Elizabeth assisted by SAPS Hum...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Nelson Mandela University Student Ra...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Nelson Mandela University Student Ra...: A 25 year old Nelson Mandela University student was allegedly raped and her friend stabbed at the 2nd Avenue campus on the night of 2 Octobe...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Crimea Wants To Export Grain To Saudi Ara...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Crimea Wants To Export Grain To Saudi Ara...: Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday that Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud would visit Russia on October 5. According to the i...

Tourism Observer: PUERTO RICO: San Juan Citizens Very Festive,Povert...

Tourism Observer: PUERTO RICO: San Juan Citizens Very Festive,Povert...: San Juan is the capital of and largest city in Puerto Rico, with a population of about 395,000. It has one of the best harbors in the Caribb...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Reykjavik, Bars Start 1.AM,No Mosque,Euro...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Reykjavik, Bars Start 1.AM,No Mosque,Euro...: Reykjavik International Airport Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland and with an urban area population of around 200,000, i...

Tourism Observer: Shortcomings In Passenger Airport Charges

Tourism Observer: Shortcomings In Passenger Airport Charges: International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Aprirose Takes Over QHotel Busines...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Aprirose Takes Over QHotel Busines...: Aprirose, the UK-based real estate investment company, has completed the acquisition of the QHotel business from Bain Capital Credit and Can...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Bay of Plenty Tourism Earns $1.8 bill...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Bay of Plenty Tourism Earns $1.8 bill...: Tourism spend in the Bay of Plenty was estimated to be about $1.8 billion for the year to August, according to the latest monthly tourism fi...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Bus Crash In Austrian Alps, A Hair's Brea...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Bus Crash In Austrian Alps, A Hair's Brea...: A quick-thinking French tourist has been praised for preventing a bus from plunging over a cliff in the Austrian Alps after the driver passe...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Melania Trump's Hometown A Tourist Dest...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Melania Trump's Hometown A Tourist Dest...: Melania Trump‘s new status as First Lady has put the small nation of Slovenia and the even smaller town of Sevnica on the world map as well ...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: Marianas Visitors Authority Joins JATA Tour...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: Marianas Visitors Authority Joins JATA Tour...: The Marianas Visitors Authority joined representatives of 1,310 groups from 130 other international countries and regions and prefectures of...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: "Police" Or Robbers Attack Elderly D...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: "Police" Or Robbers Attack Elderly D...: A group of elderly Dutch tourists, who were robbed in South Africa on Sunday by men posing as police, have returned home to the Netherlands....

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Aviation Group Tony Douglas As Group C...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Aviation Group Tony Douglas As Group C...: Tony Douglas The Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, today confirmed the appointment of T...

Tourism Observer: Top Shopping Countries For Travelers

Tourism Observer: Top Shopping Countries For Travelers: Bangkok, London, and Paris are the top-ranked international travel destinations for holiday shoppers, according to the annual Mastercard Glo...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Turkish Airlines Awarded “Five-Star Global...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Turkish Airlines Awarded “Five-Star Global...: Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, has been named a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experi...

Tourism Observer: GUAM: Kim Jong-un Destroying Guam Tourism

Tourism Observer: GUAM: Kim Jong-un Destroying Guam Tourism: A new study reveals decline in tourism to Guam following North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's threat to bomb Guam, home to a US military ba...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Hotels Welcome More Russian Guests In...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Hotels Welcome More Russian Guests In...: Sharjah’s hotel sector saw a 94 percent increase in the number of Russian guests during the first half of 2017, according to Sharjah Commerc...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Another Sharjah DoubleTree by Hilton Revealed...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Another Sharjah DoubleTree by Hilton Revealed...: Hilton and Tilal Properties, developers of Tilal City and Tilal Mall, have unveiled plans for the DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Tilal Mall, t...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Lagos, Among Most Expensive Cities In The...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Lagos, Among Most Expensive Cities In The...: Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, is the largest city in Africa with an estimated population of over 17.5 million inhabitants in the...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: In Gujarat, To Bring, Buy Or Drink Alcohol ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: In Gujarat, To Bring, Buy Or Drink Alcohol ...: Statue Of Mahatma Gandhi Gujarat is home to the Gujarati people. It was also the home of Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel, who preached...

Tourism Observer: GUAM: War Threats Have Not Boosted Tourism In Guam...

Tourism Observer: GUAM: War Threats Have Not Boosted Tourism In Guam...: President Trump's prediction that North Korea's threats to Guam would boost tourism "tenfold" has so far proved to be a bu...

Tourism Observer: USA: Qatar Airways Places $2.16 Billion Boeing Ord...

Tourism Observer: USA: Qatar Airways Places $2.16 Billion Boeing Ord...: Qatar Airways announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs, valued at $2.16 billion at list prices. Qatar said t...

Tourism Observer: USA: CAE Expands Its Pilot Training Capacity In Th...

Tourism Observer: USA: CAE Expands Its Pilot Training Capacity In Th...: CAE announced at the 42nd Regional Airline Association (RAA) Annual Convention the deployment of a new Bombardier CRJ900 full-flight simulat...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Is Bali Safe For Tourists? Mount Agung ...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Is Bali Safe For Tourists? Mount Agung ...: Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has urged tourists to continue visiting Bali, saying the resort island is safe except fo...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: AviaAM Financial Leasing China Concludes $...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: AviaAM Financial Leasing China Concludes $...: AviaAM Leasing, a Warsaw Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company, is delighted to announce that its joint venture with the Henan Civi...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabian Airlines And Flyadeal ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabian Airlines And Flyadeal ...: Saudi Arabian Airlines’ along with new low cost subsidiary Flyadeal are due to be privatised by 2020. One significant part of the group’s ...

Tourism Observer: Top Ten International Mega Airports For Connectivi...

Tourism Observer: Top Ten International Mega Airports For Connectivi...: London Heathrow has taken the number one spot in OAG’s annual list of the top 50 international megahubs, with the top three airports all hai...

Tourism Observer: Top Ten International Mega Airports For Connectivi...

Tourism Observer: Top Ten International Mega Airports For Connectivi...: London Heathrow has taken the number one spot in OAG’s annual list of the top 50 international megahubs, with the top three airports all hai...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabian Airlines And Flyadeal ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabian Airlines And Flyadeal ...: Saudi Arabian Airlines’ along with new low cost subsidiary Flyadeal are due to be privatised by 2020. One significant part of the group’s ...

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Erbil Is A Safe City Exact Opposite Of Other...

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Erbil Is A Safe City Exact Opposite Of Other...: Erbil is the capital city of Iraqi Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region of three provinces in northern Iraq. Unlike the rest of federal Iraq,...

Tourism Observer: USA: South Dakota Has Crazy Mosquitoes And Is The ...

Tourism Observer: USA: South Dakota Has Crazy Mosquitoes And Is The ...: South Dakota is an American state on the Great Plains. South Dakota regions Southeast South Dakota - Most populous, includes South Dak...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Kuna People, Their Language Kuna Is Consid...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Kuna People, Their Language Kuna Is Consid...: The Kuna, following orthographic reform in 2010 also known as Guna, and historically as Cuna, are an indigenous people of Panama and Colombi...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Guna Yala The Indigenous Home Of The Kuna ...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Guna Yala The Indigenous Home Of The Kuna ...: Guna Yala, formerly known as San Blas, is an indigenous province in northeast Panama. Guna Yala is home to the indigenous group known as the...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Visit Kaliningrad, Traffic Police Stop For...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Visit Kaliningrad, Traffic Police Stop For...: Kaliningrad is the capital city of Kaliningrad Oblast a Russian exclave. It has about 450,000 inhabitants. Kaliningrad is the administrati...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Windrose Airlines

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Windrose Airlines: Windrose Airlines, legally Wind Rose Aviation Company, is a Ukrainian charter airline based at Boryspil International Airport. Founded on ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Russia And China To Develop Gas-turbine Eng...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Russia And China To Develop Gas-turbine Eng...: Russia will help China design the engine for the new long-range passenger jet. The powerplant will be a joint development of the two count...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Sold 4.8% Shares To Secret Invest...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Sold 4.8% Shares To Secret Invest...: Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot has sold 4.8% of its shares to an undisclosed buyer. The shares in question belonged to the carrier’s su...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: UVT Aero To Commence International Flights...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: UVT Aero To Commence International Flights...: Russian carrier UVT Aero, which launched operations in July 2015, has been cleared by the national aviation authority to perform internation...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Nordwind Airlines Leasing Two Boeing 777-3...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Nordwind Airlines Leasing Two Boeing 777-3...: Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines is leasing two Boeing 777-300ER widebody airliners from Dubai-based lessor DAE Capital (part of Dubai Aero...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Traffic Through Moscow Airports Of Vnukovo...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Traffic Through Moscow Airports Of Vnukovo...: Domodedovo International Airport Passenger traffic through the three airports of Moscow namely Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo continu...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Swiss International Continues Expans...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Swiss International Continues Expans...: 1. INTERNATIONAL QUALITY – LOCAL AFFINITY Swiss International continues expansion in KSA, opens 2 hotels in – Tabuk and Al Qaseem! Swiss ...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Passenger Traffic At Heidar Aliyev Air...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Passenger Traffic At Heidar Aliyev Air...: Baku’s base airline AZAL was accountable for more than a half of all passenger traffic that passed through Baku in January through April (АZ...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: NordStar Airlines Passes IATA Operational ...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: NordStar Airlines Passes IATA Operational ...: Russia’s NordStar Airlines has successfully undergone an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) confirming its compliance with more than 1,000...

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Iraqi Airways Starts Flights To Moscow

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Iraqi Airways Starts Flights To Moscow: Iraq’s national carrier Iraqi Airways performed its first flight to Russia after a protracted break on September 17. A Boeing 737-800, reg...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Migrating Moscow Flights...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Migrating Moscow Flights...: Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines is in the process of switching the destination airport for its three Moscow services from Domodedovo to Vnukovo. ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Visit Manaus, Don't Buy Tours From People ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Visit Manaus, Don't Buy Tours From People ...: Manaus is a Brazilian city of about 2.5 million, located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon Ri...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL & PERU: Amazonas Region The Largest Biodive...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL & PERU: Amazonas Region The Largest Biodive...: Amazonas is a region of northern Peru bordered by Ecuador on the north and west, Cajamarca Region on the west, La Libertad Region on the sou...

Tourism Observer: CYPRUS: Visit Quiet Larnaca

Tourism Observer: CYPRUS: Visit Quiet Larnaca: Larnaca is a city in Cyprus. Larnaca has a reasonable claim to being the oldest city in Cyprus, with evidence of habitation up to 6000 yea...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Has One Of Highest Crim...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Has One Of Highest Crim...: Johannesburg,in spoken language also referred to as Joburg, Egoli or Jozi is South Africa's largest city and is one of the 50 largest u...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Somalia “one of our most profitable destin...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Somalia “one of our most profitable destin...: In five years, Turkish Airlines has nearly tripled the number of destinations it flies to in Africa. Turkish Airlines operating out of Ist...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sebastian Mikosz Kenya Airways CEO Appointe...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sebastian Mikosz Kenya Airways CEO Appointe...: Sebastian Mikosz The Kenya Airways CEO Kenya Airways chief executive Sebastian Mikosz has been appointed to the International Air Transport...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Intercontinental Hotel Group Former Africa ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Intercontinental Hotel Group Former Africa ...: Hotel group Ole Sereni has hired a former manager of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) as its new boss. Karl Hala, who was the region...

Tourism Observer: USA: Pilot Shortage Causes Horizon Airlines To Cut...

Tourism Observer: USA: Pilot Shortage Causes Horizon Airlines To Cut...: Horizon Air operating for Alaska Airlines will cancel its 1x daily Seattle service from Colorado Springs due to a pilot shortage. The serv...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Cook Inaugurates Economy Pl...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Cook Inaugurates Economy Pl...: Thomas Cook Airlines will launch Economy PLUS service on its short- and medium-haul flights from Nov. 1. The new product offering includes...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Ryanair To Cancel 50 Daily Flights...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Ryanair To Cancel 50 Daily Flights...: Ryanair will cancel up to 50 flights a day over the next six weeks as it seeks to improve its system-wide punctuality which has fallen below...

Tourism Observer: MOZAMBIQUE: Maputo, Police Earn A Living By Extort...

Tourism Observer: MOZAMBIQUE: Maputo, Police Earn A Living By Extort...: Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique. Maputo has been the capital of Mozambique since 1898. The city was previously called Lourenço Ma...

Tourism Observer: CROATIA: Popular Nudist Destination,Unpolluted Mar...

Tourism Observer: CROATIA: Popular Nudist Destination,Unpolluted Mar...: Croatia is situated in Central Europe. It is to the east side of the Adriatic Sea, to the east of Italy. It is also bordered by Slovenia to ...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Windhoek Is Lovely But Waiters Will Tell ...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Windhoek Is Lovely But Waiters Will Tell ...: Windhoek Namibia Windhoek is Namibia's capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia with a population of about 250,000. It is in...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Visit Lodwar, But Do Not Travel By Night A...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Visit Lodwar, But Do Not Travel By Night A...: Eliye Spring Resort in Lodwar Lodwar is a special place. The capital of Turkana County, which is also known as the cradle of humankind and ...

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Grilled Whole Fish

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Grilled Whole Fish: Cooking small whole fish, as opposed to fillets, optimizes flavor,juiciness and taste, because the skin and a thin layer of healthy fat insu...

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Deep Fried Catfish Fillets

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Deep Fried Catfish Fillets: Prep: 25 mins, Cook: 25 mins Pax: 4 Servings This catfish recipe uses a simple cornmeal coating. The fish is deep fried to perfect...

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Thai Deep-fried Whole Fish

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Thai Deep-fried Whole Fish: This recipe for Thai style deep-fried fish is a stunning dish for a shared banquet. The crunch of the crispy skin is a wonderful contrast ...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Congo Cuisine

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Congo Cuisine: The cuisine of the Democratic Republic of the Congo varies widely, representing the food of indigenous people. Cassava is generally the st...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Drunkenness,Robbery, Rape Lead To Cani...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Drunkenness,Robbery, Rape Lead To Cani...: Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world&...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai Cuts Fares 50% To Attract Passengers...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai Cuts Fares 50% To Attract Passengers...: Budget carrier flydubai has slashed its fares across a number of routes, in an apparent bid to stimulate demand after the peak summer travel...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flyadeal Acquires Air Operator Certi...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flyadeal Acquires Air Operator Certi...: Flyadeal, the newly established low fare airline in Saudi Arabia, is set to commence operations next week, on September 23, marking Saudi Na...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Railway Worth $2.6bn To Begin ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Railway Worth $2.6bn To Begin ...: Saudi Arabia will start operations on the country's longest railway, running 2,750-km between capital Riyadh and the northern city of Gu...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Hires 25 ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Hires 25 ...: In recognition of the importance of Saudisation, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has employed 25 Saudi nationals in the hospitality, food, bevera...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: In Lisbon Be Aware Of ATM Muggings ,Viol...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: In Lisbon Be Aware Of ATM Muggings ,Viol...: The capital of Portugal, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving and ma...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Attracts More Myanmar Tourist...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Attracts More Myanmar Tourist...: Singapore has seen growth in Myanmar tourist arrivals since the visa exemption was accorded to Myanmar citizens in December 2016, said Lione...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Mrauk-U Is Safe For Tourists Despite Conf...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Mrauk-U Is Safe For Tourists Despite Conf...: Despite the ongoing conflicts in neighbouring Rakhine State, it is still safe for local and foreign tourists to visit the ancient city of Mr...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Indonesia Targeting 15 Million Tourists...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Indonesia Targeting 15 Million Tourists...: Indonesian government is requesting Myanmar to allow direct flights connecting Jakarta and Yangon to spur tourism and business activities be...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Mrauk U Characterised By Temples And Pago...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Mrauk U Characterised By Temples And Pago...: Mrauk U is a medieval town and archaeological site in Rakhine State, Central Myanmar. It was formerly known as Myohaung. All foreign nationa...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Visit Kigali, Don't Talk Politics And Poli...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Visit Kigali, Don't Talk Politics And Poli...: Kigali is the capital of Rwanda. The centre of political and commercial life, Kigali dominates Rwanda and few visit the country without pa...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Yangon Is Safe, But Disgusting Are Spitti...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Yangon Is Safe, But Disgusting Are Spitti...: Yangon, formerly Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005. Today, with a population of over...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA :Pemba The Diving Jewel,Public Toilets A...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA :Pemba The Diving Jewel,Public Toilets A...: Pemba Island part of Tanzania. Pemba Island, known as "The Green Island" in Arabic and is an island forming part of the Zanzibar...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Unforgettable Tourist Attractions To Vis...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Unforgettable Tourist Attractions To Vis...: Tanzania is home to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain, and is one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani ...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani ...: Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani has been appointed to AccorHotels’ Board of Directors...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Desmond Tutu Pens Open Letter To Aung San...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Desmond Tutu Pens Open Letter To Aung San...: My dear Aung San Su Kyi I am now elderly, decrepit and formally retired, but breaking my vow to remain silent on public affairs out of pro...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Strand Hotel Swakopmund Awarded Best Hote...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Strand Hotel Swakopmund Awarded Best Hote...: The Strand Hotel was recently awarded the Best Hotel Development accolade in the 2017 Africa Property Investment (API) Awards. The Hotel w...

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Emaar’s Vida Hotels And Resorts Developing ...

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Emaar’s Vida Hotels And Resorts Developing ...: Emaar Hospitality Group has launched Vida Marassi Marina to yachting and marina enthusiasts in Egypt. The property will form part of an up...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emaar Hospitality To Open 6 New Hotels

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emaar Hospitality To Open 6 New Hotels: The hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties has unveiled six new hotel projects as part of its regional and international expan...

Tourism Observer: MALAWI: Tongole Wilderness Lodge in The WIlderness...

Tourism Observer: MALAWI: Tongole Wilderness Lodge in The WIlderness...: The award winning Tongole Wilderness Lodge is set deep within the beautiful Miombo woodland of the 1,800 km2 Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. To...

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Comoé National Park

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Comoé National Park: Comoe National Park is famous for its abundant and exotic plant life. There are hundreds of species of the most rare and fascinating plants ...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Odesa Airport Commences Construction Of N...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Odesa Airport Commences Construction Of N...: Construction of a new runway has commenced at Ukraine’s third largest airport, Odesa. The the official ceremony took place on September 8....

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Becoming A Major Tourist Destination

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Becoming A Major Tourist Destination: Comoe National Park The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is back as a destination on the world stage as the Ivorian government makes resources ava...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Ural Airlines Grew By 19% In August Alone

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Ural Airlines Grew By 19% In August Alone: Ural Airlines, Russia’s fourth largest passenger carrier, saw its traffic grow 19% year-on-year in August. The Yekaterinburg-based operato...

Tourism Observer: ZANZIBAR: Aiyana Hotel A Popular Destination

Tourism Observer: ZANZIBAR: Aiyana Hotel A Popular Destination: Pemba is becoming a popular destination close to Zanzibar: a natural starting point for a unique experience. Some of the villages, especiall...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech: AccorHotels signed a management agreement with New Mauritius Hotels Limited, relaunching the existing Royal Palm under the Fairmont Hotels &...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Switching Destination Ai...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Switching Destination Ai...: Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines is in the process of switching the destination airport for its three Moscow services from Domodedovo to Vnukovo. ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Rosewood Abu Dhabi Shines With Roland Duerr, ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Rosewood Abu Dhabi Shines With Roland Duerr, ...: Roland Duerr, Managing Director – Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Roland Duerr is back in the Middle East for the third time, having been back in the S...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi Will Open Doors To The Publi...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi Will Open Doors To The Publi...: Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced it will open its doors to the public on 11 November 2017. It is the first museum o...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi More Attractive And Spectacular

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi More Attractive And Spectacular: HE Saif Saeed Ghobash – Director General, TCA Abu Dhabi The emirate opens its doors to the world with new attractions and promotional activ...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Silk Way Business Aviation Acquires AC...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Silk Way Business Aviation Acquires AC...: Azerbaijani operator Silk Way Business Aviation has taken delivery of an Airbus ACJ319 business jet. The aircraft, 4K-JJ88, was acquired i...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot To Acquire Six New Boeing 777s

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot To Acquire Six New Boeing 777s: Russia’s Aeroflot Group intends to acquire six new Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) widebodies. The plan will be submitted to the next Bo...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Nordwind Airlines Wants Two Boeing 777-300...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Nordwind Airlines Wants Two Boeing 777-300...: Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines is leasing two Boeing 777-300ER widebody airliners from Dubai-based lessor DAE Capital,part of Dubai Aeros...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Airberlin Stops All Caribbean Long-Haul F...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Airberlin Stops All Caribbean Long-Haul F...: airberlin, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is to close all of its long-haul routes to the Caribbean from Sept. 25 because of cuts to ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines Faces Steady Progress ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines Faces Steady Progress ...: Malaysia Airlines experienced a tough second quarter with heightened competition and adverse forex movement. Load factors continued to be st...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Government To Restrict Purchase Of Foreign...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Government To Restrict Purchase Of Foreign...: Russian government has proposed a draft legislation, which may set a restriction to purchase of foreign-built aircraft by Russian airlines. ...

Tourism Observer: NORWAY: SAS Faces Norwegian Pilot Strike Inspite O...

Tourism Observer: NORWAY: SAS Faces Norwegian Pilot Strike Inspite O...: Pilots working for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in Norway have rejected a pay offer and called for strike action, just days after the airline...

Tourism Observer: Most Dangerous Railways

Tourism Observer: Most Dangerous Railways: The Most Dangerous Railways featured in this list are : Maeklong Railway, Thailand : This Railways passes through the congested maeklong ...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Sun Express B737 Emergency Lands In Toulous...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Sun Express B737 Emergency Lands In Toulous...: Sun Express Deutschland Boeing 737-800 was performing flight from Fuerteventura to Dusseldorf, with 192 people on board, when the crew repor...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Adria Airways And Austrian Airlines Sign ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Adria Airways And Austrian Airlines Sign ...: Austrian Airlines will start a wet lease agreement with its Star Alliance partner Adria Airways. The aim of the agreement is to have reserve...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Avoid All Non-essential Travel To North...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Avoid All Non-essential Travel To North...: Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued an advisory for Singaporeans to "avoid all non-essential travel to North K...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA:Vietnam International Travel Fair, Indon...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA:Vietnam International Travel Fair, Indon...: Indonesias exhibit in Vietnams International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) earned awards for ITE Best Booth Design and ITE Exhibit...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Serve Air Cargo Antonov AN-26 Engine Fa...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Serve Air Cargo Antonov AN-26 Engine Fa...: A Serve Air Cargo Antonov AN-26 performing a cargo flight from Goma to Bunia (DR Congo) with 4 crew, was climbing out of Goma when one of th...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Tourist Tax To Be Increased To Encour...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Tourist Tax To Be Increased To Encour...: Amsterdam Amsterdam is planning to increase taxes on tourists by as much as €10 a night, as the authorities attempt to limit stag weekends ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hurricane Irma Affects Florida's Tourism Indu...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hurricane Irma Affects Florida's Tourism Indu...: Hurricane Irma's path of destruction up Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday threatens to disrupt a thriving state tourism industry worth ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Drunken Girl Dies In Hotel Freezer - Crowne P...

Tourism Observer: USA: Drunken Girl Dies In Hotel Freezer - Crowne P...: Kenneka Jenkins, Drunk teen found dead in Chicago hotel freezer A 19-year-old teen from Chicago was found dead Sunday morning inside a hote...

Tourism Observer: USA: Florida Airports Halt Flights As A Result Of...

Tourism Observer: USA: Florida Airports Halt Flights As A Result Of...: Mattresses are spread on the floor at Miami International Airport Three of Florida’s busiest airports — Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Adria Airways And Austrian Airlines Sign ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Adria Airways And Austrian Airlines Sign ...: Austrian Airlines will start a wet lease agreement with its Star Alliance partner Adria Airways. The aim of the agreement is to have reserve...

Tourism Observer: USA: Drunken Girl Dies In Hotel Freezer - Crowne P...

Tourism Observer: USA: Drunken Girl Dies In Hotel Freezer - Crowne P...: Kenneka Jenkins, Drunk teen found dead in Chicago hotel freezer A 19-year-old teen from Chicago was found dead Sunday morning inside a hote...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Kampala, Boda Boda Is Fastest Transport Bu...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Kampala, Boda Boda Is Fastest Transport Bu...: Kampala is the capital city of Uganda and is in the South Central part close to the shores of Lake Victoria. The people of Kampala, and Ug...

Tourism Observer: BULGARIA: Bulgarian Mafia, Who Are They And What D...

Tourism Observer: BULGARIA: Bulgarian Mafia, Who Are They And What D...: The Bulgarian Mafia is a series of organized crime elements originating from Bulgaria. Bulgarian organized crime groups are involved in a ...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Quito Worth A Visit, Beware Of Credit Car...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Quito Worth A Visit, Beware Of Credit Car...: Quito, formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador, and at an elevation of 9,350 feet - 2,800 meters above sea level, it...

Tourism Observer: COSTA RICA: Four Seasons Costa Rica Needs to Hire ...

Tourism Observer: COSTA RICA: Four Seasons Costa Rica Needs to Hire ...: The Costa Rica Four Seasons Resort in Papagayo closed operations temporarily since August to undergo full remodeling. The hotel is schedul...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Flight Information Available to KLM P...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Flight Information Available to KLM P...: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the messaging application WhatsApp have launched a new service that gives the carrier’s customers access to fli...

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Creamy Skillet Chicken

Tourism Observer: PREPARE: Creamy Skillet Chicken: Ingredients - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour - Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper - Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breas...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Acquires Foreign Air Carrier ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Acquires Foreign Air Carrier ...: Two more regulatory hurdles stand in the path of a maiden direct flight from Kenya to the US, Kenya’s Transport Secretary James Macharia has...

Tourism Observer: BULGARIA: Sofia Is Pretty Safe But Police Take Bri...

Tourism Observer: BULGARIA: Sofia Is Pretty Safe But Police Take Bri...: Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It is also the biggest city in the country with about 1.7 million citizens including suburbs. Sofia is a...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Flight Attendants Win Gender Disc...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Flight Attendants Win Gender Disc...: A Russian court has ruled that national carrier Aeroflot cannot tell staff what size uniform to wear. A stewardess had brought the discrimin...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Magnitude 8.2 Quake Strikes Mexico

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Magnitude 8.2 Quake Strikes Mexico: Mourners have lined the streets in the Mexican city of Juchitan to pay their respects to those killed in an 8.1 magnitude quake. Over half o...

Tourism Observer: BANGLADESH: Dhaka, Visa Formalities Take Notorious...

Tourism Observer: BANGLADESH: Dhaka, Visa Formalities Take Notorious...: Dhaka or Dacca is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the cultural and economic hub of the country. Having a colossal historic...

Tourism Observer: USA: Mount Rushmore Monument

Tourism Observer: USA: Mount Rushmore Monument: Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore, a batholith in the Black Hills in Keystone, ...

Tourism Observer: KYRGZSTAN: Bishkek Is Safe, But Avoid Parks At Nig...

Tourism Observer: KYRGZSTAN: Bishkek Is Safe, But Avoid Parks At Nig...: Bishkek, with a population in 2012 of more than 900,000, is both the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is the capital of...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Slow Genocide Of The Rohingya People, Ple...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Slow Genocide Of The Rohingya People, Ple...: Populations Of Rohingya People Myanmar 1.0 – 1.3 million Bangladesh - 670,000 Pakistan - 200,000 Thailand - 100,000 Malaysia -...

Tourism Observer: Snake Charming And Snake Charmers

Tourism Observer: Snake Charming And Snake Charmers: Snake charming is the practice of pretending to hypnotize a snake by playing an instrument called pungi or bansuri. A typical performance...

Tourism Observer: What Is Bull Fighting? The Day EU Bans Bullfighti...

Tourism Observer: What Is Bull Fighting? The Day EU Bans Bullfighti...: Bullfighting is a physical contest that generally involves humans attempting to publicly subdue, immobilise, or kill a bull, usually accord...

Tourism Observer: What Is Bull Fighting? The Day EU Bans Bullfighti...

Tourism Observer: What Is Bull Fighting? The Day EU Bans Bullfighti...: Bullfighting is a physical contest that generally involves humans attempting to publicly subdue, immobilise, or kill a bull, usually accord...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Guadalajara Cultural Center And Silicon Va...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Guadalajara Cultural Center And Silicon Va...: Boys Fountain Morelos Guadalajara is the capital city of the central state of Jalisco in Mexico. It's also the second largest city in t...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Opens 120 R...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Opens 120 R...: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Astana, marking the debut of the brand in Kazakhstan. Travelers and ...

Tourism Observer: UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit To Discuss Overtour...

Tourism Observer: UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit To Discuss Overtour...: The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will debate the so-called “overtourism” at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London on Tuesday, No...

Tourism Observer: ROMANIA: Wizz Air To Commence Budapest To Berlin F...

Tourism Observer: ROMANIA: Wizz Air To Commence Budapest To Berlin F...: Wizz Air announced a new route from Budapest to Berlin-Schoenefeld. Commencing on 13 March, the newest low-cost WIZZ service will be operate...

Tourism Observer: USA: F-16 Fighter Falcon Jet Crash In Arizona, A P...

Tourism Observer: USA: F-16 Fighter Falcon Jet Crash In Arizona, A P...: An Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon jet crashed in southeastern Arizona on Tuesday, Arizona Air National Guard officials said. Resc...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sun Africa Hotels To Acquires Nyali Beach H...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Sun Africa Hotels To Acquires Nyali Beach H...: Mohammed Hersi, Group CEO of Sun Africa Hotels Sun Africa Hotels, a rising star among Kenya’s hotel owning and management companies, has la...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: BAA Training For 650 New Pilots

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: BAA Training For 650 New Pilots: BAA Training, one of the largest aviation training centres in Northern Europe, announces that more than 650 future pilots will enrol on BAA ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Opens P...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Opens P...: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport car garage has opened to the public in what is expected to ease congestion and boost revenues. The Ken...

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Hotel ventures In Abu Dhabi

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Hotel ventures In Abu Dhabi: MILLENNIUM Millennium/Biltmore Bab Al Qasr, Q3 2016, behind Jumeirah Etihad Towers, Opp Emirates Palace Biltmore Bateen, 2017/2018, Al B...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Passenger Traffic at Athens International ...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Passenger Traffic at Athens International ...: Athens airport serviced 14.5 million passengers in the first eight months of 2017, up 8.1 percent year-on-year, according to data released r...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air And Kenya Airways have Penned A Cod...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air And Kenya Airways have Penned A Cod...: Oman Air, the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a codeshare agreement with national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) covering ...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat In Court For Falsely Advertisi...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat In Court For Falsely Advertisi...: A Vancouver law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Air Transat (TS, Montréal Trudeau) for falsely advertising flights as non-s...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Enters Greec...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Enters Greec...: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a leading luxury hospitality company, and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A., a leading enterprise in the Greek ...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Kenya Airways Shifts To Terminal 2E Home O...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Kenya Airways Shifts To Terminal 2E Home O...: Kenya Airways will move its operations at Paris’ Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Airport to Terminal 2E from there present location at Terminal 2C i...

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Military Pilot Drops From Helicopter

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Military Pilot Drops From Helicopter: A body has been found in the search for a pilot who fell out of a military helicopter during an air show in eastern Belgium, Belgian media r...

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Hotel ventures In Abu Dhabi

Tourism Observer: UAE: New Hotel ventures In Abu Dhabi: MILLENNIUM Millennium/Biltmore Bab Al Qasr, Q3 2016, behind Jumeirah Etihad Towers, Opp Emirates Palace Biltmore Bateen, 2017/2018, Al B...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hurricane Irma Swiftly Heading For South Flor...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hurricane Irma Swiftly Heading For South Flor...: Hurricane Irma continued it’s ominous trek toward Florida overnight with little change in forecast path or wind intensity. As of the 5 a.m...

Tourism Observer: TOGO: Free Togo Protesters Demand End Of 50 Year ...

Tourism Observer: TOGO: Free Togo Protesters Demand End Of 50 Year ...: Togo is the latest African nation to shut down access to the internet after protests against president Faure Gnassingbé were scheduled to ta...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Huge Cash Seizure In Brazil Ex-minister's ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Huge Cash Seizure In Brazil Ex-minister's ...: Brazilian police say they have made their biggest-ever seizure of cash in an apartment allegedly used by one of President Michel Temer's...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Saint Petersburg The Historical, Cultural ...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Saint Petersburg The Historical, Cultural ...: Saint Michael's Castle Saint Petersburg is a world-class destination and Russia's second largest city, with a population of more th...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Wildlife Service Using Mobile Phone C...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Wildlife Service Using Mobile Phone C...: The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has adopted the use of innovative mobile phone compliant camera traps to facilitate effective monitoring an...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Modern Hospital Built For Tourists And L...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Modern Hospital Built For Tourists And L...: Cases of tourists falling sick during their trips to Tanzania are rare though it happens and realising that, a large modern hospital to offe...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: €300 A Night Lion in the Sun resort On Sale...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: €300 A Night Lion in the Sun resort On Sale...: Flavio Briatore(right) And Silvio Berlusconi (left) Italian billionaire and ex-Formula One boss Flavio Briatore has said he is seeking a bu...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Tourists Pouring In Maasai Mara National Re...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Tourists Pouring In Maasai Mara National Re...: Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) has endeavored to calm anxiety international visitors after the Supreme Court prolonged the electoral proces...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Arusha Tanzanians Are Very Polite,Pickpo...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Arusha Tanzanians Are Very Polite,Pickpo...: Arusha is a city of approximately 400,000 people in Northeast Tanzania, East Africa. It's regarded as the gateway to the popular Norther...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh Suicidal Chaotic,Dangerous St...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh Suicidal Chaotic,Dangerous St...: Choun nat statue. Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers....

Tourism Observer: USA: 3 Injured On Skywest Flight To Chicago After ...

Tourism Observer: USA: 3 Injured On Skywest Flight To Chicago After ...: A Skywest Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of American Airlines was performing flight from Atlanta to Chicago O’Hare, when the crew decid...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Approximately 2 Million Visit The Ho...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Approximately 2 Million Visit The Ho...: Approximately two million people from across the globe are visit the Holy City of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, making it the largest annual interna...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Slovenia Attracts Record Numbers Of Tou...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Slovenia Attracts Record Numbers Of Tou...: Slovenia is well known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes enjoys a record breaking summer tourism season in 2017 thanks to increasing ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysian Hotels Begin Collecting Touris...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysian Hotels Begin Collecting Touris...: Starting from September 1st, Malaysia began imposing its tourism tax. The tax will be collected from all types of premises used as accommo...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Slovenia A Relatively Safe Country To Vi...

Tourism Observer: SLOVENIA: Slovenia A Relatively Safe Country To Vi...: Slovenia or Slovenija is a member of the European Union, Schengen Agreement and NATO. Not to be confused with Slovakia. The country lies in ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Aspiring Pilots Let Down By Traini...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Aspiring Pilots Let Down By Traini...: The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) is calling for the airline industry to ensure pilot selection is open to all and that those ...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Mendoza One Of Nine Great Wine Capital...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Mendoza One Of Nine Great Wine Capital...: Mendoza is a city in western Argentina, in the desert Cuyo region. Mendoza is the center of the Argentinian wine industry, for which it is w...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Aerolíneas Argentinas Or Argentine Airl...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Aerolíneas Argentinas Or Argentine Airl...: Aerolineas Argentinas is Argentina's largest airline and the country's flag carrier. The airline was created in 1949 from the merg...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Good Samaritan Returns Stolen Artifact

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Good Samaritan Returns Stolen Artifact: A stolen fragment of a marble pipe, which was taken from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia and illegally exported to Germany, has b...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Ancient Merenda Site Expanded

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Ancient Merenda Site Expanded: The ancient site of Merenda, formerly the ancient city of Myrrinous where one of the most important works of Archaic art was found, the Phra...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Devastating Floods In Mumbai

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Devastating Floods In Mumbai: For many of the poor in this city, each year contains just two seasons: the demolition season and the rain. Every winter, when Mumbai is d...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentina...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentina...: Aerolineas Argentinas and Etihad Airways have signed a codeshare agreement, which will provide their customers with more convenient connecti...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Greek Hotel Group Lampsa Eyes To Acquire T...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Greek Hotel Group Lampsa Eyes To Acquire T...: Greek hotels group Lampsa SA is placing its bets on the capital, expecting in the immediate future the go-ahead via competitions for two pro...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Spain Is Over Booked, Tourists Heading For ...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Spain Is Over Booked, Tourists Heading For ...: Higher prices and over crowding in Spain are expected to boost tourism to cheaper destinations including Greece, according to TUI Group. A...

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Abidjan Is Paris Of West-Africa,Women...

Tourism Observer: IVORY COAST: Abidjan Is Paris Of West-Africa,Women...: Abidjan is the biggest and most important city of Cote d'Ivoire. With a population of around 4,000,000 people, it is the second largest ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Uganda MPs Admire Kenyan Judiciary After An...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Uganda MPs Admire Kenyan Judiciary After An...: David Maraga Kenya Chief Justice Ugandan legislators have hailed the Kenyan judiciary for exhibiting what they described as independence i...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Wants To Acquire Planes From Ai...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Wants To Acquire Planes From Ai...: Lufthansa has expressed interest in acquiring a number of planes from German carrier Air Berlin after it filed insolvency recently upon the ...

Tourism Observer: Best Honeymoon Destinations For 2017- 2018

Tourism Observer: Best Honeymoon Destinations For 2017- 2018: The islands of Santorini in the Cyclades and Corfu in the Ionian sea are among the 20 “Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2017-18” in the world...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Germania To Add More Flights To Greece In...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Germania To Add More Flights To Greece In...: German carrier Germania has revised its flight program for summer 2018 and will operate more frequent flights from Dusseldorf to Greece. T...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: 2016 Emirates Crash, Indian Passengers Sue ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: 2016 Emirates Crash, Indian Passengers Sue ...: Indian passengers have sued Boeing in a US court over the ill-fated Emirates B777 that crashed at Dubai Airport last year. The suit, filed...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Eurowings To Hire 600 Crew

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Eurowings To Hire 600 Crew: Lufthansa Group LCC subsidiary Eurowings will hire 600 crew members, comprising 200 pilots and 400 cabin crew members, as its fleet expands ...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Netherlands’ Airports Switching 100% ...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Netherlands’ Airports Switching 100% ...: On January the 1st of 2017, Dutch National Railway company NS made a monumental step towards a world in which we no longer compromise the we...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Isiolo International Airport Attracts Vario...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Isiolo International Airport Attracts Vario...: A passenger war looms on the Nairobi-Isiolo route after low-cost carrier Fly Sax introduced flights to take on its rival Fly 540, which also...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Cook Airlines Pilots Strike...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Cook Airlines Pilots Strike...: The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has authorised a strike in Thomas Cook Airlines following a ballot in which 91% of pilots vo...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Istanbul’s Third Airport To Provide For Fl...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Istanbul’s Third Airport To Provide For Fl...: Turkey’s aviation sector, which grew by 14 percent over the past decade, is expected to grow even further once the Istanbul Third Airport be...

Tourism Observer: Ryanair Will Be Very Happy To Bid For The Whole Of...

Tourism Observer: Ryanair Will Be Very Happy To Bid For The Whole Of...: Ryanair CEO Ryan O’Leary has made it clear that subject to being provided with more information, and one major condition, Ryanair would be v...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Visit Nairobi, The Safari Capital Of The Wo...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Visit Nairobi, The Safari Capital Of The Wo...: Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and the largest city in the country. Nairobi has a population of three million plus. Situated on the Nairo...

Tourism Observer: FALKLAND ISLANDS: Visit The Falkland Islands

Tourism Observer: FALKLAND ISLANDS: Visit The Falkland Islands: Albatross In The Falklands_islands The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the South Atlant...

Tourism Observer: CZECH REP: Prague The Mother of Cities, Avoid Dec...

Tourism Observer: CZECH REP: Prague The Mother of Cities, Avoid Dec...: Wenceslas Square Prague is the capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the largest cities of Central Europe and h...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Ethiopian Airlines Negotiating With Niger...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Ethiopian Airlines Negotiating With Niger...: Ethiopian Airlines is negotiating with the Nigerian government to take over the bankrupt Arik Air, a senior official confirmed in Addis Abab...

Tourism Observer: USA: First Year Pilot Pay Goes Up To $41.00 Per Fl...

Tourism Observer: USA: First Year Pilot Pay Goes Up To $41.00 Per Fl...: First year, First Officer pay at Compass Airlines will soon be the highest in the regional airline industry. Compass is pleased to announc...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Hajj, Umrah Is Not A Substitute For ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Hajj, Umrah Is Not A Substitute For ...: The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the most holy city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be c...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Samba Brazilian Dance

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Samba Brazilian Dance: Samba Dancers The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It&#...

Tourism Observer: FALKLAND ISLANDS: About Falkland Islands The Treel...

Tourism Observer: FALKLAND ISLANDS: About Falkland Islands The Treel...: The Falkland Islands are a self-governing British Overseas Territory. Under the 2009 Constitution, the islands have full internal self-gov...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airports Announced Appointment ...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airports Announced Appointment ...: Malaysia Airports announced the appointment of Ersel Goral as the new CEO of ISG. ISG is the operator of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Internationa...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Dakar Police Useless For Your Safety,Crim...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Dakar Police Useless For Your Safety,Crim...: Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Yingluck Shinawatra Former, Thailand Prime Mi...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Yingluck Shinawatra Former, Thailand Prime Mi...: Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled to Dubai, senior members of her party said on Saturday, ...

Tourism Observer: YEMEN: Four UAE Soldiers Die In Helicopter Crash

Tourism Observer: YEMEN: Four UAE Soldiers Die In Helicopter Crash: They were carrying out their normal mission in the Shabwa governorate in Yemen, where their helicopter had technical failure. The United A...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Chinese Investors To benefit From Golden V...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Chinese Investors To benefit From Golden V...: Aiming to boost the number of China nationals wishing to invest in Greece, executives from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the At...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Uber Resumes Philippine Service

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Uber Resumes Philippine Service: Uber has resumed operations in the Philippines after regulators agreed to lift a ban slapped against the American ride-sharing giant in exch...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Airways And South Afric...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Airways And South Afric...: In its latest audited statements, the airline says it urgently needs more capital to pay its debts, and to re-fleet. It's not only the...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: 14 Year Old Realesed After Getting D...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: 14 Year Old Realesed After Getting D...: Police had said the teenager, whose name and nationality were not given, was being questioned because he had shown "improper public beh...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Airways And South Afric...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Airways And South Afric...: In its latest audited statements, the airline says it urgently needs more capital to pay its debts, and to re-fleet. It's not only the...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Yingluck Shinawatra Former, Thailand Prime Mi...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Yingluck Shinawatra Former, Thailand Prime Mi...: Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled to Dubai, senior members of her party said on Saturday, ...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Has Ordered Closure Of Chadian Embass...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Has Ordered Closure Of Chadian Embass...: Qatar is involved in a row with four Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, over allegations that Doha support...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: 14 Year Old Realesed After Getting D...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: 14 Year Old Realesed After Getting D...: Police had said the teenager, whose name and nationality were not given, was being questioned because he had shown "improper public beh...