Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...: Hainan Airlines, a carrier affiliated with the conglomerate HNA Group, is planning to borrow 7.5 billion yuan (US$1.08 billion) from banks, ...

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Air Baltic Restart Riga To Dublin Flights ...

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Air Baltic Restart Riga To Dublin Flights ...: Latvian Flag Carrier Air Baltic has announced that it will restart flights from its hub in Riga to Dublin, Ireland. The inaugural flight w...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Commences Doha To Da Nang, Vi...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Commences Doha To Da Nang, Vi...: Qatar Airways has inaugurated its first flight to Da Nang, the airline’s third destination in Vietnam. The Doha carrier deployed its Boeing ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: SpiceJet Required To Pay Rs 28.5 crore

Tourism Observer: INDIA: SpiceJet Required To Pay Rs 28.5 crore: SpiceJet's outstanding towards landing, parking and route navigation charges increased to a large extent between September and October w...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Airlines Flee Iran Airspace

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Airlines Flee Iran Airspace: Airlines were facing low profitability even before returning sanctions took a toll on the country's currency. Iranians reacted with an...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Wants Short-term Loan From Stat...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Wants Short-term Loan From Stat...: Jet Airways, which is struggling to keep its fleet running and has fallen behind on salary payments, is now looking to secure a short-term l...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...: Hainan Airlines, a carrier affiliated with the conglomerate HNA Group, is planning to borrow 7.5 billion yuan (US$1.08 billion) from banks, ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Looking For US$1.8 bn In Ba...: Hainan Airlines, a carrier affiliated with the conglomerate HNA Group, is planning to borrow 7.5 billion yuan (US$1.08 billion) from banks, ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Sells Its Building For US$1...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan Airlines Sells Its Building For US$1...: Hainan Airlines, the largest civilian-run air transport company in China, says it has sold its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Guosheng Pro...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Spring Airlines Buys US$122M Into China Sou...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Spring Airlines Buys US$122M Into China Sou...: Spring Airlines, a low-cost carrier, has subscribed to China Southern Airline’s A-share non-public offering in a deal worth 846 million yuan...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways And Its Woes

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways And Its Woes: The past six months have been difficult for Jet Airways. In additoin to financial problems, Jet Airways has as well had ups and downs over...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: More Chinese Companies Heavily Invest In To...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: More Chinese Companies Heavily Invest In To...: Chinese tourists' enthusiasm for travel has spurred businesses to step up input in tourism development. The country's tourist number...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: With Lowest Crime Rate In Latin America...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: With Lowest Crime Rate In Latin America...: Tourism has become a source of great income for Nicaragua. Nicaragua, in particular, has struggled for years with wide-spread poverty. But r...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Parliamentary Panel Criticizes Airlines For...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Parliamentary Panel Criticizes Airlines For...: India’s embattled airlines, reeling under mounting debt and piling losses, have now been called out by the country’s lawmakers for shoddy se...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tatas’ Love For Air India

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tatas’ Love For Air India: It’s over four years since India’s Tata group went back into the country’s aviation sector. In 2013, after staying on the sidelines for ov...

Tourism Observer: USA: Winter Storm Causes Cancellation Of 1,000 Fli...

Tourism Observer: USA: Winter Storm Causes Cancellation Of 1,000 Fli...: Holiday travel could be delayed as heavy snow storm has moved across the US. A blizzard that has already canceled or delayed thousands of ...

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Roadside Bomb Kills 4 In Giza, 3 Vietnamese...

Tourism Observer: EGYPT: Roadside Bomb Kills 4 In Giza, 3 Vietnamese...: Four people were killed and 11 other people were injured on Friday when a bus was hit by a roadside bomb in Giza, Egypt, the Interior Minist...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Anak Krakatoa's Crater Reduced By Three...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Anak Krakatoa's Crater Reduced By Three...: The Indonesian volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following t...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Authorities Divert Flights From Anak Kr...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Authorities Divert Flights From Anak Kr...: Indonesia on Thursday raised the alert level for the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano to the second-highest, and ordered all flights to steer ...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Opens First Part Of New Crown Lou...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Opens First Part Of New Crown Lou...: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines opened the first part of the new KLM non-Schengen Crown Lounge at Schiphol for its customers. The lounge now boasts...

Tourism Observer: SCOTLAND: Loganair To Commence Glasgow To Düsseldo...

Tourism Observer: SCOTLAND: Loganair To Commence Glasgow To Düsseldo...: Loganair, Scotland’s National Airline, has announced its first destination in Germany. From the 31st of March 2019, the airline will start d...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: Wrocław A Cultural City Is New KLM Destina...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: Wrocław A Cultural City Is New KLM Destina...: From 6 May 2019, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will expand its network to include the Polish city of Wrocław. The service will be operated with a...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Meeting Emphasizes Social Responsibility In...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Meeting Emphasizes Social Responsibility In...: More than 500 tourism corporation representatives, experts and government officials recently gathered in Beijing for a forum to discuss tour...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: China Vietnam Tourism Booms

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: China Vietnam Tourism Booms: Tourism on the China-Vietnam border is booming thanks to government policies and abundant resources. The customs of Dongxing, south China&...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: China Vietnam Tourism Booms

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: China Vietnam Tourism Booms: Tourism on the China-Vietnam border is booming thanks to government policies and abundant resources. The customs of Dongxing, south China&...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Ice And Snow World Jn Harbin, Heilongjiang...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Ice And Snow World Jn Harbin, Heilongjiang...: The Ice and Snow World in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, r...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: New Hainan Highway Around Island To Grow To...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: New Hainan Highway Around Island To Grow To...: China's southern province of Hainan will start building a scenic highway around the island in the first half of 2019 to boost tourism, a...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Introducing More Bullet Trains For Travel E...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Introducing More Bullet Trains For Travel E...: Traveling across China by high-speed train may get even faster. Aiming for speeds of 400 kilometers per hour, the nation's high-speed ra...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: EasyJet A320 Airbus Covered With C...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: EasyJet A320 Airbus Covered With C...: Passengers at London Luton Airport in the UK were treated to a spectacular festive surprise as they witnessed the world's biggest Christ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania Pilots Will Not Eat Christm...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania Pilots Will Not Eat Christm...: After the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said it could revoke FastJet’s operation licence, the government has cancelled Christmas ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Court Rules Out Injunction On Boeing-Embra...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Court Rules Out Injunction On Boeing-Embra...: A Brazilian court on Saturday shot down a fresh injunction by a judge over a plan by planemakers Boeing of the US and Embraer of Brazil to c...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: SalamAir An Expanding Low-cost Airline From ...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: SalamAir An Expanding Low-cost Airline From ...: SalamAir is a low-cost airline from Oman headquartered and based at Muscat International Airport. Salam Air is owned by the Muscat Nationa...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Green Africa Airways Orders 100 Boeing 73...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Green Africa Airways Orders 100 Boeing 73...: Nigerian start-up Green Africa Airways has today confirmed a commitment for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, split into 50 firm orders a...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania Receives First Airbus A220 ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania Receives First Airbus A220 ...: Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. and Air Tanzania celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Airbus A220 air...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Taxify And Uber Drivers Stage Strike

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Taxify And Uber Drivers Stage Strike: Uber and Taxify drivers are on strike demanding higher fares to meet rising fuel costs that have negatively affected their incomes. Fuel p...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Revise Drone Law, Learn From Gatwick ...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Revise Drone Law, Learn From Gatwick ...: Pilots and air traffic controllers say New Zealand airports are already facing safety threats from drones, and more must be done to control ...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc Receives First 737 MAX Fr...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc Receives First 737 MAX Fr...: Boeing on December 21, 2018 delivered the first 737 MAX (CN-MAX, msn 60008) to Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longe...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Taxify And Uber Drivers Stage Strike

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Taxify And Uber Drivers Stage Strike: Uber and Taxify drivers are on strike demanding higher fares to meet rising fuel costs that have negatively affected their incomes. Fuel p...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Sexually Starved Elephant Tramples G...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Sexually Starved Elephant Tramples G...: A sexually starved elephant broke into a game park in South Africa and trampled a top safari ranger in a fatal rampage. Mark Lautenbach, a...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Five Star Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Hotel...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Five Star Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Hotel...: Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC) general manager Brian Connelly, Cathay Pacific marketing manager Connie Cimafranca, Cebu City vice governor Agn...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Government To Tackle Manila Bay A Mag...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Government To Tackle Manila Bay A Mag...: Philippines government will soon tackle Manila Bay the dirtiest water body in the Philippines. Government,in the same way it did to rehabi...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Lemongrass In A Drink, Food Or As An Insect ...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Lemongrass In A Drink, Food Or As An Insect ...: Cymbopogon, better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some spe...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Lemongrass In A Drink, Food Or As An Insect ...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Lemongrass In A Drink, Food Or As An Insect ...: Cymbopogon, better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some spe...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Passengers Stuck At Gatwick Airpor...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Passengers Stuck At Gatwick Airpor...: The runway at Gatwick remains closed on Thursday morning following reports of drones flying close to the airport – despite briefly reopening...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Passengers Stuck At Gatwick Airpor...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Passengers Stuck At Gatwick Airpor...: The runway at Gatwick remains closed on Thursday morning following reports of drones flying close to the airport – despite briefly reopening...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Female Pilots Of South Sudan

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Female Pilots Of South Sudan: Women in Africa are taking over the skies, and the latest woman to set her eyes on this prize is Amel Ajongo, South Sudan’s second female pi...

Tourism Observer: World Travel Awards Hours Sandals Resorts Internat...

Tourism Observer: World Travel Awards Hours Sandals Resorts Internat...: Sandals Resorts International (SRI) says it is thrilled to have been recognized at the prestigious 25th Annual World Travel Awards Grand Fin...

Tourism Observer: JAMAICA: Bob Marley Museum

Tourism Observer: JAMAICA: Bob Marley Museum: One Love The museum is situated on the site of the legendary musician’s home, which he purchased in 1975. This house, featuring 19th-centu...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Nearly 90 Elephants Murdered, Ivory Stol...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Nearly 90 Elephants Murdered, Ivory Stol...: Nearly ninety elephants have been killed close to a famous park in the southern African country of Botswana, conservation group Elephants Wi...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Expanding Routes In A...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Expanding Routes In A...: Ethiopian Airlines is accelerating its strategy of weaving a patchwork of new African routes to soak up traffic on the continent and fly cus...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Tourist Visa On Arrival Introduced In B...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Tourist Visa On Arrival Introduced In B...: In an effort to improve the ease of doing business in Botswana,Botswana will offer TOURIST VISA at point of entry effective 24th November 20...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Prime Minister Bans Lavish Travel For Of...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Prime Minister Bans Lavish Travel For Of...: The newly-appointed prime minister of the tiny kingdom of eSwatini on Friday banned first-class air travel for top government officials as p...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirati Off-duty Pilot Threatens To Blow Plan...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirati Off-duty Pilot Threatens To Blow Plan...: An air hostess waived her assault and cursing complaint against an off-duty pilot, who will be sentenced next month in his case of drinking ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi Food Festival Coming, December 6 To...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi Food Festival Coming, December 6 To...: Abu Dhabi Food Festival (ADFF) will return this year from December 6 to 22. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi initiative w...

Tourism Observer: UAE: American Tourist Raped In A Dubai Marina Hote...

Tourism Observer: UAE: American Tourist Raped In A Dubai Marina Hote...: An employee has been jailed for six months for engaging in sexual intercourse with a tourist, who claimed that she was raped in her hotel ro...

Tourism Observer: UAE: American Tourist Raped In A Dubai Marina Hote...

Tourism Observer: UAE: American Tourist Raped In A Dubai Marina Hote...: An employee has been jailed for six months for engaging in sexual intercourse with a tourist, who claimed that she was raped in her hotel ro...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Over 400 Stampeding Buffaloes Drown

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Over 400 Stampeding Buffaloes Drown: More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week, the government said. The...

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Iraq Rail Service Is Back

Tourism Observer: IRAQ: Iraq Rail Service Is Back: At Baghdad’s grand but half-empty railway station, a single train is sputtering to life. It is the newly revived daily service to Falluja, a...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Dubai Safari Park Welcomes New Animals

Tourism Observer: UAE: Dubai Safari Park Welcomes New Animals: Dubai Safari will soon open its doors to public with scores of new animals, an Adventure Village and many more attractions. Spanning 12.8 ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Guest Checks In Hotel With A Dead Mans ID

Tourism Observer: UAE: Guest Checks In Hotel With A Dead Mans ID: A jobless man has been accused of using a dead man’s Emirates ID to rent a room at a hotel and stay for free, heard a court on Thursday. A...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Commences Non Stop Flights Fr...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Commences Non Stop Flights Fr...: The long-awaited direct flight between Nairobi and New York City became a reality last night with the flagging off of the first Kenya Airway...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Over 400 Stampeding Buffaloes Drown

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Over 400 Stampeding Buffaloes Drown: More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week, the government said. The...

Tourism Observer: LION Air Jet With 189 Passengers And Crew On Board...

Tourism Observer: LION Air Jet With 189 Passengers And Crew On Board...: A LION Air jet has crashed into the ocean after taking off from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta. The plane with a seating capacity of 210lo...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Maya Bay Remains Closed

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Maya Bay Remains Closed: Thailand's popular Maya Bay will be continue to be closed to tourists until the end of October due to unfinished restoration and dangers...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Unending Troubles, 250 Flights Can...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Unending Troubles, 250 Flights Can...: Thousands of Ryanair passengers across Europe face travel disruption on Friday after strikes forced the airline to cancel 250 flights. The...

Tourism Observer: MICRONESIA: Air Niugini Plane From Micronesia Land...

Tourism Observer: MICRONESIA: Air Niugini Plane From Micronesia Land...: An Air Niugini plane travelling from the Federated States of Micronesia to Papua New Guinea has landed in water after overshooting a runway ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Man On Indigo Plane Tries To Enter Cockpit ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Man On Indigo Plane Tries To Enter Cockpit ...: An Indian airline had to offload an allegedly intoxicated passenger after he tried to enter the plane's cockpit to charge his mobile pho...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Alcohol Consumption Not Prohibited On Emirate...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Alcohol Consumption Not Prohibited On Emirate...: Dubai flights have worried passengers when it comes to serving alcohol mid-flight. British passenger Dr Ellie Holman was arrested after la...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Salva Kiir Orders South-West Aviation...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Salva Kiir Orders South-West Aviation...: President Salva Kiir has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority, CAA to suspend operations of South-West Aviation whose one of its aircraft...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Air Europa Begins Direct Flights To Pue...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Air Europa Begins Direct Flights To Pue...: Spanish airline will start its flights from Madrid to Puerto Iguazu with weekly frequency operated with the Boeing 787-8, ticket sales start...

Tourism Observer: CHAD: Chadian Airlines To Start Operations October...

Tourism Observer: CHAD: Chadian Airlines To Start Operations October...: Ethiopian Airlines has announced a deal in which it takes 49% of the new Chadian Airlines. The Government of Chad will take the remaining 51...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Cochin International Airport Insurance Clai...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Cochin International Airport Insurance Clai...: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have filed claims total of Rs 3.36 billion with New India ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: MV Nyerere Ferry Capsizes, More 200 Fear...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: MV Nyerere Ferry Capsizes, More 200 Fear...: More than 200 people are feared to have drowned in Tanzania after a ferry capsized on Lake Victoria. The MV Nyerere ferry sank on Thursday...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Stops Complimentary Meals For P...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Stops Complimentary Meals For P...: Jet Airways has suspended complimentary meals option for passengers, who choose to fly in ‘Economy Light’ and ‘Economy Deal’ within India fr...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Crew Forget Turning On Cabin P...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Crew Forget Turning On Cabin P...: Thirty passengers suffered ear and nose bleeds on a horror Jet Airways flight when the crew forgot to switch on the cabin pressure system. ...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Visit Sisiyi Falls In Bulambuli District

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Visit Sisiyi Falls In Bulambuli District: Sisiyi Falls is found in eastern Uganda in Bulambuli District, northeast of Sironko and Mbale. The waterfall lies on the edge of Mt Elgon Na...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Air France and British Airways Stop Flights...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Air France and British Airways Stop Flights...: Air France made it’s last flight to Tehran on September 18th. Air France cut the number of frequencies to Tehran on August 1, announcing tha...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines Plane With 284 On Bo...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines Plane With 284 On Bo...: Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane carrying 272 passengers along with 12 crew members struck an aerobridge at Changi Airport on Tuesday (Sep 18)...

Tourism Observer: MONGOLIA: Genghis Khan Airlines To Commence Flight...

Tourism Observer: MONGOLIA: Genghis Khan Airlines To Commence Flight...: Genghis Khan Airlines a new start-up in the Inner Mongolia region of China. However, unlike some airline start-ups, which start seamlessly, ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Salva Kiir Orders South-West Aviation...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Salva Kiir Orders South-West Aviation...: President Salva Kiir has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority, CAA to suspend operations of South-West Aviation whose one of its aircraft...

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Ryanair Cabin Crew Union Reject Airline's...

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Ryanair Cabin Crew Union Reject Airline's...: Ryanair Belgium cabin crew have rejected an offer from the Irish airline in regards to their recent complaints of local contracts. Strike ac...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Chinese Ambassador Alarmed By Swedish Poli...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Chinese Ambassador Alarmed By Swedish Poli...: Chinese Ambassador, Gui Congyou gave an interview in Stockholm on Sunday, talking about the brutal treatment of Chinese tourists by Swedish ...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Police Arrest And Abandon Chinese Tourists...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Police Arrest And Abandon Chinese Tourists...: A Chinese family was reportedly taken to a cemetery in the Swedish capital of Stockholm last Sunday after being denied hotel check-in, accor...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Ryanair Passengers Bag Robbed Of Item By B...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Ryanair Passengers Bag Robbed Of Item By B...: At an airport in Ibiza a baggage handler was nabbed on camera by a Ryanair passenger ploughing through bags after they had boarded, and stea...

Tourism Observer: LIBYA: Airport In Tripoli Diverts Flights After At...

Tourism Observer: LIBYA: Airport In Tripoli Diverts Flights After At...: The only working airport in Libya's capital has diverted flights after it came under rocket fire late on Tuesday, less than a week after...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Staff Allege Sexual Harassmen...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Staff Allege Sexual Harassmen...: Four former Delta employees who were allegedly told by a manager not to speak Korean because it made other workers feel uncomfortable are ac...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Singapore Airlines Pilot Fails Alcohol ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Singapore Airlines Pilot Fails Alcohol ...: Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Melbourne(MEL) to Wellington(WLG) was cancelled on Saturday morning (Sep 15) after the pilot failed an ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Aeromexico Accident Creates Trouble For Pi...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Aeromexico Accident Creates Trouble For Pi...: Aeromexico Embraer E190 crash in Durango has led to the suspension of some benefits for the airline’s pilots, unbinding a pilot strike that ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Graced ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Graced ...: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd Thursday announced it has received the Airports Council International Airport Service Quality World ...

Tourism Observer: USA: $5,000 Cheques For Southwest Airlines Passeng...

Tourism Observer: USA: $5,000 Cheques For Southwest Airlines Passeng...: Southwest Airlines sent $5,000 cheques to passengers aboard a flight that made an emergency landing this week after an engine failed, killin...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Air China Pilots Fired, After e-Cigarette I...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Air China Pilots Fired, After e-Cigarette I...: China revoked the licences of two Air China pilots after a vaping incident in the cockpit forced an emergency descent. A passenger flight ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates And Etihad Cancel Flights Due To Typ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates And Etihad Cancel Flights Due To Typ...: Emirates and Etihad have cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong as the world’s strongest typhoon of the year makes its way to the Asian cit...

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Ryanair Cabin Crew Staff From Belgium, Ne...

Tourism Observer: BELGIUM: Ryanair Cabin Crew Staff From Belgium, Ne...: Ryanair cabin crew from five European countries will go on strike on September 28, threatening hundreds of flights in the latest round of a...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates And Etihad Cancel Flights Due To Typ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates And Etihad Cancel Flights Due To Typ...: Emirates and Etihad have cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong as the world’s strongest typhoon of the year makes its way to the Asian cit...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Orders 100 Russian Sukhoi Superje...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Orders 100 Russian Sukhoi Superje...: Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has placed order for 100 Sukhoi Superjet 100, The aircraft has a current price tag of up to $28 million USD. ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hawaiian Longest Domestic Nonstop Flight In U...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hawaiian Longest Domestic Nonstop Flight In U...: Hawaiian Airlines begins nonstop flights between its hub in Honolulu (HNL) and Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS) starting on April 4,...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Oromo People Delighted After Their Leade...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Oromo People Delighted After Their Leade...: Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered in the capital of Ethiopia to welcome leaders of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), the latest ...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Air Peace Orders 10 Boeing 737 Max 8 Airc...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Air Peace Orders 10 Boeing 737 Max 8 Airc...: Boeing and Nigerian airline Air Peace Ltd. have unveiled the first publicly announced deal for 737 jets since July at a signing ceremony in ...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Birds Perform Emotions Like Humans, ...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Birds Perform Emotions Like Humans, ...: Have you ever heard of macaws that blush, much like humans do at an emotional moment? Researchers still don't quite understand how it ...

Tourism Observer: CONGO DR: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Loved In...

Tourism Observer: CONGO DR: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Loved In...: It's not common to see a traditional Chinese therapy being fleshed out on patients in Africa. Performing the acupuncture is Huang Yue,...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Chinese tourists Spent 258 Billion US Dolla...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Chinese tourists Spent 258 Billion US Dolla...: China continues to lead global outbound travel, according to a report published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). ...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda Wildlife Authority And Residents Ca...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda Wildlife Authority And Residents Ca...: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), working together with residents and other stakeholders have embarked on the hunt-down of man-eating cro...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Endangered Parrot Causes Man To Get ...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Endangered Parrot Causes Man To Get ...: Parrots are common pets in China, but for one owner they have proved costly housemates. A man in the southern city of Shenzhen was sentenc...

Tourism Observer: VENEZUELA: Venezuela Tourism Is Trouble As Venezue...

Tourism Observer: VENEZUELA: Venezuela Tourism Is Trouble As Venezue...: Venezuelan migrants face difficulties when entering bordering countries, including the risk of human trafficking, while attempting to flee f...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Bird-watching Grows Rapidly In China...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Bird-watching Grows Rapidly In China...: Located in southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Gaoligong National Nature Reserve in Baoshan County is home to hundreds of species of ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: China Is Investing And Improving In Tourism...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: China Is Investing And Improving In Tourism...: Chinese tourists' enthusiasm for travel has spurred businesses to step up input in tourism development. The country's tourist number...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Merida The White City In Yucatan

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Merida The White City In Yucatan: Merida is the capital of Yucatan state in Mexico. It has a population close to one million and is the largest city in the Yucatan Peninsula....

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Ryanair Cancels German Flights As A Resul...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Ryanair Cancels German Flights As A Resul...: Ryanair says it will cancel 150 flights out of 400 scheduled to fly to and from Germany on Wednesday due to a 24-hour strike by pilots and c...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda Wildlife Authority And Residents Ca...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda Wildlife Authority And Residents Ca...: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), working together with residents and other stakeholders have embarked on the hunt-down of man-eating cro...

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Zambia Airways Relaunch For January 1st, 2...

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Zambia Airways Relaunch For January 1st, 2...: Government has announced that three planes to be used by Zambia Airways are expected in the Country next month. Minister of Transport Bria...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Former President Mugabe Reveals How He S...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Former President Mugabe Reveals How He S...: Former president Robert Mugabe has disclosed how he just grabbed and kissed his then secretary Grace Marufu, marking the beginning of an adu...

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Pure Zambian Honey Banned By South Africa

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Pure Zambian Honey Banned By South Africa: But Zambia protests the ban as procedures and regulations have not been followed. The Zambian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa ha...

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Promoting Cultural Tourism In Zambia

Tourism Observer: ZAMBIA: Promoting Cultural Tourism In Zambia: North-western Province Permanent Secretary (PS), Ephraim Mateyo says traditional ceremonies have the potential to promote cultural tourism a...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Nepal Based Airlines Banned From Flying In ...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Nepal Based Airlines Banned From Flying In ...: A plane crash at Nepals international airport that killed 51 people happened because the captain suffered an emotional breakdown, a leaked d...

Tourism Observer: USA: Mexico Travel Advisory

Tourism Observer: USA: Mexico Travel Advisory: U.S. Department of State issued an update to its Mexico travel advisory, telling tourists to exercise increased caution when visiting the co...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Zabivaka, Official Mascot Of 2018 FIFA Wor...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Zabivaka, Official Mascot Of 2018 FIFA Wor...: Zabivaka was the official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Russia. The name is a blend of the Russian words meaning hoth...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: One And Only Managing Hayman Island Res...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: One And Only Managing Hayman Island Res...: Hayman Island owners Mulpha Australia and operators One and Only have ended their agreement to brand and manage the luxury property in Queen...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Radisson Hotel Group To Manage 2 Hotels In ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Radisson Hotel Group To Manage 2 Hotels In ...: Radisson Hotel Group will will bring its Radisson Blu and Radisson brands to central China with the signing of the Radisson Blu Wuhan ETD Zo...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town's Water Crisis Has Not Aff...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town's Water Crisis Has Not Aff...: According to the 2018 African Hotel Valuation Index, Cape Town's water crisis did not hurt the city's hotel room occupancy over the ...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Hilton Signs To Manage DoubleTree by Hil...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Hilton Signs To Manage DoubleTree by Hil...: Hilton has signed a management agreement with TAFBB Business to open DoubleTree by Hilton Addis Ababa Airport. The 106-guestroom hotel wil...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Two Planes Narrowly Avoid Crashing Mid Air ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Two Planes Narrowly Avoid Crashing Mid Air ...: Two passenger planes missed each other in the Kenyan airspace by a minute last week, averting what would have been one of the world's wo...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Plane Crash Suffers 19 Dead

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Plane Crash Suffers 19 Dead: Nineteen people were killed on Sunday when a small plane crashed into a lake in the centre of South Sudan, while four survived, a regional o...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Nine Air Traffic Controllers Arrested Ov...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Nine Air Traffic Controllers Arrested Ov...: Nine Ethiopian air traffic controllers alleged to be leading a weeklong work boycott were arrested. Police deputy commissioner Tekolla Ayf...

Tourism Observer: USA: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Re-branded As Rad...

Tourism Observer: USA: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Re-branded As Rad...: Following months of speculation, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group re-branded as Radisson Hotel Group (RHG). The new-look company was unveiled a...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: AccorHotels Fully Takes Over Movenpick Hot...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: AccorHotels Fully Takes Over Movenpick Hot...: Ownership transactions have concluded for AccorHotels to acquire 100% share capital and full brand use rights for the Movenpick Hotels &...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: 171 Room Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Opens I...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: 171 Room Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Opens I...: Bangkok has become the maiden site for the first Waldorf Astoria brand hotel to open in SE Asia, with the luxury brand opening its doors for...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Hyatt Australia Starts Guest Wellness A...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Hyatt Australia Starts Guest Wellness A...: Hyatt Hotels Australia has signed a new corporate partnership with Skye Lifestyle in an effort to revamp its range of wellness experiences f...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets Due To Op...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets Due To Op...: South Australia has joined the queue for a Hotel Indigo branded property after InterContinental Hotels Group confirmed it would bring the ar...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, A Sex Tourism Hot Spot, Police ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, A Sex Tourism Hot Spot, Police ...: Pattaya is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go...

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: BRAZIL: Brazilian Cuisine

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Brazilian Cuisine: Brazilian cuisine has European, African and Amerindian influences.It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native an...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...: A dead fetus was found in a bathroom toilet of a commercial plane at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday morning. The gruesome discovery was made...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grand Hyatt Athens, The Second Hyatt Prope...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grand Hyatt Athens, The Second Hyatt Prope...: Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Women Boost Tourism

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Women Boost Tourism: Car dealership showrooms inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shouldn’t be the only sector gearing up to capture the new business opportunity ...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Philippines AirAsia Opens More Routes...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Philippines AirAsia Opens More Routes...: Philippines AirAsia launched services between Cebu (CEB) and Hangzhou (HGH) on 18 May. The LCC will operate the 2,243-kilometre airport pa...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hotels Introduce Facial Recognition Check-i...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hotels Introduce Facial Recognition Check-i...: Marriott International and InterContinental Hotels launch innovations after joint ventures with mainland technology giants Alibaba and Baidu...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Brazilian Cuisine

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Brazilian Cuisine: Brazilian cuisine has European, African and Amerindian influences.It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native an...

Tourism Observer: UAE: British Embassies Announce On Social Media Bu...

Tourism Observer: UAE: British Embassies Announce On Social Media Bu...: There has been no change in the advice given by the UK to its nationals regarding alcohol consumption in the UAE, the Facebook page of the B...

Tourism Observer: USA: Indian Business Executive Arrested In The Uni...

Tourism Observer: USA: Indian Business Executive Arrested In The Uni...: An Indian CEO has been arrested in the United States on visa fraud charges, and risks being sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of €2...

Tourism Observer: ARMENIA: No Visa Requirement For Albanian Passport...

Tourism Observer: ARMENIA: No Visa Requirement For Albanian Passport...: Albanian passport holders will soon be able to visit Armenia without the need to obtain a visa first. The 3 million nationals of the South...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Beware Of Thieves Pretending To Be Tourists, ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Beware Of Thieves Pretending To Be Tourists, ...: The UAE is considered one of the safest destinations for both expatriates and tourists. Crime rate in the country, including Dubai, is low...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Lulu Group Acquires Waldorf Astori...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Lulu Group Acquires Waldorf Astori...: Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group, said on Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of a Waldorf Astoria prope...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW To Commence Flights To Orlando On Dec...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW To Commence Flights To Orlando On Dec...: As the busy summer season for transatlantic airlines comes to a close, Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air announced on Wednesday its newest ...

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Primera Air to Fly From Frankfurt, Berlin ...

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Primera Air to Fly From Frankfurt, Berlin ...: Nordic LCC Primera Air continues its long-haul expansion, adding nonstop long-haul services from Frankfurt and Berlin Tegel to Boston (Massa...

Tourism Observer: USA: Quarantined Plane At Kennedy Airport With Ill...

Tourism Observer: USA: Quarantined Plane At Kennedy Airport With Ill...: Muntaz Alli was on his way to visit his cousin when the Emirates flight he was traveling on was quarantined at New York's John F. Kenned...

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Primera Air Review

Tourism Observer: LATVIA: Primera Air Review: Booking with a budget airline is always a risk, but with a number of out-of-country weddings to attend this summer, when Nordic airline Prim...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Eliminates Preflight Alcohol ...

ourismTourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Eliminates Preflight Alcohol ...: Alaska Airlines has eliminated preflight alcoholic beverages for first-class passengers, a standard perk on other carriers. The new policy...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Credit Card Details Of 380,000 Sto...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Credit Card Details Of 380,000 Sto...: Hackers obtained the credit card details of some 380,000 British Airways travelers during a two-week data breach this summer that leaves the...

Tourism Observer: NORWAY: Norwegian Passengers Increase Siginificant...

Tourism Observer: NORWAY: Norwegian Passengers Increase Siginificant...: Norwegian carried 3,615,319 passengers in August, an increase of 335,794 passengers (10 percent) compared to the same month last year. The...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Wizz Air Starts Five New Routes from Ukra...

Tourism Observer: UKRAINE: Wizz Air Starts Five New Routes from Ukra...: Wizz Air today announced that it will further expand its operations in Ukraine by adding a fourth Airbus A320 aircraft at its Kyiv base in M...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pobeda Airline Fires Pilots After They Wer...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pobeda Airline Fires Pilots After They Wer...: Russia’s Pobeda airline has sacked two pilots who attempted to fly an airliner from the Siberian city of Surgut to Dagestan’s Makhachkala wh...

Tourism Observer: USA: Man Sent To Prison For Smuggling Lion And Tig...

Tourism Observer: USA: Man Sent To Prison For Smuggling Lion And Tig...: Officers monitoring black markets for wildlife products received intelligence in April 2016 that a man named Arogkron Malasukum, a U.S. citi...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN: interCaribbean Airway...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN: interCaribbean Airway...: interCaribbean Airways is announced new service to Salt Cay from Grand Turk, and service to reconnect Grand Turk to South Caicos. These fl...

Tourism Observer: CARIBBEAN: interCaribbean Airways Now Flying To Do...

Tourism Observer: CARIBBEAN: interCaribbean Airways Now Flying To Do...: interCaribbean Airways celebrating 26 years of continuous services, has announced new nonstop schedule services from Dominica to St Lucia an...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Finnair Starts New Flights To Los Angeles...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Finnair Starts New Flights To Los Angeles...: Continuing with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced it will begin flying to Los Angeles, California, as of next spring. Finnair wil...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Announced Warsaw To Mi...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Announced Warsaw To Mi...: LOT Polish Airlines has announced the launch of Miami-Warsaw nonstop passenger service scheduled for June 1, 2019, giving Miami Internationa...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc New Route To Miami From C...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc New Route To Miami From C...: Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced it will begin the first ever Miami to Casablanca flights on April 3, 2019, giv...

Tourism Observer: USA: Horizon Air Staff Crashes Plane After Stealin...

Tourism Observer: USA: Horizon Air Staff Crashes Plane After Stealin...: Alaska Airlines has confirmed that a Horizon Airlines Bombardier Q400 that had an unauthorized takeoff from Sea-Tac International Airport ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Indian Man Went To Dubai In A Boat And Now Ha...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Indian Man Went To Dubai In A Boat And Now Ha...: M.A Yusuff Ali has vivid memories of the ship he boarded ‎in Bombay that set sail for Dubai in the last week of 1973. The ship’s name was ...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Goes To Lublin And Oth...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Goes To Lublin And Oth...: LOT Polish Airlines on 3 September commenced five times weekly services between its hub at Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and Lublin (LUZ). The 156-k...

Tourism Observer: HAITI: interCaribbean Airways Suspends Flights To ...

Tourism Observer: HAITI: interCaribbean Airways Suspends Flights To ...: interCaribbean announces the suspension of flights to Haiti until further notice. Due to civil unrest on the streets in Haiti, most moveme...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Brings Better Reality For Luggage...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Brings Better Reality For Luggage...: KLM’s Augmented Reality (AR) hand baggage check uses a transparent, virtual KLM suitcase, indicating the allowable dimensions for hand bagga...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Begins Seattle -Pittsburgh Se...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Begins Seattle -Pittsburgh Se...: Alaska Airlines has announced that it will begin nonstop, daily service between Seattle and Pittsburgh. This new service is currently the ...

Tourism Observer: DENMARK: Menzies Aviation Happy To Welcome New Air...

Tourism Observer: DENMARK: Menzies Aviation Happy To Welcome New Air...: May and June marked an increase in the customer portfolio for Menzies Aviation’s Scandinavian stations, with the ground handler welcoming Ch...

Tourism Observer: USA: SkyWest To Continue Flying Large Number Of 50...

Tourism Observer: USA: SkyWest To Continue Flying Large Number Of 50...: SkyWest Inc. plans to maintain up to 50% of its fleet as 50-seat regional jets (RJs), projecting sustained demand in markets that cannot sup...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Rossiya Airlines To Commence Flights To De...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Rossiya Airlines To Commence Flights To De...: Rossiya Airlines will fly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to Denpasar, Bali. The FV6295 flight will be departing from Sheremetyevo at 1...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: S7 Airlines, Gazpromneft-Aero And Alfa-Ban...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: S7 Airlines, Gazpromneft-Aero And Alfa-Ban...: S7 Airlines together with the operator Gazpromneft-Aero and Alfa-Bank, have, for the first time in Russia, used digital smart contracts base...

Tourism Observer: MALTA: Ryanair And Air Malta Go Into Flight Partne...

Tourism Observer: MALTA: Ryanair And Air Malta Go Into Flight Partne...: Ryanair has announced a new flight partnership with Air Malta, which will allow Ryanair’s 139m customers to book Air Malta flights on the Ry...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Celebrates New Russell Wilson...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alaska Airlines Celebrates New Russell Wilson...: Alaska Airlines is unveiling a new Russell Wilson plane in celebration of the regular season opener and Seattle’s quarterback. Guests flyi...

Tourism Observer: USA: LATAM Airlines Lost A Labradoodle Passenger's...

Tourism Observer: USA: LATAM Airlines Lost A Labradoodle Passenger's...: LATAM Airlines has lost a family’s emotional support dog, a labradoodle named Logan, in New York after the pet seemingly failed to board a f...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pobeda Goes To Pulkovo Airport

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pobeda Goes To Pulkovo Airport: Aeroflot low-cost subsidiary Pobeda Airline plans to launch three new international routes from St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport in October, t...

Tourism Observer: CHILE: JetSMART To Expand Into Argentina

Tourism Observer: CHILE: JetSMART To Expand Into Argentina: JetSMART will expand into Argentina in December, and plans to launch domestic service as soon as mid-2019. The airline has embarked on the...

Tourism Observer: CHILE: JetSMART To Expand Into Argentina

Tourism Observer: CHILE: JetSMART To Expand Into Argentina: JetSMART will expand into Argentina in December, and plans to launch domestic service as soon as mid-2019. The airline has embarked on the...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Iberia A340-600 Damaged In Quito Hard Lan...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Iberia A340-600 Damaged In Quito Hard Lan...: Iberia has retrieved an Airbus A340-600 damaged in a hard landing at Quito, but has yet to determine when the aircraft will re-enter airline...

Tourism Observer: PERU: JetSMART Will Fly To Peru Soon

Tourism Observer: PERU: JetSMART Will Fly To Peru Soon: JetSMART plans to add international service next year, as it highlights growth potential for low-cost carriers in Latin America. The Santi...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Unable To Pay Staff Due To Heav...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Unable To Pay Staff Due To Heav...: With Jet Airways delaying salaries of its pilots and engineers for the second consecutive month amid a severe financial crunch, its pilots h...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: WestJet To Cease Flights To Mexico City In...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: WestJet To Cease Flights To Mexico City In...: WestJet will exit Mexico City in October, becoming the latest among several North American airlines to retrench from Mexico's capital ci...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Airlines Offering Discount Offers On Domest...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Airlines Offering Discount Offers On Domest...: Airlines are offering a host of discount offers on domestic and international flight tickets. The offers come amid high competition in the...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Wants More Stake Percentage I...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Wants More Stake Percentage I...: Qatar Airways remains interested in establishing an airline in India, and remains open to taking a stake in IndiGo. In a television interv...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: IndiGo To Commence Flights To UK

Tourism Observer: INDIA: IndiGo To Commence Flights To UK: IndiGo airline is likely to expand its wings into Europe with flights to Gatwick airport near London this winter, according to a source. T...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Coimbatore Is The Manchester Of South India...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Coimbatore Is The Manchester Of South India...: Coimbatore is a major industrial city in Tamil Nadu, often likened to being the Manchester or Detroit of Southern India. It's famous for...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Travel Agent Commits Suicide Along With Par...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Travel Agent Commits Suicide Along With Par...: Three of a family allegedly committed suicide in their house on Monday by slitting their wrists and necks apparently owing to loss in busine...

Tourism Observer: USA: Emirates Plane Quarantined At John F. Kennedy...

Tourism Observer: USA: Emirates Plane Quarantined At John F. Kennedy...: An Emirates airline flight from Dubai was quarantined at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after pas...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Cancels Flights To And Out Of Osaka,...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Cancels Flights To And Out Of Osaka,...: Emirates has suspended flights to and from Osaka, Japan after the Asian country has been battered by its strongest typhoon in over two decad...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Poachers Kill Close To 100 Elephants For...

Tourism Observer: BOTSWANA: Poachers Kill Close To 100 Elephants For...: Gaborone, Botswana: Ninety elephant carcasses have been discovered in Botswana with their tusks hacked off, a charity said on Tuesday, in wh...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Cancels Flights To And Out Of Osaka,...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Cancels Flights To And Out Of Osaka,...: Emirates has suspended flights to and from Osaka, Japan after the Asian country has been battered by its strongest typhoon in over two decad...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Photo Of Orphaned Baby Rhino Near De...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Photo Of Orphaned Baby Rhino Near De...: In the early hours of Sunday 20th May a gunshot was heard in the Skukuza section of the Kruger National Park, leading to the discovery of an...

Tourism Observer: ANGOLA: Train Collision Leaves At Least 17 Dead

Tourism Observer: ANGOLA: Train Collision Leaves At Least 17 Dead: Lunda, Capital Of Angola At least 17 people were killed and 12 injured in Angola on Tuesday when two trains crashed head-on in the country&...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Yummy Street Food To Try Out In Marrakech...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Yummy Street Food To Try Out In Marrakech...: Snail Soup In Marrakech In every city of Morocco, day and night, visitors can find all kinds of street food, from sandwiches and pastries t...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Marrakesh One Of World’s Best Cities For ...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Marrakesh One Of World’s Best Cities For ...: Marrakesh is no doubt a global must-see city for its delicacies, glamorous restaurants and culture. You can confirmthe reputation, ranking...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Marrakesh One Of World’s Best Cities For ...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Marrakesh One Of World’s Best Cities For ...: Marrakesh is no doubt a global must-see city for its delicacies, glamorous restaurants and culture. You can confirmthe reputation, ranking...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Brazilian Cocaine Trafficker Arrested In ...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Brazilian Cocaine Trafficker Arrested In ...: Authorities at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport arrested a Brazilian national on Saturday for his alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking....

Tourism Observer: CAPE VERDE: Stray Dogs Threatening Tourism In Cape...

Tourism Observer: CAPE VERDE: Stray Dogs Threatening Tourism In Cape...: The number of stray dogs in Cape Verde, especially in rural areas, is so high that it is putting an end to the families’ savings, warned the...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Spanish Tourists Ambushed, Robbed And Rap...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Spanish Tourists Ambushed, Robbed And Rap...: Bandits attacked a group of Spanish tourists in Senegal’s restive region of Casamance and raped two women before making off with thousands o...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Nigerian Woman Arrested With Cocaine Hidden...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Nigerian Woman Arrested With Cocaine Hidden...: A Nigerian woman has been nabbed with some cocaine hidden right inside her private parts in far away India. The Nigerian woman, who was iden...

Tourism Observer: CAPE VERDE: The African Islands That Many Worldwid...

Tourism Observer: CAPE VERDE: The African Islands That Many Worldwid...: Cape Verde has seen the biggest surge in Google searches worldwide over 12 years As a holiday destination, Cape Verde has plenty to recomm...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Germany Returns Skulls Of Massacred Namib...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Germany Returns Skulls Of Massacred Namib...: In what historians call the first genocide of the 20th century, soldiers of German Kaiser Wilhelm slaughtered some 65,000 Herero and 10,000 ...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Germany Returns Skulls Of Massacred Namib...

Tourism Observer: NAMIBIA: Germany Returns Skulls Of Massacred Namib...: In what historians call the first genocide of the 20th century, soldiers of German Kaiser Wilhelm slaughtered some 65,000 Herero and 10,000 ...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Pythons Are Sacred, Whoever Kills One Wil...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Pythons Are Sacred, Whoever Kills One Wil...: All over Enugwu Ukwu and beyond, pythons are like beautiful brides. They must not be hurt or killed. In fact, it is a taboo to do harm to py...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Idanre Hill With Healing Water. Avoid Tal...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Idanre Hill With Healing Water. Avoid Tal...: Idanre Hill is a perfect display of nature. At a distance, a first time visitor could be deceived that the hill is easy to climb. But, getti...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Man-eating Crocodile Captured At Lake Vict...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Man-eating Crocodile Captured At Lake Vict...: The Minister for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu; Director of Conservation, Mr. John Makombo; and Mr. Stephen Masaba,...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Places You May Try Out To Enjoy Dinne...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Places You May Try Out To Enjoy Dinne...: The Dutch have a long history of turning old buildings into something else. Think of the Kruisherenkerk (church) in Maastricht that is now a...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Illegal Trade In Indian Star Tortois...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Illegal Trade In Indian Star Tortois...: They’re pretty. They’re harmless. And they won’t give you salmonella, unlike the once popular pet, the red-eared slider turtle. Indian star ...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed And Senten...

Tourism Observer: CONSERVATION: Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed And Senten...: The smugglers wrapped the 316 radiated tortoises in tinfoil to avoid x-ray detection, flew them from Madagascar to China last February, and ...

Tourism Observer: COLOMBIA: Grand Hyatt Bogota Hotel A 372-room Luxu...

Tourism Observer: COLOMBIA: Grand Hyatt Bogota Hotel A 372-room Luxu...: Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Bogota, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Colombian capital and the first G...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...: HG the InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez hotel. Located on Ju...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...: HG the InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez hotel. Located on Ju...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...: HG the InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez hotel. Located on Ju...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...: HG the InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez hotel. Located on Ju...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Huazhu Hotels Looses Guest Records In Data ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Huazhu Hotels Looses Guest Records In Data ...: A Chinese hotel group is investigating the possible leak of millions of customers' records, which appear to be for sale on the internet....

Tourism Observer: USA: Pilot Hotels Brand Has Been Introduced By Mar...

Tourism Observer: USA: Pilot Hotels Brand Has Been Introduced By Mar...: American private investor Marcy Holthus, launches an exclusive boutique luxury hotel brand: Pilot Hotels. Incorporating the unrivaled 12-r...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez Hotel O...: HG the InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn Ciudad Juarez hotel. Located on Ju...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: St. Regis Melbourne Openning 2022 With...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: St. Regis Melbourne Openning 2022 With...: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the luxury br...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Corsair Suspends Seven Weekly Flights Be...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Corsair Suspends Seven Weekly Flights Be...: From 31 January 2019, Corsair is forced to suspend its seven weekly flights between Paris Orly and Dakar in favour of Air Sénégal. French ...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Corsair Suspends Seven Weekly Flights Be...

Tourism Observer: SENEGAL: Corsair Suspends Seven Weekly Flights Be...: From 31 January 2019, Corsair is forced to suspend its seven weekly flights between Paris Orly and Dakar in favour of Air Sénégal. French ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: easyJet Starts Plan To Recruit Fem...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: easyJet Starts Plan To Recruit Fem...: easyJet has started a national campaign to inspire more girls to become airline pilots. In a recruitment film released today, the airline ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: easyJet Starts Plan To Recruit Fem...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: easyJet Starts Plan To Recruit Fem...: easyJet has started a national campaign to inspire more girls to become airline pilots. In a recruitment film released today, the airline ...

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: 10,000 Radiated Tortoises Impounded Af...

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: 10,000 Radiated Tortoises Impounded Af...: Soary Randrianjafizanaka set out with police, colleagues, and others earlier this month to investigate a rancid smell coming from a two-stor...

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: 10,000 Radiated Tortoises Impounded Af...

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: 10,000 Radiated Tortoises Impounded Af...: Soary Randrianjafizanaka set out with police, colleagues, and others earlier this month to investigate a rancid smell coming from a two-stor...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ndere Islands,The Meeting Place And Wonder ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ndere Islands,The Meeting Place And Wonder ...: The smell of fish hangs in the air at Kaloka beach, in the northern shore of Lake Victoria. Fresh fish. And these fish, hundreds of them a...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ndere Islands,The Meeting Place And Wonder ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ndere Islands,The Meeting Place And Wonder ...: The smell of fish hangs in the air at Kaloka beach, in the northern shore of Lake Victoria. Fresh fish. And these fish, hundreds of them a...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aeroflot Starts Moscow To Denpasar Dire...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aeroflot Starts Moscow To Denpasar Dire...: Aeroflot and Rossiya Airlines are to launch direct flights to Denpasar, the capital of Bali, under a codeshare agreement. Starting from 28...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Interjet Airlines Enters Interline Agreeme...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Interjet Airlines Enters Interline Agreeme...: Agreement with Dubai based airline provides Emirates customers flying to Mexico convenient connections to Interjet’s 55 destinations in Mexi...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aeroflot Starts Moscow To Denpasar Dire...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aeroflot Starts Moscow To Denpasar Dire...: Aeroflot and Rossiya Airlines are to launch direct flights to Denpasar, the capital of Bali, under a codeshare agreement. Starting from 28...

Tourism Observer: MACAU: Beijing Capital Airlines Damaged At Macau A...

Tourism Observer: MACAU: Beijing Capital Airlines Damaged At Macau A...: On 28 August, a Capital Airlines Airbus A320 (B-6952) suffered severe damage on nose gear and left hand engine during a hard landing at Maca...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: SafeBoda Starts Nairobi Business

Tourism Observer: KENYA: SafeBoda Starts Nairobi Business: Uganda-based motorbike hailing service SafeBoda has launched in Nairobi as it moves to tap into the mode of transportation popular for its ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Fly540 Stopped From Landing At Juba A...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Fly540 Stopped From Landing At Juba A...: South Sudan has stopped operations of Fly540 at Juba airport over allegedly dubious landing fees, leaving travellers with only two direct fl...

Tourism Observer: USA: Man Arrested After Jumping Fence At LAX, Head...

Tourism Observer: USA: Man Arrested After Jumping Fence At LAX, Head...: Los Angeles International Airport police took a man into custody after he scaled a fence and approached a Delta airplane as it prepared to d...

Tourism Observer: PUERTO RICO: Visit Aguadilla, The Garden of the At...

Tourism Observer: PUERTO RICO: Visit Aguadilla, The Garden of the At...: Aguadilla Garden of the Atlantic is a city on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a protectorate of the United States of America. Aguadil...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: Japan’s First Female Fighter Pilot O The Ai...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: Japan’s First Female Fighter Pilot O The Ai...: A Japanese woman will be flying through the glass ceiling as she becomes her country’s first female fighter pilot. First Lieutenant Misa M...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake: Harvesting seashells for crafts and souvenirs is a large-scale industry that involves many species. These conch, triton, and helmet shells a...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake: Harvesting seashells for crafts and souvenirs is a large-scale industry that involves many species. These conch, triton, and helmet shells a...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake: Harvesting seashells for crafts and souvenirs is a large-scale industry that involves many species. These conch, triton, and helmet shells a...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Seashells Are A Hot Cake: Harvesting seashells for crafts and souvenirs is a large-scale industry that involves many species. These conch, triton, and helmet shells a...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Imam Reza Shrine In Mashhad

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Imam Reza Shrine In Mashhad: The Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran is a complex which contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shiites. It is th...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Tourists Frequent Azerbaijan

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Tourists Frequent Azerbaijan: Gabala, which is located about 225 km away from the capital city of Azerbaijan, is a perfect place for rest and tourism. The weather here ...

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Tourists Frequent Azerbaijan

Tourism Observer: AZERBAIJAN: Tourists Frequent Azerbaijan: Gabala, which is located about 225 km away from the capital city of Azerbaijan, is a perfect place for rest and tourism. The weather here ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Eel Smugglers Convicted As Lucrative Business...

Tourism Observer: USA: Eel Smugglers Convicted As Lucrative Business...: Tommy Zhou said he’d buy black market eels as long as nobody developed a big mouth, and if anyone did double-cross him, he’d pay $200,000 to...

Tourism Observer: USA: Eel Smugglers Convicted As Lucrative Business...

Tourism Observer: USA: Eel Smugglers Convicted As Lucrative Business...: Tommy Zhou said he’d buy black market eels as long as nobody developed a big mouth, and if anyone did double-cross him, he’d pay $200,000 to...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Guards Return Bag Containing Huge Amount ...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Guards Return Bag Containing Huge Amount ...: Achi Daniel, a junior security guard at Halogen Securities Limited who returned a bag containing dollars, jewellery, wristwatches and other ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Alligator Swallows Another Alligator

Tourism Observer: USA: Alligator Swallows Another Alligator: THIS is the moment an alligator swiftly devoured one of its own without thinking twice. Photographer Brad Streets, 31, was blown away by t...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Police Raid Europe's Largest Turtle Farm In...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Police Raid Europe's Largest Turtle Farm In...: Spanish authorities have dismantled the facility, which contained 1,100 animals and 14 of the 50 most endangered turtle species. Spanish C...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Tiger Statue Destroyed By Army

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Tiger Statue Destroyed By Army: The Indonesian army has demolished a tiger statue in front of a base in West Java after it became a laughing stock online. The grinning ti...

Tourism Observer: Begging And Drinking Alchohol To Result In 100 Pou...

Tourism Observer: Begging And Drinking Alchohol To Result In 100 Pou...: People caught begging, drinking alcohol or feeding gulls in parts of Weymouth face fines of £100 under new rules. A new Public Space Prote...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Malana Grows Best Cannabis In The World

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Malana Grows Best Cannabis In The World: India’s Parvati Valley is well known among travellers for its psychedelic parties and free-flowing hashish that originates from the ancient ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Snakes Go On Rampage As Floodwaters Recede ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Snakes Go On Rampage As Floodwaters Recede ...: Flood victims returning home in the Indian state of Kerala have been warned to prepare for a new menace of Snakes. Several snake catching ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Sewage In Black Water Causes Authorities...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Sewage In Black Water Causes Authorities...: An outcry by local residents has caused Phuket officials into dredging a canal in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, that has turned stagnant w...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Chinese Tourist Drowns While On Phuket S...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Chinese Tourist Drowns While On Phuket S...: Chinese tourist mother watches helplessly as daughter drowns on Phuket snorkelling tour Lu Shanshan, 33, from Tianjin in Sichuan Province,...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Another Chinese Tourist Drowns At Koh Ra...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Another Chinese Tourist Drowns At Koh Ra...: A 32-year-old Chinese tourist drowned at Koh Racha Yai Aug 19 in less than 48 hours after arriving in Phuket on holiday with his family. ...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: What About Tourism In Algeria

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: What About Tourism In Algeria: Algeria is the largest country on the African continent and the 10th largest country in terms of total area. Located in North Africa, one ...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: What About Tourism In Algeria

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: What About Tourism In Algeria: Algeria is the largest country on the African continent and the 10th largest country in terms of total area. Located in North Africa, one ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Women Boost Tourism

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Women Boost Tourism: Car dealership showrooms inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shouldn’t be the only sector gearing up to capture the new business opportunity ...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: Tourism At Its Lowest In 22 Years, Does A...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: Tourism At Its Lowest In 22 Years, Does A...: Algerians heading abroad during August were shocked to receive no more than 100 Euro tourist grant, compared to 15,000 Algerian dinars, the ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Spirit Airlines Started Major International R...

Tourism Observer: USA: Spirit Airlines Started Major International R...: From a tranquil rain forest, to a bustling metropolis, to the crystal waters of the Caribbean, the options for exotic culture and cuisine ar...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Tourism Growing Very Fast And Steadily, Dubai...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Tourism Growing Very Fast And Steadily, Dubai...: The UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy are bearing fruit, as new data has revealed that the country’s tourism sector is experiencing a b...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Robert C. Hauck Appointed General Manag...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Robert C. Hauck Appointed General Manag...: Robert C. Hauck Louis T Collection has named Robert C. Hauck general manager of the iconic Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Area V...

Tourism Observer: USA: Scott Robbins Appointed General Manager At Ma...

Tourism Observer: USA: Scott Robbins Appointed General Manager At Ma...: Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the $750 million vacation destination set to open in early 2019, today announced the appointment of Scott Rob...

Tourism Observer: USA: Scott Robbins Appointed General Manager At Ma...

Tourism Observer: USA: Scott Robbins Appointed General Manager At Ma...: Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the $750 million vacation destination set to open in early 2019, today announced the appointment of Scott Rob...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Travelers Advised Not To Go To Colima, Gue...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Travelers Advised Not To Go To Colima, Gue...: U.S. State Department issued a level two travel advisory for Mexico after eight bodies were discovered in the beach resort city of Cancun. ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Niklas Wagner Appointed Director Of Oper...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Niklas Wagner Appointed Director Of Oper...: Niklas Wagner Hotelier Niklas Wagner is set to guide Louis T Collection through its next phase of development in his role as director of op...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: New Esplanade Hotel In Perth To Be Mana...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: New Esplanade Hotel In Perth To Be Mana...: New Esplanade Hotel Louis T Collection and H&M Capital Pty Ltd have announced the signing of a management agreement pursuant to which L...

Tourism Observer: USA: Diplomat Beach Resort New Looks

Tourism Observer: USA: Diplomat Beach Resort New Looks: Summoning sand and surf, Curio Collection’s Diplomat Beach Resort shines brightly after a comprehensive revamp by Leo A Daly. Designers Ka...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: 304 Guestroom Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiadin...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: 304 Guestroom Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiadin...: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai’s Jiading District. Hyatt Regency ...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: First Hyatt Beach Resort In Japan Is 344 Gu...

Tourism Observer: JAPAN: First Hyatt Beach Resort In Japan Is 344 Gu...: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in the southernmost region of Japan. Located o...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grand Hyatt Athens, The Second Hyatt Prope...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grand Hyatt Athens, The Second Hyatt Prope...: Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first...

Tourism Observer: USA: Michigan Receives Tru by Hilton Jackson

Tourism Observer: USA: Michigan Receives Tru by Hilton Jackson: Hilton's new, midscale hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, has announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Jackson. The 93-roo...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Court Of Appeal Rules Against Kenya Airways...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Court Of Appeal Rules Against Kenya Airways...: A total of 115 engineers and technicians of Kenya Airways have suffered a blow after the Court of Appeal ruled that their reinstatement was ...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Strand Stockholm Joins Radisson Collectio...

Tourism Observer: SWEDEN: Strand Stockholm Joins Radisson Collectio...: The Radisson Collection Hotel, Strand Stockholm is now completely renewed, following a two year-long refurbishment. Designed by Swedish a...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: InterContinental Auckland To Open 202...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: InterContinental Auckland To Open 202...: Auckland will welcome a flagship InterContinental hotel in 2022 with IHG and Precinct Properties, the largest city centre real estate owner ...

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: Sheraton Zhonghe Hotel Dissolves Contract ...

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: Sheraton Zhonghe Hotel Dissolves Contract ...: The owner of a Starwood-branded hotel in Taiwan said Thursday it will terminate its contract with Marriott International, in protest over th...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Femi Kuti Live Concert At Sheraton Lagos ...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Femi Kuti Live Concert At Sheraton Lagos ...: Sheraton Lagos Hotel will host the living legend Femi Kuti, live in concert, on 22nd September, 2018. Curated in partnership with media and ...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: 100 Tourist Destinations Will Be Digita...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: 100 Tourist Destinations Will Be Digita...: The management of at least 100 tourist destinations in Indonesia is set to be digitized to support sustainable tourism. We are targeting t...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Indonesian Tourism To Grow With Asian G...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Indonesian Tourism To Grow With Asian G...: The glamorous opening ceremony of the Asian games 2018 in Jakarta could serve as a big promotional campaign for the country`s tourism. The ...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Influx Of Tourists In Palembang

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Influx Of Tourists In Palembang: Songket traders in Palembang, South Sumatra, have geared up for the influx of foreign tourists during the 18th Asian Games scheduled to be h...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI (Swaziland): Eswatini Starts Hotel Gradin...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI (Swaziland): Eswatini Starts Hotel Gradin...: Applications for star grading of accommodation establishments in the tourism and hospitality sector was officially opened starting August 1,...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Heavy Rains Pound Rawalpindi And Islamab...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Heavy Rains Pound Rawalpindi And Islamab...: Intermittent downpours inundated low-lying areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad overnight, as authorities declared rain emergency in Rawalpindi...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Alcohol Is Forbidden, Find At Modern Hot...

Tourism Observer: PAKISTAN: Alcohol Is Forbidden, Find At Modern Hot...: Rawalpindi is in Pakistan. It is a bustling town strategically located between the Punjab and Azad Kashmir. It has a strong colonial influen...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: 50 Reasons To Visit Eswatini In 50/50 Ye...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: 50 Reasons To Visit Eswatini In 50/50 Ye...: Next in our series of ’50 Reasons to Visit Eswatini in 50/50 Year’. Numbers 11-15 focus on 5 aspects of the country’s rich arts & crafts...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Marula Festival In Eswatini

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Marula Festival In Eswatini: The cheerful, friendly Swazi people have preserved their rich culture and traditions as a vital element in their day-to-day lives and colorf...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Swazi Rally Will Commence On 31st August...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: Swazi Rally Will Commence On 31st August...: The biggest biking event in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), the Swazi Rally, celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year with its 25th anniversar...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: 2018 Umhlanga Reed Dance Start 28th Of A...

Tourism Observer: ESWATINI: 2018 Umhlanga Reed Dance Start 28th Of A...: The dates the biggest cultural event in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) have been announced and a hive of colourful activity will soon descend...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Koneswaram Temple A Major Place For Hin...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Koneswaram Temple A Major Place For Hin...: On a spectacular promontory overlooking one of the world’s largest natural harbours, there is an ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu god S...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Shark Point Reef At Pigeon Island Natio...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Shark Point Reef At Pigeon Island Natio...: Snorkelling on the coral reefs at Pigeon Island National Park is absolutely fantastic wherever you are on the islands. But the main attra...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Shark Point Reef At Pigeon Island Natio...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Shark Point Reef At Pigeon Island Natio...: Snorkelling on the coral reefs at Pigeon Island National Park is absolutely fantastic wherever you are on the islands. But the main attra...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Koneswaram Temple A Major Place For Hin...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Koneswaram Temple A Major Place For Hin...: On a spectacular promontory overlooking one of the world’s largest natural harbours, there is an ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu god S...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Sacred Fig Tree With A Link To Gautama ...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Sacred Fig Tree With A Link To Gautama ...: The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree, or Ficus religiosa, that stands in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Not onl...

Tourism Observer: MONGOLIA: Try Visiting Mongolia

Tourism Observer: MONGOLIA: Try Visiting Mongolia: According to Mongolian Buddhism, a spot in the middle of the Gobi desert is where the strongest spiritual energy in the world converges. To ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTHEAST ASIA: Disasters Impact Tourism In Southe...

Tourism Observer: SOUTHEAST ASIA: Disasters Impact Tourism In Southe...: Summer 2018 has been an eventful one, not least for some of Southeast Asia’s top tourist destinations, which have endured more than their fa...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Boracay Reopens To Tourists October 2...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Boracay Reopens To Tourists October 2...: Despite an absence of holidaymakers and operational businesses, Philippine officials are still finding sewage in the sea. There are still ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Taiwanese Tourist Killed By Deadly Hippo At...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Taiwanese Tourist Killed By Deadly Hippo At...: Kenya Wildlife Service officers have neutralised a hippopotamus that attacked and killed a tourist from Taiwan who was taking photographs on...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: EVA Air Leases Its Boeing 777 To Air...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: EVA Air Leases Its Boeing 777 To Air...: Air New Zealand will use a leased plane from Taiwan's EVA Air to cover for Dreamliner aircraft that are still affected by Rolls-Royce en...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: EVA Air Leases Its Boeing 777 To Air...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: EVA Air Leases Its Boeing 777 To Air...: Air New Zealand will use a leased plane from Taiwan's EVA Air to cover for Dreamliner aircraft that are still affected by Rolls-Royce en...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...: A dead fetus was found in a bathroom toilet of a commercial plane at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday morning. The gruesome discovery was made...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dead Faetus Discovered On American Airlines F...: A dead fetus was found in a bathroom toilet of a commercial plane at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday morning. The gruesome discovery was made...

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: EVA Air Triumphs In Hong Kong And Japan

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: EVA Air Triumphs In Hong Kong And Japan: EVA Air is a Taiwanese full-service carrier that focuses purely on international routes. It was the second largest carrier serving its home ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest, Delta, American, Korean And Alaska...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest, Delta, American, Korean And Alaska...: Alaska Airlines will drop a Midwest route from San Francisco; Southwest hints at Hawaii and begins new service out of Los Angeles and Denver...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Wants Nigeria Air

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Wants Nigeria Air: Passenger numbers have exceeded ten million at Ethiopian Airlines for the first time in its history during a year when the carrier added eig...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines Creates New Routes

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines Creates New Routes: Malaysia Airlines this week filed initial changes to its winter 2018/19 schedule, effective from 28OCT18. The changes includes the extension...

Tourism Observer: USA: Facial Recognition Working Well And Fast At M...

Tourism Observer: USA: Facial Recognition Working Well And Fast At M...: Mineta San Jose International Airport is one of several airports nationwide chosen by the United States Customs and Border Protection agency...

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: EVA Air To Feed North America Network

Tourism Observer: TAIWAN: EVA Air To Feed North America Network: Regional Asia growth does not receive the attention that intercontinental long haul growth does, but regional expansion provides the foundat...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Elephant Tramples Man To Death

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Elephant Tramples Man To Death: A wild elephant in Loei Province invading a farming area to eat the crop spotted a Phu Luang Widlife Sanctuary officer and attacked him on S...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Strike Disrupts 55,000 Passengers ...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Strike Disrupts 55,000 Passengers ...: Ryanair endured its worst one-day strike on Friday (Aug 10) after a walk-out by pilots in five European countries disrupted the plans of an ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Staff Allegedly Smuggling Cas...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Staff Allegedly Smuggling Cas...: A couple caught smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars through the international airport in Atlanta, in order to then transport that mo...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Monks Suffering From Obesity

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Monks Suffering From Obesity: In June, officials from Thailand’s Public Health Department urged laypeople to offer healthier alms to monks, who pour from temples in their...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, A Sex Tourism Hot Spot, Police ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, A Sex Tourism Hot Spot, Police ...: Pattaya is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Tourists Feared Dead In Helicopter Cra...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Tourists Feared Dead In Helicopter Cra...: Thirteen climbers and three crew members are unaccounted for after a helicopter they were travelling in had a hard landing in the mountains ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Hotel Acquisitions

Tourism Observer: USA: Hotel Acquisitions: Ocotillo Hospitality, Neema Hospitality, and Silverwest Hotels are among the companies seeing acquisition activity. Ocotillo Hospitality B...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Strike Leaves Thousands Stranded A...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Ryanair Strike Leaves Thousands Stranded A...: More than 74,000 holidaymakers have had their plans ruined today after almost 400 flights were axed in a huge Europe-wide walkout. Pilots...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Airline Luxurious Suite

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Airline Luxurious Suite: If you’ve ever dreamed of flying at the height of luxury on Singapore Airline’s legendary first class suite, the month of August presents an...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Throws Off Musician From Fl...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Throws Off Musician From Fl...: American Airlines kicked a musician and her $30,000 cello off a flight even though she had purchased a seat for the instrument. The incide...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Woman Causes Disturbance on Plane, Ye...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Woman Causes Disturbance on Plane, Ye...: An American woman was dragged off a Korean Air flight at Incheon Airport outside of Seoul, South Korea last week after she commandeered a bu...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Court Releases Ivory Kingpin After Setting ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Court Releases Ivory Kingpin After Setting ...: A Kenyan court on Friday overturned a 20-year jail term handed to an ivory trafficking kingpin, in a case that had been seen as a test of th...