Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders 47 Dreamliners At $...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders 47 Dreamliners At $...: Boeing and American Airlines announced the world’s largest airline will more than double its 787 Dreamliner fleet with a new order for 47 of...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Hostess Protects And Saves Baby...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Hostess Protects And Saves Baby...: Airline crew are trained to save lives in any onboard emergency. Jet Airways air hostess Mitanshi Vaidya did just that on the ground when ...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Lion Air Involved In Accident After Lan...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Lion Air Involved In Accident After Lan...: Lion Air Boeing 737-800, performing flight from Makassar to Gorontalo, Indonesia with 174 passengers and 7 crew, landed in rain but overran ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Cafe Javas Opens In Nairobi As CJ's

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Cafe Javas Opens In Nairobi As CJ's: Uganda coffee chain Café Javas has entered the local market with a new branch in Nairobi, raising competition for Kenya’s restaurant operato...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways To Acquire 75 Boeing 737 MAX Ai...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways To Acquire 75 Boeing 737 MAX Ai...: Boeing and Jet Airways announced a new order for 75 737 MAX airplanes as India’s premier international airline looks to the new and improved...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: IHG Takes Over Hotel Lazizi Premiere, Renam...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: IHG Takes Over Hotel Lazizi Premiere, Renam...: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has taken over the management of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-based Hotel Lazizi Premiere which i...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: EasyJet Add A320neo Fleet And Phas...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: EasyJet Add A320neo Fleet And Phas...: Aircraft scheduled to arrive and leave its fleet over the winter months. UK LCC easyJet is bracing for a busy winter, transitioning aircra...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Dushanbe, Despite Alcohol And Prostitu...

Tourism Observer: TAJIKISTAN: Dushanbe, Despite Alcohol And Prostitu...: Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan. Dushanbe means Monday in the Tajik language. It was named this way because it grew ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Nakheel To Kick Off $160 Million Resort Proje...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Nakheel To Kick Off $160 Million Resort Proje...: Nakheel is bringing in a hotel operator from Austria for its latest project on Deira Islands. The project is a $160 million (Dh587.2 milli...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visitors To Abu Dhabi Hotels Increase Very St...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visitors To Abu Dhabi Hotels Increase Very St...: The number of hotel guests staying in the emirate’s 163 hotels and hotel apartments in March reached 464,960, representing an increase of 12...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...: Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel. Tourists from allover the world go in their tens of thousands ...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...: Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel. Tourists from allover the world go in their tens of thousands ...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Icelandair Acquires First New Boeing 737 ...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Icelandair Acquires First New Boeing 737 ...: Bucking the trend of some rather anticlimactic airline launches recently, Icelandair announced the arrival of its first new Boeing 737 MAX 8...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Tenerife, No Scorpions Or Snakes To Worry A...: Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place to travel. Tourists from allover the world go in their tens of thousands ...

Tourism Observer: BAHRAIN: Gulf Air Acquires First 787 Dreamliner

Tourism Observer: BAHRAIN: Gulf Air Acquires First 787 Dreamliner: Boeing and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner for the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airplane als...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Lucknow Is Quite Safe To Visit

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Lucknow Is Quite Safe To Visit: Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India. Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, thrives along the banks of Gomti river. The city, A...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Isfahan The Desert, Carpet And White Pigeons...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Isfahan The Desert, Carpet And White Pigeons...: Isfahan is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Esfahan Province. The Persians call it Nesf-e-Jahan, meaning Half T...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda's Signature Chimpanzee, Zakayo Is D...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Uganda's Signature Chimpanzee, Zakayo Is D...: The 54-year old male chimpanzee popularly known as Zakayo, who has lived at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: School Van Hit By Train Killing 12 Children...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: School Van Hit By Train Killing 12 Children...: A train crashed into a school van at an ungated railroad crossing in northern India on Thursday, killing 12 children, police said. The van...

Tourism Observer: IRELAND: Ryanair In $3 billion 25 - 737 MAX 8 Airc...

Tourism Observer: IRELAND: Ryanair In $3 billion 25 - 737 MAX 8 Airc...: Ryanair has announced its commencing flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina with two new routes from Banja Luka to Brussels Charleroi and Memmi...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Visit Crowded Ibiza Enjoy Parties, Music Dr...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Visit Crowded Ibiza Enjoy Parties, Music Dr...: Ibiza or Eivissa is one of the Balearic Islands. The maximum length of the island by highway is 42 km. Ibiza is an island in the Mediterra...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: RIU Hotels & Resorts Acquires Former Nun...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: RIU Hotels & Resorts Acquires Former Nun...: RIU Hotels & Resorts has just added Zanzibar to the catalogue of exotic destinations the chain offers to its loyal customers. The Riu ...

Tourism Observer: BERMUDA: Ritz-Carlton To Open In Caroline Bay

Tourism Observer: BERMUDA: Ritz-Carlton To Open In Caroline Bay: Caroline Bay Ltd., developer of Caroline Bay, Bermuda (Caroline Bay), recently announced that construction is advancing at the 182-acre ult...

Tourism Observer: USA: Tru by Hilton Launches Five New Hotels

Tourism Observer: USA: Tru by Hilton Launches Five New Hotels: Tru by Hilton is celebrating the openings of five new hotels, three of which are the first college town properties, including Auburn, Alabam...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Rezidor Hotel Group AB To Open Hotel In T...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: Rezidor Hotel Group AB To Open Hotel In T...: Rezidor Hotel Group AB is proud to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, scheduled to open in Iceland’s capita...

Tourism Observer: ISRAEL: Escape To Eilat, The Ibiza Or Las Vegas Of...

Tourism Observer: ISRAEL: Escape To Eilat, The Ibiza Or Las Vegas Of...: Eilat is an oddity in Israel, because it has so many tourists, many of the tourists are Israelis. Located at the southern-most tip of the ...

Tourism Observer: Air France Strikes Disastrous For KLM’s Finances, ...

Tourism Observer: Air France Strikes Disastrous For KLM’s Finances, ...: The impact of the ongoing strikes at Air France is disastrous for the AF-KLM combine, KLM president Pieter Elbers said in a letter to KLM st...

Tourism Observer: Air France Strikes Disastrous For KLM’s Finances, ...

Tourism Observer: Air France Strikes Disastrous For KLM’s Finances, ...: The impact of the ongoing strikes at Air France is disastrous for the AF-KLM combine, KLM president Pieter Elbers said in a letter to KLM st...

Tourism Observer: Pilots And Flight Engineers

Tourism Observer: Pilots And Flight Engineers: Pilots navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircrafts, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers a...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa To Operate 85 Additional Flight...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa To Operate 85 Additional Flight...: Lufthansa Group is offering 85 additional flights to Russia on occasion of the 2018 World Cup. This means that football fans have up to 18...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Introduce First Class Suite On D...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Introduce First Class Suite On D...: Oman Air unveiled the new First Class Mini Suite of its Dreamliner 787 -9 fleet, on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market, a key travel a...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Flight LH428 In Emergency Landi...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Flight LH428 In Emergency Landi...: Lufthansa LH428 non stop flight from Munich, Germany to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, North Carolina, USA took off Sunday at 12.4...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai To Commence Direct Flights To Helsin...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai To Commence Direct Flights To Helsin...: Flydubai has announced the launch of direct flights to Helsinki. The daily service will start from 11 October 2018. Flydubai becomes the f...

Tourism Observer: MIDDLE EAST: Uber's Growth In Middle East Is Not S...

Tourism Observer: MIDDLE EAST: Uber's Growth In Middle East Is Not S...: Per-kilometre fares have risen from AED1.83 to AED2.25 per km while per minute charges have dropped from AED0.5 to AED0.25 per minute. Rid...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France Starts Flights From Paris-Charl...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France Starts Flights From Paris-Charl...: On Monday 16 April, Air France inaugurated its new Paris -Charles de Gaulle – Taipei (Taiwan) service. The company now offers its customer...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai Operate In Both Dubai International ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Flydubai Operate In Both Dubai International ...: Flydubai says it will operate from both Dubai International, Al Maktoum Airport. Budget carrier flydubai confirmed on Monday it will not b...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Phase Out Embraer 175 Jets And R...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Phase Out Embraer 175 Jets And R...: Around 9.8 million passengers are expected to fly with the airline this year Oman Air is considering adding more flights to Asia, includin...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Transavia Introduces New Flights

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Transavia Introduces New Flights: Transavia passengers can purchase airline tickets for the 2018-2019 autumn and winter seasons. Compared to last winter, over 123,000 addit...

Tourism Observer: American Tourist Suffers Serious Injuries In Head ...

Tourism Observer: American Tourist Suffers Serious Injuries In Head ...: One American tourist suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision at a Cork junction where two other US tourists died in a horror crash ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Disappeared Norwegian Tourist Has N...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Disappeared Norwegian Tourist Has N...: “My dear sister. We will never give up on you.” These were the words of Helene Ostbo at the weekend as the search continued for her sister...

Tourism Observer: USA: Florida Tourism Boosted By Canadian Visitors

Tourism Observer: USA: Florida Tourism Boosted By Canadian Visitors: Florida’s tourism arm is touting marketing efforts that attracted an increase in travelers from America’s northern neighbor, less than a yea...

Tourism Observer: Where Is The Future Of Pilots?

Tourism Observer: Where Is The Future Of Pilots?: When making a decision whether to become a pilot or not, you might ask yourself a few questions: does the aviation industry need more pilots...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flynas Signs $6.3bn Maintenance And ...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flynas Signs $6.3bn Maintenance And ...: Saudi low-cost airline flynas has signed a $6.3 billion deal with DFM International to acquire new engines for its fleet. Flynas’ agreemen...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flynas To Buy Wide body Jets, Expand...

Tourism Observer: SAUDI ARABIA: Flynas To Buy Wide body Jets, Expand...: Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas plans to operate wide-body aircraft for the first time in its 10-year history as part of a network exp...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Ibiza, Locals Protest Against Unlimited, Di...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Ibiza, Locals Protest Against Unlimited, Di...: Hundreds of locals took to the streets of Ibiza to protest against what they say is unlimited, disrespectful and excessive tourism. The pr...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aceh, Homosexuality Is Illegal And Puni...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Aceh, Homosexuality Is Illegal And Puni...: Aceh is a province and special territory or daerah istimewa of Indonesia, located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. The populat...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Airbnb Owners Who Evaded Tax Discovered

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Airbnb Owners Who Evaded Tax Discovered: Airbnb owners who failed to declare their earnings from home-sharing practices were uncovered by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public R...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Austrian Airlines Launches New Branding A...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Austrian Airlines Launches New Branding A...: Austrian Airlines is further developing its branding ahead of a relaunch of its website and app at the turn of the year 2018/19 and a strong...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Austrian Airlines Flying Vienna-Shiraz Ro...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: Austrian Airlines Flying Vienna-Shiraz Ro...: Austrian Airlines is in talks with Shiraz International Airport’s officials to start operating a direct flight to Shiraz in the near future,...

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Iran Airtour And Zagros Airlines Sign Pact

Tourism Observer: IRAN: Iran Airtour And Zagros Airlines Sign Pact: Two of Iran’s domestic mid-size air carriers have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning a total of 73 new aircraft, Airbus tod...

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: Culture Of Swaziland

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: Culture Of Swaziland: Swazi culture is the way of life and customs of the Swazi people through various historical stages. The culture of Swazi people involves m...

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: King Mswati III Reverts Swaziland Name ...

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: King Mswati III Reverts Swaziland Name ...: Swaziland's ministry of home affairs has reportedly said that the changing of the country’s name to the Kingdom of eSwatini won't ha...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Tourists Watch Public Canning, Drinking...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Tourists Watch Public Canning, Drinking...: A group of sexy couples and alleged sex workers were publicly whipped for breaking Islamic law in Indonesia's Aceh Friday (Apr 20), just...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Uber Eats Under Investigation By Austra...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Uber Eats Under Investigation By Austra...: Australia's competition regulator has signalled that it plans to investigate Uber's allegedly unfair contracts with restaurant owner...

Tourism Observer: NORTH KOREA: 32 Tourists Dead In Tour Bus Accident...

Tourism Observer: NORTH KOREA: 32 Tourists Dead In Tour Bus Accident...: Chinese tourists have been involved in a major road accident in North Korea and there are a large number of casualties, China's foreign ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: U.S. Warns Travelers As 14 People Are Kill...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: U.S. Warns Travelers As 14 People Are Kill...: One of Mexico's most popular resort destinations experienced a rash of homicides last week, raising concerns about the safety of tourist...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Barry Cafe Underpaid Workers Protest, O...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Barry Cafe Underpaid Workers Protest, O...: Barry cafe former staff in Melbourne's say they were underpaid by at least $5 an hour. When they tried to discuss their wages with the...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Murder, Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault And ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Murder, Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault And ...: Mexico is always in the news for perpetual murders but tourists still flock there, why? Last Sunday tourists watched as a man’s body washe...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Family Honours Indian Maid Who Worked...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Sharjah Family Honours Indian Maid Who Worked...: Sharjah Emirati family offered an Indian maid, who served them for 27 years, with gifts and a grand farewell party to honour her, after she ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Sacramento, America's Most Diverse, Coffee, A...

Tourism Observer: USA: Sacramento, America's Most Diverse, Coffee, A...: Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. It was fo...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, Popular Tourist & Party Hot Spo...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Pattaya, Popular Tourist & Party Hot Spo...: 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-g...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Algerian Man Detained For Stealing From ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Algerian Man Detained For Stealing From ...: An Algerian man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a bag with about Bt38,900 worth of cash and other valuables from a South Korean tou...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Thai Smile Intstalls Wheelchairs In Cabi...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Thai Smile Intstalls Wheelchairs In Cabi...: Thai Smile sets out to provide greater convenience to passengers with disabilities and special needs with the installation of wheelchairs in...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Satun Geopark Unesco Ist Global Geopark

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Satun Geopark Unesco Ist Global Geopark: Satun Geopark in southern Thailand has become the country’s first Unesco Global Geopark. The Geopark, known for its limestone mountain ran...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania To Commence Regional Flight...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Air Tanzania To Commence Regional Flight...: Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), is planning to start flying to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. The airline’s managing director, Mr...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Ready For Competition With Re...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Ready For Competition With Re...: Kenya Airways is not worried at a possible competion following the planned revival of national carriers in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Ke...

Tourism Observer: ANTIGUA: Taking Steps To Improve Tourism

Tourism Observer: ANTIGUA: Taking Steps To Improve Tourism: There was a only a small increase in visitor arrivals to our bit of paradise during the winter season, pales in comparison to the associated...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Thailand The Land Of Smiles For All, Fig...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Thailand The Land Of Smiles For All, Fig...: At Bangkok’s main Suvarnabhumi airport, a video repeats scenes of tourists visiting Thailand’s sunny beaches and its vibrant nightlife, but ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Silverstone Air Services Increases Flight F...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Silverstone Air Services Increases Flight F...: Silverstone Air Services has increased frequencies on two of its routes, stepping up competition with established carriers such as Fly 540, ...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Horrible, Tourist Bitten By A Shark Multip...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: Horrible, Tourist Bitten By A Shark Multip...: A tourist swimming in waist-deep water off a beach in the eastern tip of Brazil had his arms and legs ripped to shreds in a shark attack tha...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Engine Explodes Mid-air, O...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Engine Explodes Mid-air, O...: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 with 149 people aboard performed an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on April 17 af...

Tourism Observer: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Tourism Officials Announce Tou...

Tourism Observer: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Tourism Officials Announce Tou...: Tourism industry experts at this year’s Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) conference announced several developments for the future of...

Tourism Observer: Pamper Chinese Tourists

Tourism Observer: Pamper Chinese Tourists: In 2017, 3.46 million Chinese visitors arrived in the United States, and about 40 percent of them visited a park or national monument. The...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Tourism Board Introduces App ...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Singapore Tourism Board Introduces App ...: Small businesses hoping to get a share of the tourist dollar now have an easier way to grow their reach through a new online platform that a...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Asalia Africa Is Top Most Committed To R...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Asalia Africa Is Top Most Committed To R...: Luxury eco-tourism company, Asilia Africa has launched a safari conservation project in Southern Tanzania with INEOS Chairman, Jim Ratcliffe...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Soroti, City In Tropical Teso

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Soroti, City In Tropical Teso: Soroti is the main municipal, commercial, and administrative centre of Soroti District in the Eastern Region of Uganda, lying near Lake Kyog...

Tourism Observer: CROATIA: Seeking Paradise Or Heaven Go To Dubrovni...

Tourism Observer: CROATIA: Seeking Paradise Or Heaven Go To Dubrovni...: Dubrovnik is a stunningly intact walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast of the extreme south of Croatia. Although its population barely ex...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Izmir Is A Popular Tourist Destination, Bu...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Izmir Is A Popular Tourist Destination, Bu...: Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey with a population of around 4 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a very good tra...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders 47 787 Dreamliners

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders 47 787 Dreamliners: Boeing and American Airlines have announced a massive 47 aircraft order for the 787 Dreamliner. The order consists of 22 787-8s and 25 78...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air CEO's Daughter Suspended F...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air CEO's Daughter Suspended F...: Korean Air has suspended its CEO's younger daughter while police investigate reports she threw water at an advertising executive in a me...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Makes Expansion Strategies...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Makes Expansion Strategies...: Southwest Airlines announced expansion in their operations, which will be effective from this week. These flights were inaugurated from Ap...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Alitalia Becomes A Significant Political Is...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Alitalia Becomes A Significant Political Is...: The Italian Government has confirmed receiving three offers to buy the insolvent airline Alitalia, not giving any details regarding these p...

Tourism Observer: USA: JetBlue Service And Quality Have Improved Tre...

Tourism Observer: USA: JetBlue Service And Quality Have Improved Tre...: JetBlue has announced today the itineraries for its new scheduled flights to Havana, which is set to become the carrier’s 100th destination ...

Tourism Observer: VENEZUELA: Maduro Kicks Out Copa Airlines From Ven...

Tourism Observer: VENEZUELA: Maduro Kicks Out Copa Airlines From Ven...: The Venezuelan government has unilaterally suspended all Copa Airlines operations to and from the country for at least 90 days, starting tod...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways To Commence Doha To Cardiff F...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways To Commence Doha To Cardiff F...: Qatar Airways has announced that it is to launch Doha-Cardiff route on May 1st. This is the first time that Qatar will be directly linked ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Introduces Nonstop Flights...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Introduces Nonstop Flights...: Southwest Airlines has launched daily nonstop flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sacramento (SMF) and San Francisc...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Resumes Moscow To Cairo Flights, ...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Aeroflot Resumes Moscow To Cairo Flights, ...: Aeroflot resumed regular flights from Moscow to Cairo on April 11. Aeroflot’s Airbus A320 aircraft will serve the route thrice per week, d...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: Wet Lease Operator Hi Fly Procures Two A...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: Wet Lease Operator Hi Fly Procures Two A...: Portuguese wet-lease operator, Hi Fly, has announced the acquisition of two former Singapore Airlines A380s, which the Asian carrier retired...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: 90,000 Passengers Affected As Lufthansa ...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: 90,000 Passengers Affected As Lufthansa ...: On Tuesday, Lufthansa will be forced to cancel 800 out of the 1,600 scheduled flights after the Verdi trade union made a call for a strike a...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Hi Fly To Provide Nepal Airlines Two Airbus...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Hi Fly To Provide Nepal Airlines Two Airbus...: Nepal Airlines Corp. (NAC) will take delivery of the first of two Airbus A330-200s in June, in order to expand its international network fol...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: 90,000 Passengers Affected As Lufthansa ...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: 90,000 Passengers Affected As Lufthansa ...: On Tuesday, Lufthansa will be forced to cancel 800 out of the 1,600 scheduled flights after the Verdi trade union made a call for a strike a...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways To Commence Doha To Cardiff F...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways To Commence Doha To Cardiff F...: Qatar Airways has announced that it is to launch Doha-Cardiff route on May 1st. This is the first time that Qatar will be directly linked ...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: Wet Lease Operator Hi Fly Procures Two A...

Tourism Observer: PORTUGAL: Wet Lease Operator Hi Fly Procures Two A...: Portuguese wet-lease operator, Hi Fly, has announced the acquisition of two former Singapore Airlines A380s, which the Asian carrier retired...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Visit The Yala National Park

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Visit The Yala National Park: Yala National Park sometimes called as Ruhunu National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It consists o...

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Negombo Is Little Rome

Tourism Observer: SRI LANKA: Negombo Is Little Rome: Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province. Negombo is t...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Wildlife Conservationist Daphne Sheldrick I...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Wildlife Conservationist Daphne Sheldrick I...: Conservation icon Daphne Sheldrick has passed on. According to a Facebook post by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Daphne passed away the...

Tourism Observer: Dominican Republic Cuisine A Combination Of Africa...

Tourism Observer: Dominican Republic Cuisine A Combination Of Africa...: Sopa De Mondongo Dominican Republic cuisine is predominantly made up of a combination of African, indigenous Taíno, and Spanish influences. ...

Tourism Observer: Colombian Cuisine Is Influenced By Chibcha, Spanis...

Tourism Observer: Colombian Cuisine Is Influenced By Chibcha, Spanis...: Sancocho cuisine includes the cooking traditions and practices of Colombia's Caribbean shoreline, Pacific coast, mountains, and ranchlan...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Experience The Return Of Seafood City...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Experience The Return Of Seafood City...: Once upon a time the traditional dining concept of sutukil a Visayan for sugba (grill) grilled, tuwa (stew) and kilaw a raw seafood bathed i...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Delta State

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Delta State: Delta or Delta State is an oil and agricultural producing state of Nigeria, situated in the region known as the South-South geo-political zo...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Caribbean Dishes, Spare No Bones

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Caribbean Dishes, Spare No Bones: Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, Cajun, Amerindian, European (French, Portuguese, British, Dutch, Irish, Spanish/Latin Amer...

Tourism Observer: BAHAMAS: Bahamian Dishes, Cuisine And Drinks

Tourism Observer: BAHAMAS: Bahamian Dishes, Cuisine And Drinks: The Bahamas consists of 15 small Islands and each Island has their own unique take on traditional foods and drinks making your adventure in ...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City, Visit Prison Bars And Danc...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City, Visit Prison Bars And Danc...: Cebu City is the Queen City of the South on Cebu Island in the Philippines and is one of the most popular jumping off-points in all of the P...

Tourism Observer: SAINT LUCIA: Enjoy Green Fig (Green Bananas) & Sal...

Tourism Observer: SAINT LUCIA: Enjoy Green Fig (Green Bananas) & Sal...: Saint Lucia is the definition of paradise: white sand beaches, billowing palms, waterfront villas. While this helped sway my decision of w...

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: King Mswati III Wife Inkhosikati LaMasa...

Tourism Observer: SWAZILAND: King Mswati III Wife Inkhosikati LaMasa...: The eighth wife of Swaziland King Mswati III, Ms Senteni Masango, has committed suicide. Senteni Masango, the king’s wife is believed to h...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Experience The Return Of Seafood City...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Experience The Return Of Seafood City...: Once upon a time the traditional dining concept of sutukil a Visayan for sugba (grill) grilled, tuwa (stew) and kilaw a raw seafood bathed i...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City, Visit Prison Bars And Danc...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City, Visit Prison Bars And Danc...: Cebu City is the Queen City of the South on Cebu Island in the Philippines and is one of the most popular jumping off-points in all of the P...

Tourism Observer: Marriott International Acquires More Than 30 Proje...

Tourism Observer: Marriott International Acquires More Than 30 Proje...: Marriott International in the next five years the company will increase its portfolio in the region by 50%, debut additional brands, and add...

Tourism Observer: Marriott International Acquires More Than 30 Proje...

Tourism Observer: Marriott International Acquires More Than 30 Proje...: Marriott International in the next five years the company will increase its portfolio in the region by 50%, debut additional brands, and add...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Afreximbank Help Africa Airline Operators...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Afreximbank Help Africa Airline Operators...: A Pan-African bank on Monday unveiled a special credit facility to support airlines and governments seeking funds to buy Russian-made commer...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Preparing For Flights To New ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Preparing For Flights To New ...: Officials from the US security department met Kenya’s aviation regulator last month to confirm that all the safety measures are in place ahe...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City Getting Set For An Influx O...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Cebu City Getting Set For An Influx O...: Considering the impending closure of Boracay Island, is Cebu City ready for the expected surge of tourists who will flock there as a result ...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Delta State Woo Local And Foreign Tourist...

Tourism Observer: NIGERIA: Delta State Woo Local And Foreign Tourist...: Delta State Government says it will hold a fiesta to showcase its tourism potentials with a view to attract both local and foreign investors...

Tourism Observer: Small Luxury Hotels of the World Lists New Hotels

Tourism Observer: Small Luxury Hotels of the World Lists New Hotels: Whether you’re looking for an oceanfront hotel in Dubrovnik, a wellness retreat in Spain, a mountainside ecohotel hotel in China, or a beach...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: 257 Dead In Boufarik Military Plane Crash...

Tourism Observer: ALGERIA: 257 Dead In Boufarik Military Plane Crash...: At least 257 dead after Russian-made military plane crashes near Boufarik airbase near Algiers. At least 257 people have been killed after...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Crocodile Invades Hospital Blocks Entran...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Crocodile Invades Hospital Blocks Entran...: Wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe shot dead a large crocodile that strayed into the northern town of Hwange and blocked entry to a hospital. ...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Virunga National Park Sadly looses Six R...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Virunga National Park Sadly looses Six R...: Six rangers were killed on Monday in an ambush in the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga National Park is...

Tourism Observer: ST LUCIA: Spectacular Destination But Muggings Hap...

Tourism Observer: ST LUCIA: Spectacular Destination But Muggings Hap...: Saint Lucia is a British Commonwealth country that is an island in the Caribbean, off the coast of Central America. It lies between the Cari...

Tourism Observer: UNITED NATIONS: Lionel Messi Is Ambassador To Prom...

Tourism Observer: UNITED NATIONS: Lionel Messi Is Ambassador To Prom...: The UN World Tourism Organization said Monday it has appointed FC Barcelona’s Argentine star Lionel Messi as an ambassador to promote respon...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Dubai Safari Park Has New Management

Tourism Observer: UAE: Dubai Safari Park Has New Management: Under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Smart Bail, Dubai Public Prosecution To Store...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Smart Bail, Dubai Public Prosecution To Store...: If the person needs bail, they will no longer require a friend or relative to keep their passport on their behalf. The Dubai Public Prosec...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Lubumbashi, Centre For Copper, Cobalt, Z...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Lubumbashi, Centre For Copper, Cobalt, Z...: Lubumbashi is the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 1,374,000 and the principal city of the K...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Wins Ghan...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Wins Ghan...: Swiss International is proud to announce of the Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa winning the Ghana Hotel Association Award 2017. Swis...

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Filipino Cuisine Goes To Yangon

Tourism Observer: MYANMAR: Filipino Cuisine Goes To Yangon: With only 1,500 Filipino people working or living in Myanmar, why would one think that putting up a restaurant that offers Pinoy favorites s...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Boracay Island To Close To Tourists O...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Boracay Island To Close To Tourists O...: Philippines government has announced its popular holiday island Boracay will be closed to tourists for six months over concerns that the onc...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Thousands Loose Livelyhood As Duterte...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Thousands Loose Livelyhood As Duterte...: Plans to temporarily shut down the beach resort, and turn locals jobless for at least six months, come after a Macau company presented the P...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Thousands Loose Livelyhood As Duterte...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Thousands Loose Livelyhood As Duterte...: Plans to temporarily shut down the beach resort, and turn locals jobless for at least six months, come after a Macau company presented the P...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Wins Ghan...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Wins Ghan...: Swiss International is proud to announce of the Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa winning the Ghana Hotel Association Award 2017. Swis...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visit The Dubai Miracle Garden

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visit The Dubai Miracle Garden: Miracle Garden is one of a kind in the region and in the world for such a unique display and extravagant outdoor recreational destination. ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visit The Dubai Miracle Garden

Tourism Observer: UAE: Visit The Dubai Miracle Garden: Miracle Garden is one of a kind in the region and in the world for such a unique display and extravagant outdoor recreational destination. ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Brits Guesthouse Shot In The Chest, ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Brits Guesthouse Shot In The Chest, ...: The owner of a guesthouse in Brits was shot in the early morning hours on Tuesday when he surprised robbers. Riaan Venter (50) was shot in...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Discover Muscat, World Famous For Its Hospit...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Discover Muscat, World Famous For Its Hospit...: Muscat is the capital of Oman and the country's largest city. Muscat is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Oman. It is also ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Viva Mexico City, Gay Friendly, Plenty Of ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Viva Mexico City, Gay Friendly, Plenty Of ...: Mexico City or Ciudad de Mexico is the capital city of Mexico, and the largest city in North America by population. Mexico City is, and ha...

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Morne Seychellois National Park

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Morne Seychellois National Park: Morne Seychellois is the highest peak in Seychelles. Morne Seychellois is located on the island of Mahé in the Morne Seychellois National Pa...

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Mahe Is A Paradise But Stray Dogs, Spi...

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Mahe Is A Paradise But Stray Dogs, Spi...: Mahé is the largest and most populous island in the Seychelles, home to 90% of the country's population and its largest airport. Mahé ...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Suffers Severe Turbulence On A Fl...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: KLM Suffers Severe Turbulence On A Fl...: KLM Boeing 777, performing flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam, was enroute over the Atlantic Ocean when the aircraft suffered severe turbulenc...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Kruger National Park

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Kruger National Park: Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19,485 square kilometres (7,523 sq mi) in the provi...

Tourism Observer: FIJI: Tropical Cyclone Josie Makes It Un Safe To G...

Tourism Observer: FIJI: Tropical Cyclone Josie Makes It Un Safe To G...: FIJI TRAVEL advice warns that the country is under a constant level of threat from torrential rain. Cyclone Josie is the latest to hit the...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kerala Tourism Department Attracts More Tou...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kerala Tourism Department Attracts More Tou...: Migrants from the Hindi speaking states in the country who work in Kerala, God’s Own Country is exactly what the Gulf is for the Keralites. ...

Tourism Observer: PALAU: Tourists Shun Palau Says South Pacific Tour...

Tourism Observer: PALAU: Tourists Shun Palau Says South Pacific Tour...: A recent report from the South Pacific Tourism Organisation said visitor numbers dropped 16 percent from the previous quarter, spearheaded b...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Siargao Islands, Surfing Capital Of T...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Siargao Islands, Surfing Capital Of T...: Popular for its surfing spots and uncrowded beaches, Siargao Island saw more foreign and local visitors during the Holy Week. But as touri...

Tourism Observer: SAMOA: American Tourists Attracted To Samoa By Cul...

Tourism Observer: SAMOA: American Tourists Attracted To Samoa By Cul...: Samoa’s culture attracted two New Zealand university students from the United States to the islands. With a background in anthropology and...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 Accidentally...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 Accidentally...: The first officer had difficulty maintaining localizer and glideslope as well as maintaining speed, the captain provided instructions to cor...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kashmir Chaos, Busses Carrying Tourists Atta...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kashmir Chaos, Busses Carrying Tourists Atta...: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday denied that tourists had been attacked by stone pelters on Sunday, but acknowledged that two tourists g...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kashmir Caos, Busses Carrying Tourists Atta...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Kashmir Chaos, Busses Carrying Tourists Atta...: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday denied that tourists had been attacked by stone pelters on Sunday, but acknowledged that two tourists g...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Small Planet Airlines Announces €5.1 mil...

Tourism Observer: CAMBODIA: Small Planet Airlines Announces €5.1 mil...: Leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines has announced financial results for the year 2017, reporting a profit of €5.1 million and full recove...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Arrivals Traffic Increases At Greek Airpor...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Arrivals Traffic Increases At Greek Airpor...: Tourist arrivals increased in February at major Greek airports by 24.9 percent and road arrivals rose in the same month by 17.1 percent comp...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Kampala Serena Hotel***** Remodeled

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Kampala Serena Hotel***** Remodeled: The Kampala Serena Hotel is a hotel in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The hotel is rated 5-star by the Uganda Tourism Boar...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Rossiya Airbus Wheel Traps Worker'...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Rossiya Airbus Wheel Traps Worker'...: Rossiya Airbus A319-100, performing flight from London Gatwick to Saint Petersburg, was being pushed back for departure when the aircraft wa...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Rossiya Airbus Wheel Traps Worker'...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Rossiya Airbus Wheel Traps Worker'...: Rossiya Airbus A319-100, performing flight from London Gatwick to Saint Petersburg, was being pushed back for departure when the aircraft wa...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Davao City, Eco-Adventure, Fruit Bask...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Davao City, Eco-Adventure, Fruit Bask...: Davao City or the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is the largest city in the Ph...

Tourism Observer: COCOS ISLANDS: A Nature And Water Lover's Paradise...

Tourism Observer: COCOS ISLANDS: A Nature And Water Lover's Paradise...: The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands or simply Cocos Islands or Keeling Islands is in the middle of the Indian Ocean some 2750km north-w...