Tourism Observer: KAZKHSTAN: Air Astana Opens Aviation Technical Cen...

Tourism Observer: KAZKHSTAN: Air Astana Opens Aviation Technical Cen...: Air Astana has opened a new Aviation Technical Centre at Astana’s Nursultan Nazarbayev international airport. The new Aviation Technical C...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Unveils To Launch Mumbai Flights Next Y...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Unveils To Launch Mumbai Flights Next Y...: Delta Air Lines has unveiled plans to launch nonstop flights between the United States and Mumbai, India, next year. Delta also intends to...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Grand Hyatt Hotel Jijiang Rebranded As Jin...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Grand Hyatt Hotel Jijiang Rebranded As Jin...: The Grand Hyatt hotel in Jijiang has been rebranded as the Jinmao Hotel Lijiang in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The hotel is the first...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Eric Piatti Appointed GM At Dusit Thani...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Eric Piatti Appointed GM At Dusit Thani...: Eric Piatti has been appointed as General Manager of the Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, the first Dusit-branded property within the country, ...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Improves In-Flight Dining Exp...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatar Airways Improves In-Flight Dining Exp...: Qatar Airways has launched a new on-board dining experience for its Premium customers. The new concepts, which will commence on the airlin...

Tourism Observer: ASIA: Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 29.8 Million I...

Tourism Observer: ASIA: Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 29.8 Million I...: Preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) for the month of April 2018 show growth in international ai...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Xiamen Airlines Makes 200th Aircraft With F...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Xiamen Airlines Makes 200th Aircraft With F...: Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, expanding its fleet to 200 aircraft. The airline passed the first...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: AirAsia Under Corruption Investigation In I...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: AirAsia Under Corruption Investigation In I...: India’s Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case on Tuesday against more than ten major officials of AirAsia Group in India, Malays...

Tourism Observer: Cathay Pacific And Cathay Dragon Flew 2,980,654 Pa...

Tourism Observer: Cathay Pacific And Cathay Dragon Flew 2,980,654 Pa...: Cathay Pacific's and Cathay Dragon's traffic figures for April 2018 show a slight drop in the number of passengers carried and an in...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Suspends 4 Pilots For Taking Se...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Suspends 4 Pilots For Taking Se...: The flight was on its way from Leh to Delhi on April 19 when the pilots clicked selfies. An internal investigation has been initiated by J...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Air China To Start Flying Beijing To Hanoi ...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Air China To Start Flying Beijing To Hanoi ...: Air China will launch a new service between Beijing and Hanoi on 1 June 2018. The non-stop route will enable passengers to travel from Bei...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Hong Kong Airlines Launches Flights to ...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Hong Kong Airlines Launches Flights to ...: Hong Kong Airlines has launched non-stop flights connecting Hong Kong with Moscow. The new seasonal service, which will operate thrice we...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Mandarin Oriental Inks Deal For New Hotel...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Mandarin Oriental Inks Deal For New Hotel...: Mandarin Oriental has signed a management contract for a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam. Scheduled to open in 2020, the Mandar...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Probed Following Complaint Of A...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Jet Airways Probed Following Complaint Of A...: Markets regulator Sebi has sought information from Jet Airways following a complaint of alleged fraudulent practices. In a filing to the s...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort Introduces 2-b...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort Introduces 2-b...: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort has opened a 2-bedroom Presidential Oceanfront Pool Villa, a 286 square metre (sqm) private beachfront masterpiece...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort Introduces 2-b...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort Introduces 2-b...: SALA Chaweng Beach Resort has opened a 2-bedroom Presidential Oceanfront Pool Villa, a 286 square metre (sqm) private beachfront masterpiece...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Orders 9 Airbus A320neo Planes

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Lufthansa Orders 9 Airbus A320neo Planes: Lufthansa has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo. The latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group’s total order for th...

Tourism Observer: SOLOMON ISLANDS: Visitor Arrivals To Solomon Islan...

Tourism Observer: SOLOMON ISLANDS: Visitor Arrivals To Solomon Islan...: Visitor arrivals to Solomon Islands were up 29% in Q1 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017. The latest figures from the Solomon I...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: HK Bellawings Orders 18 Global 6500 And...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: HK Bellawings Orders 18 Global 6500 And...: HK Bellawings Jet Limited, a leading aircraft management company based in Hong Kong, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Bombardier for...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Finnair To Launch Flights to Hanover, Ger...

Tourism Observer: FINLAND: Finnair To Launch Flights to Hanover, Ger...: Finnair has unveiled plans to launch flights between Helsinki and Hanover, Germany, next summer. The new route will start on 29 April 2019...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad To Donate To Charity 150,000 Meals Per...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad To Donate To Charity 150,000 Meals Per...: Etihad Aviation Group has launched a community programme that will deliver 400 meals per day to charity. The initiative will be held throu...

Tourism Observer: HAWAII: Kailua-Kona The Coffee destination Of Hawa...

Tourism Observer: HAWAII: Kailua-Kona The Coffee destination Of Hawa...: Kailua is an unincorporated city in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, in the North Kona District of the Island of Hawaiʻi. The populat...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Air Hamburg Orders Four More Legacy 650E ...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Air Hamburg Orders Four More Legacy 650E ...: Air Hamburg has signed a purchase agreement with Embraer for four more Legacy 650E business jets. The contract has a value of USD 103.6 mil...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Starts Astana-Vilnius Fl...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Starts Astana-Vilnius Fl...: Kazakhstan’s SCAT airlines based in Shymkent launched May 27 a new Astana-Vilnius, Lithuania service. The four-hour-and-40-minute Boeing-7...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Akmola Region Goes For Spiritual Touri...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Akmola Region Goes For Spiritual Touri...: Akmola Region is a centrally located region of Kazakhstan. Its capital is Kokshetau. The national capital, Astana, is enclosed by the regi...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Starts Astana-Vilnius Fl...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: SCAT Airlines Starts Astana-Vilnius Fl...: Kazakhstan’s SCAT airlines based in Shymkent launched May 27 a new Astana-Vilnius, Lithuania service. The four-hour-and-40-minute Boeing-7...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarb...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarb...: In developing tourism in Astana, Kazakhstan is studying the experience of Singapore, said Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev during a...

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Introduces Washington D.C To ...

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Introduces Washington D.C To ...: United launched a new seasonal direct service between Edinburgh and Washington D.C. This is the first time a direct flight has ever connec...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: airBaltic Refreshes Fleet With 60 Bombardi...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: airBaltic Refreshes Fleet With 60 Bombardi...: Bombardier, has announced a firm purchase agreement for 30 CSeries CS300 planes with Latvian Low-Cost Carrier, airBaltic. The purchase ord...

Tourism Observer: USA: Spirit Airlines Introduces Flights To Virgin ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Spirit Airlines Introduces Flights To Virgin ...: Spirit Airlines announced the expansion of its flight network to the Virgin Islands with an all-new service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood I...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Air Astana Slips Off Runway At Astana ...

Tourism Observer: KAZAKHSTAN: Air Astana Slips Off Runway At Astana ...: An Air Astana Airbus A320-200 skidded off the runway during a windy approach at Astana International Airport. The incident was captured by...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: British Airways To Begin Heathrow ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: British Airways To Begin Heathrow ...: British Airways has announced that the launch of its new service between London-Heathrow (LHR) to Marrakech for their Winter 2018/19 operati...

Tourism Observer: HAWAII: Kilauea Volcano Eruption Kills Tourism

Tourism Observer: HAWAII: Kilauea Volcano Eruption Kills Tourism: The eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano that has destroyed dozens of homes on the Big Island and forced thousands to flee is also resul...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Is Mos...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Is Mos...: London’s main gateway, Heathrow Airport (LHR) has unveiled its quarterly list featuring the top 50 noisiest, nastiest, most polluting airlin...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: 3 Tourists Arrested For Gang-raping 20-year...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: 3 Tourists Arrested For Gang-raping 20-year...: Goa Police on Saturday arrested three persons in connection with a gang-rape at the popular Colva beach late on Friday night, even as a Goa ...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France And Qantas Restablish Codeshare...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France And Qantas Restablish Codeshare...: Qantas and Air France have renewed its codesharing agreement on May 23, offering further connectivity between Europe and Australia via Asia...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Air Italy To Commence Flights To US June 1 ...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Air Italy To Commence Flights To US June 1 ...: Italy’s newest airline is ready to launch long-haul flights under its new callsign, new colors, and recently acquired Airbus A330-200 to New...

Tourism Observer: BRUNEI: Royal Brunei Airlines Starts Direct Flight...

Tourism Observer: BRUNEI: Royal Brunei Airlines Starts Direct Flight...: Royal Brunei Airlines announced yesterday that they will be launching daily non-stop flights between Brunei and London-Heathrow from October...

Tourism Observer: WizzAir Makes 22% Increase In Profits

Tourism Observer: WizzAir Makes 22% Increase In Profits: Wizz Air, presented its 2018 financial results for last year’s run. The airline details a 22.1% increase in profit to a record €275 millio...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dog Gives Birth At Tampa International Airpor...

Tourism Observer: USA: Dog Gives Birth At Tampa International Airpor...: In the midst of the highest dispute regarding service animals flying on planes, a service dog named Eleanor or Ellie Rigby gave birth to eig...

Tourism Observer: USA: Allegiant Acquires First Airbus A320ceo

Tourism Observer: USA: Allegiant Acquires First Airbus A320ceo: American ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant has taken delivery of its first Alabama-made Airbus A320ceo, joining a fleet of 31 A319s, 40 A320s...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Argentine Tourist Brutally Beaten, Robbed...

Tourism Observer: ECUADOR: Argentine Tourist Brutally Beaten, Robbed...: Andrea Carenzo Victim of Robbery To many who have heard of Vilcabamba, Ecuador it is known as the Valley of Longevity. However, to some e...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Urinating British Tourist Falls In Am...

Tourism Observer: NETHERLANDS: Urinating British Tourist Falls In Am...: The tourist is said to have walked to the side of a canal in the city centre in the middle of the night and start to pee into the water. H...

Tourism Observer: IRELAND: Canadian Tourist Is Dead After Falling Of...

Tourism Observer: IRELAND: Canadian Tourist Is Dead After Falling Of...: A Tourist has died after falling while walking along the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range. The Canadian man and his partner, understood to be a...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Wasps Sting American Tourist, Gloria Suemi...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Wasps Sting American Tourist, Gloria Suemi...: A 65-year-old American tourist has been killed by insects - wasps in Bwindi impenetrable National park in Rubanda District in Western Uganda...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Colon, A Very Dangerous City,Walking Aroun...

Tourism Observer: PANAMA: Colon, A Very Dangerous City,Walking Aroun...: Colón is a city in Central Panama. The town is in poor condition and notorious for its high crime rate, but it is worth driving around to lo...

Tourism Observer: LIBERIA: Liberia Diaspora Tourism Festival To Take...

Tourism Observer: LIBERIA: Liberia Diaspora Tourism Festival To Take...: Recently the US government asked some Liberians who have been in America to go home within the year. Many viewed this negatively consideri...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Tourism day - Accra Weizo For 23rd Of June ...

Tourism Observer: GHANA: Tourism day - Accra Weizo For 23rd Of June ...: Catherine Afeku The Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Arts for Ghana Honourable Catherine Afeku will host the Tourism day of Accra ...

Tourism Observer: WEST AFRICA: Gorillas And Chimpanzees Under Threat...

Tourism Observer: WEST AFRICA: Gorillas And Chimpanzees Under Threat...: Gorillas and chimpanzees may be twice as numerous in West Africa as previously thought, but the apes are still endangered, declining fast an...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Makes Profit Of $1.1 billion

Tourism Observer: UAE: Emirates Makes Profit Of $1.1 billion: The Emirates Group has announced its 30th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion. According to a statement from the airl...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: InterContinental Hotel Nairobi Stakes Up Fo...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: InterContinental Hotel Nairobi Stakes Up Fo...: The Privatisation Commission has set the stage for an investment company associated with former President Daniel arap Moi to acquire a 33.8 ...

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: Primera Air Creates 3 New Routes

Tourism Observer: Primera Air Creates 3 New Routes: Primera Air, which is venturing into the combative transatlantic market this summer, has added three new routes from three different bases, ...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW Introduces Iceland To Texas Route

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW Introduces Iceland To Texas Route: WOW air is the first of three airlines to start flights between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) this summer, with the U...

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Launches New Flights

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Launches New Flights: United Airlines launched two transatlantic routes on 23 May, with it now serving Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF) from New York Newark (EWR), while ...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Initiates New Routes

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Initiates New Routes: Ethiopian Airlines commenced operations between Abidjan (ABJ) and New York Newark (EWR) on 12 May, a service that originates in Addis Ababa....

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Starts Flying To Kau...

Tourism Observer: POLAND: LOT Polish Airlines Starts Flying To Kau...: LOT Polish Airlines added its latest Asian spoke to its network on 15 May – Singapore (SIN) – with the Star Alliance member now linking its ...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Germania Launches New Routes

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Germania Launches New Routes: Germania has commenced its first services to the French island of Corsica during the last seven days. Weekly flights (Saturdays) from Dres...

Tourism Observer: CAMEROON: Yaounde Taxi Sharing So Risky. Mind Your...

Tourism Observer: CAMEROON: Yaounde Taxi Sharing So Risky. Mind Your...: Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon with a population of approximately 2.5 million, the second largest city in the country after the port cit...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: 310 Room Grand Hyatt Hotel To Open In Athe...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: 310 Room Grand Hyatt Hotel To Open In Athe...: Grand Hyatt Athens, will open in the Greek capital by September this year, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on Tuesday. This will be the...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Lazart Hotel Thessaloniki Has Been Leased ...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Lazart Hotel Thessaloniki Has Been Leased ...: Greek hotel management and consulting company Zeus International on Tuesday announced that its lease of the Lazart Hotel in Thessaloniki has...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Capitol Kempinski Hotel To Open In Sing...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Capitol Kempinski Hotel To Open In Sing...: Kempinski Hotels announced plans to open The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first luxury heritage lifestyle des...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines To Start Addis Ababa ...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines To Start Addis Ababa ...: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is to launch thrice weekly flights ...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines To Start Addis Ababa ...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines To Start Addis Ababa ...: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is to launch thrice weekly flights ...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Best Western To Open New Beach Resort In ...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Best Western To Open New Beach Resort In ...: Just a month after announcing a new BW Premier Collection property that will be opened in Vung Tau, Vietnam, Best Western Hotels & Resor...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc To Fly To 5 East African ...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc To Fly To 5 East African ...: Royal Air Maroc RAM has signed a code sharing agreement with Alitalia to boost air links between Morocco and Italy. Under the deal, they w...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Cuts Baggage Allowance,Seeks ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Airways Cuts Baggage Allowance,Seeks ...: Kenya Airways is seeking exemption from competition rules in its joint venture deal with Tanzania’s national carrier Precision Air. KQ, wh...

Tourism Observer: CURACAO: Free Trade Zone, Sex Destination. Prostit...

Tourism Observer: CURACAO: Free Trade Zone, Sex Destination. Prostit...: Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean, among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. This trio is located near Venez...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: Land Of Lakes And Volcanoes, Travel On ...

Tourism Observer: NICARAGUA: Land Of Lakes And Volcanoes, Travel On ...: Nicaragua is a country in Central America. It has coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea, in the east, and the North Pacific Ocean, in the wes...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Air Italy Acquires First Boeing 737 MAX 8, ...

Tourism Observer: ITALY: Air Italy Acquires First Boeing 737 MAX 8, ...: The first Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivered to an Italian carrier has finally arrived at Air Italy’s new operational base in Milan-Malpensa (MXP). ...

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Air Seychelles Increases Flights To Jo...

Tourism Observer: SEYCHELLES: Air Seychelles Increases Flights To Jo...: Air Seychelles announces increase in frequency of its flights between Seychelles and Johannesburg to six flights per week starting from Tues...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Airways,SWISS Sign New Codeshare Agree...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Etihad Airways,SWISS Sign New Codeshare Agree...: Etihad A UAE carrier has confirmed that it has signed a new codeshare agreement with national carrier Swiss Air. The codeshare agreement wil...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Plane Skids Off Runway At Blu...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Plane Skids Off Runway At Blu...: A passenger jet ran off the runway Saturday afternoon at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. No injuries were reported. The incident happened...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: AirSwift Acquires Brand New ATR 72-60...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: AirSwift Acquires Brand New ATR 72-60...: Aircraft lessor, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), confirmed it delivered one brand-new ATR 72-600 (MSN 1440), to Philippines’ AirSwift. The ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Virgin Atlantic To Commence Las Vegas London ...

Tourism Observer: USA: Virgin Atlantic To Commence Las Vegas London ...: Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to launch flights to Las Vegas (LAS) from London-Heathrow (LHR), effective on March 31, 2019. These ne...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: AirSwift Acquires Brand New ATR 72-60...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: AirSwift Acquires Brand New ATR 72-60...: Aircraft lessor, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), confirmed it delivered one brand-new ATR 72-600 (MSN 1440), to Philippines’ AirSwift. The ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Bombardier Q400 Is The Preffered A...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Bombardier Q400 Is The Preffered A...: Flybe has recently outlined their strategic plan regarding their fleet of Dash 8’s and Embraer aircraft. As Europe’s largest regional airl...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Introduces DeltaOne Suites Af...

Tourism Observer: USA: Delta Air Lines Introduces DeltaOne Suites Af...: Delta Air Lines has revealed the upgraded seat map of its Boeing 777-200(ER)/(LR) fleet, featuring the new DeltaOne suites. Last year, the...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Little Ride Taxi To Launch In Kampala

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Little Ride Taxi To Launch In Kampala: A new online taxi-hailing app Little Ride is set to launch its services in Uganda this month, bringing competition to Uber and Taxify who ha...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Corinthia Hotels Appoints Rebecca ...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Corinthia Hotels Appoints Rebecca ...: Corinthia Hotels has appointed Rebecca Barrie to the new position of Senior Director – Marketing. Based in London, Rebecca’s remit covers ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Gen McKe...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Gen McKe...: ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Gen McKenzie as its new Executive Vice President of Human Resources. With over two decades of experie...

Tourism Observer: BAHRAIN: Alban Dutemple Appointed General Manager...

Tourism Observer: BAHRAIN: Alban Dutemple Appointed General Manager...: Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the appointment of Alban Dutemple as the General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain. Alban D...

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...: Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey....

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...: Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey....

Tourism Observer: Balkan Cuisine Is As Simple As Beans

Tourism Observer: Balkan Cuisine Is As Simple As Beans: Balkan cuisine is naturally eclectic because the region has experienced so many influences throughout the ages. From ancient Romans who st...

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...

Tourism Observer: Baklava The Rich Sweet Dessert Pastry You Should N...: Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey....

Tourism Observer: CUBA: More Than 100 Killed In Air Crash At Jose Ma...

Tourism Observer: CUBA: More Than 100 Killed In Air Crash At Jose Ma...: More than 100 people have died after a Boeing 737 airliner crashed near Cuba's main airport in Havana, the country's worst air disas...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Tourism Federation Opposes Cutting Do...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Tourism Federation Opposes Cutting Do...: Kenya Tourism Federation like many other Tourism, Travel and Hospitality stake holders are sharply opposed to Kenya Tourism Ministry cutting...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Tourism Federation Opposes Cutting Do...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Kenya Tourism Federation Opposes Cutting Do...: Kenya Tourism Federation like many other Tourism, Travel and Hospitality stake holders are sharply opposed to Kenya Tourism Ministry cutting...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airline...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airline...: Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, is to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its The programme will compri...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Marasa Africa Buys Umubano Hotel, Commence...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Marasa Africa Buys Umubano Hotel, Commence...: Marasa Africa, a subsidiary of the Madhvani Group, has started rehabilitation of 100-room Marasa Umubano Hotel in Kigali. The first phase ...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airline...

Tourism Observer: SINGAPORE: Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airline...: Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, is to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its The programme will compri...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Flight From Barcel...

Tourism Observer: GERMANY: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Flight From Barcel...: Ryanair Boeing 737-800, performing flight from Barcelona to Hamburg, landed on Hamburg’s runway 05 following a non-precision approach but ov...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Saratov Airlines Stops And Resumes Ticket ...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Saratov Airlines Stops And Resumes Ticket ...: Saratov Airlines will now continues its operations and resume ticket sales on domestic routes, it announced in a statement. The airline wi...

Tourism Observer: DR. CONGO: Mbandaka, If Your Truck Breaks Down, Fi...

Tourism Observer: DR. CONGO: Mbandaka, If Your Truck Breaks Down, Fi...: Mbandaka, formerly known as Coquilhatville or Coquilhatstad - named after Camille-Aime Coquilhat, is a city on the Congo River in the Democr...

Tourism Observer: DR. CONGO: Ebola Spreads To Mbandaka, 25 Dead, Con...

Tourism Observer: DR. CONGO: Ebola Spreads To Mbandaka, 25 Dead, Con...: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has spread from the countryside into Mbandaka, causing fears that the disease will be spread further and become i...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Resurrecting Uganda Airlines After 15 Year...

Tourism Observer: UGANDA: Resurrecting Uganda Airlines After 15 Year...: Uganda Airlines may begin flying probably November-December as it concludes funding negotiations for the first four aircraft. Monica Azuba...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Krabi, A Tourist Destination That Sees T...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: Krabi, A Tourist Destination That Sees T...: Krabi Province is a popular beach destination at the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand. Krabi is the main town in the province of Krabi - t...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Overflowing And Overcrowding With Tou...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Overflowing And Overcrowding With Tou...: Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis says the last thing we want is for international tourists to leave New Zealand with a bad experience. Speaki...

Tourism Observer: USA: Lime Introduces Modern Transport In Cities

Tourism Observer: USA: Lime Introduces Modern Transport In Cities: In the big cities in America, Europe and Asia, scooters and electric bikes are parked on the streets and people are allowed to use them to g...

Tourism Observer: USA: Lime Introduces Modern Transport In Cities

Tourism Observer: USA: Lime Introduces Modern Transport In Cities: In the big cities in America, Europe and Asia, scooters and electric bikes are parked on the streets and people are allowed to use them to g...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Overflowing And Overcrowding With Tou...

Tourism Observer: NEW ZEALAND: Overflowing And Overcrowding With Tou...: Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis says the last thing we want is for international tourists to leave New Zealand with a bad experience. Speaki...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Make Daily Flights From Muscat T...

Tourism Observer: OMAN: Oman Air To Make Daily Flights From Muscat T...: Oman Air commences its new daily flight from Muscat to Istanbul as of June 1, 2018. This is one of many strategic moves in the airline’s a...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: British Airways To Commence Flights ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: British Airways To Commence Flights ...: South African city of Durban with the start of British Airways’ new direct service. From October 29 holidaymakers will be able to surf the...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Pilot Sucked Out Halfway Of Sichuan Airline...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Pilot Sucked Out Halfway Of Sichuan Airline...: A Sichuan Airlines Airbus A319 flying from Chongqing to Lhasa was forced to make an emergency landing about 20 minutes after its right winds...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW Air to Launches New Flight From The U...

Tourism Observer: ICELAND: WOW Air to Launches New Flight From The U...: WOW air announced the launching of a new route from the U.S. to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi, India via Iceland. The f...

Tourism Observer: GABON: Gabon A Wealthy Country With Poor People In...

Tourism Observer: GABON: Gabon A Wealthy Country With Poor People In...: Gabon is a country in Western Central Africa. It lies on the Equator, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, between the Republic of the Congo to the ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: 8 Transavia Passengers Suddenly Fall Sick...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: 8 Transavia Passengers Suddenly Fall Sick...: A Transavia Boeing 737-800 with 185 people on board was enroute at FL370 about 50nm northeast of Vienna (Austria) in Slovak Airspace when th...

Tourism Observer: USA: Airbus And Boeing Stuck With Iran Orders, Tru...

Tourism Observer: USA: Airbus And Boeing Stuck With Iran Orders, Tru...: The immediate repercussions of President Trumps decision to pull out of the nuclear accord with Iran will see export licenses for Boeing and...

Tourism Observer: USA: JetBlue Announces New Havana And Mexico Servi...

Tourism Observer: USA: JetBlue Announces New Havana And Mexico Servi...: JetBlue announced the expansion of its presence in Havana and Mexico City by adding three new services and more routes departing from the ca...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: New Livery For WestJet 787-9 Dreamliners

Tourism Observer: CANADA: New Livery For WestJet 787-9 Dreamliners: WestJet has introduced its new livery and products for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered starting 2019. WestJet airline has te...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South African Airways Expecting $400...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South African Airways Expecting $400...: South African government has promised another $400 million capital injection into failing airline South African Airways. This comes after ...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi Residents Can Now Apply Online Visa...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi Residents Can Now Apply Online Visa...: Residents in the emirate of Abu Dhabi would now be able to apply for new visa or visa renewal through a devoted online gateway, the Ministry...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi. Liquor Permit Required To Buy Alco...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Abu Dhabi. Liquor Permit Required To Buy Alco...: Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi an...

Tourism Observer: UAE: 32 Injured In Bus Collision

Tourism Observer: UAE: 32 Injured In Bus Collision: As many as 32 people sustained injuries in a collision between two buses at the intersection of Pepsi Cola towards Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi ...

Tourism Observer: MALI: The Great Mosque Of Djenne. Non-Muslims Are ...

Tourism Observer: MALI: The Great Mosque Of Djenne. Non-Muslims Are ...: The Great Mosque of Djenne is a large banco or adobe building that is considered by many architects to be one of the greatest achievements o...

Tourism Observer: UAE: Air Arabia Offers Tickets At So Low Cost

Tourism Observer: UAE: Air Arabia Offers Tickets At So Low Cost: Sharjah-based Air Arabia is offering flight tickets from Sharjah to Beirut for as low as Dh450. The Indian residents can fly to From Sharj...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Air To Include Manchester In E...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Air To Include Manchester In E...: Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise will start serving Manchester in northern England from December, adding a second U.K. destination months befor...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia Airlines Launches Direct Flight...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia Airlines Launches Direct Flight...: Ethiopia Airlines has launched direct flights to Namibia. Although Kenya Airways signed a new code-share agreement with Air Namibia way ba...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Hilton Nairobi Introduces New Dishes

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Hilton Nairobi Introduces New Dishes: Hilton Nairobi is one hotel hidden-in-plain-sight. The Hilton Nairobi is one of the oldest buildings in the city and serves as a landmark ...

Tourism Observer: CUBA: Cuba Still Attracts Foreign Hospitality Comp...

Tourism Observer: CUBA: Cuba Still Attracts Foreign Hospitality Comp...: Hotel Melia Cohiba Cuba’s tourism is bleeding but Melia Hotels and China’s Jin Jiang are pursuing new investments in what seems to be a pro...

Tourism Observer: CUBA: No More Enclave And Apartheid Tourism, Thoug...

Tourism Observer: CUBA: No More Enclave And Apartheid Tourism, Thoug...: Havana Capital City Of Cuba Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies 145km (...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ethiopian Airlines To Fly Twice Daily To Mo...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Ethiopian Airlines To Fly Twice Daily To Mo...: Ethiopian Airlines has been allowed more flights on the Mombasa route in an agreement between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Ethiopian Prime M...

Tourism Observer: Borassus - Palmyra Palm

Tourism Observer: Borassus - Palmyra Palm: Borassus aethiopum is a species of Borassus palm from Africa. In English it is variously referred to as African fan palm, African palmyra ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Mafia Island A Hidden Gem In The Indian ...

Tourism Observer: TANZANIA: Mafia Island A Hidden Gem In The Indian ...: Mafia Island off the coast of Tanzania must be one of the Indian Ocean's most hidden gem. Mafia Island or Chole Shamba is part of the ...

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Kanga, An African Garment That Speaks And ...

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: Kanga, An African Garment That Speaks And ...: The kanga, is a colourful fabric similar to kitenge, but lighter, worn by women and occasionally by men throughout the African Great Lakes r...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Eggplant And Yogurt Most Important Element...

Tourism Observer: TURKEY: Eggplant And Yogurt Most Important Element...: Traditional Kag Kebab Turkish cuisine is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Cent...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Goan Cuisine, Influenced By Numerous Cultur...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Goan Cuisine, Influenced By Numerous Cultur...: Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, an Indian state located along India's west coast on the shore of the Arabian Sea...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Goan Cuisine, Influenced By Numerous Cultur...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Goan Cuisine, Influenced By Numerous Cultur...: Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, an Indian state located along India's west coast on the shore of the Arabian Sea...

Tourism Observer: BELIZE: Belizean Cuisine, Chickens Have An Unusual...

Tourism Observer: BELIZE: Belizean Cuisine, Chickens Have An Unusual...: Belizean cuisine is a combination of all ethnicities in the nation of Belize and their respectively wide variety of foods. Breakfast consi...

Tourism Observer: African Airlines Experiencing Great Demand

Tourism Observer: African Airlines Experiencing Great Demand: International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand measured in rev...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Heineken Opens US $500-million Brewery In ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Heineken Opens US $500-million Brewery In ...: Heineken opened its new brewery and bottling plant in Feb 2018 in Meoqui, Chihuahua, where it will produce 600 million liters of beer a year...

Tourism Observer: BELIZE: HEINEKEN In Partnership With Belize Brewin...

Tourism Observer: BELIZE: HEINEKEN In Partnership With Belize Brewin...: Heineken International B.V. (HEINEKEN) announces that it has acquired a minority stake in Belize Brewing Company Ltd ("BBC"), Beli...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France-KLM CEO To Resign Over Rejectio...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France-KLM CEO To Resign Over Rejectio...: Air France KLM shares slumped on Monday after the company’s chief executive said he would resign following the rejection of a pay deal by th...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: TAR Airlines To Open New Routes

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: TAR Airlines To Open New Routes: Queretaro Airline, TAR Airlines will close a successful fourth year of operations by opening three new routes, said CEO Rodrigo Vazquez Colm...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: New Model Airline Volotea Is New Member Of ...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: New Model Airline Volotea Is New Member Of ...: Volotea, the airline of mid- and small‐sized European cities is a new member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Repres...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: German And Polish Tourists Murdered In Chi...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: German And Polish Tourists Murdered In Chi...: Polish cyclist Chmielewski A Chiapas state prosecutor confirmed today that two European cyclists found dead in a ravine had been murdered. ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Festival Cervecero de Occidente To Help Ar...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Festival Cervecero de Occidente To Help Ar...: At least 40 artisanal beer makers from around Mexico are expected for an annual beer festival in Guadalajara this month. The main characte...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: LATAM Airbus A321 Gets Tyre Burst As It La...

Tourism Observer: BRAZIL: LATAM Airbus A321 Gets Tyre Burst As It La...: LATAM Airbus A321, performing flight from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia, landed on Brasilia’s runway 11L but burst the inboard right main tyre ...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat Suspends Newfoundland Flights

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat Suspends Newfoundland Flights: Air Transat will not be offering flights down south from Newfoundland next year. Director of Marketing and Business Development for the Ai...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Orders For 10 New Q40...

Tourism Observer: ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Airlines Orders For 10 New Q40...: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has concluded a firm order for 10 new Q400 aircraft with Ethiopian Airlines. The or...

Tourism Observer: MALI: Marriott International Opens Sheraton Bamako...

Tourism Observer: MALI: Marriott International Opens Sheraton Bamako...: Marriott International has opened the Sheraton Bamako Hotel marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. We are thrilled to build on Shera...

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: New Airports Coming Up In Africa

Tourism Observer: AFRICA: New Airports Coming Up In Africa: Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar In Africa, majority of airports are undergoing expansion in a bid to cater for rapidly growing...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat To Start Toronto And Montreal ...

Tourism Observer: CANADA: Air Transat To Start Toronto And Montreal ...: Air Transat, Canada’s leading leisure airline, this season has increased capacity from Athens by 14 percent in comparison to last year, maki...

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Drops Some Mexico Flights Bec...

Tourism Observer: USA: United Airlines Drops Some Mexico Flights Bec...: United Airlines will cut service to a few destinations in Mexico this year due to a decline in demand, but will beef up a few flights too. ...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Boeing 737 Engine Fails Inf...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Boeing 737 Engine Fails Inf...: American Airlines Boeing 737-800, performing flight from New York La Guardia to Orlando with 156 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of ...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: 100 Future Pilots To Benefit From New Coc...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRIA: 100 Future Pilots To Benefit From New Coc...: On May 9, 2018, 20 pilot trainees started their training to become pilots for Austrian Airlines. The airline still has room for 34 people ...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Winter Olympics Boosts Korea Tourism

Tourism Observer: SOUTH KOREA: Winter Olympics Boosts Korea Tourism: Tourism in Korea (ROK) has been significantly boosted by the staging of the Winter Olympics in the country and the arrival of vastly increas...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Chinese Air Travel Shoots Up, Europe Gain...

Tourism Observer: EUROPE: Chinese Air Travel Shoots Up, Europe Gain...: Europe is set to benefit from increasing Chinese air travel with extra flights and more capacity for 2018. The continent will see a boom i...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Latvian Tourist Murdered

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Latvian Tourist Murdered: A day after DNA reports established the decomposed body found among the bushes at Panathura near Thiruvallam here is indeed that of missing ...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourism Police To Recruit More Women To Str...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourism Police To Recruit More Women To Str...: Kadakampally Surendran The state government will recruit more women personnel into the tourism police force as part of strengthening the se...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Ngurah Rai International Airport Now Ha...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Ngurah Rai International Airport Now Ha...: Bali’s Ngurah Rai International airport has unveiled a new duty-free store in its international arrivals terminal, the first of its kind in ...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Valencia To Ban Airbnbs From Selling The Be...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Valencia To Ban Airbnbs From Selling The Be...: A group of residents of Valencia, Spain, are supporting a bill that would ban tourists from booking the rooms in town with the best views. ...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: KLM Flight From Amsterdam To Kuala Lumpu...

Tourism Observer: THAILAND: KLM Flight From Amsterdam To Kuala Lumpu...: KLM Boeing 777-200 was enroute at FL390 about 100nm northwest of Phuket - Thailand when the crew decided to divert to Phuket due to a passen...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Two British Tourists Kidnapped And A Fem...

Tourism Observer: DR CONGO: Two British Tourists Kidnapped And A Fem...: Some tourists were kidnapped and a convoy attacked in the Virunga National Park, the Democratic Republic of Congo's famed haven for gori...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Enjoy Oaxacan Cuisine

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Enjoy Oaxacan Cuisine: Tasajo A La Mexicana Oaxacan cuisine is a regional cuisine of Mexico, centered on the city of Oaxaca, the capital of the state of the same ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Oaxaca State Is One Of The Poorest, Carry ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Oaxaca State Is One Of The Poorest, Carry ...: Oaxaca is a state of Mexico. From Nahuatl languages is officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca. Oaxaca is one of the poorest sta...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: World Monuments Fund Raises US $1 Million ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: World Monuments Fund Raises US $1 Million ...: The New York-based World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced more than US $1 million in funding to repair earthquake-related damage at the Mo...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Fast Food Franchises Increase, But W...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Fast Food Franchises Increase, But W...: The fast food and quick service restaurant (QSR) sector has continued to show steady growth inspite of what has been a tough economic climat...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South African Airways Needs $399 Mil...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: South African Airways Needs $399 Mil...: South Africa’s state carrier SAA requires a $399 million cash injection in the current financial year to help it meet its financial obligati...

Tourism Observer: EAST AFRICA: Nairobi With Highest Number Of Hotel ...

Tourism Observer: EAST AFRICA: Nairobi With Highest Number Of Hotel ...: Nairobi’s revenue per available room (RevPAR) a performance metric for the hotel industry was the lowest among other East Africa capitals in...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Couple Wed In Hospital After Crocodile A...

Tourism Observer: ZIMBABWE: Couple Wed In Hospital After Crocodile A...: A Zimbabwe woman got married in hospital last weekend, days after her arm was bitten off in a crocodile attack near Victoria Falls. Zanele...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Giraffe Head Butts Film Maker Dead

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Giraffe Head Butts Film Maker Dead: A South African film-maker was killed by a giraffe while filming on a reserve outside Johannesburg, the game lodge’s owner has said, The S...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Government Trying To Promote Faith Ba...

Tourism Observer: PHILIPPINES: Government Trying To Promote Faith Ba...: Easter, called Holy Week in the Philippines, is a time for family and religious observance in this largely Catholic country. During this p...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan To Become Asia’s Hawaii,US Granted V...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan To Become Asia’s Hawaii,US Granted V...: China’s government has opened up to visitors from 59 countries, giving them visa-free entry to Hainan island, in an unprecedented move to sp...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan To Become Asia’s Hawaii,US Granted V...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Hainan To Become Asia’s Hawaii,US Granted V...: China’s government has opened up to visitors from 59 countries, giving them visa-free entry to Hainan island, in an unprecedented move to sp...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Komodo Island Tourism Grows Rapidly, No...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Komodo Island Tourism Grows Rapidly, No...: The Komodo dragon can smell blood up to 4km away says a forest ranger and guide at Komodo National Park, the only place in the world where t...

Tourism Observer: MICRONESIA: Yap Islands, Showing Female Thighs Is ...

Tourism Observer: MICRONESIA: Yap Islands, Showing Female Thighs Is ...: Yap International Airport Yap is one of the four Federated States of Micronesia. Yap is comprised of the main island atoll of Yap with M...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Nuer People, Rainbow Is Necklace Of G...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH SUDAN: Nuer People, Rainbow Is Necklace Of G...: The Nuer people are a Nilotic ethnic group primarily inhabiting the Nile Valley. They are concentrated in South Sudan, with some also foun...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourist Killed, Two Injured By Stone Throwi...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourist Killed, Two Injured By Stone Throwi...: A 22-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed and two members of his family, including his mother, were injured when their cab was attack...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourist Killed, Two Injured By Stone Throwi...

Tourism Observer: INDIA: Tourist Killed, Two Injured By Stone Throwi...: A 22-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed and two members of his family, including his mother, were injured when their cab was attack...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatari Cuisine

Tourism Observer: QATAR: Qatari Cuisine: Qatari cuisine is made up of traditional Arab cuisine. Chicken Machbous Machbus, a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vegetables, is the n...

Tourism Observer: Anissete The Anise-flavored Liqueur, Favourite Of ...

Tourism Observer: Anissete The Anise-flavored Liqueur, Favourite Of ...: Anisette, or Anis, is an anise-flavored liqueur that is consumed in most Mediterranean countries, mainly in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, ...

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Pipirrana Salads

Tourism Observer: Enjoy Pipirrana Salads: Pipirrana means frog’s piss, no body seams to know how this pleasant salad got that name. You may have tasted versions of pipirrana from o...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Andalusian Cuisine

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Andalusian Cuisine: Paella, Spicy Andalusian Seafood Andalusian cuisine is the cuisine of Andalusia, Spain. Important dishes include gazpacho, fried fish of...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Carmona, Well Known For Its Wine, Olive Oil...

Tourism Observer: SPAIN: Carmona, Well Known For Its Wine, Olive Oil...: Carmona is a town of southwestern Spain, in the province of Seville; it lies 33 km north-east of Seville. Carmona is built on a ridge over...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: More And More Chinese Tourists Are Flocking...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: More And More Chinese Tourists Are Flocking...: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) office in Beijing, along with the other two QTA offices at Shanghai and Guangzhou, has achieved great success...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: More And More Chinese Tourists Are Flocking...

Tourism Observer: QATAR: More And More Chinese Tourists Are Flocking...: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) office in Beijing, along with the other two QTA offices at Shanghai and Guangzhou, has achieved great success...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Chinese Tourists May Sieze If East Coast...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Chinese Tourists May Sieze If East Coast...: BN leader Najib Abdul Razak has warned that if the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) is ever scrapped, then China will take punitive actions again...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Chinese Tourists May Sieze If East Coast...

Tourism Observer: MALAYSIA: Chinese Tourists May Sieze If East Coast...: BN leader Najib Abdul Razak has warned that if the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) is ever scrapped, then China will take punitive actions again...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Buys Bombardier 15 CRJ900 A...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Buys Bombardier 15 CRJ900 A...: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines, Inc. The ...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Chinese Tourists To Benefit From Chinese Sp...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Chinese Tourists To Benefit From Chinese Sp...: Chinese tourists visiting Nepal this year will find the processing at airport immigration easier. They can also wake up to a Chinese brea...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...: Two Chinese men have been arrested over a brawl during a beach barbecue that left one tourist injured on the popular resort island of Hainan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...: Two Chinese men have been arrested over a brawl during a beach barbecue that left one tourist injured on the popular resort island of Hainan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: Two Men Force To Join Tourist BBQ In Hainan...: Two Chinese men have been arrested over a brawl during a beach barbecue that left one tourist injured on the popular resort island of Hainan...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Wizz Air UK Starts Flights From Lo...

Tourism Observer: UNITED KINGDOM: Wizz Air UK Starts Flights From Lo...: Wizz Air UK Limited, headquartered at London Luton airport, has announced being granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Li...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: China Southern Airlines Acquires First 787-...

Tourism Observer: CHINA: China Southern Airlines Acquires First 787-...: China Southern Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 has been delivered to its Guangzhou headquarters, joining a fleet of 10 787-8s. The aircra...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Fuel Surcharges Cause Increase In Fligh...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Fuel Surcharges Cause Increase In Fligh...: Travellers on long-haul flights out of Hong Kong will have to pay up to HK$600 (US$76) more if oil prices keep rising and the government all...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Fuel Surcharges Cause Increase In Fligh...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Fuel Surcharges Cause Increase In Fligh...: Travellers on long-haul flights out of Hong Kong will have to pay up to HK$600 (US$76) more if oil prices keep rising and the government all...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Cathy Pacific To Commence Hong Kong - D...

Tourism Observer: HONG KONG: Cathy Pacific To Commence Hong Kong - D...: Cathay Pacific is all set to bring its brand of super efficiency and high spec in-flight service to the sky-ways of Ireland this summer, whe...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders For 15 Embraer E175s...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders For 15 Embraer E175s...: Embraer and American Airlines Inc. signed a firm order for 15 E175 jets with a 76-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 705 ...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Beer is King. Swiss Brewery Sparks Fury Whe...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Beer is King. Swiss Brewery Sparks Fury Whe...: A craft brewery in Switzerland has triggered anger and protests from the other side of the world after it named a new beer after a former Ki...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders For 15 Embraer E175s...

Tourism Observer: USA: American Airlines Orders For 15 Embraer E175s...: Embraer and American Airlines Inc. signed a firm order for 15 E175 jets with a 76-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 705 ...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Beer is King. Swiss Brewery Sparks Fury Whe...

Tourism Observer: NEPAL: Beer is King. Swiss Brewery Sparks Fury Whe...: A craft brewery in Switzerland has triggered anger and protests from the other side of the world after it named a new beer after a former Ki...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France And bmi Codeshare On Bristol T...

Tourism Observer: FRANCE: Air France And bmi Codeshare On Bristol T...: Today, Air France and bmi will announce a brand new codeshare partnership on bmi’s Bristol to Paris service. Beginning travel from 14th Ma...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Qantas Orders Another Six Dreamliners

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Qantas Orders Another Six Dreamliners: Qantas has ordered for another six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by ...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 Lands On A R...

Tourism Observer: VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 Lands On A R...: Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321, performing flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang with 203 passengers and 7 crew, had performed an RNAV run...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Qantas Planes Narrowly Miss A Collision...

Tourism Observer: AUSTRALIA: Qantas Planes Narrowly Miss A Collision...: Two Qantas flights had a near-miss in Perth when one plane crossed a runway into the path of another jet commencing take-off. The Austral...

Tourism Observer: ISRAEL: New Nobu Hotel Tel Aviv Is For Tastemaker...

Tourism Observer: ISRAEL: New Nobu Hotel Tel Aviv Is For Tastemaker...: Robert De Niro And Nobuyuki Matsuhisa The Founders Of Nobu Hotels Nobu Hotels announced its continued global expansion into Israel. Hotel...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pilot Of The Russian An-12 Aircraft Dies I...

Tourism Observer: RUSSIA: Pilot Of The Russian An-12 Aircraft Dies I...: The commander of the Russian An-12 aircraft lost consciousness during the flight to Egypt and died in the hospital. The crew managed to ma...

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: Endangered Tortoises Rescued.

Tourism Observer: MADAGASCAR: Endangered Tortoises Rescued.: International conservationists in Madagascar have been treating more than 10,000 critically endangered radiated tortoises that were seized f...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Taxify Expands To Mombasa

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Taxify Expands To Mombasa: Taxify has launched its new high-capacity taxi service that accommodates up to six passengers in the coastal town of Mombasa, a week after u...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Emirates To Commence Flights To Cancun

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Emirates To Commence Flights To Cancun: The Mexican government has reached an agreement that will soon see a United Arab Emirates plane land on Mexican soil. The announcement was...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Cancun Has Become Very Dangerous But Trave...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Cancun Has Become Very Dangerous But Trave...: Canadians still flock Mexico more than any other country apart from the United States. Visitors may not be conversant with the growing vio...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Viva Aerobus Starts Chihuahua To Cancun Fl...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Viva Aerobus Starts Chihuahua To Cancun Fl...: Viva Aerobus celebrated the premiere of its new Chihuahua-Cancun route, the result of its commitment to expand air connectivity around Mexic...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Crocodile Attacks Tourist At The Nichupte ...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Crocodile Attacks Tourist At The Nichupte ...: The Nichupte Lagoon in Cancun has registered its second serious crocodile attack in less than a month. In the latest incident, a man who w...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Dead Bodies Discovered In A Car At A Cancu...

Tourism Observer: MEXICO: Dead Bodies Discovered In A Car At A Cancu...: Cancun a popular holiday destination has had perpetual murders, in what is quickly becoming a seriously out-of-control problem for the pictu...

Tourism Observer: USA: Frontier Airlines Staff Stabbed To Death At P...

Tourism Observer: USA: Frontier Airlines Staff Stabbed To Death At P...: Two workers contracted by Frontier Airlines in the US were reportedly in a heated argument that turned fatal after another man stabbed his c...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Makes Emergency Landing, O...

Tourism Observer: USA: Southwest Airlines Makes Emergency Landing, O...: Southwest Airlines flight to Newark, New Jersey made an emergency landing on Wednesday due to a broken passenger window as the airline claim...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Cerro de los Siete Colores, The Hill of...

Tourism Observer: ARGENTINA: Cerro de los Siete Colores, The Hill of...: Geological curiosity , the Cerro de los Siete Colores or hill with seven colors is the name given to a mountain flank, located in the Andes ...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: Jordanian Cuisine, Bring Nothing And Eat E...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: Jordanian Cuisine, Bring Nothing And Eat E...: Jordanian cuisine is a traditional style of food preparation originating from, or commonly used in Jordan that has developed from centuries ...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: A Glimpse Into Jordan’s Disappearing Herit...

Tourism Observer: JORDAN: A Glimpse Into Jordan’s Disappearing Herit...: Amman, the city on seven hills, is a jumble of modern meets historic where Eastern melds into Western, providing ample opportunity for one-o...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Mountain Gorillas Most Popular Tourist Att...

Tourism Observer: RWANDA: Mountain Gorillas Most Popular Tourist Att...: Rwanda’s beloved mountain gorillas are experiencing an exciting resurgence. Though their numbers once dwindled as a result of poaching, wa...

Tourism Observer: PERU: Tourists Overwhelm Rainbow Mountain

Tourism Observer: PERU: Tourists Overwhelm Rainbow Mountain: Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two hours to a peak in the Peruvian Andes that stands 5,000 meters above sea level. They’re dea...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Black Rhinos Trans-located To Chad F...

Tourism Observer: SOUTH AFRICA: Black Rhinos Trans-located To Chad F...: 50 years after they were hunted to local extinction, black rhinos will again roam the wilds of the Central African nation of Chad. This is...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Nihi Sumba Island Hotel, On The Edge Of...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Nihi Sumba Island Hotel, On The Edge Of...: Almost three times the size of Bali, Sumba is a jewel in Indonesia’s necklace of islands. This is a cluster of private villas ensconced w...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grace Hotels Appoints New General Managers...

Tourism Observer: GREECE: Grace Hotels Appoints New General Managers...: Grace Hotels, an award-winning luxury hotel group, recently announced the appointment of Yiorgos Peroutseas and George Vlachopoulos as the n...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Kombai People, Pigs Are Their Currency

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Kombai People, Pigs Are Their Currency: The Kombai are a Papuan people of Melanesia living in the Indonesian province of Papua in Western New Guinea. The Kombai have become promi...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Eagerly...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Eagerly...: Kenya will know its fate on direct flights to the US next month as officials from America’s security agency will conduct an audit whose outc...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ...

Tourism Observer: KENYA: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ...: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) registered a growth of transit passengers last year, highlighting it as a favourite transiting hu...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc (RAM) To Commence Flights...

Tourism Observer: MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc (RAM) To Commence Flights...: Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plans to launch flights to five other East African cities only two years after it began its Casablanca-Nairobi flights...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Life Of Korowai People. They Allow Conj...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Life Of Korowai People. They Allow Conj...: The Korowai, also called the Kolufo, are the people who live in southeastern West Papua in the Indonesian Province of Papua, close to the bo...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Visit Waigeo Island Meet The Korowai An...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Visit Waigeo Island Meet The Korowai An...: Waigeo is an island in West Papua province of eastern Indonesia. The island is also known as Amberi, or Waigiu. It is the largest of the f...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Visit Waigeo Island Meet The Korowai An...

Tourism Observer: INDONESIA: Visit Waigeo Island Meet The Korowai An...: Waigeo is an island in West Papua province of eastern Indonesia. The island is also known as Amberi, or Waigiu. It is the largest of the f...