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Iran-Israel War Disrupts Lebanon’s Tourism Season
Asharq Al-Awsat
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June 17, 2025
The outbreak of war between Iran and Israel has upended weeks of preparation aimed at delivering Lebanon’s most promising tourism season in years. Amid the chaos affecting civil aviation across the region and the mass cancellation of flights to...
Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen Route
Breaking Travel News
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June 17, 2025
Vietnam Airlines is set to launch the first-ever direct flight connecting Vietnam and Denmark, with a nonstop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen commencing on 15 December 2025. This marks the only nonstop route currently available...
Croatia’s rising popularity among American tourists now confirmed
Croatia Week
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June 17, 2025
Dubrovnik The popularity of Croatia as a tourist destination among American travellers continues to grow, with the United States now ranking among the top five markets by number of arrivals. According to the latest data from the eVisitor system,...
Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight route to Northern Europe
Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set launch its first direct flight from HCM City to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, marking the first non-stop route between Việt Nam and Northern Europe. Starting from December 15, the...
Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Receives Award For Contribution To African Aviation
Daily Independent
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June 17, 2025
1 LAGOS – Mr. Mesfin Tasew, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Ethiopian Airlines has been honoured with the ‘Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to route development and African aviation. A statement by the...
Ryanair issues warning to UK tourists flying this summer due to 'scandal'
Birmingham Live
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June 17, 2025
Ryanair's boss has issued a warning to UK tourists flying to Europe this year. Michael O'Leary, the CEO of the airline, alerted holidaymakers to what could be a summer of chaos, with delays forecast for those flying to Europe. The chief stated the...
GCC tourist visa: What to know about the 6-country pass
Gulf News
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Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is expected to...
Ethiopian Airlines orders two new 300-G Twin Otters
LARA
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June 17, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement at the Paris Air Show for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”). The Twin Otter Classic 300-G, the latest evolution of the...
480,000 tourists flock to Cyprus in May
Cyprus Mail
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June 17, 2025
UK remains top source of tourists in Cyprus Tourist arrivals in Cyprus rose by 13.7 per cent in May 2025, reaching a total of 479,160, compared to 421,400 in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service. For the period from...
Vietnam Airlines launches first direct Vietnam-Denmark route
Azertag
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June 17, 2025
Baku, June 17, AZERTAC National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the upcoming launch of the first-ever direct air route between Vietnam and Denmark, linking Ho Chi Minh City with the Danish capital, Copenhagen, starting from December...
‘No wave of tourist cancellations’ in Cyprus amid Middle East conflict
Cyprus Mail
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June 17, 2025
There has been “no wave of cancellations” of tourist bookings in Cyprus in recent days while the conflict Israel and Iran has escalated, Cyprus chamber of commerce and industry (Keve) chairman Philokypros Rousounides said on Tuesday. Speaking to...
Thousands of UK tourists warned over flying to Spain on three dates in July
Birmingham Live
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June 17, 2025
UK tourists flying to Spain have been issued an urgent warning over travel chaos on three dates. EasyJet cabin crew are expected to walk out across Spain this month with three days of strikes - with European Union holidaymakers warned. The Unión...
Brand USA launches global tourism campaign to drive international travel
Travel Press
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June 17, 2025
Brand USA held its annual press conference on June 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, outlining a bold vision for the future of international travel to the United States. The organization introduced a new global tourism campaign, America...
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research Into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market
Africa.com
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June 17, 2025
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value...
Canada Strong Pass offers discounts for domestic tourism. Here’s what’s included and how to use it
Toronto.com
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Ontario residents hoping to see more of Canada this summer can enjoy free admission to museums, parks and historic sites along with travel discounts through the Canada Strong Pass. First mentioned during the federal election campaign earlier this...
In-Person Attendance At The 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit Has Closed
Africa.com
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June 17, 2025
Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by clicking...
Uganda Tourism Board Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 17, 2025
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has officially assumed office and commenced duties with effective 16th, June, 2025. The handover of office to Ms. Kagwa was...
Bad Bunny's residency is supercharging Puerto Rico's tourism. What happens now?
AOL
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“Don’t let go of the flag ... I don’t want them to do to you what they did to Hawaii,” Bad Bunny sings in his song “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” The singer and global phenomenon has made it clear that his homeland of Puerto Rico is at a pivotal...
DCCI business delegation off to Sri Lanka to explore new business & Investment opportunities
Textile Focus
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June 17, 2025
A 22-member business delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) departs for Colombo, Sri Lanka on 16 June, 2025 (Monday). The four-day visit of this trade team, led by DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed, is aimed at expanding...
Invest OMAN Hosts “Advantage Oman” Business Dialogue in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium
Times of Oman
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As part of its strategic agenda to expand global investment partnerships, Invest OMAN, operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, convened the “Advantage Oman – Kingdom of Belgium” Business Dialogue in Brussels....