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Apart from cases where concerts are presumed to be factual (as explained below), assessments of whether concert parties exist or not require subtle assessments of potentially opaque factors. Understanding the legal principles surrounding concert party relationships is essential. This is because concert parties' decisions can have a great deal of significance in pursuing the transactions affected and ensuring compliance with the acquisition laws. What is going on at the concert? The term “concert act” is defined under section 117(1)(b) of the Act. “An action based on a contract between two or more people or more than one person in that…

A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025, aimed to address trade relations and geopolitical tensions at the White House's Oval Office, but it made a dramatic shift when Trump unveiled and exposed the controversy of a “white genocide” targeting South Africa, particularly white farmers. This highly publicized and controversial encounter raised concerns about the potential impact on the South African tourism industry. This is an important economic sector that contributes significantly to the country's GDP. This article explores the short- and long-term impacts of conferences on tourism in South Africa…

United Airlines continues to expand internationally with new destinations and services in the summer of 2025. Airlines are offering more travel options to their customers, increasing the global connectivity of the company.Washington Dulles will merge as United's second transatlantic hub after Newark. In the summer of 2025, the airline began operations in Senegal and has introduced new routes in France and Italy.A new connection with the French RivieraOn May 22nd, United launched the Washington-Nice route with four flights per week, adding daily service from Newark. With this addition, the airline will increase capacity between the US and Nice Cote d'Azur…

Ghana's foreign minister announced in an investigation into alleged visa fraud that the country has temporarily closed its embassy in the US capital.Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the embassy will be closed following the “bad findings” of the audit team compiled to investigate alleged corruption in Washington's diplomatic mission.The closure will last “a few days” until “rebuilding and system overhaul” is complete. According to Ablakwa, locally recruited staff and “collaborators” were involved in a “fraudulent” scheme, which extracted money from visa and passport applicants. The scheme is said to consist of creating fraudulent links on the embassy website to redirect visa…

Travel Lifestyle Network (TLN), an alliance of independent travel and lifestyle communications agencies across more than 37 markets around the world, is proud to mark its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in Europe in 2005 by Hannah Clever (President of the German Clever Group) and Judy McCrusky, TLN was built on the principle that world-class communication must be strategic and locally relevant worldwide. Today, it is a testament to its vision, with over 350 experts from 22 member institutions serving over 500 clients around the world, from boutique hotels to the National Tourism Bureau. “We created the TLN because we…

Doha, May 26: On Monday (May 26, 2025), a delegation of all party MPs met Qatar's MOS for diplomacy, conveying India's perspective on Mohamed bin Abdulaziz Saleha al-Klayfi, Pahargam's terrorist attacks, Operation Sindoah and the state's consus on Zero Terrorism.An all-party delegation led by NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule arrived in Qatar on Saturday (May 24, 2025) as part of an outreach to the international community regarding the Indian government's fight against terrorism and the importance of Operation Sindoah.”Today, the multi-party delegation met Dr. Mos, Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Bin Saleh al Khulaifi for diplomacy and conveyed India's perspective on Pahargam's terrorist…

The Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, DC was temporarily closed after investigating staff leviing illegal additional fees for at least five years.The country's Foreign Minister, Samuel Okdozet Abrakwa, posted on Facebook about the investigation on Monday, calling his actions “dramatic and decisive.”Why is it important?Approximately 172,558 Ghanaians live in the United States, according to figures published in the Journal of Blacks for Higher Education.Many of them rely on the Washington Embassy for passport services, visa services, citizenship issues and emergency assistance.In addition to not accessing these services for several days, some of these people may have been victims of corruption plans.…

Obtaining a Schengen visa is becoming a sudden and difficult battle for many Africans who dream of visiting Europe for tourism, meetings, education and family reunions. The latest data from the European Commission reveals a troubling reality. African applicants face the highest Schengen visa rejection rate in the world. In 2024, thousands of African travelers found their hopes had been shattered as rejection rates spiked across the continent. Official statistics show that countries such as Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana face denial rates of 45% to 63%, making it the most difficult in the world. This year alone, Schengenzone,…

newsThe Africans paid 60 million euros ($68 million) for a European short-term visa application that was denied in 2024.This consisted of 40% of the total amount the European Union received from the fees for rejected visa applications.Comoros, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and Ghana had the highest rejection rates for EU visas in 2024, exceeding 45% in each case. However, according to the London-based research and creative organization Lago Collective, the African countries that experienced the highest visa costs year-over-year in 2024 were Eritrea, Botswana and Dr. Congo.The institutional analysis concluded that rejected visas are disproportionately expensive in low- and middle-income countries.”The…

In recent years, the travel and tourism industry has witnessed a major shift from traditional tourism to a more immersive, personalized approach known as experiential travel. This trend highlights authentic, meaningful experiences that allow travelers to connect deeply with local culture, communities and environments. As a result, the hospitality sector had to evolve rapidly. Its offering and business model have been adapted to meet the expectations of this new traveler. Experiential travel goes beyond passive observation. It's about engagement, participation, and emotional connection. Instead of simply visiting landmarks, experiential travelers are looking for activities such as cooking local cuisine, learning…