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Dutch on vacation in Mexico claims he was tricked from almost £1,200 for two drinks and a bag of potato chips, but his bank refuses to compensate him. The unnamed man paid 100 times the correct amount for drinks and snacks, but his Dutch bank says he is not entitled to a refund as he has approved the payment.Unhappy Dutch tourists were to pay 310 Mexican pesos for food and drink, worth less than £12. But two “0s” were added to the price, meaning he paid a whopping 31,000 pesos or £1,190. The customer assures that he has checked the…
A seaside town in desperate need of a revival is finally getting it. Welsh's Aberystwyth appears to be hoping for a return to his £10.8 million glorious days, Telegraph reports. The town is located in the middle of the sturdy Seridijon coastline, making it an ideal short break destination. In the past, seaside towns were a hub of lead mining and ship buildings that was said to be good for them to steal the seaside air during the Victorian period. The town is home to a popular university and is like a hot spot for anyone fantasizing about a trip…
Quick Lead The summary is AI-generated, and the newsroom was reviewed. Trump stands up against the South African president on suspicion of killing white farmers.Ramaphosa denied the allegations and said the genocide allegations were false.The meeting began actively, discussing golf and trade before tensions rose. Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confronted his South African counterpart in the White House over an inflammatory speech by his latter colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in Africa. This is the second White House confrontation with full media glare – first a duel of words that accused Ukrainian President…
Brazilian Career GOL has secured approval for its May 20th financial restructuring plan after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year. The Rio de Janeiro-based airline says it is well on track to emerge from the restructuring process early next month, with approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Clearing the final major hurdle of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process comes after GOL secured $1.9 billion in Exit finance last week, and then won $1.25 billion from Anchor Investors Castlelake and Elliott Investment Management. The Rio de Janeiro-based carrier has secured $50 million from…
The Trump administration violated a federal court order to deport immigrants. There, they are deportees to countries they have no connection to without giving them the opportunity to challenge their removal, a federal judge in Boston said Wednesday.Federal officials confirmed that eight immigrants with serious criminal records were deported on flights to third countries on Tuesday. However, they refused to publicly say where the men were being taken. The lawyer said the plane was heading towards South Sudan, which was ravaged by the conflict. Massachusetts US District Judge Brian E. Murphy said immigrants from Myanmar, Vietnam, Cuba, South Sudan and…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday promised to reduble efforts to issue visas ahead of the World Cup, warning the backlog for so long that Colombians might already need to apply.President Donald Trump's administration has stepped up visa scrutiny as it prioritizes immigration restrictions and deportation of immigrants.Rubio told lawmakers that the State Department is considering relocating diplomats to visa services and launching a 24-hour visa operation ahead of next year's World Cup.”We are looking for ways to do double change at several embassies around the world due to visa requirements,” Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.”If you…
The African and European Tourism Exchange Forum (AETEF) 2025 was held in Rome, Italy to strengthen African and European collaboration by fostering sustainable tourism development, strengthening transcontinental partnerships and creating new investment opportunities. Current Premium Viewers: 88 African countries are ready to enhance tourism in Africa and Europe through exchange programs, skills transfer, and joint partnership for sustainable growth to target targets to attract more Europeans to visit Africa for leisure trips. The African and European Tourism Exchange Forum (AETEF) 2025 was held in Rome, Italy to strengthen African and European collaboration by fostering sustainable tourism development, strengthening transcontinental partnerships…
AFRI Explorer, a Pan African publication committed to carrying out the amplification of the continent's most dynamic sector, has launched the highly anticipated second edition of the magazine, this time focusing on the conference, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (mouse) industry in South Africa. Under the theme of “Mouse, South Africa,” the new edition delves into the transformational power of business tourism and its role in economic growth, regional integration and global collaboration. The 120-page question comprehensively explores how South Africa emerged as the premier destination for international and domestic mouse events thanks to world-class infrastructure, skilled experts, diverse cultural products…
Juliana Kagwa has been appointed CEO of the Uganda Tourism Commission (UTB). She will replace Lily Ajarova, who took on a new role as Senior Presidential Advisor after serving as CEO from January 10, 2019. Before joining UTB, Kagwa was the director of group sales marketing for the South African company Seed Co Group. Prior to that, she was Diageo's corporate affairs director. UTB promoted CEO status in January and sought highly qualified candidates with a bachelor's degree in tourism, economics, business administration or related fields. Applicants needed at least seven years of experience in tourism, hospitality, or marketing, demonstrating…
Johannesburg-South African Airlines has a calculated bet in proximity. At Africa's Travel Indava 2025, the airline announced plans to significantly expand its domestic and regional footprint. Johannesburg – George flights will resume in April 2026. East London returns to the network, and the well-traveled Cape Town-Durban Corridor is also planning a comeback. Cross-border additions include the new Johannesburg-Gaboron route, launched in October 2025. This strategic pivot reflects the broader trends shaping mobility for businesses around the world. In its 2025 Business Trends 2025 report, Globetredender highlighted the emergence of “proximity forces.” This is a move towards prioritizing regional and domestic…