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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…

Peniston, South Yorkshire, is the country's highest market town. And it is the fact that that slightly unfortunate name was born. Originally called Pengueston, and later called Penningston, the name consists of Britonic Warden (meaning head, end, or height) with an old English suffix and a ward ton (meaning farm or village).Yorkshire live journalist Andrew Robinson visits to explore the village and heads for the 3 Airlines Penniston train from Huddersfield to Sheffield, intrigued by what he found. Andrew “is quickly discovered that if you love history it's a fascinating place to explore.” “We discovered a sign on the Trans…

The colorful house in the town of Bosa was founded in 1112 along the Temo River on the west coast of Italy on Sardinia.Getty One of the small hills on the west coast of Sardinia is located in Lake Como, Bosa and Nesso, with two “secret” picturesque Italian villages at the top of the “best hidden gems” list by Europe's best destinations. Through another season of large overtourism, Europe's most famous destination, this new list offers a “slower” and more soulful kind of trip with pristine alternatives away from the typical tourist trails (and travail). “With picturesque villages, gorgeous hill…

CNN – Close calls between two commercial jets at Lagardia Airport in New York earlier this month are under investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed Monday. The incident is one of many close calls that prompted the call to change in air travel in the United States and has raised public unrest about flight. At about 12:35am on May 6, air traffic controllers cancelled the takeoff clearance for the American Eagle Flight 4736, operated by Republic Airlines. “Brickyard 4736 Stop,” the tower controller cried using Republic Airlines Callign. “We refused takeoff runway 13,” the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ordered U.S. officials to appear at an emergency hearing Wednesday to answer questions about the apparent deportation of immigrants to South Sudan and other countries. Shortly before the hearing began, the Trump administration confirmed that it had deported eight people who had said they had been convicted of a crime in the United States, but the government refused to say what their final destination was. Check out the DHS press conference with the players above. The Department of Homeland Security said the home state of immigrants cannot receive them. I didn't explain in detail.…

If you're flying this summer, you may be missing out on a key step. Bank balances and skin can pay the price. We focus on our passports and luggage when we board the plane, but many of us forget ourselves. According to Elizabeth Japal, expert at Cult Beauty and Skincare at Derma Lab, people should always wear SPF with people who emphasize that this is “essential” whether they're on a holiday, back to the UK or on a plane.Elizabeth emphasizes that this is especially true when you are sitting in a window rather than in aisle seats. “Many people don't…

When Kaman Mallach's freshman season at Duke ended in April, the biggest issue with the 7-foot-2 big man playing in the NBA had nothing to do with his shooting, size or skill.It had something to do with his passport.His enormous wingspan and potential came from South Sudan, growing up in Uganda, the youngest player at the Parisio Games last summer, playing for the South Sudan national team, while sharing courts with stars such as Kevin Durant and Bamu Adebayo. A few months later, after all conference seasons at Duke, it was barely visible to leave him with agile feet and…

The citizens of the next 12 countries will be blocked from entering the United States in Afghanistan, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, the Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.Additionally, citizens of the other seven countries will be banned from entering the United States permanently or under several visa programs in Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.The executive order will come into effect at 12:01am ET.Speaking to reporters at the White House along with German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz on Thursday, he said Trump had implemented a new ban because he “cannot come…

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that citizens of 12 countries will be banned from entering the United States from Monday.Trump said the ban, which primarily targets countries in Africa and the Middle East, is necessary to maintain US national security and prevent terrorism. “As president, I must act to protect the national security and national interests of the United States and its people,” reads Trump's declaration. “I continue to engage with countries that are willing to work together to improve information sharing and identity management procedures and address both terrorism-related and public safety risks.”Who is prohibited?The citizens of the…