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Last year, the worst holiday destinations from overtourism have been revealed as the waves of anti-tourism demonstrations that held Europe in hold appears to continue. This Sunday, 18 million protesters will be taking them to Spanish streets with a new mobilization against the current tourism model. All across the continent, as tourists at popular hotspots rise with very limited controls, residents share concerns about issues relating to overcrowding, affordability and environmental damage. So, what about the consumer's body? It analyzes European Commission tourism data to highlight destinations that you want to avoid holidays. The European Commission uses three measures to…

Set along Morocco's stunning Atlantic Coast, Agadir is a seaside gem offering a fascinating mix of golden beaches, cultural attractions and budget-friendly prices. Boasting around 300 days of sunlight per year, this vibrant city is quickly becoming a destination for UK travelers in search of high-cost warmth.According to Chris Logan, commercial director at TUI UK, “Morocco is a perfect blend of exotic culture, beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine.” Agadir offers just that – from Sweep Sands to scenic mountain escapes and everything in between. Its wide sweeping beach is one of the cleanest and most accessible in North Africa and…

ATL CEO Jules Ndenga spoke to the CEO of African Aerospace about the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Treaty of the African Aviation Association (AFRAA) held in Kigali from May 11-13. ATL was established in 2015 by the Rwandan government as a holding company for the country's air transport business and includes Rwandare, Rwanda Airport Company and civil aviation operator Akagera Airlines. The possibility of Qatar Airlines taking stock in Rwandare first appeared in February 2020, and Qatar was attracted by the opportunity to build a hub in the heart of Africa in a politically stable country with strong potential for regional…

The world has absolutely breathtaking islands, creating the most scenic holidays. However, travel is not always easy. This luxurious island, an autonomous region of Portugal in the North Atlantic, is about 500 miles from the country's mainland. Madeira forms part of an archipelago made up of Porto Santo and Desatesa. However, the island's airport, Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, is considered one of the most dangerous airports, ranked as one of the most dangerous airports in the world, let alone Europe. Madeira sits on an African tectonic plate, which is culturally, politically and ethnically related to Europe. Most of its population…

Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest content in your inbox. Subscribe Aviation analytics expert Cirium agrees to a strategic partnership with the African Aviation Association (AFRAA) and promotes growth in the continent's aviation sector through an enhanced analytical framework. According to Cirium, cooperation with the Airline Trade Association is at a critical time as 2024 saw a 27% increase in international passenger flights with Africa from the previous year. Rapid growth presents opportunities for airlines on the continent, says Jeremy Bowen, CEO of Cirium: Insights gathered from Cirium's analytics solutions, including the DIIO SRS Analyzer for strategic…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A single vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 near Watertown caused one person to be injured and blocked a southbound lane Wednesday night.Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a scene near Mile Marker 179 before 10:30pm on May 14th. Upon arrival, emergency crews found that the vehicle had capsized and blocked the southbound lanes of the interstate. One resident was trapped inside the wreckage.Firefighters used a special extraction device commonly known as the “Jaw of Life” to free individuals from the vehicle. Paramedics then provided medical care on the scene before transporting patients to Prairie Lakes…

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Washington next week and “discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global interest” to meet President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, Ramaphosa's office announced. The visit comes as US-South African relations have reached the lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump repeatedly claimed that “something terrible is happening” in South Africa and invited Africans to apply for refugee status in the United States on Monday. A statement from Ramaphosa's office said that next week's visit “provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries.” In February, Trump…

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Washington next week and “discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global interest” to meet President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, Ramaphosa's office announced. The visit comes as US-South African relations have reached the lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump repeatedly claimed that “something terrible is happening” in South Africa and invited Africans to apply for refugee status in the United States on Monday. A statement from Ramaphosa's office said that next week's visit “provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries.” In February, Trump…

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Washington next week and “discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global interest” to meet President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, Ramaphosa's office announced. The visit comes as US-South African relations have reached the lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump repeatedly claimed that “something terrible is happening” in South Africa and invited Africans to apply for refugee status in the United States on Monday. A statement from Ramaphosa's office said that next week's visit “provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries.” In February, Trump…

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Washington next week to meet President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, “discussing bilateral, regional and global issues of interest,” his office announced. The visit comes as US-South African relations have reached the lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump repeatedly claimed that “something terrible is happening” in South Africa and invited Africans to apply for refugee status in the United States on Monday. A statement from Ramaphosa's office said that next week's visit “provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries.” In February, Trump cut…