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What began as a South African movement in 2021 became global in 2024, and MPA Day was now officially celebrated on August 1st in 12 countries. In 2025, organizers of the MPA Day Event want to make this the biggest celebration of these “sea nature reserves.” This year's activities are about making connections, connecting people to the ocean and bringing a sense of protection to even more people around the world. MPA Day encourages you to appreciate the value and benefits of MPA (marriage reserves) through shared stories, talks, competition and marine-based activities. The benefits of these valuable areas include…

Cape Town's Greenpoint Flea Market is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, May 11th after a 2015-year closure, marking a significant revival of more than 200 unofficial traders. The market, previously a popular Sunday destination for both locals and tourists, was closed in 2009 to accommodate the construction of Cape Town Stadium ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It operates every Sunday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, except for major event days at the stadium. Market returns are seen as a boost to informal trading and local entrepreneurship, offering a range of products, ranging from Malay Cape to handmade items made…

Cala Goloritzé is more than just a beach – it has the “raw beauty” that makes the best beaches on the website voting for the number one in the world. Whether you're staring at me from the perspective above or standing on the beach with your feet in the water, the scene is truly breathtaking.The expert said: “Cala Goloritzé feels more than just a beach. Its raw beauty has a way of emotional touching the moment you turn to it.” As a bonus, Ryanair, at the time of writing, flies from London to Olbia, for just £47. You can fly…

ATM Travel Tech has grown by over 26% this year, with over 100 travel technology companies showing the latest innovations The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) welcomes more than 55,000 industry experts from 166 countries, with last year’s edition showing a 16% increase. The event features over 2,800 exhibitors, 19% from the Middle East and 81% from other parts of the world. Hosted by RX Global, ATM 2025 is based on the theme of “Global Travel: Developing Tourism for Tomorrow through Enhanced Connectivity,” and explored how border, industry and community connectivity shaped the future of tourism. This theme was a central…

Tourists are raving about the “forsaken” part of Wales, boasting stunning views and almost “freezes over time.” It became clear after the video was shared online and then showed its charm and beauty.The area is said to be “beautiful” because people can't get over how fascinating it is. It looks so beautiful, you'll think it was pulled out of the film.Dorothea Quarry is an unused slate quarry located in the Nantle Valley area of ​​North Wales. In fact, it covers a very large area of ​​the village of Talisan, and the house was flooded into a deep lake.However, in the…

The man was allegedly arrested after being smoked on a flight from Manchester to Tenerife. Canarian Weekly reports that his actions urge pilots to call police and officers are waiting when the aircraft lands.The flight headed to Tenerife South Airport on Thursday, with fellow passengers said to have been “unstood” by the man's actions. National police officers were waiting to escort criminals from the aircraft.The crew is said to have been “forced to intervene.” Smoking on commercial flights has been prohibited since the 90s, and strict laws are in place to protect your health and safety.Canarian Weekly added that it…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (small and medium-sized enterprises) make up 91% of the country's formal enterprises, and the National Development Plan outlines this sector as a key driver of job creation. With an ongoing drive to support small and medium-sized businesses, by increasing the tourism and investment potential of KZN South Coast, South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprises (SCTIE) provides dedicated training and support to local businesses. “The KZN South Coast has important potential with abundant talent and a huge number of tourism assets. Our mission is to further develop these through training and skill development, while linking investors with…

Tourism industry stakeholders are carefully assessing the long-term impact of the new tariffs announced by the US President on regional travel flows, corporate spending and outbound demand in the US Middle East. “It's too early to say, but uncertainty can be a bit conservative with what you're doing in your business. Anything that leads to a barrier to your business can affect business spending and where business spending is going.” Industry leaders assess how US tariffs affect travel demand, business spending and regional trade ties Trump issued an executive order in April 2025, imposing a 10% tariff on goods imported…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and enhance coordination and collaboration to improve performance. “We are pleased to announce that Willie Walsh, director of Iata, said: “Ground treatment is important for safety, efficiency and resilience across the aviation industry. The keyword we will focus on at IGHC this year is “promotion.” “We are looking for ways to promote better performance in the ground handling sector. That means modernizing operations, investing in the workforce, and strengthening coordination and collaboration…

Cruising experts have revealed four things they always request immediately when they settle in a room. Matt Hockberg, who shared insights about the Royal Caribbean Cruise blog post, explained that these four steps would make his stay more enjoyable. Matt said he would ask for his name before asking anything from his attendants or crew.He explained: “The crew are from all over the world and it's easy enough to know how to say most names without asking. But it can be difficult to know how to say them properly. Even if a name appears to know how to say it,…