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GAMA Aviation highlights its commitment to providing best-in-class business aviation services by introducing new fixed base operation (FBO) facilities at Sharjah International Airport this week at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore in 2025. Sharjah FBO of Gama Aviation, scheduled to open in 2025, presents a strategic alternative to business aviation operators that will reduce the availability of slots for business jet traffic, particularly at Dubai International Airport. Offering 24-hour work with zero slot limits, the facility provides efficient turnaround times of 30-40 minutes and several minutes of taxi time. Interestingly, for many Baafex participants, Sharjah FBO is the best…

Centre Parks has announced plans for a brand new village between the towns of Howick and Selkirk on the Scottish border. And with the first zoning blueprint released yesterday (March 4), the company is setting the stage for the first phase of development. The company “admired the “pictorial places” of the rolling hills and open countryside, providing fantastic views on every turn. The plan remains tentative and opens revisions, but marks the launch of a project aimed at providing an idyllic, family-friendly escape in the area. “The announcement of this zoning plan is an important first step towards realizing the…

British tourists driving in Spain were urged to look for new signs on the country's roads, namely the continuous red line. In its commitment to improving road safety, the Spanish Transportation Authority (DGT) has introduced this new type of sign (complete the traditional white lines) to reduce the number of accidents, particularly in dangerous areas. Redline is looking to tighten its ban on passing in key sections. The striking colours are expected to serve as an additional warning element intended to more effectively capture the attention of drivers in areas where overtaking is strictly prohibited. The implementation of this new…

The joint partnership moves white rhinos from South Africa to Tanzania March 4, 2025 An innovative collaboration between South African Wildlife Refuge, its safari industry members and partner communities has supported the introduction of white rhinoceros from South Africa to Tanzania through a partnership with Tanzania's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRT) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA). The project, promoted by the Luxury Safari Company & Beyond, aims to move Southern white rhinoceros donated from the Muniwana Reserve to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania from the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Munywana Conservancy is a collaboration between private…

The “unique” community pub was captivated by the minds of participants in the pub and won praise for being one of the best watering holes in the UK. Located along the Leeds and Liverpool Canals, Bootle's locks and quay have been cheering for more than a decade with rain and glow.Journalist Dan Hagers discovered a lively venue filled with sunny, life-filled life on Friday afternoon. Workers from nearby industrial parks were busy to taste pints under the golden rays. This local treasure boasts everything you want to have a blissful day under the sun. It features an extensive beer garden…

A video of a cat abandoned by the owner at the airport has been word-of-mouth in Tiktok as Tiktok was giving it an astonishing twist of fate.The cat was reportedly abandoned by the owner of Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon on January 17th. Instead of falling behind with the cat, the owner decided to abandon his pet at the airport and board the plane himself.Airport workers who witnessed the incident immediately contacted her friend Rana Hamieh, a 30-year-old veterinarian and animal rescuer.Lana told Newsweek that she headed to the airport to find an abandoned cat at the…

Ethekwini Municipality has stepped up its efforts to implement Spaza Shop registrations.This is when registration deadline ends on February 28th.The official period of voluntary compliance has ended, but the city is urging business owners who have not yet registered immediately to be eligible for enforcement action.The city said it received a stable flow of application. By the deadline, a total of 6,110 applications have been submitted, with approximately 1,562 licenses approved and issued so far.However, many companies said they have not yet registered.Mayor Cyril Xaba emphasized that registration is not an option despite the deadline.”The national registration initiative has officially…

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, South Africa will hold the G20's first Virtual Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting, bringing together senior officials, authorities and experts who will chart ways to promote sustainable tourism growth among G20 countries. The G20 TWG Conference is the first of a series of engagements taking place throughout the year ahead of the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting in September, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices of Member States to create practical deliverables informed by the priorities of the next G20 tourism. – People-centered artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation to enhance travel and tourism startups…

The GTA has launched 2025 Heritage Month, an annual celebration aimed at introducing Ghana's cultural heritage, creative industry and domestic tourism under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The launch, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on March 3, 2025, attracted industry stakeholders, including the Ghana Tourism Federation (Gatov), ​​the Ghana Hotels Association, and tourism leaders. In conjunction with Ghana's Independence Celebration on March 6th, Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts and music events, highlighting the economic and social values ​​that preserve the national heritage. The key highlight is the “Black Star Experience.” It…

Italy is a popular destination for the 2025 holiday, as Catholics around the world celebrate Jubilee from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026. Many tourists are heading to Italy this year as well.Many will head to the Roman capital, but Omio experts have suggested diverging a little more this year and visiting some of Northern Italy's lesser known and less crowded treasures. Budget Travel Pro curated budget-friendly routes that showcase hidden gems in the area, featuring seamless flight and train connections and total travel costs under £100.They said, “From London, travelers can land from 43 pounds via Omio for…