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Experts say there is a significant shortage of Aviation Maintenance Engineers (AMTS) who are unable to keep up with growing demand. Boeing estimates that 716,000 engineers will be needed worldwide to maintain the global air fleet over the next 20 years. Companies like GE Aerospace and American Airlines are working to train the next generation of AMTs. CNBC visits GE Aerospace in Lafayette, Indiana, and visits American Airlines maintenance base at Aviation High Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Queens, New York, and builds the challenges facing the aviation industry. Maintain the aircraft and how to build and maintain the way to…

Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Award Winner.JW Marriott Mauritius Resort The world's most luxurious hotels can often be found at the most unlikely destinations. From ancient streets in Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of western Montana, the Forbes Travel Guide's annual Star Awards celebrate the finest hospitality around the world. This year's winners are FTG's most geographically diverse list of 67 years, with outstanding excellence in 90 countries, with debuts in Brunei, Finland, Montenegro and Romania. Check out the full list of winners of the Forbes Travel Guide's 2025 Star Awards and learn more about the latest additions to your…

Here in the UK you can find “heaven” beaches with mostly tourists.Kynance Cove has been named as one of the UK's most beautiful hidden beaches by a timeout.It is located on the south coast of Cornwall, two miles northwest of Lizard Point.It takes about 6 hours from London to reach this beautiful, quiet part of Cornwall, but it's a worthwhile trip.As you approach the area, you will need to look for a modest sign pointing to a cove that many people have missed!A TripAdvisor visitor said: “I went for my birthday. It was the best birthday I had. The five…

Kenya aims to launch a strategic tourism campaign to attract Australian travelers, and to promote international arrivals from this major market. With stakeholder engagement in Melbourne, Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife Interior Rebecca Miano has created a strong historical link between the two countries and Kenya's diverse tourism products, including wildlife, coastal attractions and cultural heritage. I emphasized it. In 2024, Kenya recorded 27,396 visitors from Australia. This is what the government wants to increase through strengthened tourism links and targeted promotions. During her visit, Miano met some of Australia's leading tour operators and was involved with the Kenya Diaspora…

Visa has launched the “Tap To Add Card” service in Ukraine, Georgia and South Africa. Cardholders can now add bank cards to their mobile wallets via NFC by simply tapping their card on their NFC phones. “With increased security and convenience, adding cards eliminates the tedious process of manual entry, common sources of errors, and vulnerabilities exploited by fraudsters who try to infringe sensitive card information. “We'll do that,” Visa says. “TAP generates unique one-time code validated by Visa's Chip Authenticate Service, ensuring secure provisioning of card credentials, and provides a much faster and safer alternative than traditional methods. I'll…

You can't miss this cute village in Croatia, and you won't be disappointed when you arrive at the perfect blue sea.Primošten is a small but incredible place to visit in the country. It used to be an island, but today it is reclaimed through a narrow, artificial isthmus. The quaint village features incredible beaches, exciting old towns and famous vineyards.Primošten is relatively small, but is home to 20 beaches where tourists enjoy exploring by bike.One popular option is Prajavelikaraducha Beach, which has been called “Paradise” by one visitor. Another said: “I loved it so much I'll be back next year.”If…

The Nigerian government has accused Canada of refusing visas to senior military officers, including the head of the military. General General Christopher Musa said half of the delegation, which was to be in Canada for his official mission on Wednesday, was left in Nigeria after failing to receive the correct documents.Interior Minister Orbanmi Tonji Ojo condemned the actions of Canadian officials and called the West African country “disrespectful.” The Canadian High Commissioner in Nigeria said he was aware of the issue but declined to provide further details on “privacy reasons” for the specific individuals involved.It's two weeks after Canada introduced…

ITB Berlin, which will be held from March 4th to 6th this year, focuses on transformation under the theme of “The power of transition lives here.” Key topics important for the African tourism industry include sustainability, digitalization and workforce development. ITB Transition Labs and ITB Travel & Tourism Report provide insight into tourism trends, while responsible tourism exhibitions and technology-driven solutions showcase the innovations that shape the industry. With increasing demand for travel in Africa, ITB Berlin 2025 provides a platform to strengthen global partnerships in the continental tourism sector, attract investment and promote sustainable growth. There is a record…

Oulafrica.travel 2025 has been officially live and has seen a surge in activity on the platform since then. Buyers and exhibitors will network and schedule show meetings in advance from February 17-21, 2025. With the launch of the Story Series, which begins Tuesday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th, we are pleased to showcase exciting new additions to the show. One topic is celebrating some of our tourism heroes making a difference. These are hosted by industry legend Colin Bell and are accompanied by live webinars. Colin discusses some of the key topics and challenges in the industry today. Colin…

Airlines are well known for being capital-intensive, but the cost of capital and its availability are a serious obstacle to the growth of airlines in Africa. One of the main problems facing African Airlines in the exploration of aircraft finance is that almost all airlines are unable to operate profitably and therefore have low financial risks, as they are less sustainable. Mark Tierney, CEO of Dublin-based Crabtree Capital, has cited five points about the current situation in the African aviation industry. • The industry is unable to perform “utilities” functions. •Current insufficient air connections in Africa is extremely expensive in…