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The African Travel & Tourism Award recognizes Toni Ukkachuku, the founder of Africa, Africa, as one of Africa's 100 most influential people for travel and tourism in 2025. This honorable accolade celebrates his important and sustainable contribution to the growth, innovation and transformation of the travel and tourism landscape across the continent. Over a decade-long career, Ukachukwu has crafted a niche into Africa's aviation and tourism ecosystems by advocating for visibility, collaboration and sustainability through his platform, Aviators Africa. The organization has become a leading voice in aviation media, cultivating African partnerships while providing strategic insights and advocacy to industry…

Spain, and more specifically the Canary Islands, are very popular with tourists. So it's not so surprising that some spots struggle with overtourism. One of them is Fuerteventura. Recent research shows that although it is not as popular as other Canary Islands like Tenerife, local tourists still see 120 tourists.Which survey? Travel, tourists are now outpacing the island's locals by 120 to 1. That number is placed in one of Europe's most overcrowded destinations when looking at the number of visitors per resident.Fuerteventura may not attract the same level of publicity as its larger neighbors, but its sunny climate and…

The UK boasts a treasure trove of towns and cities famous for friendly locals, but one north gem consistently attracts visitors with a very warm welcome.The “Ask A Brit” Reddit forum was looking for the most welcome spots in the country. One insisted: “Durham is the friendlyst. Every time I go there, everyone talks to you, everything is smiling.”Located in the northeast, Durham County shares borders with Northumberland, Tyne, Ware, North Sea, North Yorkshire and Cumbria.Perched in a loop of riverware, Durham attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its rich history.And its reputation as a friendly city…

Britt, who just traveled to Canada to visit his partner, shares his first shock of one major difference between the two countries that he cannot overcome.A man named Rayhaan took him to social media to document his recent visit to Canada.While cultural shocks and different things should be expected when you travel abroad, especially when living with locals, Rayhearn experienced his first cultural shock on a car trip on his way to his wife's home.”f**k Is ​​these not a mansion?” Rayhaan said at the beginning of his video that he has been shown over 1.4 million times on his Tiktok…

Spanish tourists could face fines for buying fake items on the streets, experts warn. Those who have been on vacation at popular Spanish tourist attractions such as Mallorca, Costa del Sol and Marbella have probably seen street sellers offering imitation designer items such as handbags and sunglasses. Buying them may seem harmless, but doing so can actually lead you to a bit of trouble. Spanish authorities are cracking down on the sale of counterfeit products, including fines distributed to those who are purchasing them. Last year, it was reported that masked police were patrolling the streets of Costa Brava to…

New data shows that excellent quality of life can be seen in unexpected corners of the country. Compiled by Reach's data research team, the rankings analyzed everything from crime rates and NHS wait times to home prices, school performance, and local amenities.The results show that families, retirees and remote workers looking for value, safety and community do not necessarily need to head to Home County surrounding London. In fact, some of the top 10 entries are in areas that real estate hunters often overlook.Top of the 2025 list is Dean Forest, a lush neighborhood of Gloucestershire, immersed in natural beauty…

Express.co.uk visited the Monaco Grand Prix (Image: Luke Chillingsworth)Monaco is the F1 Grand Prix Race Day. Billionaire playgrounds and one of the richest places on the planet. Coming from a humble upbringing, I had a big question on my lips before my amazing weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix.One in every three residents in one of the world's smallest countries holds assets of over $1 million. Meanwhile, previous studies found that around 12,261 billionaires lived within their boundaries. However, I left my car on the hotel's Metropole base and stepped into the sunny courtyard of Yoshi at the hotel. Read…

Indian doctors say 270 bodies have been recovered from the location of the plane crash crash on Thursday in Ahmedabad.The London-bound aircraft crashed into a residential area shortly after killing everyone except a 40-year-old British man, one of the 242 passengers and crew.Authorities are also trying to establish the number of people killed on the ground, and continue the slow process of matching DNA samples to verify the identity of the victims. The vigils honoring the dead took place in India and the UK.About 100 people gathered outside the High Commissioner of India in London on Sunday, and many laid…

As Africa's aviation sector undergoes rapid transformation, Ethiopia is emerging as a strategic hub of innovation and connectivity. Embraer, one of the world's leading providers of regional jets, sees great potential in the Ethiopian market and wants to deepen its involvement with the country's aerial ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with Capital on the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual Meeting held in New Delhi, India, Embraer Commercial Airlines, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Airlines, highlighted a pivotal role in shaping the future of African Air Travel in Ethiopia. “Connectivity will be important. We are the number one provider of…

house » Travel News » The US will expand travel bans to 25 African countries, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Senegal and Cameroon. Sunday, June 15th, 2025The widening of the US travel ban is poised to have a major impact on the tourism sector in Africa, with 25 African countries currently facing the threat of a full or partial ban on entry. Countries such as Egypt, Tanzania and Zimbabwe are under scrutiny for national security risks, unreliable identification systems and high rates of visa extensions. With a strict 60-day deadline to comply with new US standards, African countries are now…