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Nairobi-based cargo expert Astral Aviation continues to strengthen its cargo capacity with the acquisition of the new Boeing 767-300F cargo ship. The aircraft, acquired under a long-term dry lease agreement from a US-based flight lease, will support Astral's growth operations between Africa, China and the Middle East. Sanjeev Gadhia, founder and CEO of Astral, has confirmed that the Boeing 767-300F, with a payload capacity of up to 54 tons, will operate at least 25 flights a month, addressing the surge in freight transport in major markets. Speaking to local media, Gadia emphasized that the aircraft had already completed a successful…

China Eastern Airlines says it intends to “hardly” grow its international network as flights are planned to Africa, Europe and Asia. In an operational update before the “Golden Week” holiday in May, SkyTeam operators have said they will increase the launch flights of planes from the Shanghai Pudong Hub to Abu Dhabi and frequency of cities such as Amsterdam and Moscow for the holidays. The airline adds that “future” is considering launching flights from Shanghai to cities such as Milan, Copenhagen, Almaty and Geneva, as well as from Xi'an to Istanbul and Tashkent. Eastern China has stopped offering timelines for…

Dorine LinesteinOne idea followed in many conversations at the WTM Africa Show last month. Niche tourism is becoming central to how African travel experiences are sold.”The niche was considered a fringe product,” said Kgomotso Ramothea, CEO of ATTA Membership, during a session launching a white paper on niche tourism for the African Travel & Tourism Association. “But today? It represents a real opportunity for apart from overcrowded areas, deeper engagement with the community, and better integrity of today's traveller values ​​and what is offered to nature in African destinations.”But the question at WTM Africa isn't whether the niche experience appeals…

As the weather improves, you may be thinking about trying out beautiful outdoor spots to explore in the coming days and weeks.Whether hiking, long walks, sunbathing or picnicking, the UK has plenty of great spots for the whole family to enjoy the day. But people say “I can't believe it.” They only discovered one picturesque Staffordshire location named Kimber Edge.Kinver Edge is filled with incredible scenery, wildlife paradise and unusual homes carved into the rocks. The area is home to soft red sandstone, which looks like Arizona, USA.Sandstone has a network of spongy houses built into three rocks – the…

Italy boasts around 450 beautiful islands – However, it has recently attracted attention for its refreshing May weather and brilliant wine. Also known as the Mediterranean Black Pearl, Pantereria is located between Sicily and Tunisia And, according to visitors, UK villas are destinations that should not be overlooked.The island has a rich history, beautiful scenery and vibrant culture. It is also famous for producing incredible wines, home to many vineyards and boasts unique, traditional vineyard-growing techniques that have been passed down through generations. In fact, the method known as Vite Ad Alberello was the first agricultural practice recognized by UNESCO.The…

The excitement that comes when the days heading for your holiday approach you is an incredible sensation. However, the scary tasks of packaging can get in the way. Now, one expert has revealed a hack about how to pack perfectly for a road trip, making chores less stressful than necessary. Iwan Carrington of BBC One's Surty Your Life out, known for his incredible organizational skills, has revealed how to make the most of the space he has when packing his car for travel.He said: “If you are going to take your car on vacation, you don't have to comply with…

{KXLG – SD, Bryant} An emergency crew responded in the 200 block of Lebanon Avenue in Bryant, South Dakota, around 1:55pm on Thursday, April 24th, around 1:00pm, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office.The homeowner was inside the residence at the time of the fire, but was able to safely evacuate himself and the animals before the Bryant Fire Station arrived. Traffic was closed on South Dakota Highway 28 for almost an hour as firefighters worked to put out the flames.Several agencies responded to the scene, including Bryant Fire Station, Lake Norden Fire Station, Haity Fire Station, Lake Norden Ambulance,…

Tourism across Asia is increasing with countries such as Thailand and Vietnam boasting picturesque scenery, stunning beaches and warm weather, reaching up to 34C in May. But there are other countries that some tourists say even better.Cambodia is a small but beautiful country surrounded by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Last year, the country welcomed 6.7 million tourists, significantly fewer than neighboring Vietnam, with 17.58 million and Thailand over 35.5 million. Despite both countries seeing a boom in tourism numbers, tourists have branded Cambodia as a better destination than both. On Reddit, FZ3N raised the question, “Why Cambodia for the ex-existence…

Recent archaeological and genetic discoveries reconstruct the understanding of ancient Phoenicians, revealing a civilization characterized by cultural integration and extensive maritime networks rather than large-scale migration. A groundbreaking genetic study published in Nature analyzed genome-wide data from 210 individuals in Phoenician and ponic sites in the Levant, North Africa, Iberia and the Mediterranean Islands. Contrary to the traditional belief that Phoenician culture spread through large-scale migration from the Levant, this study found that the population of ponics exhibited a highly heterogeneous genetic profile. Important ancestors from the North African, Sicily and Aegean regions were observed, with few surprising direct genetic…

an Overtourism The protesters Spainthis summer, Italy, France, and Portugal. Elena Boski said the protest groups hope that tourists are afraid of backlash against rising tourist numbers among locals. She said mirror”We want tourists to have some fear about the situation. Don't be afraid, there's no change.”Ms Boski, 46, from Genoa, ItalyAdded: “Our cities and regions are not for sale, and there is an urgent need to limit tourism growth, of course demand change and determine the path to tourism degrowth as a way to leave,” fellow activist Daniel Pardo said demonstrations of publications at the airport could be. He…