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Hostox, Africa's ultimate trade fair for food, drinks and hospitality, will return to the Sandon Convention Centre from March 8th to 10th, 2026. Two jam pack exhibition halls, new feature areas and the presence of the largest exhibitors even before the pandemic. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Hostex 2026 promises to be a groundbreaking event that reflects the resilience and renewal of the hospitality and foodservice industry, introducing a powerful new platform for innovation, education and trading. The theme of this milestone version of Opening Doors captures the legacy of unlocking Hostex opportunities and building connections across the industry. Two Holes…

The United Nations Regional African Commission on Tourism (CAF) has brought together tourism leaders, government officials and stakeholders from the creative sector to chart a future in which tourism promotes permanent and inclusive development across the region. The event attracted over 300 delegates, including 18 tourism ministers, reflecting high levels of support for the UN tourism work and the vision for the region. Director-General Zurab Pololikashvili held the 68th session with a call to act based on partnerships and progress. Looking back on his first visit to Abuja in 2018, he said, “Progress is built on partnerships, and the African…

On the world's second-most populous continent, it is unsettling that Africa is making the least contribution to the global air transport market and its trillion dollar economy. African countries never talk about opening up spaces for air connections, but many still rely on actions and the integrity of their member governments, Joke Faraj reports. African countries have several commonalities, including culture, beliefs, values, and traditions. However, despite this shared value, the air connection was Achilles Heal as the aviation industry in Africa faces multiple challenges. The continent has the second largest population after Asia, with over 1.54 billion people. Unfortunately,…

The British Isles have a beautiful group of islands offering £40,000 to travel there. Ireland hopes to bring life back to life with our living island policy, launched in 2023.As part of regaining the lifespan of these islands through infrastructure and investment, vacant property renovation grants will provide people up to £41,395 to renovate vacant homes on these scenic coastal islands. If renovations are more expensive, a top-up grant of up to £16,558 is available. However, to qualify for the grant, you will need to jump over a few hoops. First, you need to purchase evidence of ownership or evidence…

With a red phone booth, a classic full English breakfast and a retro style M&S, it feels like you've come back in time to the British High Street of the 1970s. However, this is not a quaint village in the UK. It's Gibraltar.Perched on the southern coast of Spain, this British overseas territory boasts the comforts of every British home. I'm proud of some clues like fiery sunlight and the monkey population.Gibraltar has familiar names like Morrison, Costa Coffee and Card Factory, but locals push it into hearty roasts, afternoon tea and other British favorites, MailOnline reports.Earlier this week, the…

Air India has confirmed that 241 people on board have been killed, with Britton being the only survivorAir India has just confirmed that 241 people have been killed in the flying AI171 collision. The airline said the only survivor is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.In a statement posted to X, the airline said: Air India represents the deepest sadness of the deceased family. Our efforts now focus entirely on the needs of all the people affected, their families and loved ones. Air India's caregiver team has been deployed in Ahmedabad to support grieving families and local officials. The airline…

Dark tourism is quickly becoming more and more popular. Many tourists are now interested in the horrifying and abandoned parts of history, and there are some fascinating places to explore. One of them happens to be in one of Europe's largest megacities.Estacion de Changberg in Madrid is an old metro station that has been closed for decades. It first opened in 1919 as part of the city's original metro line, running between Cuatro Caminos and Sol. At the time it was one of only eight stations in Madrid's brand new underground network.However, by the 1960s, Madrid's population had grown and…

When air accident investigators sorted the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 that crashed on June 12 shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, the carrier confirmed that all but one of flights 171 had died in the accident. Gurgaon-Headquarted Carrier said in a social media update that 787 people carry 230 passengers and 12 crew members. “I regret telling you that out of the 242 captains there were 241 confirmed deaths,” Air India says. “The only survivors are being treated in hospitals.” The survivor is widely reported to be British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, sitting at the emergency exit…

Such updates require timestamps as reported events are deployed quickly. It was first published on June 12th at 23:44 Central European Time.Needless to say, headlines about current and future international students in the United States have skyrocketed over the past few weeks. Below is a summary of the latest developments over the weeks of June 2nd and June 9th.The pause continuesOn May 27, the US Department of State ordered a pause on scheduling the appointment of new interviews with student visa applicants. The commentary on orders at the time was that this was a short-term measure that would end in…

The fatal crash of the 787 Dreamliner, run by Air Medabad from Ahmedabad in northwestern India to Gatwick Airport in London, has fuelled again the scrutiny of both Boeing and the airline as both companies are about to emerge from a long-standing crisis and poor reputation. The nearly 12-year-old Dreamliner crashed in a densely populated section of the city soon after takeoff, killing 241 of the 242 people on board on Thursday. The total death toll is expected to rise as planes fell at medical college hostels and rescue operations are still underway. This crash raises new concerns about Boeing.…