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Two UK cities are already implementing tourism taxes on visitors, and more may follow in the coming years as local councils try to strengthen their revenues. Tourists are by no means a new concept, and popular European destinations such as Barcelona and Venice have already introduced them.The purpose of the tourism tax is to generate revenue for destinations, mitigate the potential negative impact of the General Assembly, and to encourage investment in local services. Edinburgh made the headline last month when the city council decided to implement a 5% visitor tax on overnight stays. This is the largest tax ever…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a harsh warning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to nearly a million tourists planning to visit popular African destinations. The government's latest travel advisory on Cape Verde warns about the country's limited medical facilities for visitors.According to updated advice released on February 24th, medical facilities across Cape Verde are considered “basic and limited.”Additionally, visitors may have difficulty accessing certain medications because “some medications are short or unavailable.” Boa Vista Island, located in the Eastern Cape Verde, is being highlighted specially by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to its limited medical facilities.Those…

The world of cargo in the aviation business continues to expand, and Africa is leading the exports of corruption. This has been a major addition to the advancements of Emirates Sky Cargo, a subsidiary of the Emirates Group. The company's senior vice president is Dennis Lister, who was in charge of cargo products and innovation, and is concerned with current trends in cargo, success stories in Africa, and with particular attention to Africa, Emirates Skycargo's advances in the cargo business. He's talking. In this interview with Olasunkanmi Akinlotan When did Emirates Skycargo start operations and how deeply entrenched it in…

A year after using an average of over 30 Airbus Jet for removal of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines, Mexico's low-cost carrier Volaris doesn't foresee the issue of fleet availability will soon be resolved . During the Mexico City-based company's year-end revenue call on February 24th, CEO Enrique Bertlanena said Volaris “will actively manage its schedule and ensure engine inspections will be conducted by at least 2027. The overhaul will be carefully planned.” Volaris is one of the global aviation that has been most affected by P&W's widely destructive geared Turbofan (GTF) engine recalls, inspecting potential turbofan blade defects. The…

Despite many of the recent deadly air crash drops, flight remains one of the statistically safest types of transport. Tragedy such as the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, Jeju Air Flight 2216, and American Airlines 5342 all occurred between December 2024 and January 2025, bringing once again air safety. However, when it comes to air travel safety in North America, most of the deadliest crashes in history occurred before 2000, indicating a significant improvement in industry-wide safety from the early days of commercial aviation. Masu. Using data from the aviation safety network, what is the fatal air crash crash in North…

Dubai Emirates (EK) is preparing to expand its global route network with eight new destinations, including an ambitious push to China. The Dubai-based airline will use the Airbus A350 Fleet to introduce new services while strengthening its presence in major international markets. Despite ongoing supply chain constraints and delays in aircraft delivery, Emirates is pushing for strategic growth. The airline is planning to launch new routes to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Finland and Africa, strengthening its position as a major global carrier. Photo: Clement Alone New routes for Emirates 8 Emirates (EK) plans to significantly expand on eight new routes, driven…

Titled “Reflection on Key Issues: Training and Professional Certification,” the event addresses key issues surrounding rugged vehicle driver mobility between Morocco and the European Union.The forum is comprised of two panels, bringing together agency representatives, transportation experts and training experts.The first panel will focus on identifying obstacles and solutions to improve access to professional certification. Speakers will provide regulatory insights, share international examples and discuss investment opportunities in training.The second panel examines the impact of adjusting accreditations and explores potential cooperation between the EU and Morocco in training trade experts. The discussion covers both the technical skills needed and the…

Organic farmers and environmental groups sued the Agriculture Bureau on Monday over a scrub of climate change references from the website.The department ordered staff to defeat a climate-focused page on Jan. 30, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Within hours, he said the information began to disappear.The lawsuit included a website containing datasets, interactive tools, and funding information that farmers and researchers relied on planning and adaptation projects.At the same time, the department has frozen funds promised to businesses and nonprofits through conservation and climate programs. The Purge then said,…

Famous for its mythical monsters, Loch Ness is crowned the “most beloved” historic destination around the world by emerald cruise travel experts.The UK's largest freshwater lake is volume, located in the stunning highlands of Scotland, stretching to about 23 miles long and exceeding 750 feet deep.Nearby, the ruins of Urquhart Castle add to the area's charm, offering a glimpse of Scotland's medieval past and breathtaking views of the lake.Its atmospheric oceans and misty hills have inspired countless legends and have become a must-see for history lovers, nature lovers and folklore fans.While many are drawn to the mystery of “Nessie,” Loch…

A mere hour drive from the heart of one of Italy's most iconic cities that welcomes millions of visitors each year, the seaside town is labelled as an undecided beach vacation destination there is.According to Tim Jepson of The Telegraph, Ostia was rated the second Western seaside town in Europe just behind Monaco.”When I lived in Rome, the temptation to bake summer was to head to the beach. It's not a week in the glorious Sardinia, but to the city's “local” beaches, or to the beaches, in Ostia and Fiumicino Because for a day trip, I'm young, stupid and poor.…