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The inaugural “Fly Over Madinati” event, held on May 24 and 25, was hailed as a huge success, positioning Madinati as a promising destination for sports tourism. Organized by Talaat Mustafa Group in collaboration with Skydive Pharaohs, the event attracted skydiving enthusiasts with two days of freefall and paramotor jumps. Participants got the chance to experience a freefall jump from 13,000 ft while some opted for a paramotor jump from 4,000 ft. The event garnered praise from participants who were full of praise for the organisers and enthralled by the aerial view of Madinaty. “Fly Over Madinati” aimed to promote…
TEHRAN – In a major boost to tourism growth, Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has introduced more than 600 investment packages.Officials in charge of tourism investment on Monday unveiled a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening the tourism sector through strategic investment cooperation. Ahmad Tajali stressed that joint efforts between government agencies and the private sector have led to the development of 636 well-crafted investment packages to showcase the country’s tourism potential and attract local and international investors. “It will not only identify and promote existing tourism assets,” he added, “but also create the right environment to attract…
Ed Zavertea owns a tourist outfitter in Cochrane who hosts black bear hunts in the spring and fall. (Facebook) Last June, Ed Zavelcha was busy preparing for the season. Two groups from Pennsylvania were scheduled to come to Cochran to hunt bears. Americans are the bread and butter of Zavelcha’s business. About a week before they were scheduled to arrive, the weather started to get hot and dry, and wildfires that had already started in various parts of the state in May of this year started to break out. “It was about two days before they were supposed to come…
The future looks bright for Kieri Tourism Services in Fort Simpson thanks to a $25,000 investment from the Indigenous Tourism Fund (ITF).”Things are looking a lot better,” said Gilbert Cazone, who owns the store with his wife, Mary Jane Cazone.”We were very happy [when we learned about the funding],” he added.The ITF was established by the Federal Government in 2022 with the aim to support Indigenous tourism operators across the country. K’iyeli Tourism Services received funding through the ITF’s Micro and Small Business stream.The company has been in business since 2010 and offers a variety of services, from Dene cultural…
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will again hold a roadshow in Korea later this week, aiming to deepen tourism professionals’ understanding of Macao’s latest tourism information. The four-day promotion will kick off at Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul on Wednesday, May 29. A similar event was held last year. According to the company, it chose the location because the store’s average daily visitor numbers exceed 800,000 people. Officials added that the company’s sales will exceed $2.3 billion in 2023, making it South Korea’s largest department store and the world’s third-largest. MGTO says it aims to attract spending from…
According to a study carried out by EY, the 2023 Rugby World Cup will generate a total expenditure of 1.8 billion euros and contribute 871 million euros to the French national economy, especially thanks to the 425,000 international visitors who attended the event. In addition to the economic aspect, this success also extends to the social, environmental, sport, media and cultural sectors, although, despite efforts, challenges remain in terms of environmental impact. Rugby World Cup 2023 is a real economic driver for France With almost 2.4 million tickets sold, it equalled the number of participants in the UK in 2015…
Every summer, we’re faced with the same decision: stay home and deal with the frustrations and boredom, or go out and see a (damn) show and try to have a little fun. We usually choose the latter, but our “vacations” always promise to be epic failures that make us question all of our life choices. The word vacation implies relaxation and quiet, or at least the absence of any loud noise or hustle and bustle. Unfortunately, vacations with kids can mean all of this and more. I’m a pessimist at heart, and traveling with small children can throw a lot…
Every summer we’re faced with the same decision: deal with the frustration and boredom at home, or try to have a little fun by taking our (damn) shows on the road. We usually choose the latter, but our “vacations” always promise to be epic failures that make us question all of our life choices. The word vacation implies relaxation and quiet, or at least the absence of any loud noise or hustle and bustle. Unfortunately, vacations with kids can mean all of this and more. I’m a pessimist at heart, and traveling with small children can throw a lot of…
Footage showed the moment anti-tourism protesters in Mallorca attacked holidaymakers dining out, booing them and shouting “tourists go home”. Ten thousand demonstrators took to the streets to vent their anger at tourist overcrowding, chanting “Save Mallorca! Foreigners leave!” Thousands of anti-tourism protesters jeered and booed holidaymakers dining out in Palma. Photo credit: SolarpixProtesters took to the streets to vent their anger at tourist overcrowding across Mallorca. Photo credit: SolarpixAn estimated 10,000 people were thought to have taken part in the demonstration, with organisers saying “this is just the beginning”. Photo credit: SolarpixThe march in the capital, Parma, culminated when protesters…
Ten thousand locals took to the streets of Mallorca in a historic anti-tourism march demanding a change to the “destructive” impact of tourism. On Saturday 25th May, thousands of locals gathered in Palma de Mallorca under the slogan “Mallorca is not for sale”. The race started at 7pm at Ses Estaciones Park and finished at Born Street. This was the first protest organised by the “time bank” collective, a community organisation designed to enable local people to exchange their time and labour. Read more: Spanish ‘anti-tourism’ protests move to Mallorca: Activists plan massive demonstrations in Balearic islands Young and old…