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Mr. Turner resigns as tourism committee chairman Published Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. Nancy Turner, a native of Clark County, has served her community for many years. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Mr. Turner will step down from his position as executive director of the Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission after nearly 25 years. She will take on a new role in Frankfort as deputy director of the Kentucky Department of Tourism. “I was presented with an amazing opportunity…that first came about in a phone call in February,” she said. “I…

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have signed a forward-looking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) to expand tourism in the emirate. and took important steps toward transforming transportation. This pivotal MoU marks the beginning of an exciting partnership to usher in sustainable tourism through electric air mobility, with Skyports developing a network of vertiports connecting key tourist attractions across Ras Al Khaimah and expanding the emirate’s It will be promoted as a future destination and linked with RAKTA’s plans. 2030 Strategic Plan. Under the agreement, RAKTA, RAKTDA and Skyports…

The hydel tourist resort at Mattupetti near Munnar in Idukki, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), has switched to green energy. The battery-powered boats started operating at the Mattupetti Hydel Tourism Center on Tuesday, officials said.Hydel Tourism Secretary Narendra Nath Velli said this is the first time that a hydel tourist destination under the Kerala Hydel Tourism Center (KHTC) has switched to green energy. “These boats are equipped with an 11 kilowatt (kW) Aquamot electric outboard and a 28 horsepower motor, which saves around 6,500 liters of petrol per month and an annual savings…

According to a new report commissioned by the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association (ALBBAA), tourism in Alabama’s 23-county Black Belt region will generate an annual economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2023, with approximately 45,500 It is said to have created employment for people. The economic impact of tourism to the Black Belt region nearly doubled from 2020 to 2023, increasing from $1.9 billion in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to $3.8 billion in 2023. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said, “Tourism is a critical component to the growth of Alabama’s economy.” “Growing up in the heart of…

Streamlining the GCC’s thriving tourism industry by connecting destinations was at the top of the agenda at the 31st Arabian Travel Market, where policymakers met to discuss the future of regional travel.His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, noted the tourism sector’s growing contribution to the Emirates’ economy in his opening comments on the ATM 2024 Global Stage held in Dubai earlier this week. “According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), our tourism sector is a dynamic force within our economy, contributing a staggering 11.7% to GDP. [in 2023]This is equivalent to 220 billion…

NEW YORK: Industry data showed U.S. crude and fuel inventories piling up, showing signs of weak demand and raising cautious supply expectations ahead of next month’s OPEC+ policy meeting. reported that oil prices fell in Asian trade. Reuters. Brent crude oil futures fell 57 cents, or 0.69%, to $82.59 a barrel by 9:45 a.m. Saudi time. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 53 cents, or 0.68%, to $77.85 a barrel. Both indexes fell slightly earlier on Tuesday, with signs of easing supply tensions and weak global oil demand, according to a forecast report released by the Energy Information…

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 10:00 copy unlace whatsapp Facebook X linkedin telegram Andalusia, as a holiday hotspot in Spain, differs from the Canary Islands in that it is not opposed to tourism. A survey carried out by the Regional Government of Andalusia on residents’ perceptions of this industry sector revealed that 9 out of 10 residents are in favor of this sector. Regional Tourism Minister Arturo Bernal presented a report stating that 90% of Andalucía residents believe that tourism has a positive or very positive effect on the municipality’s economy and job creation. . Important in the broader current situation,…

The struggling Hawaii Tourism Authority emerged from this Congress with strong financial support.HTA has faced significant budget cuts in recent years. This time last year, HTA’s funding was stripped by lawmakers and its future was in jeopardy. HTA currently has the funds to repair the Hawaii Convention Center’s leaking roof. Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hanneman was appointed chairman of the HTA board in December.“I was very clear to the board and staff that we needed to take them off the defunding list. For two years, Congress had not funded Hawaii Tourism,” Hanneman said. he said.He said HTA is pleased that…

Improving health care emerged as a top priority in the majority of EU countries surveyed (8 out of 15). Fighting poverty is also considered a major concern in many countries, topping the list in 4 out of 15 countries surveyed. advertisementA new global survey finds deepening democratic dissatisfaction in parts of Europe where governments are failing to meet people’s democratic expectations.The Democracy Perceptions Index (DPI) is the world’s largest survey measuring the temperature of democracy, and was conducted between February and April this year, surveying around 63,000 people in 53 countries, including 15 European Union (EU) member states.The vast majority…

As a born and raised Dutch person, in my opinion, there is so much more to visit in the Netherlands than just Amsterdam, and if you stick to the capital you’re only just scratching the surface of this small but mighty country.Look beyond Amsterdam’s tourist-filled canal belt and you’ll find villages plucked from a classical painting, with their windmills, tulips and swirling waterways. Vast national parks teeming with birdlife and crisscrossed with cycle trails, and innovative cities like Eindhoven and Rotterdam prove the country is also a hotbed of creativity.The best part is that the national railway network reaches every…