Travel

Surge in Chinese holiday travellers boosts European tourism, cultural exchanges

A Chinese tourist poses for a photo at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Oct. 6, 2025. Photographer Li Jing By Xinhua News Agency High in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 3,454 meters, Jungfraujoch glistened under clear skies as Chinese holiday-goers marvelled at the snow-clad peaks. Some were waving flags with excitement, and a

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At least 1 survivor among 242 people aboard crashed Air India plane: Report

Photo Credit: Twitter X By Anadolu Agency At least one passenger survived as a London-bound Air India flight with 242 people on board crashed in western India on Thursday, the India Today news outlet reported. The flight AI171 crashed on to a medical college hostel, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in

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China-Kenya culture, tourism cooperation showcased at gala night

Guests and performers pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of the 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season and the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of China-Kenya acrobatic exchanges in Nairobi, Kenya, June 6, 2025. Photographer Yang Guang By Xinhua News Agency The vitality of China-Kenya cooperation in culture and tourism was on

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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a “Summer Soiree” held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 4, 2025. Photographer Leah Millis By Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move

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Global airlines body says Chinese aircraft to boost aviation sector

Zhao Chunling, chief designer of China’s homegrown wide-body C929 aircraft at Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd, is pictured at a research institute of COMAC in Shanghai, east China, March 5, 2025. Photographer Liu Ying By Xinhua News Agency The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global trade association representing airlines, said on Tuesday that

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Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists

Umbrellas at Ras Hankorab beach, home to one of the country’s last untouched marine ecosystems, with crystal clear waters and white sands, at southern Egypt’s Red Sea coast in Marsa Alam, Egypt March 23, 2025. Reuters Stringer/File Photo By Reuters Ras Hankorab Beach, a pristine spot on southern Egypt’s Red Sea coast with crystal clear

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Top 10 African countries redefining tourism for the world in 2025

Africa has some of world`s beautiful places/File Photo By The African Exponent Tourism is a major economic force in Africa, generating billions of dollars in revenue and providing livelihoods for millions of people. With its unparalleled landscapes, vibrant cultures, and abundant wildlife, Africa has positioned itself as a premier destination for global travelers. In 2022,

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American Airlines plane catches fire after landing at Denver airport

By Anadolu Agency An American Airlines plane caught fire on the ground at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, departed from Colorado Springs Airport en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations, the

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Many feared dead after passenger jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington river

Emergency personnel work near the site of the crash after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, outside Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025. Photographer Carlos Barria By Reuters Scores of people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger

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Kenya waives visa requirements for Africans, except Somalia and Libya

By Capitalfm Kenya The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. The move aims to bolster regional integration and promote tourism growth across the continent. African visitors will now enjoy a two-month stay, while East African Community (EAC)

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