Tourist arrivals exceed expectation in first half of 2013: UNWTO

International tourist arrivals exceeded projections in the first half of 2013, with sub- Saharan Africa being among star performers, according to a report released Tuesday by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

ZIMBABWE RECAPTURING ATTENTION OF TRAVELLERS

Tourism collapsed when white farmers were driven from their land, and famine and hyperinflation ensued.
and the country adopted the U.S. dollar as its currency in 2009, economic healing has slowly begun, with foreign investment driving much of the recovery.
Now, the country's stunning natural and cultural are recapturing the attention of both foreign travelers and investors keen to capitalize on that interest.

7 nights Mauritius tour

Hotel:- Crystals Beach Resort

Cost of package for 05 Guest prices mentioned in USD - $ 2000.00

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2 human heads found in a hotel

Two decomposing human heads were found in a hotel (names withheld) at Onitsha along Old market road by the Anambra State Police Command on Thursday.

Following a tip off the police were said to have invaded and searched every rooms in the hotel and in the course of the search found the decomposing human heads in a room close to the office of the owner of the hotel.

US Issues Travel Alert Over Al Qaeda Threat

The United States on Friday issued a worldwide travel alert to all Americans of a possible terror attack through Aug. 31 due to an unspecified al-Qaeda threat that led to embassy closures.

NTDC Urges African Countries on Tourism Development

The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC), Mrs. SallyMbanefo, has charged African nations to re-invent a renewed sense of collaboration with the aim of harnessing the vast tourism potentials available in the continent.

Presenting a paper at the 3rd Calabar International Conference organised by Primetour International, Mbafeno, called for a combined measure of tourism development and natural attractions enhancement and protection by African countries stressing that such cooperation can translate into expanding the economy of a given nation.

The DG, represented by a Deputy Director in the commission, Mrs. Mariel Rae- Omoh, stated that these collaboration should incorporate dissemination of information, continuous cooperation with mass media, the travel press and related agencies while a unified Tourism Development Fund should also be established to pool resources for tourism development across Africa.

Accomodations Other Than Hotels

Generally in todays travel world  travelers are increasingly demanding  and more sensitive to prices

Also what motivates travelers are changing , traveler want to experience something unique something different from  what they are used to.

NCAA plans electronic platforms for Passengers to lodge complaints

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is to establish a portal and other electronic platforms for air travelers to lodge all complaints when airlines and other service providers fail to live up to their responsibilities.

Bishop Launches A New Airline

Nigeria’s richest pastor and self-styled bishop, David Oyedepo, has made a glistening addition to his business empire by floating an airline called Dominion Air.

Airlines Vs Unions

there are indications that aviation industry unions will soon commence picketing of indigenous airlines, which disallow their workers to join the unions in the sector.
The unions are appalled that apart from the Aero Airlines, which allows its workers to join its activities, none of the indigenous operators allow their workers including engineers and pilots to unionise. At the moment, there are about seven airlines which strictly prevent their workforce from joining the unions.
Some of the airlines are Med-View, Arik, Chanchangi, Overland, IRS and Dana Airlines. A source close to the unions who does not want his name in print, confided that the unions are currently perfecting plans on how to sanction such airlines, adding that the decision emanated from the election of National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, executives recently held in Bayelsa State.
3. Overland Airways reduces fares on Asaba route ...Guardian
The Guardian reports that Overland Airways has reduced the flight fares on its Asaba- Lagos and Asaba-Abuja routes to serve the travelling passengers better.
The company noted that starting from July 18, 2013, passengers would enjoy Overland Airways flight services from Asaba to Abuja and Lagos for N18, 000, every Monday to Friday.
The Chief Operating Officer of Overland Airways, Mrs. Aanu Benson stated that the introduction of the special fare offer on Asaba route is to appreciate and reward customers for their patronage since Overland Airways commenced flight operations at Asaba Airport.
Benson also said that Overland Airways is determined to continue offering excellent and satisfactory services to her customers and will not compromise in the delivery of effective and comfortable services at all times

Going to India? TIps for India Travel.

The Good, The Bad, And The Safety—Tips For Traveling To India

Whether you are traveling to India for business or pleasure, travel tips can determine how enjoyable your trip will be.  In India, there are many attractions that draw thousands of tourists every year, such as the Taj Mahal and the various Hindu temples.  However, India is also the host of crime, disease, and several other negativities.  When traveling to India, follow a few tips to ensure that your enriching cultural experience abroad is not hindered by food poisoning or sunburn.

Chorea, Hepatitis, Malaria—Oh My!

India is home to many risky diseases, including meningitis, dengue fever, dysentery, chorea, hepatitis, malaria, and typhoid.  Travelers from the United Kingdom, Canada, or the United States do not require a vaccination certificate when entering the country, but tourists from other countries are required to show one upon entry.  Wherever you are coming from, it is extremely important to be vaccinated against all of these diseases before visiting India.  This travel tip is perhaps one of the most important ones of all—it could save your life.

Other travel tips when visiting to India include bringing mosquito repellents, nets, and sprays.  These precautions will help to ward of the pesky mosquitoes that spread dengue fever and malaria.

Avoid The Germs

You should be careful about consuming any food or water when you travel to India.  Avoid raw vegetables and pork, and you should never eat anything from a street vendor.

Water is typically not clean, so it is important that you aware of where your water is coming from.  Try to ask for bottled water whenever possible.  If all else fails, follow this tip when you travel to India: use iodine or chlorine tablets to purify your water.  Although it important not to use too many of these, they kill most water-born diseases and can work great in a pinch.

Oh, The Sun!

India’s climate is extremely warm, especially in the south during the months of March, April, and May.  To avoid dangerous sunburns or dehydration, make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen and drink a lot of clean water.  You can also purchase a sun umbrella to carry around with you, a practice common of many Indian women.


Better Safe Than Sorry

Your trip to India could be an experience of a lifetime, or it could be a complete and utter disaster.  Practicing caution and using travel tips when visiting India will ensure that you experience the good side of vacationing in India.

National Carrier To Commence Operation in September

The Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, Tuesday assured Nigerians that the proposed National Carrier, would commence operations before the end of September. According to her, all the necessary framework and legal requirements for the smooth roll out of the carrier are already in place. She said: “Well, I think that everything we need to do for the carrier to take off is in place.

CAPTAIN FOLA AKIKUOTU CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR GENERAL (NCAA)

Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Captain Fola Akikuotu as the  director general, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Aviation which recommended his approval for the Senate.

Family Travel tips

Traveling with a family is a completely different and the experience is a little daunting but interesting.
This post isn’t meant to give an account of any trip, but to share some of what I’ve learned about traveling with a family, in hopes that it will help other families who travel.

Nigerians to pay £3000 cash bond deposit for visit visa to the UK

Visitors from Nigeria   will be required to pay  £3000 bond deposit before they will be allowed into the United Kingdom .

Tips on Airline Security

As we all know, airline security has become an important part of traveling these days.  There are so many new rules and regulations to keep up with, it is mind boggling.  Add the fact that the rules are constantly changing to reflect new or perceived threats, and it is almost impossible for the average American to keep up what the rules actually are.  This is why many individuals are turning to websites that offer airline security travel tips before traveling.

Travel Tips for Long Distance Travel.

People love to travel and summer is here traveling will be long and stressful . There are in fact many forms of travel. We can travel by land, air and sea. Traveling by land entails using transportation with wheels like automobiles, buses and trains. While sea travel usually uses boats and ships and traveling by air uses the airplane. People need long distance travel tips to ensure their safety and well being during trips.

Long distance travel needs a lot of preparation and foresight. To have a successful trip, one must be prepared for many events which could happen during the trip. Long distance travel tips come in handy during these eventualities which may just happen.

Tourism Brand for Nigeria - FG

'The Brand: Fascinating Nigeria; Beckoning Beauty' has been described as a tourism brand for the country by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke.

According to the Minister who disclosed this in a chat with the media last week , said the brand will be launched by President Goodluck Jonathan in July.

Travel Atrraction Tanzania.

KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park is the home of Mount Kilimanjaro’s equatorial snow-capped peaks, which form some of the most famous images of Africa.  Mount Kilimanjaro, situated in northeast Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the largest free-standing mountains in the world.

Important Travel Gadgets.

 Universal Travel adapter

 

You get into your hotel room you find out the hotel room sockets is different from the kind of shape your appliance have  with your laptop power very low or dead  in this situation a travel adapter comes in very handy, some hotels  rent at a token price  but most hotels don’t  have and  you will be left  with no choice but to buy  with a universal travel adapter you have a connector for any travel destination in the world.

COACH TRAVEL

Coach Travel is an exciting way of travel if you are not in a rush to arrive at your destination, you can relax and concentrate on the fun stuff around as you travel.

I love sitting back watching the scenery and places.

Coaches are much more comfortable and used for regional and cross country journeys

Coaches have numerous advantages  they can go to more destinations

They reach more remote villages.  

long distance coach require adequate preparations for example documentation, clothing and food.

on coaches further comfort  similar to that of the airplanes can be offered on coaches ,individual reading  lamp and ventilation, air conditioning  catering, toilets and numbered seat reservation not forgetting having enough leg rooms

There are some destinations where you cannot get   train services or an airplanes ,your only option is either to rent a car or take a bus or a coach (pls note  buses  and coaches should not be used interchangeably  they are very different form of transport , and vary in different countries).

Taking a coach will give you the opportunity of seeing the city well and getting to know the different cultures  of the  place you’re visiting 

Tips on getting a free upgrade

Sometimes  as a traveler you wish you can get a free upgrade on one of your travel and you think, how can i get a free upgrade my few years as a cabin crew and experience  I would want to share this few simple tips you can use to get a free upgrade on a flight .

TWO ARIK AIR CABIN CREW ARRESTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

The arm of the law caught up  with two cabin crew member of arik air at London Heathrow Airport with alleged drug trafficking offences on tuesday .

Arik Air are investigating the circumstances that led to the drug trafficking by the duo said to be cabin crew members of the airline.

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OBAMA PLANS ANOTHER TRIP TO AFRICA

The  Prsident of the United States makes another Trip to 

Africa. WASHINGTON disclosed, May 20  President Barack Obama and

his wife, Michelle, will travel to Senegal, South Africa and

Tanzania in late June and early July to reinforce U.S. ties with

countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the White House said on Monday.

"The trip  which  will underscore the president's commitment to

broadening and deepening cooperation between the United States

and the people of sub-Saharan Africa to advance regional and

global peace and prosperity," the White House said in a

statement.

Obama will meet with leaders from government, business and

civil society, the White House said.

Obama traveled to Ghana during his first term. The first

lady traveled to South Africa and Botswana independently.

Obama, the first black U.S. president, is the son of a

father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas.

The president's trip would go from June 26 to July 3, the

White House said.

Travel Attraction (Kenya)

Today travel attraction focuses on kenya one of africa's largest tourist attraction with beautiful scenery ,Our focus will be on a few places you may want to visit if you ever find your self in this country Kenya.

Travel Insurance

Whether it will be a leisure trip, a business trip or a spring break trip, you should never think of traveling without a comprehensive travel insurance plan. The travel accident insurance policies today have also been used for coverage for luggage that have been lost or stolen; it is also used to cover delays, lost personal belongings and the usual medical emergencies which would include urgent evacuation. You have to be aware thought that you would need to check your travel insurance plan beforehand to make sure that the certain eventualities that you are expecting to be covered will be covered. That way, you would be able to make sure that you know everything that you would need to know for anything that might happen with your trip.

It is advisable to have some knowledge or background of what the available travel insurance packages are to know exactly how you are covered. As you do your researching and shopping around, keep in mind that travel agents are usually just fixated on just selling your travel or holiday deals and may not have sufficient knowledge about medical and travel insurance policies to help you in making an informed decisionit is better you ask . You can actually just go online and look for the websites, which have comparisons and reviews for such insurance plans to help online consumers in choosing which policy would best fit their needs.

Here are some things that you would need to keep in mind when looking for your travel insurance.

1. Do not leave out the selection for your travel insurance up until the last minute. Even if you do not want to start shelling out some more cash right after paying for the expensive holiday you will be taking, you might make the big mistake of neglecting your travel insurance, as this would be important to ensure that all aspects of your trip would be covered.

2. Do not go for the single trip cover if you are planning to go on a holiday or a trip more than once. If you are one of the 60 percent of people who take more than two holidays annually, a single trip insurance plan would not be your best option as you might end up spending more.

3. Declare all your medical conditions truthfully, as not providing complete and specific details could invalidate any claims you might be making later on.

4. Make sure that you are getting the appropriate policy for the trip or holiday you will be taking.

5. If you would be taking a family trip, it would be more advisable to purchase travel insurance for the whole family rather than individually to save more.

6. Make sure that you know the details of the coverage you would have.

7. Try to get your travel insurance from a company, which offers coverage on terrorism acts.

Simple Business Travel Tips

At one point or another, you may find that you need to hit the road to help make your business grow.  Traveling for business can be a stressful thing to do, but  with just a few business travel tips, you should be able to cut down on some of that stress and increase the chances of a successful business trip.  So, with an eye on things to pack, things to bring with you on the plane, and even how to sleep better, let’s go over some of these business travel tips.

Travel Tips that will Ensure a Healthy Travel Experience

As summer is fast approaching preparations have been made to have a successful trip, but one aspect that is often overlooked or neglected is your health and safety. Here are a few simple travel tips.

There are few things more uncomfortable than coming down with an illness in a strange place. To help reduce the odds that you will become ill while traveling, there are some precautions that you can take both before and during your vacation time. As with many things in life, preparation is  key in enjoyable travel that is sickness free. You can follow a few simple tips prior to your trip that will help to ensure a safe and healthy vacation, and some key items to include in your luggage that will help you to resolve any health issues that may come up. At the very least, you will be  rest assured that while you are relaxing on your vacation, you are well prepared for any problems that might arise.

New Ongoing Travels Scam

Airline travel scams are abundant, and the  I  want you to be aware of a few common ones.

A friend received a mail  saying he has won two  free round trip  airline tickets ,

Two arrive through the mail. The first is a letter claiming you have won two free round-trip airline tickets. They use real or look-alike airline names and ask  you to   call to a number to collect your prize. If you call, you are asked for personal informations to process the prize. 

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SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL ATTRACTION GUIDE.

Travel Attraction in south africa:

cape peninsula national park

The Cape Peninsula National Park  , Cape Point is an 8000-hectare (19,770-acre) narrow promontory of land jutting into a stretch of open sea popularly believed to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. The peninsula, situated 60km (37 miles) southwest of Cape Town, is characterised by towering sea cliffs, the highest in South Africa, which reach a height of 249m (817ft). Criss-crossed by spectacular walks and trails, the area also features whale and penguin watching, tidal pools, over a thousand species of indigenous plants and a variety of mammals, such as baboon and buck. Popular activities around Cape Point also include abseiling, parasailing, horseriding and surfing.

MALAWI TRAVEL ATTRACTION GUIDE.

Location

Southeast Africa.

Time

GMT + 2.

Malawi  is a  trouble-free, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Malawi can offer visitors unique scenery, rare wildlife and stunning valleys. Evergreen forests and waterfalls can be viewed from the heights of the plateaus. Activities are central to any visit. The national parks are attractive places for wildlife and game viewing in the most unspoilt of settings. Safe from the tarred roads and convoys of tourists, visitors can trek in entirely natural surroundings.

parents of boston bomb suspects retreat to village,

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TRAVEL  NEWS 

The parents of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects have retreated to a village in southern Russia to shelter from the spotlight and abandoned plans for now to travel to the United States, the father of the suspects told Reuters on Sunday.

Speaking in the garden of a large house, Anzor Tsarnaev said he believed he would not be allowed to see his surviving son Dzhokhar, who was captured and has been charged in connection with the April 15 bomb blasts that killed three people and wounded 264.

"Unfortunately I can't help my child in any way. I am in touch with Dzhokhar's and my own lawyers. They told me they would let me know (what to do)," Tsarnaev said in an interview in the village where he relocated with the suspects' mother.

Etihad Airways Launches New Travel Mall For Dubai Travelers!

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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the new Etihad Travel Mall, its flagship one-stop travel retail and check-in facility, in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Authority and Emirates Group, officially opened the Etihad Travel Mall at a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Here is even more reason to visit the beautiful city of Dubai on Etihad Airways! The newly opened Etihad Travel Mall will be the check-in terminal for travelers visiting Dubai. The Etihad Travel Mall is fully equipped with facilities for guests to purchase tickets, check-in, drop-off baggage and board an Etihad Express luxury coach bound for Abu Dhabi International Airport! The new Etihad Travel Mall is on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and is located adjacent to Interchange 3 on Sheikh Zayed Road, in easy walking distance from the Noor Islamic Bank metro station. What are you waiting for?! Hurry! Book your Etihad flights to Dubai now for that unique feel of absolute luxury. 

Emirates expands its fast growing aviation empire with property development

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Emirates Airline is adding property development to its fast expanding aviation empire as it hires thousands of cabin crew, pilots and engineers. The Dubai-based carrier said it plans to develop five residential towers in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), home to hundreds of its staff.

The airline already has more than 12,600 leased and owned apartments and villas, making it one of the city's largest landlords.

Emirates will begin construction of the towers in the third quarter of this year, the airline said . The residences will house approximately 2,000 cabin crew. The carrier plans to recruit some 2,700 staff this year.

TACKLING LANGUAGE BARRIER ABROAD

Having worked as a flight attendant and travelled to so many destinations one major issue always arise when you are in a country where the language spoken is not English, it was a bit fair when you arrive in your hotel,  most of the hotel staff can speak English and on some occasions we have a colleague that can speak the local language so we often get around the language issue, but it is a different case when you go into the city for shopping, restaurants and for other activities where the locals don’t speak your language(English) ,now the problem arises.