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

The above package includes • 

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.