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Willem Blijdorp: Building A Global Business Empire
MENAFN
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June 6, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Willem Blijdorp initially set his sights on a career in tourism. From 1970 to 1975, he studied at the Hotel Management School in Maastricht, the Netherlands. However, upon graduation, he chose an unexpected path. He...
Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 31 May - 06 June, 2025
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
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The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters. Economic News ▶ Japanese Small, Midsize Firms Increasingly Employing Foreign Workers; Effort Aims to Secure Talented Employees 01 June, 2025 Amid...
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar outlines major economic priorities at India-Central Asia Business Council Meet
New Delhi Times
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June 6, 2025
Addressing the India-Central Asia Business Council in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need to strengthen economic ties between India and the Central Asian nations. He welcomed the high-level participation from...
Discover Lancaster’s new president, CEO looks to build on bump in tourism
Central Penn Business Journal - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
Lancaster’s tourism continues to grow and Discover Lancaster’s new president and CEO Jeffrey S. Vasser looks to continue the trend. “It’s very gratifying to join a renowned destination like Lancaster County that continues to grow,” said Vasser. “I...
THE TRADE WAR TO BOOST DOMESTIC TRAVEL IN CANADA
Tourism Review
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A rather interesting, if somewhat unexpected, turn of events seems to be shaping up for Canada's tourism sector in 2025. A new report from the Conference Board of Canada suggests a U.S.-led trade war, believe it or not, could actually provide a...
Southwest Airlines offers new nonstop service to East Coast from Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
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June 6, 2025
Travelers boarded the inaugural red-eye flight from Long Beach Airport to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Southwest Airlines on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram/SCNG) Long...
South Kerry village could be set for emergency helicopter landing zone following tourist injury
Irish Independent
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Derrynane GAA club outside Caherdaniel has been added to a list of potential landing sites for both Coast Guard and Air Ambulance helicopters, on the request of a local councillor, following a recent incident with an injured cyclist. Sporting...
8 New Tourist Attractions to Explore in Hong Kong
Tempo.co
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June 6, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Hong Kong government is developing popular tourist spots to provide new experiences for travelers shifting to more cultural experiences and to benefit the economy. Deputy Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing said there are many...
Stacey Liburd is appointed CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority
Now Grenada
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June 6, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Stacey A Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 June 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in...
Tourism minister: SA is safe for visitors despite updated US travel advisory
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 5, 2025
The updated US travel advisory urged travellers to exercise increased caution due to 'crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping'. The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has responded to the United States’ updated travel advisory urging...
St Kitts Tourism: It’s Time for the Government to Step Up
SKN News
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June 6, 2025
Guest Article: With roughly 6 in 10 jobs tied to tourism, the tourism sector of St Kitts and Nevis is the lifeblood of the national economy. The statistics are clear, travel and tourism dominate the GDP and employment, and targeted marketing, not...
Gold, tourism power Tanzania’s foreign trade in 2025
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s export earnings continue to rise, largely driven by gold and tourism, the country’s leading sources of foreign exchange. However, despite the overall upward trend, manufactured exports recorded an unusual decline....
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Baglung's Panchakot becoming religious-touristic hub (Photo Feature)
The Rising Nepal
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By Ram Krishna Bohara, Baglung, June 6: In the initiation of Kamalanayanacharya, who became famous in India, Baglung's Panchakot is becoming a religious-touristic destination. Kamalanayanacharya was born in Baglung Municipality - 6. More than Rs...
Call for CNMI leaders to fight back on high airfares
RNZ
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June 8, 2025
Photo: Supplied / United Airlines Former Northern Mariana Islands lawmaker Edwin K. Propst taken to social media to urge leaders to "go to war" with United Airlines over what he claims are exorbitant airfares between Saipan and Guam. The call to...
Amadeus and UN Tourism report provides comprehensive look at Asia Pacific travel market
Hospitality Net
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June 6, 2025
Amadeus, a leading provider of travel technology solutions, and UN Tourism, have released a new report with comprehensive data on travel in Asia Pacific. The Market Insights report – Asia & subregions offers in-depth insights into passenger...
Popular Airline Refuses To Refund Lost Wheelchair, Does Airlines' Responsibility End At Baggage Carousel?
The Travel
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June 6, 2025
Is your airline responsible for refunding your lost baggage? What if someone stole it at the baggage carousel? People rarely ponder these questions until they are the ones in need of an answer. This is exactly what happened to Josh when KLM...
Pherousa marks a milestone on its path to a zero-emission ultramax
Marine Log
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June 8, 2025
Written by Nick Blenkey Image: Pherousa Oslo-headquartered Pherousa SA has moved a step closer in its plans to build a series of zero-emission hydrogen-fueled 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers. In a ceremony at last week’s Nor-Shipping event, ABS...
Why 64 Dutch tourism students chose Calpe as their classroom
Euro Weekly News
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June 6, 2025
This visit is part of a wider training programme. Credit: Ayuntamiento Calpe Calpe has been chosen as one of the key destinations for this year’s “Travel Challenge”, an educational initiative involving 64 Dutch university students specialising in...
Launch of the Slovenian National Intelligence System for Tourism (NiST)
Travel Daily News
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June 6, 2025
Slovenia launches NiST, a data-driven tourism intelligence system enabling sustainable development through environmental, social, and economic impact analysis and strategic decision-making. The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) officially launched the...
Himalaya Airlines Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Grand Ceremony
New Spotlight Nepal
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Himalaya Airlines, a prominent international carrier of Nepal, marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 10th anniversary with a grand event held at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries from Ministry of...