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·February 23, 2018

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Inaugural Guam International Dance Festival Celebrates Local and International Performers December 8, 2025
The Guam International Dance Festival (GIDF) wrapped up its dynamic three-day event this past weekend, culminating in a celebration of global and local dance culture that energized the island community and international participants alike.
World Tourism Network Drives Wellness Agenda at Global Medical Tourism Summit December 8, 2025
The World Tourism Network played a central role at MIMTC 2025, highlighting the rising integration of medical, wellness, and holistic tourism. Represented by Balkan Chapter President Dr. Aleksandra Gardašević-Slavuljica, WTN emphasized sustainable, patient-centered recovery models and the vital contribution of SMEs to the future of global health
Pegasus Airlines to Acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings in €154M Deal December 8, 2025
Pegasus Airlines will acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings for €154 million, expanding its European presence with an additional 47 aircraft and 80 new destinations. The deal strengthens Pegasus’s growth strategy while uniting low-cost efficiency with Central Europe’s leading leisure network, pending regulatory approvals. SOURCE:
WestJet Quebec–Montego Bay Route Launched as Jamaica Rebuilds After Hurricane Melissa December 8, 2025
WestJet’s new Quebec City–Montego Bay service marks a timely boost for Jamaica’s tourism recovery after Hurricane Melissa. The weekly route signals renewed confidence from the Canadian market—Jamaica’s second-largest visitor source—and strengthens the island’s efforts to rebuild, restore arrivals, and accelerate its long-term tourism growth goal
AI To Take Over Riyadh Air: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines in Deep Trouble? December 8, 2025
Riyadh Air is crashing into the aviation world with a wild claim — it’s the first airline built fully on AI, not humans. Backed by Saudi money and IBM muscle, the new carrier is taking aim at Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, and Turkish with a futuristic, no-legacy flight model. SOURCE:
Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia Drive New Era of Gulf Tourism Integration December 8, 2025
Iran is deepening maritime tourism ties with Oman and exploring new openings with Saudi Arabia as Gulf states push regional cruise and travel integration. The moves position Tehran to tap the growing “blue economy,” attract foreign visitors, and link its Persian Gulf ports to an increasingly interconnected tourism corridor. SOURCE:
TTSSP: Tanzania Tourism Protection Model Other African Destinations Should Follow December 7, 2025
Tanzania is setting a new standard for tourism safety in Africa through its TTSSP agency, which protects travelers from booking to departure. As scams affect visitors across the continent, TTSSP offers verification, oversight, and rapid support—making Tanzania a leader in secure, reliable, and trustworthy safari
Hanam in Korea Positions Itself as the “World Capital of K-pop” With Landmark 5-Star Hotel Project December 7, 2025
Hanam City is accelerating its rise as the emerging world capital of K-pop with a newly proposed 44-story, five-star hotel in Misa Riverside City. Backed by Parnas Hotel and targeting brands like InterContinental and Marriott, the project aims to boost global tourism, conventions, and K-pop cultural
Goa Nightclub Inferno Shatters Tourist Haven: 25 Dead in Arpora Disaster December 7, 2025
The deadly blaze at a packed Arpora nightclub has shaken Goa’s tourism core, turning a night of celebration into horror. As smoke cleared over the resort town, shocked travelers fled, businesses braced for cancellations, and questions mounted over safety lapses that allowed a holiday paradise to become a scene of tragedy. SOURCE:
Qatar Airways CEO Removed in Sudden, Silent Shake-Up? December 7, 2025
Qatar Airways stunned the aviation world with a sudden, unexplained CEO removal, issuing a statement as brief as it was unsettling. Badr Al-Meer vanished from the helm overnight, replaced instantly by Hamad Al-Khater. No reason given. No transition offered. A silent power shift now shadows the region’s most influential airline. SOURCE: