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Oman Air records strongest year so far
Oman Air has reported strong increases in revenues and passenger numbers, supported by growth in seat capacity, cargo operations and the number of passengers carried in 2013. Here we take a look at this fast growing airline.
Breaking Travel News interview: Worsley outlines plans for AHIC 2014
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chief executive of Emirates, is gearing up for its annual two day programme from May 4th at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. More than 550 delegates have registered for this year’s event and here Phil Blizzard speaks to organiser Jonathan Worsley, chairman of Bench Events, about what they can expect from AHIC 2104.
Breaking Travel News profile: HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism
Long a key figure in the development of Abu Dhabi as a world beating tourism destination, the reputation of HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan has started to spread across the borders of the United Arab Emirates with his appointment to the Expo 2020 Preparatory Committee.
Breaking Travel News interview: Fredrik Reinisch, regional general manager, JA Resorts & Hotels
Phil Blizzard talks to Fredrik Reinisch, regional general manager for the Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels about the practical aspects of managing their ever expanding portfolio of properties, including the new Enchanted Island Resort in the Seychelles.
The highest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world is in Haskovo, Bulgaria
The highest statue of Virgin Mary is located in the Bulgarian town of Haskovo. Built and opened to visitors in 2003, the impressive sculpture has attracted visitors from around the world. It is a part ofa route on the project under the Operational Programme “Regional Development” 2007-2013 - “Development of regional tourist product: Haskovo - Dimitrovgrad - Stambolovo”, financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Church in Bulgaria became a mosque and a church again
The unique history of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church amazes tourists from around the world. The church is entirely built of stone. It is located in the village of Uzundzhovo, Haskovo Municipality and is a famous tourist destination.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alain St. Ange, minister for tourism & culture, Seychelles
Phil Blizzard here speaks with Alain St. Ange, minister for tourism & culture, Republic of the Seychelles, about one of their key events for attracting visitors to the island - the annual Carnival International de Victoria.
Tomb with unique frescoes in Bulgaria unmatched in the world
Lovers of cultural and historical sites around the world are lining up to see the best preserved frescoes from the IV century BC located in the Bulgarian tomb Alexandrovo in Haskovo district (http://www.aleksandrovo.com).
Nymphs come to life near religious sanctuary in Bulgaria
Mythical nymphs come to life near religious sanctuary, located in the southern part of Bulgaria. Near the village of Kasnakovo, municipality of Dimitrovgrad, this miraculous place is located having only analogue with the sanctuary of Dionysus in ancient Greece.
Outdoor museum of socialism in Bulgaria attracts tourists with its unique architecture
An entire city in Bulgaria attracts with its unique architecture from socialism. Local people call it “socialist Baroque” because of the Stalin buildings, built in the middle of the last century.
Rock tombs in Bulgaria attract tourists from around the world
Tourists from all over the world are fascinated by ancient rock tombs located in the southern region of the Balkan Peninsula near the Bulgarian village Pchelari in Stambolovo Municipality. This year, local authorities developed jointly with neighboring municipalities Haskovo and Dimitrovgrad a tourist package, thanks to which the access to the unique landmark is now a wonderful experience.
October is the time for cultural tourism in Haskovo and Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Music for centuries fascinates by its charm. Few know that Bulgarian municipalities Haskovo, Dimitrovgrad and Stambolovo represent an opportunity for cultural tourism in October, when Autumn musical days are held.