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Nigeria pays part of airline dues amid flight blockage threats
Nigeria released some funds owed to international air carriers to try and avert a crisis in the aviation sector amid warnings of flight suspensions from operators including Dubai’s Emirates airline. The Central Bank of Nigeria released $265 million to settle ticket sales owed to airline operators, it said late on Friday.

Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attraction Peak Tram reopens after 14 months
After being down for a year, one of Hong Kong’s most well-liked tourist attractions, the Peak Tram, has reopened with a fresh new design.

Visitor volume to San Francisco forecasted to reach 21.5 million in 2022
The San Francisco Travel Association, the official destination marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco, forecasted marked increases in visitor volume, visitor spending, group business and hotel occupancy this year compared to 2021 at its Annual Visitor and Lodging Forecast Forum held today at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Da Nang, Vietnam Tourism Advances Digital Transformation
The Da Nang Municipal Department of Tourism recently coordinated with related units to organise a seminar on improving digital transformation capacity and smart lighting solutions at tourist accommodation establishments in 2022.

Eurostar to stop direct trains between London and Disneyland Paris
For many Brits, hopping on the Eurostar on the way to Disneyland Paris will be a treasured family memory, but from next year the international rail service will no longer run direct trains to the popular tourist destination.

New 2023 Voyages Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
New 2023 voyage dates for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will soon be available at Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, guests may book two-night vacation experiences aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for voyage dates through the end of September 2023.
Star Alliance to Host 25th Anniversary Charity Run in Aid of Covid-19 Healthcare Heroes
To cap off its 25th anniversary celebrations, Star Alliance will host a charity run in Singapore on October 9, 2022 in support of healthcare workers responding to Covid-19. Registration is now open online. Participants will not only contribute to a worthy cause, but also stand a chance to win thrilling travel rewards for themselves

Eco-tourism comes to Iraq - but will the green travellers follow?
Eco-tourism comes to Iraq - but will the green travellers follow? Conservationists believe sustainable holidays could help with the mammoth task of saving the country's environment

Eco-tourism comes to Iraq - but will the green travellers follow?
Eco-tourism comes to Iraq - but will the green travellers follow? Conservationists believe sustainable holidays could help with the mammoth task of saving the country's environment

St. Kitts And Nevis Remove Travel Restrictions
The Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has removed its travel restrictions for tourists, and the Atlantic island of Bermuda has eased some of its travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from this week.

Launch of New Scottish Golf Tourism and Visitor Strategy
The new Scottish Golf Tourism and Visitor Strategy places a focus on destination development, community engagement, education and health as the industry recovers from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and build for the future.

New eco-Tourism network to protect Africa's wildlife
The group’s mission is to help protect the region’s natural ecosystems, flagship species, cultural features and indigenous communities, as Ola Wright, CEO of West Africa Tourism Organisation, explains