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Angola looks to tourism while China's manufacturing pace slows
August 18, 2017
Angola looks to tourism In a bid to diversify its economy in the midst of oil crisis. Angola is shifting it gaze from black gold to explore the virtues of tourism. Unlike oil, revenue from tourism is expected to remain in the country. Angola wants to become an international hub for Ecotourism like Zimbabwe, South Africa or Namibia. China’s manufacturing pace slows China’s exports and imports grew much less than expected in July, raising concerns over whether global demand is starting to decline even as major Western central banks consider scaling back years of massive stimulus support. China’s Statistics bureau data showed factory output rose 6.4 percent in July from a year earlier, the slowest pace since January this year. africanews ...
African leaders and medical tourism
August 16, 2017
African countries have a lot in common, including a tapestry of shared cultural and economic practices. True, there are numerous relatively distinct ethnic groups across the continent, a shared pattern of social, cultural, and economic practices is discernible. Equally discernible is the shared pattern of political behaviour and stunted development across the continent. The most frequently identified factors responsible for this situation are poor"...
The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award for 2016 Awarded to 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta by Pinin Farina
August 16, 2017
At a highly-anticipated private gathering during the famed Monterey Car Week, a 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta by Pinin Farina, from the Monaco-based Destriero Collection, was named winner of the prestigious second-annual The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. Only four Berlinetta-bodied sports cars from Pinin Farina were ever produced, and this exquisite model is considered to be the best preserved, as it is the only one that retains its original chassis and body. Custom ordered by the Roman dealer of the marque, the sports car is based on the very successful 2-liter racing car developed by the Maserati brothers. Its uncompromising sporting style is highly representative of the coachbuilding artistry of the 1950s, helping it win Best in Show at last year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Originally debuted at the 1954 Paris Motor show, the automobile was first......
South Africa, sole African beneficiary as Qatar waives entry visa for 80 countries
August 10, 2017
South Africa is the only African country that stands to benefit from a huge visa waiver decision by embattled Gulf nation, Qatar. Qatari authorities on Wednesday announced that the country will allow visa-free entry for citizens from 80 countries with immediate effect. ‘‘Citizens of those countries wishing to visit Qatar will no longer need to apply or pay"...
The Minister of Tourism stresses importance of enhancing cooperation with France in the field of tourism
August 6, 2017
Minister of Tourism, Antiquities and Wildlife Mohamed Mustapha Abu Zeid stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with France in the field of tourism, especially in the field of archeology, as well as cooperation with all countries of interest in this connection .
This came during a meeting held, Saturday, with the French Ambassador to Khartoum, Madame Emanuel Plattmann, who welcomed the continuation of cooperation to improve Sudan's image abroad concerning its safe environment and huge tourism advantages"...
Madison Realty Capital Provides $300.0 Million Construction Loan for Ceruzzi Properties’ Luxury Condo Development at 138 East 50th Street
August 4, 2017
(ME NewsWire)-- Ceruzzi Properties (Ceruzzi) and Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $300 million construction loan for completion of a major mixed-use development at 138 East 50th Street in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. MRC, an institutionally-backed real estate investment firm focused on real estate equity and debt investments in the middle markets, provided the loan for the project, which Ceruzzi is developing in partnership with SMI USA (SMI)."...
Emerging trends in tourism
August 3, 2017
Adventure tourism is seeing a lot of off-take Travellers from Coimbatore are looking at more destinations and a variety of activities, be it exploring new places within the country or outside. According to South Africa Tourism, Coimbatore is one of the source markets driving tourist traffic to South Africa. The proportion of solo women travellers and youngsters from the"...
Uganda shows off business, tourism potential at Astana EXPO 2017
August 2, 2017
Uganda last week showcased her business, tourism and national achievements at the ongoing Astana EXPO2017 in Kazakhstan. The highlights of the Uganda day on July 24th 2017 included a press conference, a presentation about Uganda through a statement by the head of the delegation, a video on Uganda and entertainment by Ugandan drummers and dancers. The day was crowned by a meeting with business leaders and a dinner. The"...
South Kordufan governor says tourism festival reflect the stability his state enjoys
August 1, 2017
The governor of South Kordufan state, Issa Adam Abakar, has confirmed that the festival his state was currently witnessing within the celebrations marking the tourism and trade was a reflection of the security and stability prevailing in the state.
The governor told the celebration marking the event that for his state there is no alternative to peace but peace and that from today on there would be no war in the region, where everybody should head for development which was delayed because of the civil strife"...
President Bashir attends the inauguration of Kadogli tourism, investment and marketing festival
August 1, 2017
The President of the Republic, Omar Bashir, on Monday witnessed the parade marking the inauguration of Kadugli tourism, investment and marketing festival, which reflect the heritage of the region and shows the stability and peace it enjoys.
The Ministry for Tourism, Antiquities and Wildlife, Mohamed Abu Zaid Mustafa, said in a statement before the inauguration parade the state of south Kordufan is currently witnessing stability and peace that would make it a point of attraction for investment and tourism within"...
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