Ghanaian and South African officials, business people, civil society representatives and
students have been meeting in Accra this week to explore and share ways to build
competitive African nation brands and promoting active citizenship as a key ingredient
for democracy, development and economic growth.
Source: South Africa.info – News
Over the past two years, the giant Marché aux Puces de Paris/St.-Ouen has become cool again. Here’s some guidance for conquering the sprawling stalls.
Source: New York Times
Glenn Allen Sims, who travels with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, shares his suitcase strategies.
Source: New York Times
The first Cistercian house of Whitland was founded in 1140 near Carmarthen, though in 1155 the monastery moved to its present location. There are very few remains to be seen, and the legacy of Whitland must be that it helped establish so many other monastic houses throughout Wales.
Source: Britain Express – Attractions
By Breaking Travel News fastjet is celebrating two years of providing low-cost air travel across Africa. The airline began commercial flight operations in November 2012, flying passengers from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro and Mwanza in Tanzania on its A319 aircraft. Since then, it has expanded its network with the introduction of its third domestic route to Mbeya in Tanzania, and launched its international route network with flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg in South Africa, Lusaka in Zambia, Harare in Zimbabwe and Entebbe in Uganda.
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By Breaking Travel News The Gateway Hotels & Resorts, part of the Taj group, has announced the opening of the Damdama Lake Gurgaon, the first Gateway branded resort in India, increasing the brand portfolio to 25 properties. Situated in the outskirts of Gurgaon in the NCR region of Delhi, the 78-room Gateway Resort Damdama Lake Gurgaon is an urban sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Aravalli hills.
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A 13th century church with a battlemented tower on the site of a 5th century cell. The interior has a 12th century font and a very nice 15th century hammerbeam roof made of oak.
Source: Britain Express – Attractions
By info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine)
The airline said the new fare is designed for business passengers. It has also unveiled its new medium-haul cabin interior
Source: Business Traveller
By Rosemary McClure Celebrate the holidays with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 12, when the Catalina Island Museum sponsors a concert at the Avalon Casino Theatre.
Source: LA Times
By Anne Harnagel Little-known Macedonia, just north of Greece, is the focus of a 10-night tour highlighting its cuisine, a blend of Balkan, Mediterranean and Turkish influences.
Source: LA Times
At Great Wolf Lodge resorts, life-size gingerbread houses are part of a charity initiative.
Source: New York Times
Once a fishing village, Beer later made its name as the source of Beer Stone, which provided the material for many of Britain’s most famous buildings. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and the manor of Beer was once owned by Catherine Parr, last wife of Henry VIII. It later became infamous as a haven for smugglers.
Source: Britain Express – Attractions
By Breaking Travel News Just three months ago the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner joined the Royal Jordanian fleet and now the airline has announced it has concluded the delivery of the first wave of five craft. Under the airline’s strategic plan to renew its long-haul fleet, the five new airliners are working on RJ’s medium and long haul routes – replacing the airline’s four Airbus 340s and single Airbus 330.
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The Arts and Culture Trust Awards, now in their 20th year, recognised young South
African artists with promising futures. This year’s winners, announced at a ceremony in
Johannesburg on Wednesday, are Jade Bowers for theatre, Thabo Makhethe-Kwinana
for design, Bevan de Wet for visual art, and Nomfundo Xaluva for music.
Source: South Africa.info – News
This 19th century church is notable for its striking clock tower with only 3 of the 4 sides having faces. The church stands in an elevated position overloooking Banff Bay and is also known as Macduff parish church.
Source: Britain Express – Attractions
By info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine)
Executive Club members who wish to qualify for Gold Guest List will soon no longer be able to do so by reaching 3,000 tier points in two consecutive years
Source: Business Traveller
