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Marjan Beach, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah’s position as the region’s investment and tourism hub.The 85 million sq. ft. masterplan is UAE’s most comprehensive mixed-use beach town destination. Eight uniquely positioned neighbourhoods ensure seamless blend of ‘live, work, play and innovate’.Development set to accelerate RAK Vision 2030’s target of economic diversification and increasing tourists and investments to the Northern Emirate
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More than 70 events in eight days, Panels, workshops, cultural events and encounters with freedom fighter. Central event: Berlin Freedom Conference on 10 November
More than 35 years after the fall of the SED dictatorship and the collapse of Soviet communism, autocrats and dictatorships are once again dominating the global headlines. Berlin, the city of freedom, is taking a stand against this with Berlin Freedom Week and giving freedom fighters and prominent democrats from all over the world a stage
Niagara Parks has announced the grand opening of its groundbreaking new attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, set to launch on August 29 at Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls. This $25 million flying theatre experience is the first of its kind in Ontario and only the second in Canada, following Vancouver.
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Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, has set out urgent tourism stimulus measures under the theme “Big Impact Act Fast” to accelerate Thailand’s recovery, generate income, and restore traveller confidence. During his visit to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) headquarters today, he was welcomed by Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, together with TAT executives and staff.
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Government ministers and global CEOs unite in Rome to tackle competitiveness, sustainability, and seamless travel. The World Travel & Tourism Council WTTC convened its landmark Global Leaders’ Dialogue during its 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome today, bringing together government ministers and global CEOs to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.The Dialogue opened with remarks from WTTC Interim CEO Gloria Guevara and the Italian Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, who underscored the importance of stronger public-private partnerships to safeguard the future of Travel & Tourism.
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BOSTON – The U.S. Secret Service, along with local and state law enforcement partners from throughout the Boston area, concluded a three-day outreach operation aimed at combatting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Law enforcement personnel between Sept. 23-25 visited 700 businesses throughout the greater Boston area checking for and removing illegal skimming devices from ATMs, gas pumps and point-of-sale terminals. Maybe an example for other countries
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