Keyana Warner, the Junior Minister of Tourism from Nevis, has been crowned the winner of the 20th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tropical Shipping Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Warner, a student from Charlestown Secondary School, secured the victory following an outstanding presentation on Thursday at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa.

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The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is going to be held in Beijing. Data from the Ministry of Commerce also indicates that China has remained Africa’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. By the end of 2023, China’s stock of direct investment in Africa had surpassed 40 billion US dollars. China has emerged as a force for certainty and stability in the recovery of the world economy and the

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Sydney Airport is bracing for major disruptions as plane refuellers plan a 12-hour strike on August 23, 2024. The strike, which will occur in staggered shifts, is organized by refuellers from Ampol Aviation, protesting against pay disparities and job insecurity. This industrial action is expected to cause significant delays and cancellations across both domestic and international flights, impacting 16 airlines including major carriers like Qantas, Virgin, and Air New Zealand.

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The deadline for the Conventa Best Event Award is fast approaching. Conventa Best Event Award, one of Europe’s central and oldest event competitions, will return to the creative capital of Ljubljana to once more highlight the most creative and innovative projects from award-winning event agencies. The deadline for entering projects is 15 July 2024.

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Visit Oslo’s new ad campaign features a sarcastic and humorous approach, starring a local named Halfdan who downplays the city’s attractions with deadpan wit. This ad contrasts typical flashy tourism promotions by highlighting Oslo’s simplicity and accessibility rather than its exclusivity. The campaign aims to attract visitors who value authenticity, emphasizing sustainable tourism and respect for local culture. Since its release, the ad has gone viral, resonating with viewers and promoting a more balanced approach to travel.

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Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has launched its own conservation beer with the tagline, “Your Beer Keeps the Forest Standing”. Profits from the Cardamom Mountains Steam beer, now available at the ecolodge, help fund the conservation work of 16 forest rangers who protect 18,000 hectares (180km2) of surrounding lowland evergreen forest in the Botum Sakor national park, Cambodia’s largest.
Since opening in 2017, the nine-unit award-winning camp has operated with the slogan “Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing”.

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