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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has urged young people “to become a part of the tourism machinery that is driving global development and economic growth.”

Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from 1 November, 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.

In the dynamic landscape of Saudi Arabia’s travel sector, one company stands out as a beacon of excellence: Lumi Car Rental. Recognized as “Saudi Arabia’s Leading Car Rental Company” at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023, Lumi Car Rental has firmly established itself as a leader in providing top-notch car rental services tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Budapest Airport has reached a significant milestone in environmental sustainability by achieving level 4+ “Transition” in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, becoming the first airport in Central Europe to attain this certification. This accomplishment reflects the airport’s commitment to offsetting its direct carbon emissions and collaborating with partners to reduce overall emissions.

easyJet has reopened applications for its Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme, aiming to recruit 1,000 new pilots by 2028. With only 6% of pilots worldwide being women, easyJet is actively addressing this gender disparity through initiatives like recruitment campaigns and pilot school visits.

Banyan Group, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, proudly announces the release of its 18th Annual Sustainability Report. Guided by a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, community upliftment, and responsible tourism, Banyan Group’s continued dedication to designing with nature, fostering destination stewardship, and uplifting local hosts – remains true to its commitment to sustainable practices, rooted in its core values of ‘Embracing the Environment, Empowering People’.

Guest favourite, P&O Cruises Britannia, has set sail from Southampton following a multi-million-pound makeover, with the first guests experiencing the newly designed spaces and experiences this past weekend.

The tourism sector commits to contributing to reducing urban water consumption in the Algarve by 15%. Algarve Tourism relies on the active role of tourism companies and aims to promote behaviour change among tourists through an awareness campaign.

Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan’s sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.

Valery Brown-Alce is a veteran in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism with more than 30 years of experience working in various leadership capacities in the Bahamas Tourist Offices overseas. She has been at the helm of the Sales & Market-ing area in key markets in the United States having worked in Florida, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and New York.