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As Valentine's Day approaches, couples are planning romantic getaways to kindle their passion. From secluded beach picnics on Sydney Harbour to remote luxury lodges and houseboats for two, New South Wales (NSW) has an abundance of options for couples looking to spend quality time together. Destination NSW research shows adult couples make up nearly a third of all domestic short break visits annually. In Summer 2015-16, 33 per cent of domestic and international overnight short break visitors to Sydney were adult couples.

This year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a sister event of World Travel Market London, will provide the perfect platform for UK destinations, hotels and attractions, as well as regional outbound tour operators as Middle East travellers are expected to play a key role in the UK’s continued tourism growth. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council the total contribution of travel and tourism to the United Kingdom is forecast to reach $363.77 billion (£290.9 billion) by 2026.

While Pakistan is consistently focusing on developing different arenas of the country from agriculture to energy, the key aspect which is being overlooked is that of education. While energy, time, money and resources are being spent on ensuring food security and eliminating load shedding, no one from top down is questioning why government bodies need to spend so much on ensuring more resources for the future. If one stopped and thought about it they would realize that the answer lies in Pakistan’s growing population.

UAE Business Group Head, Chairman of DM Real Estate Group, Suhail Mohd AL Zarooni has announced that the Al-Zarooni Foundation with DM Group collaboration will build the First Ever “Gold Plated Housing Project” in Dubai and Pakistan. Suhail Mohd Al-Zarooni, who is also the Chairman Al Zarooni Foundation, informed that the mega real estate project will initially start from Dubai and in the second phase, the project will be expanded to other Asian countries which will start from Pakistan by Karachi-based DM Real Estate Group.

Sense International supports children and adults who are deafblind in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Peru, Romania and Uganda and they are currently planning a programme for Bangladesh to support deafblind children that are currently being excluded from basic education, with dire consequences for the individual, family and community.  

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 2, AIG Kayode Aderanti, mni went on a duty tour of Ogun State Command on Tuesday January 24, 2017. The first stop for the AIG was a courtesy call to Sentator Ibikunle Amosun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State at the government offices. The governor commended the Police for their proactiveness in recent times and encouraged them to maintain their tempo.

Alicia Keys gave New York the modern day anthem Empire State of Mind, Freddie Mercury belted out a tune for Barcelona, and Lou Reed named a whole album Berlin. Now it's Sydney's turn to celebrate this stunning city with a new tune from Sony Music recording artists Jess + Matt. Jess + Matt will perform their new song Sydney to Me live for the first time on the steps of the world famous Sydney Opera House at the 2017 Australia Day Concert.

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir has said that on the basis of a comprehensive policy, Punjab University would be brought among top 500 universities of the world and it would play role in improving country’s economy. He was addressing a media briefing at university club on Wednesday.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa's owners China Capital Investment Group (CCIG) has announced a more than $50-million-dollar redevelopment which will see significant infrastructure upgrades to the popular Whitsunday tropical island resort. The works will see the resort closing in early 2018 for a period of time to ensure renovations can occur in the shortest possible time and with minimal disruptions.

nternational tourists are travelling across English regions in record numbers, and they are spending more too. Official statistics released today show that in the first nine months of 2016 there were a record-breaking 12.2 million visits to English regions outside London, up 4% compared to the same period in 2015.  Spend by international visitors across England’s regions also set a record during this period, up 2% to £5.9 billion. 

Rausing Executive Development Centre held an executive development programme on “Accelerated Leadership Development” for City School Management with the programme designed to help City School’s Heads to develop entrepreneurial and managerial capacity in their roles as business managers with a strong focus to improve leadership skills.

The World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its “Declaration for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development” expressing the organisation’s full commitment to the priorities of the year and setting out its vision of how to maximise the contribution of Travel&Tourism to sustainable development around the world.

On the first day of Fitur in Madrid, the leading international tourism fair in Spain, Alain St.Ange—former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine—presented his official election documents to Taleb Rifai in his bid to become the next Secretary General (SG) of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

PK Media were once again on top of their game at the 37th National Leadership Prayer Breakfast at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, with Paul Harrison meeting with a number of high profile people at the annual meeting. Held under the theme of 'God-Empowered Intervention for Transformation', the NLPB is sponsored by Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) and announced that the NGO, Children First, based in Spanish Town will be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the event.

2017 is a big year for Catalonia with a number of exciting new openings, attractions, flight routes and hotels. From riding Europe's fastest and tallest roller coaster at Ferrari Land to learning how to build a human tower with the Minyons de Terrassa or marvelling at Gaudi's first work; Casa Vicens Catalonia has it all. The 'What's New for 2017' guide will tell you everything you need to know for 2017 and beyond. The guide includes as well the events calendar planned for this year, which showcases amazing activities suitable for all kind of travelers.