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Inspiring The Next Generation Volunteers from PepsiCo Pakistan took part in organizing a cheerful and bright evening at the SOS children’s village in Lahore as a part of its Lighting Up Lives CSR campaign. The campaign aims to bring the ‘gift of light’ through solar powered LED lamps installed in Pepsi bottles to communities in need across Pakistan.
At this year's World Travel Market in London, Poland will present an impressive range of holiday offers, including the Lubelskie region, an eco-positive space ideal for the realisation of your passions and interests in culture, art and nature. The diversity of landscapes makes it impossible to feel bored here. Enjoy a stroll along romantic streets of Zamość Old Town, a bicycle ride in the scenic Kazimierz Landscape Park, a canoe rally on the meandering Bug River and all the other attractions awaiting tourists in the Lublin Region.
True Japanese culture can be no better expressed than through the sacred temples of Kyoto city. Home to over 1600 Buddhist temples, of which 15 were awarded UNESCO status in 1994, Kyoto is one of the finest destinations in the world to immerse oneself in ancient religious ritual, blissful tranquillity and beauty. The Kyoto Convention and Visitors Bureau is therefore encouraging UK visitors to include a selection of these world heritage sites in travel plans for 2017.
Scottsdale, a desert oasis located in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, is a melting pot of culture and history, which truly embodies where the old Wild West meets the new modern West. It comes as no surprise that the destination was recently listed in the top ten most attractive cities to visit in the United States*, and Instagram-worthy shots can be taken every minute.
In discussions at the Deputy Prime Minister's Port Louis Offices in Mauritius, it was confirmed that there has been a 100% increase in the number of cruise passengers for the 2015/2016 season. A total of 29,000 cruise passengers have been recorded compared to 14,000 for the 2014/2015 season. Just days before the opening of the new cruise season, the Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius, Xavier-Luc Duval, who is also the island’s Tourism Minister and President of the Vanilla Islands Organization, gave an update on the positive developments in the cruise tourism industry of the Indian Ocean region.
"The Ministry of Tourism of Haiti, the Haiti Tourism Association (ATH) and the National Network of Solidarity Tourism Operators (RENAPROTS) would like to express their sympathies to all the victims of Hurricane Matthew that severely affected the southern peninsula of Haiti on the 3rd and 4th of October 2016. As a nation we are already working relentlessly to bring support to our fellow citizens in this difficult time.
"The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the extensive damage inflicted on our member countries and neighbours by the dangerous Hurricane Matthew, described as the most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean in a decade. Even in its weaker form as a tropical storm it inflicted loss. Our prayers are with the Government and People of Haiti where the death toll has soared to more than 400 and where there is still not full recovery from the destructive earthquake of 2010.
From a thirteen-year-old deejay to moonlit crystal meditation and paranormal performances, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort's cool vibe is set to excite guests both young and young at heart over the holiday season. Master of Mentalism and go-to advisor for the likes of investment bankers, world leaders, and military officials, Gerard Senehi (also known as The Experimentalist) will give an evening performance at the resort, welcome to all guests, on December 28.
Safari specialist Real Africa has announced that it will be sponsoring the purchase, training and deployment of a Belgian Malinois dog as part of their commitment to rhino conservation. The dog will be deployed to work in an anti-poaching unit in Africa. These units are proving very effective in the battle against poaching with the dogs widely considered to be the rhino's new best friends.
The 27-year-old joins Tiger Woods, who is scheduled to appear in Antalya/Belek as his second tournament back from injury, in heading to Turkey for the third time in his career for the start of The Race to Dubai’s Final Series. Having won the Tour Championship to finish at the top of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup standings, McIlroy travels to Turkey looking to boost his attempt to emulate Henrik Stenson and become just the second man in history to win both the FedEx Cup and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in the same year.
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority partnered with LINKS Magazine, a premier golf lifestyle publication, to present the first annual St. Kitts & Nevis Partner Golf Classic. The event was hosted from May 3rd to 7th, by the world-class Four Season Resort Nevis and featured tournament rounds on both the Robert Trent Jones II course at Four Seasons and the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club course.
Kyoto, the former ancient capital of Japan, is widely known for its rich history and vibrant culture. It is therefore not surprising that the annual Jidai Matsuri festival, which commemorates the relocation of the Japanese capital from Kyoto to Tokyo in the nineteenth century, is one of the city's most anticipated and celebrated events.
