मध्य क्यानडाको सस्काचेवन प्रान्तमा जथाभावी छुरा प्रहार गरिँदा कम्तीमा १० जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ भने अन्य १५ जना घाइते भएको प्रहरीले जनाएको छ।प्रहरीले ३१ वर्षीय डेमियन स्यान्डर्सन र ३० वर्षीय माइल्स स्यान्डर्सनसँग हतियार भएको र उनीहरू  खतरनाक मानिएको जनाएको छ। मृतक तथा पीडितहरू जेम्स स्मिथ क्री नेशन र नजिकैको वेल्डनसहित विभिन्न १३ स्थानमा फेला परेका थिए। दुई जनालाई उक्त घटनामा सन्दिग्धका रूपमा पहिचान गरिएको छ। तर उनीहरू फरार छन्।प्रान्तभरि उनीहरूको व्यापक खोजी भइरहेकाले सर्वसाधारण मानिसलाई घरभित्र बस्न भनिएको छ।

Tourism has restarted in the US State of Hawaii, even though one of the most established international markets was behind. Japan now has again numerous nonstop flights to Honolulu. Now 300 miles and two islands away, Japan Airlines is also resuming nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and Kona on Hawaii Island. “Japan Airlines flight 770 from Narita International Airport to the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport symbolizes the re-opening of a sky bridge that will unify us and strengthen our cross-cultural bond while fortifying our efforts to enhance trade and commerce between our two nations.” During the first six months of 2022, visitors from Japan spent $86.7 million in Hawai‘i, generating $10 million in state tax revenue. In June 2022, four airline carriers operated routes between Japan and Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and ZIPAIR.

De Fries added, “International travel remains a vital component of Hawai‘i’s regenerative future as we gradually welcome back higher-spending travelers whose values are aligned with our mission of ‘Mālama Ku‘u Home’ (caring for my beloved home). Today’s service re-launch complements the steady return of flights we have seen over the past few months from our key international source markets – Japan, Canada, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand – and those we anticipate coming back online through the end of the year.” Participating dignitaries included Hawai‘i Governor David Ige and First Lady Dawn Ige, State Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Jade Butay, DOT-Airports Division Director Ross Higashi, HTA President and CEO John De Fries, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port Director George Minamishin, and Japan Airlines Regional Manager for Hawai‘i Hiroshi Kuroda.

During a special event held at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, HTA President and CEO John De Fries and other tourism and government stakeholders expressed their appreciation for what Japan Airlines’ service means to Hawai‘i Island and the state.

“Hawaiʻi’s history with Japan is long and unique. The strong ties between Japan and Hawaiʻi go back many generations, so the return of travel between our two nations is much like welcoming family home after a long absence,” said De Fries.  Among the passengers arriving on JAL flight 770 was Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth, leading a Hawaiʻi Island delegation who visited sister cities in Japan. Arriving passengers were greeted after exiting the new permanent Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility by hula performances, music by Harold Kama, Jr., lei greeting by 2022 Miss Kona Coffee Kyndra Nakamoto, and the Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau (IHVB) team. To support Hawai‘i Island businesses and local farmers, IHVB also coordinated refreshments featuring Hawaiʻi Island products from Big Island Abalone, Big Island Candies, UCC Hawai‘i, Pine Village Small Farm of Hōlualoa, and Waiākea water.

Hong Kong is becoming an international concern, and this is not about COVID-19. The text of the following statement addressed to the People’s Republic of China was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, reiterate our serious concern regarding China’s imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong. Following the imposition of the National Security Law and postponement of September’s Legislative Council elections, this decision further undermines Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and rights and freedoms.

China’s action is a clear breach of its international obligations under the legally binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration. It breaches both China’s commitment that Hong Kong will enjoy a ‘high degree of autonomy’, and the right to freedom of speech.

The disqualification rules appear part of a concerted campaign to silence all critical voices following the postponement of September’s Legislative Council elections, the imposition of charges against a number of elected legislators, and actions to undermine the freedom of Hong Kong’s vibrant media.

We call on China to stop undermining the rights of the people of Hong Kong to elect their representatives in keeping with the Joint Declaration and Basic Law. For the sake of Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity, it is essential that China and the Hong Kong authorities respect the channels for the people of Hong Kong to express their legitimate concerns and opinions.

As a leading member of the international community, we expect China to live up to its international commitments and its duty to the people of Hong Kong. We urge the Chinese central authorities to re-consider their actions against Hong Kong’s elected legislature and immediately reinstate the Legislative Council members.

• In Lieu of Holiday Travels, Consumers Are Using the Time to Wish For and Dream About Future Travel.
  – Over half agree they are very interested in receiving a domestic (58%) or international (54%) trip in 2021 as a gift this holiday season.
  – 3 in 5 (60%) agree their 2021 resolution is to take more vacation time than they did in 2020.
  – 67% indicated that because of the pandemic, they are saving more money for their next trip.
• Relaxation is Key, But Top Vacation Activities Differ by Country
  – 64% agree that, compared to before the pandemic, they are now more likely to book a vacation where they can relax and lounge vs. be physically active (53%)
  – 41% of consumers in Mexico find a beach vacation most appealing vs. just 24% of all consumers surveyed
  – 33% of adults in Japan find a spa most appealing vs. just 7% of all consumers surveyed
• Consumers Willing to Pay for Privacy & Space
  – 80% agree that they are more likely to book a vacation that is not crowded or they can have access to private accommodations
  – 61% are more likely to pay extra for a hotel with private amenities (private pool, etc.)
  – 53% indicated they would be willing to pay extra for a hotel with a socially distanced spa

• Staycations Grow in International Countries (Sept. ‘20 vs Sept. ‘19)
  – 76% of International Card Member hotel bookings were for domestic hotel properties (compared to 34% in Sept. ‘19)
  – 27% of US Card Member hotel bookings were booked at properties located in the state where the Card Member resides (compared to 15% in Sept. ‘19)
• Card Members Continue To Book Last-Minute (Sept. ‘20 vs Sept. ‘19)
  Hotel bookings
  – 77% of International Card Member hotel bookings were for travel within the next 30 days ( compared to 66% in Sept. ‘19)
  Air bookings
  – 65% of International Card Member air bookings made for travel within the next 30 days (compared to 50% in Sept. ‘19)
  – 69% of US Card Member air bookings made for travel within the next 30 days (compared to 54% in Sept. ‘19)

Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime  today inaugurated the 4th Board of Directors of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) at the ceremony held at the Mestil Hotel.

During his congratulatory remarks, the Hon. Minister tasked the members of the new Board to lead the fast-tracking of the sector recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

“The pandemic has more or less leveled the ground for competition and it’s now our duty to claim our due share of the market as all destinations struggle to rebuild themselves from the COVID-19 mess.”

The Minister also called for no further delay of Brand Destination Uganda, stating that there is no way we can position ourselves without branding the destination.

“Every citizen must appreciate and promote the brand. This way, we shall turn all Ugandans into destination ambassadors.”

The Hon Minister then inaugurated the team appointed to constitute the 4th Board of Directors of Uganda Tourism Board, mostly composed of the previous board members, effective today, September 30, 2020 for a period of three years.

It was a wonderful holiday in Zante, Greece for a planeload of vacationers from Cardiff, Wales. Zakynthos is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and a well-known summer resort. The harbor city of Zakynthos is the capital and major hub, centered around waterfront Solomos Square. Popular beaches like Agios Nikolaos, Alykanas, and Tsilivi offer swimming and water sports. Accessed by boat, Navagio beach is the site of a famed 1980 shipwreck resting in a sandy cove framed by cliffs.

TUI Flight 6215 from Zante to Cardiff, the capital of Wales had 7 confirmed COVID-19 cases after this flight on August 25. The entire flight of passengers has been forced to self-isolate after seven people on the flight tested positive for coronavirus.

Everyone who was on the flight is now being ordered to self-isolate at home – reports Wales Online.Passengers will be contacted shortly but, meanwhile, they must self-isolate at home as they may become infectious even without developing symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should book a test without delay is the official message

काठमाडौं, मंसिर १४ : त्रिपुरेश्वरस्थित राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद परिषद्को कभर्डहलमा भएको पुरुषको खेलमा भारतले घरेलु टोली नेपाललाई २५–१५, २५–१३ र २५–१६ ले हराउँदै समुह ‘ए’ को विजेताको हैसियतले सेमिफाइनलमा पुग्यो । पराजयसंगै नेपाल प्रतियोगिताबाट बाहिरिएको छ । यो समुहबाट बंगलादेश उपविजेता हुँदै सेमिफाइनलमा प्रवेश गर्यो । पुरुषकै अर्को खेलमा श्रीलंकाले माल्दिभ्समाथि २५–१८, २५–२३ र २५–१७ को जित दर्ता गर्यो । दक्षिण एसियाली खेलकुद (साग)को १३औँ संस्करणअन्तर्गत महिला भलिबलमा शुक्रबार सेमिफाइनल समीकरण पूरा भएको छ । आज हुने सेमिफाइनलमा समुह ‘ए’ को विजेता भारतले समुह ‘बी’ को उपविजेता माल्दिभ्स तथा समुह ‘ए’ उपविजेता नेपालले समुह ‘बी’ को विजेता श्रीलंका विरुद्ध खेल हुने छ ।

Turkish tourism officials announced that, according to the figures provided by provincial authorities, 15,567,000 tourists have visited Antalya in 2019, setting an all-time tourism record with visitors coming from 193 countries.

Antalya, often referred to as Turkey’s ‘tourism capital’, has smashed tourist records this year, hosting over 8 million tourists from Russia and Germany alone. Antalya has always been a center of interest for tourists looking to enjoy pristine Mediterranean beaches as well as the rich history of the region that has been home to countless civilizations.

Ukraine ranked third with almost 800,000 tourists, whereas the number of British visitors climbed to 686,000, making it fourth on the list. Visitors from Poland totaled 535,000, with the Netherlands not far behind at 424,000 and Romania with roughly a quarter-million visitors. The tourism market has greatly expanded in Turkey, flying past the same period of 2018.

The Ministry of Culture of Tourism announced late in October that Turkey attracted 36.4 million tourists in the first 10 months of the year, marking a 14.5 percent rise, with Antalya playing a significant role. Notably, Turkish Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop earlier this month said Turkey sought to receive 75 million tourists in 2023 and collect a revenue of $65 billion.

१२ मंसिर, काठमाडौं : १३ औ दक्षिण एसियाली खेलकुल (साग) मा आजै नेपालसँग प्रतिस्पर्धा गर्न भारतीय भलिबल टोली भारतीय भलिबल टोली नेपाल आइपुगेको छ । भारतीय महिला तथा पुरूष भलिबल टोली बुधबार राति ११ बजे त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा अवतरण गरेको हो ।

काठमाडौं :  १३औं सागको उद्घाटन मंसिर १५ गते दशरथ रंगशालामै राष्ट्रपति विद्यादेबी भण्डारीले गर्ने कार्यक्रम छ । तेस्रो पटक दक्षिण एसियाली खेलकुद आयोजना नेपालमा गर्न लागेको हो । नेपालमा आयोजना हुने १३औं दक्षिण एसियाली खेलकुद (साग) को उद्घाटन समारोहका लागि बुधबार दशरथ रंगशालामा पूर्वतयारी गरिएको छ ।
मंसिर २४ गतेसम्म चल्ने सागमा नेपाल, भारत, पाकिस्तान, श्रीलंका, बंगलादेश, माल्दिभ्स र भुटानका खेलाडीको सहभागिता रहने छ । १३औं सागमा विभिन्न २६ वटा खेल समावेश गरिएको छ ।