After the Development of the project Marie Pampoen Beach was officially announced in December 2014 through the unveiling of the billboard describing the project, finally the most important step has taken place. This step is the signing of the management and implementation contract.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-related tourism contributes some $5.9 billion to Panama’s economy, an amount equal to 12.6% of the country’s GDP.
UNWTO announce that Carol Bellamy, former Executive Director of UNICEF (1995-2005), is the new chair of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection. Ms. Bellamy starts her tenure at the Network’s 30th meeting in connection with ITB Berlin in March 2015.
The Holy Metropolitan Basilica, Cathedral and Church of Santiago de Cuba is undergoing a major restoration within the group of actions being carried out to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the foundation of that village. The restoration works on the main dome began a year ago and the workers are now using sheets of copper to cover it.
The Fire Volcano in southern Guatemala exploded incandescent rock and ash over surrounding towns Saturday. Authorities had not order evacuations so far. La Aurora International Airport of Guatemala city is closed, according to tweets received by eTN.
Music listeners often can hear cornet and conga player Alex Weiss and members of his group Different Drum playing in schools, community centers, and local clubs and festivals. Weiss and his ensemble, who have been playing together since 1992, are now raising money to perform at Fiesta del Fuego (also called the Festival de Caribe) in July in Santiago de Cuba.