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- travel
Europe tourism strategy to Spread Tourists Across More Destinations
Europe wants travellers to explore more places and visit throughout the year as officials work to reduce overcrowding, protect local communities and help smaller tourism businesses grow.
Global News Arena Writer · 7 November 2026
- world
British Airways to Resume Tanzania Flights After 13-Year Absence
British Airways is resuming flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar after 13 years, a long-term bet on Tanzania's tourism appeal that gives travel businesses nearly two years to prepare before the first flight lands.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
British Airways to Resume Tanzania Flights After 13-Year Absence
British Airways will launch a new London Gatwick, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar route in 2027, marking its first return to Tanzania in over a decade and signaling renewed confidence in East African tourism.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- biography
Cross River State: Biography, History and Culture
Cross River State is known for its rainforest landscapes, cultural diversity and historic capital, Calabar. Its story connects regional trade, colonial administration, agriculture and some of Nigeria’s most distinctive tourism destinations.
GNA Writes · 19 July 2026
- world
AI Takes Centre Stage at Arabian Travel Market ATM 2026.
ATM 2026 Highlights AI, German Tourism, Emirati Hospitality and New Hotel Openings as Global Travel Industry Gathers in Dubai, (Press Release)
Queen Diana Story · 14 September 2026
- travel
European Winter Travel Trends Show Demand for City Breaks
A new European travel survey finds that 76% of Europeans intend to take an overnight trip between October 2026 and March 2027, with city breaks, cultural experiences and lesser-known destinations attracting interest.
Global News Arena Writer · 10 November 2026
- world
Kraków Shooting Kills Six and Injures 15 as Police Investigate
Six people have been killed and 15 injured after a gunman opened fire in Kraków, Poland. Police shot and wounded the suspect, while officials investigate the attack and its wider circumstances.
Global News Arena Writer · 8 November 2026
- sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Legacy Beyond the Final Whistle
From Madeira to the world's biggest football stages, Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of Portugal's most recognisable sporting figures. His international retirement invites a deeper look at the records, sacrifices and influence behind a remarkable career.
Global News Arena Writer · 6 November 2026
- world
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, throwing the state and the nation into mourning.
GNA Writes · 19 October 2026
- biography
Italy: Biography, History and Cultural Heritage
Italy is a Mediterranean country whose influence stretches from ancient Rome to modern fashion, food and design. Its cities, coastlines and regional traditions make it one of the world’s most recognisable destinations.
GNA Writes · 27 September 2026
- world
Sitting At The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Thinking About The Nigerian Jollof Rice War At Akwaaba African Travel Market
There is something slightly surreal about standing inside the bustling exhibition halls of Dubai, surrounded by discussions on quantum computing and predictive algorithms, and finding yourself daydreaming about a plate of smoky Jollof rice in Lagos. A must read.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
- biography
Ajman: Biography, History and Life in the Emirate
Ajman is the smallest of the United Arab Emirates’ seven emirates, with a history shaped by the sea and trade. Its coastal capital combines an established local identity with the pressures of a growing urban population.
GNA Writes · 13 September 2026
- world
Akwaaba African Travel Market (The Pan-African Gateway)
Origins and the Founding Vision.
Global News Arena · 13 September 2026
- biography
Denver: Biography, History and Mile High Identity
Colorado’s capital grew from a gold rush settlement into the principal urban center of the central Rocky Mountain region. Its history, neighborhoods and regional connections explain a city shaped by both the plains and the mountains.
GNA Writes · 4 September 2026
- biography
Greece: Biography, History and National Identity
Greece is a southeastern European country whose ancient heritage helped shape politics, philosophy and the arts. Its modern identity brings together maritime traditions, a distinctive culture and the unforgettable football triumph of Euro 2004.
GNA Writes · 15 August 2026
- world
Ebola: What It Is, How It Spreads and Nigeria’s First Outbreak
Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. Learn how it spreads, the signs to watch for and how Nigeria fought its first outbreak in 2014.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- biography
Washington, D.C.: Biography, History and Civic Life
Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and a city with a distinctive identity beyond its federal institutions. Its history connects national power, African American culture and a continuing debate over local representation.
GNA Writes · 2 August 2026
- biography
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Biography, Career and Public Life
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician and former banker who became governor of Lagos State in 2019. His career spans financial services, public administration, housing and the leadership of Nigeria’s commercial centre.
GNA Writes · 6 July 2026
- biography
South Africa: Biography, History and National Identity
South Africa is a country shaped by cultural diversity, natural wealth and a long struggle for democratic freedom. Its history and institutions help explain its prominent role in Africa and the wider world.
GNA Writes · 29 June 2026
- biography
Murtala Muhammed Highway: Biography, History and Legacy
Murtala Muhammed Highway is a major road in Calabar, the capital of Nigeria’s Cross River State. Its name connects an everyday urban thoroughfare with the memory of one of the country’s former military leaders.
GNA Writes · 16 June 2026
- world
Emmanuel Uduaghan Biography: His Wife, Children, Medical Career, Achievements and Political Legacy
From a medical doctor to the Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan built a career around healthcare, public service and the development of the Niger Delta.
GNA Writes · 9 June 2026
- biography
La Cienega Boulevard: Biography, History and Culture
La Cienega Boulevard connects several sides of Los Angeles, from busy commercial corridors to celebrated restaurants and design showrooms. Its association with Matsuhisa places it firmly within the story of Southern California dining.
GNA Writes · 8 June 2026
- biography
Abu Dhabi: Biography, History and Life in the UAE
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the centre of its largest emirate. Its story connects coastal settlement, oil wealth, national leadership and an expanding cultural identity.
GNA Writes · 13 May 2026
- biography
Dubai: Biography, History and Global Appeal
Dubai grew from a Gulf trading settlement into one of the world's most recognisable cities. Its story brings together maritime commerce, ambitious development and an enduring Emirati identity.
GNA Writes · 1 April 2026
- biography
Colorado: Biography, History and Mountain Identity
Colorado combines Rocky Mountain landscapes with growing cities, agricultural plains and a diverse economy. Its history connects Indigenous homelands, mining settlements and railroad expansion with the development of Denver and the surrounding metropolitan area.
GNA Writes · 6 February 2026
- biography
Sharjah: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Sharjah is one of the United Arab Emirates’ seven emirates, known for its cultural institutions, trading heritage and family-oriented communities. Its identity combines historic coastal settlements with a busy modern economy closely connected to neighbouring Dubai.
GNA Writes · 1 February 2026
- biography
Calabar: Biography, History and Its Cultural Heritage
Calabar, the capital of Nigeria's Cross River State, is a river city shaped by trade, Efik culture and colonial history. Its heritage combines difficult memories of the Atlantic slave trade with enduring traditions of food, festivals and community life.
GNA Writes · 7 January 2026
- biography
Cape Town: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Cape Town is South Africa’s legislative capital and one of its most recognisable coastal cities. Its identity brings together dramatic landscapes, diverse communities and a history shaped by trade, colonialism and the struggle against apartheid.
GNA Writes · 13 December 2025
- nigeria
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (Okey Bakassi): Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Movies, Awards and Traditional Rulership.
From engineering graduate to comedy pioneer, award-winning Nollywood actor and traditional ruler, Okey Bakassi has built a career that bridges entertainment, public service and community leadership: Meet Okey Bakassi: comedian, actor, and traditional ruler. Discover his inspiring journey.
Global News Arena · 3 March 2025
- world
The Giant Who Mapped African Travel: The Story of Ambassador Ikechi Uko
Stand next to Ambassador Ikechi Uko in a crowded room, and two things become immediately clear. First, at nearly seven feet tall, he is almost impossible to miss. Second, with his signature fedora and folded neck scarf, he looks like a man perpetually on the verge of boarding a flight or crossing a border, which, for the better part of four decades, is precisely what he has been doing. A must read.
Global News Arena · 12 January 2025
- world
Arabian Travel Market (The Middle East's Global Megashow).
Origins and Inception.
Global News Arena · 31 May 2010