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The arrival of Uganda's third gorilla baby in as many months is great news for nature lovers. The latest arrival is the third gorilla born in Uganda in as many months making Bwindi's population of mountain gorillas the biggest in the world. This precious baby belongs to the habituated Rushegura gorilla family, which occasionally visits Bwindi Lodge, one of our client, Volcanoes Safaris', award-winning lodges. 

The Portuguese capital is the perfect choice for UK travellers to enjoy a Christmas – or pre-Christmas – break. The smell of roast chestnuts fills the air and there's great shopping, fabulous food and plenty of events and activities for all; not to mention a mild climate and easy accessibility from the UK. This year, an exciting new festive-themed 3D multimedia show at Arco da Rua Augusta from 14th to 23rd December joins the host of options on offer.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is aiming to deliver high quality, affordable training support to its members with a renewed emphasis on "people development".CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy announced the creation of a "People Development" initiative aimed at building upon successful educational programs.At the heart of the new direction is the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Springboard Caribbean to increase the region's competitiveness while creating new opportunities for Caribbean people in the world's most resilient industry.

Sydney's newest developments are transforming the already picturesque city into one of the world's best public park and green space urban centres. While the city is home to an astounding 188 hectares of parklands, new parklands and green spaces are continuing to boost the city's green footprint. Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase said “Sydney is a global leader in providing visitors and locals with vibrant and enticing urban green spaces that they can embrace and enjoy.

Born in 1957, son of U.S. Foreign Service parents, Gregory Burns began swimming in the White House pool after contracting polio as a child while his family was living abroad. Learning how to live with crutches and braces, Gregory Burns started travelling the world while studying art, regardless of any limitations his polio-weakened legs could present him with.

A captivating new global marketing campaign titled 'Best of All, It's in Hong Kong' has been launched to highlight the rich diversity and quality of experience that the city offers to visitors from around the world. Four videos starring local personalities and the city's stunning skyline and scenery feature in the Hong Kong Tourism Board brand campaign to showcase the very best of Hong Kong.

Part pop-up dinner, part synchronized picnic, Sydney's ultimate summer celebration and pastel dining experience, A Moveable Feast is returning to the sands of Bondi Beach on Saturday, March 11 2017 in partnership with acclaimed Australian Restauranteur Luke Mangan.  With an anticipated 3000+ attendees as well as a world renowned singer/song writer, that is soon to be announced; guests will flock to Bondi Beach dressed in pastel beach chic attire for the ultimate dining experience.

Anyone watching Planet Earth II couldn't help but be drawn in by the heartbreaking moment with the Fairy Tern incubating her egg after its contents had been poached by a rival bird. Filmed in the Seychelles, this bird is usual seen flying around the trees in pairs and the islands are a nesting ground for approximately 18 species of seabird. Why not go in search of these beautiful white birds on a sailing holiday with The Moorings.

The Apia Waterfront Development (AWD) Project is a nationally significant initiative for Samoa. It is led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Samoa Tourism Authority.  On 1 September 2016 The Draft Waterfront Plan was announced by Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa. The Plan is a strategic document that guides government planning and waterfront users on future development along the Apia Waterfront. It also gives a vision on how it will be transformed in the next 10 to 15 years.

Alphonse Island has appointed Gordy Rankin as the new General Manager of Alphonse Island Hotel, Seychelles, a private island located 400 km from the mainland of Mahé and just 7° south of the equator.  Alphonse Island, which made its debut into the luxury travel sector in October 2016, is the ultimate island for guests seeking Indian Ocean seclusion and extraordinary experiences that cannot be encountered anywhere else in the Seychelles.

The leadership of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has extended its congratulations to the new President-elect of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. "Tourism is a common thread which binds the Caribbean and the United States, generating employment, entrepreneurial activity and foreign exchange for our region while contributing significantly to U.S. exports and economic activity," said CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy and CEO Frank Comito in a joint communiqué to the President-elect.

Apple the Wallaby, the first wild wallaby to claim her own hashtag, has developed a devoted social media following thanks to her adorable antics. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is excited to announce that #AppletheWallaby has a new joey emerging from the pouch, adding another winsome wallaby breaking hearts across the globe. Free to roam 58ha of unfenced native forest, for the past 18 months Apple has been making unscheduled visits to the lobby of Thala, thrilling guests with her friendly charm. Now her joey looks likely to follow her Insta-famous mum.

It's an astronomical sight that hasn't been spotted in the night skies in 70 years and lucky stargazers in Scotland could be in with the best view, as the much-anticipated “supermoon” is set to light up on Monday, 14 November (just think of Elliott riding his bicycle across a full moon in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for an idea of the magnificence).

Efforts to attract travelers from China to the United States Virgin Islands were explored during Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty's recent visit to Chengdu and Beijing. The Commissioner was there to explore opportunities to draw Chinese tourists to the Territory following an earlier business mission in June led by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp. In Chengdu, Nicholson-Doty attended World Routes 2016, the 22nd installment of the world route development forum which brings together leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities to develop route strategies.

Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow arrived in the United Kingdom on Sunday 30 October, as the airline introduced the state-of-the-art aircraft on the route, complementing the existing ‘best of fleet’ on its six daily flights from Hamad International Airport. The Qatar Airways Airbus A350 represents the pinnacle of modern aviation technology, offering enhanced benefits for both passengers and an environment that provides a unique and unrivalled experience.

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