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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 20, 2021

Italy’s northern region of Lombardy has reached out to Germany amid its battle with a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections by offering much-needed ICU beds for German patients, the region’s vice president, Letizia Moratti, announced Friday. German hospitals are facing a dramatic emergency, with the intensive care units on the verge of collapse, Moratti wrote […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 20, 2021

Already boasting a strong health sector infrastructure, Turkey aims to rank first globally in health tourism, boosted by recently delivered health infrastructure investments and digitalization projects, according to the general manager of International Health Services (USHAŞ). Mehmet Ali Kılıçkaya was speaking during the “HIMSS Eurasia Health Informatics and Technologies Conference and Fair,” which was held […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 16, 2021

The next step for Greece is to incorporate the Greek wine experience into the overall travel experience and to enhance the country’s brand name, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou said during the “Synergies of Wine Tourism with Other Thematic Forms of Tourism” event held in Amyntaio, northern Greece. The event took place […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 6, 2021

In 2019, Turkey declared Nov. 11 as National Forestation Day. People everywhere, from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to primary school students took to empty lots to plant saplings. Two years on, planting has gained newfound importance in the aftermath of this summer’s devastating wildfires. After months of preparations, authorities plan to start reforestation of burned […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 4, 2021

Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil India has been lit up in a dazzling display of light and colour, as millions of people celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. But it comes amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and air pollution. A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 30, 2021

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Travelling with pets on board Air Malta flights just got easier with the release of a new online function on airmalta.com that enables travel bookings for cats and dogs. Travelling with pets has become increasingly popular with Air Malta carrying over 2,500 pets every year, 2,000 of which are carried in the cabin. The new […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 27, 2021

Over a dozen colonial-era treasures are on display for one last time in a Paris museum as France has announced that the 26 looted artifacts will be returned to their homeland, to Benin, a landmark gesture described by the West African country as “historic” and one that could have potential ramifications for other European museums. […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 23, 2021

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Hit TV drama Squid Game can inspire agents’ marketing, according to speakers at the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (ATAS) conference. The South Korean show has become the most watched programme on the Netflix streaming platform, surpassing the success of period costume drama Bridgerton. Steve Rushton, founder of Travel Marketing Systems, told delegates: “Why […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 23, 2021

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On November 5, residents and workers will have 45 minutes to find higher ground It’s been more than a century since a significant tsunami struck Malta but the residents and workers of Marsaxlokk are being taught what to do in the possible eventuality of a 1.5m wall of water hitting the fishing village. A little […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 4, 2021

UNWTO and Netflix have partnered on the publication of a report which looks at the role of film and series as drivers for tourism and cultural affinity. The Global Report on Cultural Affinity and Screen Tourism explores the growing affection one has towards a particular country or culture displayed on the screen. The findings of […]

Category: Lifestyle

Italy offers ICU beds for Germany’s fourth-wave COVID-19 patients

Digitalization to put Turkey’s Health Tourism on Top

Greece Looking to Link Wine Tourism with Experiences

Fire-hit forests set to get new life with mass planting in Turkey

Diwali 2021: India celebrates festival of lights under shadow of Covid-19

Air Malta Makes Travelling with Pets Easier

After 129 years, France decides to return Colonial Benin treasures

Travel Agents urged to take Marketing Inspiration from Squid Game

Malta | Marsaxlokk to run a Tsunami Drill next Month

UNWTO and Netflix Partner to Rethink Screen Tourism

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies