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Photo exhibition "10 Wonders of the Far East" stays at the Far Eastern Federal University

10-18-2019

The photo exhibition of the eco-volunteer project "Become a Member of the Eco Team", organised during the V Eastern Economic Forum and the Street of the Far East festival by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia, remained as a permanent exposition at the Far Eastern Federal University on Russky Island, says the report from the SUEK press service.

Squirrel whisperer. A resident of Virginia rescued a baby squirrel

10-18-2019

A USA citizen from Virginia followed the squirrel, which pulled her towards its wounded baby as if asking for help, as reported by the Independent.

Indonesia’s Ecotourism set to boom on threat to Komodo dragons

10-18-2019

As word spread like wildfire of the threat to the Komodo dragons in Indonesia, tourists from all over the world are seen flocking the Komodo Island in Indonesia to see them, before they go extinct.

Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Grachev: Russia's ecotourism Opportunities are huge

10-17-2019

Russia's opportunities for ecotourism are huge, said Vladimir Grachev, Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Scientific Central Council of the all-Russian society for nature protection. "I can say without any exaggeration that there is no other country in the world that could compare with Russia in terms of the possibilities of various ecotouristic spaces".

A Dutch ship found in SA, its wreck resulted in the foundation of Cape Town

10-17-2019

The remains of the Dutch ship Harlem that sank in 1647 were found in South Africa. According to researchers, this shipwreck played a dramatic role in the history of the country, as per a report made by the experts from the African Institute for Marine and Underwater Research, Exploration and Education (AIMURE).

Top 10 tourist destinations in Africa

10-17-2019

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation recently released its 2018 report, which revealed the top 10 tourist destinations in Africa.

South Africa to introduce e-visa, move to boost inbound tourism industry

10-17-2019

South Africa is set to launch its electronic visas (e-visas) pilot scheme in November, according to the country’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

IATA sees aviation potential to unlock Kenya’s economy

10-17-2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents some 290 airlines comprising 82% of global air traffic, has identified opportunities for significant expansion in Kenya over the next 20 years if key investments in infrastructure and policy reforms are made.

VIII Ecological Forum will be held on October 17-18 in Moscow

10-16-2019

Can big business be environmentally accountable to future generations? How to find a balance between social and economic development of the regions and the preservation of nature? In what way do the sustainable development principles influence public-private partnership? What best available technologies can ensure a good quality of life in industrialized areas? What kind of technological modernization is needed and can be achieved given the present-day environmental regulations regarding industrial production? These and other pressing issues will be addressed at the VIII Ecological Forum, Corporate Responsibility to the Future. Technology for Society and Nature, to be held in Moscow on 17-18 October 2019.

Spain's Wamos buys Thomas Cook retail business in Belgium

10-16-2019

Spanish travel company Wamos decided to acquire 62 of the 91 points of sale in Belgium owned by the bankrupt company Thomas Cook. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed, but it is already known that the Thomas Cook offices in Belgium from October 21 will start working under the sign of Neckermann and the management of Wamos Benelux.


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