Whilst the economic downturn has meant cut backs for many travel companies, and countries reliant on tourism are also suffering, Cape Verde is continuing to attract interest and a new flight has been announced.
14 May 2009
The programme for the prestigious Calvi Jazz Festival has been announced and includes diverse acts such as a James Brown tribute, James Coltrane tribute, the Massalia New Orleans Jazz Band and a night of Cuban bands.
13 May 2009
Strange as it may sound, there is now a little piece of Senegal in Stoke, and Stoke City supporters throughout the West African country. This is all thanks to five Senegalese footballers currently on the books for Premiership team Stoke City.
07 May 2009
The past year has been a difficult time and many travel companies and countries which rely on tourism have been hit hard. We’re delighted to say though that the fantastic value, great weather and many attractions of The Gambia have continued to appeal and bookings for winter 2008/09 were actually up on the previous year.
07 May 2009
The Cape Verde Experience has recently seen an increase in interest to the destination for holidays this summer. Some travel agents are reporting that customers are switching from Mexico in light of the current health restrictions.
30 April 2009
The G8 Summit due to be held on the Sardinian island of La Maddalena in July is to be moved to L’Aquila, the Italian city hit by an earthquake on 6th April.
29 April 2009
Each year Sardinia hosts hundreds of festivals across the island which are both vital to its unique culture and spectacular events for visitors to witness. The Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari is one of the most important festivals...
23 April 2009
The number of tourists visiting Cape Verde increased in 2008 despite the global economic downturn. Visitor numbers to hotels were up by 6.5% in 2008...
23 April 2009
Senegal is due to launch a professional football league this week with two divisions. The league will be overseen by a new body, the LSPF, and there will be 18 clubs in the first division and 12 in the second.
22 April 2009
The number of passengers travelling through the four main commercial airports in Corsica has increased gradually in recent years and in 2008 it surpassed 2.5 million.
22 April 2009
