Category: Tourism

[Chambley Aerodrome, France] Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons 2023 kicked off
Jul 28, 2023
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Martin Gillet
in Air Shows and Exhibitions, Balloons, Chambley Aerodrome (LFJY), Tourism
Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons 2023 July 21st > July 30th, 2023 Authors: Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet. Chambley Aerodrome, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. On Friday July 21st, the Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons 2023 kicked off. The major event is set to last until July 30th with two daily ascents, weather permitting. Grand public is welcome…
[Illustrated destination report] South Africa, land of contrasts, with Air Belgium
Dec 27, 2022
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André Orban
in Air Belgium, Hotels, Tourism, Trip reports
South Africa is a new destination from Belgium since September 2022, when Air Belgium commenced flights from Brussels to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The country is a great destination, for business and for tourism. South Africa offers tourists a wide variety of options, among others the picturesque natural landscape and game reserves, diverse cultural heritage…
Belgian travel and aviation sector call for introduction of antigen testing for travellers at airports
Oct 22, 2020
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André Orban
in Air Belgium, Airlines, Airlines for Europe (A4E), Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), IATA – International Air Transport Association, Tourism
ABTO, Air Belgium, A4E, BAR Belgium, BATA, BATM, Belgian Travel Organisation, Brussels Airport Company, Brussels Hotels Association, Brussels South Charleroi Airport, CLIA, IATA, UPAV and VVR are calling on the Belgian government to introduce antigenic testing at airports to facilitate travel. The Covid-19 crisis is affecting the aviation industry in an unprecedented way and has…
[WWII Commemorations] “75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge” in Bastogne area (Belgium)
Dec 13, 2019
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Martin Gillet
in Commemorations, Events, Lockheed Martin, Piper, Plane spotting, Saint-Hubert aerodrome (EBSH/EBSU), Sonaca Aircraft, Tourism, U.S. Army, World War II
Authors Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet, reporting from Saint-Hubert. [Agenda] This Friday, December 13th and this weekend December 14th and 15th, the operation Piper Cub Ardennes is coming back in full swing to support the World War Two Commemorations. As you might remember, the Piper Cub Ardennes already honoured the Belgian skies in September (Episode…
[75th Anniversary Commemoration] “Piper Cub Ardennes honouring Belgian skies”
Oct 21, 2019
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by
Martin Gillet
in Commemorations, Events, Piper, Plane spotting, Saint-Hubert aerodrome (EBSH/EBSU), Tourism, U.S. Army, World War II
Authors Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet, reporting from Saint-Hubert. September, no doubt, was quite hectic with all celebrations taking place in Belgium in order to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation. Belgium Represent! Among all these events, one particular initiative is undoubtedly the stunning reconstitution of no less than 3 temporary airfields. These temporary…
[Amusement Park] Awarded “2019 Best Attractions Park”, WALIBI adds new thrill – FUN Pilot – for the pleasure of younger guests
Aug 8, 2019
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Martin Gillet
in Tourism
It is summertime again! Perhaps you are wondering how to entertain the nephews, your children or just your family. The Legendary Amusement Park ‘WALIBI’ (which stands for cities adjacent to the Park WAvre-LImal-BIerges) has not only won the 5 awards at the Diamond Themepark Awards; they also went the extra smile and added lots of…
[Barclays research] The ‘staycation’ is on for British holidaymakers
May 24, 2019
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Bart Noëth
in Tourism
Hospitality and leisure businesses across the UK have seen a rising demand from domestic tourists – with holidaymakers citing convenience and affordability as two reasons behind their ‘staycations’. British multinational investment bank and financial services company Barclays did more research into the trend. More than half of British young adults who holiday domestically plan to…
ePassport Gates expansion to ease travel for passengers to the UK from seven countries including Canada and the US
May 21, 2019
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by
Bart Noëth
in Tourism
Citizens of the US and Canada are among seven countries who can now use ePassport gates, giving easier and faster entry into the UK. The expansion of the ePassport gate eligibility is set to significantly reduce lines and improve the flow of passengers as well as the overall experience at the UK border. In line with the ePassport…
Exhibition: 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci – Exhibition inventions of a “genius”
May 7, 2019
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Benoit Denet
in Air Shows and Exhibitions, Amazing, Da Vinci Exhibition, Tourism
On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, an exhibition on this genius and his inventions are organised in Liège until this weekend. After various stops in Europe, the exhibition has settled in the “City on the Meuse river”. It highlights 120 models made on the basis of drawings…
[Travel Report- Atypical Accommodation] Jumbo Stay in Boeing 747 at Arlanda Airport (Stockholm, Sweden)
May 7, 2019
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Martin Gillet
in Aircraft boneyard, Amazing, Boeing, Boeing 747, Plane spotting, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Tourism, Trip reports
You have flown the Queen of the sky across the globe, you might have been lucky and got granted access to the flight deck and/or perhaps the holy grail, sat on the jumpseat during the journey but… have you ever slept -literally- in a Boeing 747? Jumbo Stay, where dreams go to FL350 and above!…
[Destination Report] Kainuu, a northeastern region of Finland
Nov 9, 2018
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André Orban
in Environment, Finnair, Tourism
Kainuu? You have probably never heard of it… This region bordering Russia, one of the 19 regions of Finland in the Northeast of the country, is nevertheless as large as Belgium. But it counts only 80,000 inhabitants in its 8 (very large) municipalities. Boreal forest makes up most of the biome in Kainuu. The forest in…