TUI Names New Aircraft Kuusamo as Winter Travel to Northern Finland Reaches New Heights

(IN SHORT) TUI has named a Boeing 737-8 aircraft “Kuusamo” to celebrate its partnership with Northern Finland and the continued popularity of Lapland as a winter destination. The airline expects to carry over 60,000 holidaymakers to the region this season, contributing to rising international visitor numbers and supporting the local tourism economy. The naming continues… Read the full news article

UN Tourism Joins Kinshasa’s Inaugural Rumba Route Festival to Promote Culture-Driven Development

(IN SHORT) From 16 to 18 July 2025, Kinshasa will stage the inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival under President Félix Tshisekedi’s High Patronage, with UN Tourism as a supporting partner. Branded “The Rumba Route for Peace,” the three-day Festival at CCAPAC spotlights Congolese Rumba—recognized by UNESCO in 2021—and its capacity to drive tourism, economic… Read the full news article