UFI Global Barometer confirms 2024 as record year
Latest UFI Global Barometer finds 2023 and 2024 revenues expected to grow by 20% and 17% on average globally year on year. PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest 33rd edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report which takes the pulse of the industry. “This edition of UFI flagship Barometer research confirms our early data from January that 2024 will be a record year for industry revenues globally. Against a complex global backdrop, the global exhibition industry is bullish about its short and mid-term prospects”, comments Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director and CEO at UFI. BackgroundThe 33rd Global Barometer report, concluded in July 2024, provides insights from 453 companies, across 68 countries and regions.
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August 09, 2024 07:56 UTC
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel takes significant step towards sustainability
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel collaborates with Dr. Linen on a textile recycling initiative, handing over 745 kg of linens for sustainable repurposing. AJMAN, UAE – Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), has taken a significant step towards environmental responsibility and sustainability by collaborating with Dr. Linen in their innovative 360 Weave Textile Recycling Initiative. “Handling over these end-of-life linens and uniforms is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability,” said Mr. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel. Bahi Hotels and Resorts, managed by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding – was launched in 2012 in Ajman as the first alcohol-free hotel. Bahi Ajman Palace hotels provide its guests with 1st class services and luxurious facilities.
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August 09, 2024 07:56 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Honored with US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has been honored with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award as it celebrates 25 Years of services to the North American country. The award, signed by the US President Joseph R Biden, was presented to Ethiopian Airlines during the 8th Annual Gala Dinner, hosted by the Black IAM organization at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel. The accolade recognizes the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States. “Our commitment to excellence and the spirit of unity has been the driving force behind our services for almost eight decades,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. The airline’s officials say the award acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the US community over the past 25 years.
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August 09, 2024 07:26 UTC
Campaign Updates: Ethiopian Airlines Sends Monkeys to Their Deaths in U.S. Labs
The three were detained after simply scoping out a possible location for a future peaceful protest against Ethiopian Airlines. Activists Blast Ethiopian Airlines’ Terminal Monkey Shipments in CanadaJuly 14, 2024More than a dozen activists gathered at Toronto Pearson Airport in Ontario, Canada, to protest Ethiopian Airlines’ monkey shipments. Fleet of PETA Supporters Jam Ethiopian Airlines’ Phone LinesJuly 3, 2024After PETA asked supporters to call Ethiopian Airlines, numerous people leapt into action and flooded the company with pleas to stop flying monkeys to their deaths in U.S. laboratories. PETA Ramps Up Turbulence by Calling Out Ethiopian Airlines in Public CampaignMay 28, 2024After uncovering evidence that Ethiopian Airlines shipped hundreds of endangered monkeys from Ethiopia to a Florida-based laboratory supplier, PETA launched a full-throttle campaign against the airline. PETA Pushes Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Ground All Monkey ShipmentsSeptember 27, 2023PETA contacted the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, urging him to immediately stop shipping monkeys to laboratories for use in gruesome and deadly experiments.
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August 09, 2024 00:48 UTC
Over 10 million people vaccinated against cholera in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has vaccinated over 10 million people as part of a national campaign to contain the spread of an ongoing cholera outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. A national oral cholera vaccination campaign, launched recently to protect at-risk populations covering 89 districts across eight regions in Ethiopia, has achieved 98.4 per cent coverage, vaccinating over 10.19 million people, it said. According to the WHO, Ethiopia has reported 143 cholera-related deaths so far this year, with 19,271 cholera cases reported from January 1 to June 30. UN agencies and humanitarian partners have been calling for durable solutions to address the root causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks, which include poor-quality drinking water and open defecation. In most cases, faecal contamination of drinking water is the main source of cholera, with most cholera patients using unsafe drinking water.
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August 08, 2024 22:28 UTC
Snatched: Missing Ethiopian girl's friend witnessed kidnapping, father says
The same person tried to grab Haymanot's friend as well, but she ran away in time. Additional attempted kidnappingDuring the discussion, a Police reporter for Channel 13, Yossi Eli, revealed that a few days prior to Kasau's disappearance, an additional attempted kidnapping occurred. "I have a testimony of a girl who claimed that they tried to kidnap her a few days before Haymanot's disappearance. The girl told this testimony to the guard and she decided not to report it to the police. One of the volunteers who heard this testimony called the commander of the Safed station and told him about it.
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August 08, 2024 22:24 UTC
Ethiopian steeplechase world-record holder Lamecha Girma in ‘good shape’ after fall, IOC says
PARIS - Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma is recovering the day after a fall that shocked fans at the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. "We understand he is in good shape and he is okay, he is recovering," the IOC said in a statement. The 23-year-old world-record holder was sprinting at full speed when he tripped over the third-from-last barrier on the final lap and crashed onto the track, where he lay motionless for several minutes in a worrying scene on Wednesday. The concerned crowd gave a smattering of applause as he was carried out of the Stade de France on a stretcher wearing a neck brace and he was later taken to hospital.
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August 08, 2024 20:30 UTC
Morocco’s El Bakkali Wins Steeplechase Following the Fall of Ethiopian Runner Girma
Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali has become the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in the 3,000m steeplechase since the Berlin 1936 Olympics. El Bakkali took the lead in the home straight, just after the fall of his rival Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma. Girma, who fell on the final lap, was attended to by medical officials who stretchered him off the track and took him to the hospital. Paris 2024 officials stated that they are in close contact with Ethiopian Olympic officials regarding his condition. El Bakkali, a two-time world champion, won with a time of 8:06.05, mirroring Finland’s Volmari Iso-Hollo’s back-to-back wins in 1932 and 1936.
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August 08, 2024 17:22 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Secures the Esteemed US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary Service
Ethiopian Airlines Secures the Esteemed US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary ServiceReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines, Africa’s foremost aviation group and a swiftly growing international carrier, has received the prestigious US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor acknowledges the airline’s exceptional service and significant contributions to communities across the United States. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. As Ethiopian Airlines marks this significant accolade, it renews its commitment to improving its services and deepening its engagement with the US community. The accolade celebrates Ethiopian Airlines’ steadfast dedication and significant contributions to the US community for the last quarter-century.
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August 08, 2024 16:58 UTC
Lamecha Girma ‘in good shape’ after steeplechase heavy fall
Lamecha has left the hospital, where he was treated overnight. Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma is recovering from a heavy fall at the Paris Olympics and is “in good shape”, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle during Wednesday night’s 3000m race before being eventually stretchered off. “We understand that he’s in good shape and our sympathies go to him,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation announced that Lamecha had left the hospital, where he was treated overnight.
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August 08, 2024 16:55 UTC
NBE launches applications for Independent Foreign Exchange Bureaus
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that it has officially began accepting applications for Independent Foreign Exchange Bureaus, in line with the newly approved Foreign Exchange Directive that became effective on July 29, 2024. Independent FX Bureaus are authorized to engage in the buying and selling of foreign currency cash notes and are permitted to conduct such transactions based on freely negotiated exchange rates with their customers. Business entities owned by Ethiopian nationals, non-resident Ethiopians, or a foreign citizen of Ethiopian origin are eligible to operate Independent FX Bureaus. The central bank expects that Independent FX Bureaus will play an important role in further deepening the foreign exchange market by addressing the needs of customers who wish to buy or sell foreign currency cash notes. NBE Governor Mamo Mihretu stated, “With the licensing of Independent FX Bureaus, we are marking yet another important milestone in the opening up of Ethiopia’s financial sector and aligning it with global norms and best practices.” The Governor added that the launch of FX Bureaus reflects NBE’s ongoing implementation of its strategic plan commitments to “fundamentally transform the size, shape, and scope of Ethiopia’s financial sector over the coming years.”
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August 08, 2024 16:31 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Celebrating 25 Years Of US Service
Ethiopian Airlines Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Celebrating 25 Years Of US ServiceReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines celebrates 25 years of service to the US, receiving the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for its outstanding contributions. Ethiopian Airlines, a premier aviation company in Africa and a fast-growing global carrier, has received the prestigious US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Ethiopian Airlines remains at the forefront of the aviation industry, exemplifying its dedication to bridging diverse cultures and enhancing global cooperation. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. The award honors Ethiopian Airlines for its steadfast dedication and exceptional contributions to the US community over the last 25 years.
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August 08, 2024 16:23 UTC
Portugal’s popularity fuels demand for holiday home investment
Real estate boom: A byproduct of tourism growthAttractive real estate marketThe surge in tourism has had a direct impact on Portugal’s real estate market. Clear regulationsThe Portuguese government has implemented clear and supportive regulations for the real estate market, ensuring a transparent and investor-friendly environment. The real estate market in the Azores is growing, with increasing interest from international buyers seeking vacation homes, rental properties, or retirement havens. Key real estate investment hotspotsLisbonPortugal’s capital, Lisbon, is a hotspot for both tourists and real estate investors. Diversified investment opportunitiesThe real estate market in Portugal is also evolving, with new opportunities emerging beyond traditional property investments.
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August 08, 2024 16:06 UTC
Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma 'In Good Shape' After Paris Olympics 2024 Steeplechase Fall
Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma is recovering from a heavy fall at the Paris Olympics and is "in good shape", the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle during Wednesday night's 3000m race before being eventually stretchered off. "We understand that he's in good shape and our sympathies go to him," IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters, while saying he couldn't disclose medical details. After receiving medical treatment, he left the arena on a stretcher with his neck secured by a brace. Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali, 28, powered home to take gold, retaining the Olympic title he won at Tokyo 2020.
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August 08, 2024 14:47 UTC
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat (IND) disqualified from women’s wrestling 50kg class
There are a total of 27 gold medal events on Day 13, Thursday 8 August. Will the world record fall in men's speed climbing as that competition comes to an end (12:28pm)? Meanwhile, India will be targeting a second athletics Olympic gold medal as defending champion Neeraj Chopra goes in the men's javelin throw final (8:25pm). In Tokyo, Chopra became India's first individual Olympic champion since 2008 and the first in track and field. Having set a new world record (pending ratification) of 50.65 at the U.S.
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August 08, 2024 08:19 UTC