Showing posts with label cape verde. Show all posts
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Monday, 3 September 2018

CAPE VERDE: Stray Dogs Threatening Tourism In Cape Verde Islands

The number of stray dogs in Cape Verde, especially in rural areas, is so high that it is putting an end to the families’ savings, warned the country’s director general of agriculture, poultry and livestock.

Jose Teixeira spoke during a meeting of Health, Agriculture and Environment delegates that took place t in the Old City, on the Cape Verdean island of Santiago, in which he conveyed the authorities’ concerns about the high number of stray dogs in the archipelago.

Particularly in some islands, and among the most rural populations, the presence of these animals has translated into high losses, taking into account that attacks on cattle, especially goats, are becoming more frequent.

Every day we have farmers who complain that two or three goats have been attacked by stray dogs, Jose Teixeira said, acknowledging the extent of a problem that has already led authorities to come up with a plan that is still awaiting funding.

The response to the problem of stray dogs in Cape Verde, more than 10,000, according to the authorities’ estimates should be the capture of the animals, whose priority will be given to those who reach the lands of the farmers most harmed by the presence of these animals.

According to Jose Teixeira, the slaughter will respect the law and will only happen if the animals are not adopted in the meantime.

The plan of the authorities to solve this problem also includes castrations to avoid the proliferation of animals, awareness of the population against the abandonment of canines and campaigns to promote the animals.

The Director General of Agriculture and Livestock of Cape Verde has specified that the islands of Fogo, Maio, Santa Cruz and Boavista are the ones that cause the most worries and where the attacks of the dogs were more frequent, with the consequent damages for the farmers.

Meanwhile, A doctor thought to have embezzled £400,000 of NHS cash before fleeing the UK has been found dead with his partner in an apparent murder suicide.

Titus Bradley, 42, left Hastings a year ago shortly before a large quantity of money was found to be missing from the accounts of four GP practices he ran.

His body was found with that of his Hungarian girlfriend in the Divin’ Art guest house in Cape Verde on 15 April.

Sussex Police confirmed it had been investigating the theft of NHS funds.

In a statement, the force said it was contacted by NHS Hastings and Rother Clinical Commissioning Group in May last year about the possible inappropriate use of funds at the Cornwallis Plaza surgery.

A subsequent investigation had established a substantial sum of money had been taken.

The force said inquiries had been made to trace two former employees at the group in connection with its investigation.

It confirmed receiving reports the couple have been found dead but await formal confirmation of this from the Portuguese authorities via the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The bodies of Dr Bradley and Noemi Gairgay, 28, were found two days after they had checked in to the guest house on the island of Santo Antao, off the west coast of Africa.

Dr Bradley, who is originally from the Llanelli area in Wales, is believed to have shot his girlfriend before taking his own life.

Helder Bentub, co-manager of the guest house said it was understood the couple had been arguing in the restaurant and their room.

Three minutes later, clack clack with the gun and I called the police, the manager said.

The police go in the room and see the two people dead in the toilet, he said.

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson said: Our staff are assisting the family of a British man following his death in Cape Verde and are in contact with the local authorities.


Tourism Observer

CAPE VERDE: The African Islands That Many Worldwide Want To Discover

Cape Verde has seen the biggest surge in Google searches worldwide over 12 years

As a holiday destination, Cape Verde has plenty to recommend it.

It’s a year-round sun spot with alluring beaches, volcanic hiking routes, and a lively music scene, not to mention direct flights from the UK at under six hours, and no time difference, so no jet lag to contend with.

These draws would appear to be common knowledge. Indeed, it seems that just about everyone is searching for it online.

According to the Global Travel Search Index, which ranks the holiday destinations that have shown the greatest increase in Google search interest over the past 12 years, Cape Verde takes the top spot, with a spike of more than 3,000 per cent since 2004.

Earlier this year the islands were named the second most searched-for spot on Earth for Britons, sandwiched between the perennial city break favourites of Barcelona and Amsterdam.

Not that all those searches are translating into visits. The latest stats on tourism reveal that the Atlantic archipelago covering around 1,500 square miles, only welcomed 644,000 tourists in 2016.

By comparison Tenerife, covering 785 square miles, had 5.7 million tourists that year.

True Luxury Travel, which assembled the Global Travel Search Index, found that Cape Verde had the biggest increase in Google searches since 2004 worldwide, looking at 2017 alone, it came in second, after Barcelona.

To accurately assess rises and falls in annual searches, Google Trends issues various geographical locations with a score based on the overall volume in searches, taking into account how many people have been using Google over time.

In 2004, Cape Verde’s score was 23, but by 2016, it was 713 – a 3,000 per cent rise. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates - a 681 per cent spike over 12 years, the Philippines - a 276 per cent rise, Pakistan - a 162 per cent rise and Nigeria - a 145 per cent rise.

Which destinations saw the biggest drop in Google searches?

Libya saw the most dramatic dip in search interest for holidays there - an 88.8 per cent drop over 12 years, for obvious reasons, having descended into civil war six years ago.

The Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel there, and Tripoli’s International Airport has been closed since 2014.

After Libya it was Tunisia - a 88.1 per cent drop, Paraguay - down 86 per cent, Somalia - a 85.9 per cent drop and Iraq - a 88.5 per cent fall.

Have visitor numbers in Cape Verde actually been climbing?

Yes, just not quite so dramatically. Cape Verde welcomed 644,000 tourists in 2016, a 13.6 per cent rise from the previous year.

Henry Morley, Founder of True Luxury Travel, says: A key reason for the increase in search volume for Cape Verde is due to much greater accessibility to the islands.

Recent years have seen greater availability of direct flights from the UK which will have brought the country to the forefront of people’s minds as a potential holiday destination.

Airports have been opening on all Cape Verde’s inhabited islands, the newest international hub being Cesária Évora Airport in late 2009.

Morley added: We found similar patterns with other destinations, with greater flight accessibility to south-east Asia and India from the UK making these once far-flung locations easier to visit.

Oman and Cambodia are two destinations which have experienced a huge influx in recent years and we have seen that reflected in a surge in recent bookings.

A visitor to Sal in Cape Verde this year, predicts its popularity will continue to increase. Its main selling points are that it’s a six-hour direct flight from the UK, with little or no time difference, and better guaranteed year round sunshine than the Canaries.

But it’s much cheaper and closer than the Caribbean.

Sal does have its disadvantages. It can be very windy for extended parts of the year, though this makes it a big kite-surfing destination, it’s very arid and doesn’t have a great deal in the way of culture or cuisine.

It also traditionally attracts an older demographic but I think this will change, with resorts and clubs opening that make it a cheaper alternative for those that flock to in the likes of Mykonos, Marbella and Ibiza.

Some regions are dry and arid, others lush and mountainous.

A visitor to cape Verde five years ago says flights were all full because one of only two planes serving the islands had broken down.

There was very little to do on the main tourist islands, Sal and Boa Vista, apart from park yourself on the beach and maybe try some watersports.

He was taken on a minibus tour of the highlights of Sal, including a fly ridden rock arch and cave, a down-at-heel fish market and a desert mirage.

Still, the islands do what they on the tin, he concludes, singling out Sao Vicente for music, Santao Antao for food, and Santiago for hiking.

If you want clear blue skies, a burst of intense winter heat, perfect white sand and tepid ocean, they’re all great in Cape Verde.

How can you get to cape verde?

Thomson Airways flies to the island of Sal from Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Gatwick and Manchester and to its neighbour Boa Vista from Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester.

Thomson Cook Airlines follows suit, touching down on Sal from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, and on Boa Vista from Birmingham. Each of these services takes six hours or thereabouts.

Portugal’s national carrier TAP is a further option, serving Sal and Boa Vista, plus sibling islands Santiago and Sao Vicente from Lisbon. It offers UK connections to London City, Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.

The fastest growing tourist destinations in terms of visitor numbers:

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Sierra Leone tops the list.

The little West African nation welcomed 310 per cent more overseas arrivals in 2016, compared with the previous year, a steep rise that was no doubt helped by the country being declared Ebola-free in November 2015.

Just 24,000 people visited Sierra Leone in 2015; but UNWTO last reported estimated numbers of 74,400 for 2016. This is a recent spike.

In terms of the Global Travel Index’s 12 year data, however, Seirra Leone doesn’t even feature in the top 25 countries with the most dramatic rise in online interest.

Next on UNWTO’s list of fastest growing destinations was Nepal, which saw a 39.7 per cent uptick of visitors than the previous year, almost neck-and-neck with Iceland, which saw a 39 per cent spike.

Iceland was voted the 17th best country in the world by readers in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2017, up four spots from its position in the 2016 rankings.


Tourism Observer

Saturday, 23 June 2018

PORTUGAL: SATA International Rebrands As Azores Airlines

Five hours. Nonstop. From Toronto. That’s all it takes to get to the beautiful islands of the Azores with Azores Airlines year-round nonstop service from Toronto, and seasonal service from Montreal.

The oldest airline in Portugal has just become the newest, following the recent rebranding of SATA International as Azores Airlines, and the airline hosted a VIP dinner for agents and media at Toronto’s Old Mill Wednesday night to get agents reacquainted with the brand.

As Portuguese music duo, Sounds of Portugal, strummed traditional Portuguese music, the crowd mingled before sitting down to dinner and updates from Portugal Tourism and Azores Airlines.

Willie Delgado, country manager for Portugal Tourism, based in Toronto, welcomed guests before introducing Azores Airlines chief commercial officer, Gavin Eccles, who updated guests on Azores Airlines and their plans in Canada, including a new winter schedule and generous stopover programme.

At 76 years old, the airline has grown the number of seats they offer in Canada by 63%, offering year round service from Toronto to Ponta Delgada with five weekly nonstop this summer, and four weekly flights for the winter 2018/2019 period.

Onward connections are available to other destinations in Portugal such as Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, as well as Gran Canaria, Cape Verde, London and Frankfurt.

They also offer seasonal summer service with one weekly flight from Montreal to Ponta Delgada, and one weekly flight from Toronto to Terceira Island.

We also believe in supporting those who work with us said Eccles as he spoke of Azores Airlines six percent at-source commission rate.

We believe passionately in upfront commission. You are our sales force. You are selling me. Why would I not want to reward you?

With Azores Airlines’ stopover programme, travellers can visit two destinations for the price of one, with stopovers available on the outbound or the return, staying as little as a few hours, or for as long as seven days. There’s no additional cost and no complex booking process.

We are offering our clients the ability to discover a part of the world that they may not normally think about going to.

Eccles again said It’s something that Iceland has done. And I stand here and say that what Iceland did for Icelandair is what I'm trying to do for Azores and Azores Airlines.

Portugal has been doing spectacularly well in the Canadian market and obviously I’m biased but it’s a great destination said Tourism Portugal’s country manager, Willie Delgado.

What we're doing here today is promoting another part of Portugal which may not be that well known, and that’s the Azores, a spectacular nine-island archipelago right smack in the middle of the Atlantic ocean.

Delgado continued. It's an island of tremendous beauty, unique culture, great food and great history. And although the Azores is focused a lot on diaspora, we're working with Azores Airlines hand-in-hand to further broaden our market and I think that's what we did today.

Influenced by their location and by the Gulf Stream, temperatures in the Azores are mild year round, and while its winter temperatures may not make it a direct competitor to the Caribbean, the temperature averages 22°C in summer and 17°C in winter, making it ideal for nautical sports all year round.

But in closing, I had to ask Delgado whether, given its short flight time, the Azores is competing with the Caribbean this winter.

As a winter destination, it's wonderful. Temperate weather and a five hour flight from Toronto Delgado said.

There’s all kinds of wonderful experiences with nature, with the geothermal parks, with whale watching, the great food with the local culture and the local wines, so it's something to think about for sure.

It's a different experience but we're convinced that Canadians, once they learn about it, they'll take to it.


Tourism Observer

Monday, 1 May 2017

AFRICA: Getting Set For Carnival Season

Africa's many carnivals are not the most internationally known, but Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique carnivals have long traditions. Newcomer Seychelles this year offers a tourism-adapted carnival.

Mindelo on Cape Verde's lush São Vicente island so far has been the most known and maybe most spectacular carnival in Africa. Preparations on the island are on the highest gear: On 8 March, the 2011 Mindelo carnival kicks off.

The Mindelo carnival offers a Brazil-like atmosphere, in a relaxed African setting. Outfits and stages follow the Brazilian model, while the music is truly indigenous. Low criminality rates, perfect weather and temperature conditions and unlimited hospitality further contribute to the Mindelo carnival's top ratings and reputation.

Mindelo on São Vicente is not the only carnival in Cape Verde, but it is certainly the most known and spectacular. For years, it has been the top destination for the enormous Cape Verdean Diaspora, travelling to the event year after year. Only slowly, international tourists are discovering this major celebration, which started already in the 18th century.

Cape Verde's capital Praia is also organising a major carnival at the same time, in sharp competition with Mindelo. Also the Praia carnival is lively, colourful and authentic and - by distance - the greatest annual event in the otherwise rather sleepy city. Most travellers, so far, however prefer the Mindelo carnival to the one in Praia.

Close to Cape Verde, on the African mainland, impoverished and chronically unstable Guinea-Bissau also has a once-a-year occasion to forget the problems haunting the country and its population. Poverty makes the Bissau carnival smaller than the Mindelo carnival, but not any less exotic, with different ethnicities wearing their traditional attire.

In Bissau, this year's four-day carnival kicks off on 5 March. "People dress up in various different manners and disguise themselves wearing traditional attire and masks," reported the SOS Children's Village in Bissau, which let its children participate in the festivities. A special "children's carnival" is held every year in the capital and in Bafata.

Further south, Angola's booming capital Luanda is seeing its age-old carnival growing each year, with city and national authorities increasingly sponsoring the event. The Luanda carnival organisation committee this year reported to have a budget of US$ 400,000 and the provincial government has declared its aim of making Luanda Africa's number one carnival destination.

Large competitions are arranged, for the best musical carnival hit, the best attire and the most beautiful girl. The organisation committee seeks to create a "balance between the traditional and the modern" as it prepared the city for the 5 to 8 March carnival, with large parades to run through central Luanda. Also a children's carnival is planned for 5 March.

In Maputo, the capital Mozambique, yet another Portuguese speaking country, there are also carnival traditions, although public parades play a smaller role here. Carnival is Maputo is mostly celebrated in bars, discotheques or in private arrangements.

The Mozambican city of Quelimane, located 1,800 kilometres north of the capital, is rather the place to go for traditional carnival festivities with a very African touch. The Quelimane carnival is the most known and spectacular in Mozambique, attracting many visitors.

This year's carnival in Quelimane was however held already in mid-February. Residents and visitors this year had the poorest luck as extraordinarily heavy rains washed away the main parade and outdoor activities.

With carnivals in Africa mostly being a tradition brought by Portuguese settlers and kept alive in Portuguese speaking countries, other African cities and towns lately have been organising carnival-like events, mostly following initiatives from tourism authorities.

City authorities in South Africa's Johannesburg for some years have arranged the "Joburg Carnival" on New Year's Evening.

A more serious competitor, however, is Seychelles; a prime tourist destination in the Indian Ocean. This year, from 4 to 6 March, the Seychellois capital Victoria hosted its first-ever international carnival, with invited guests and starts - including Dionne Warwick and Grace Barbé - from all over the world.

The Seychelles Tourism Board, a key organiser, promises to make an annual high-level event of the Victoria carnival, with colourful tropical parades, an international up-market flair and a show-off of the islands' cultural diversity. "It is a carnival for the world, and it is a carnival where the world is invited to be represented with their own respective carnival floats to showcase their strengths and their culture," according to Alain St Ange of the tourist board.

With Seychelles onboard, Africa this year truly presents the whole range of carnivals, fit for any taste; from the exotic traditionalist Bissau carnival, to the unlimited celebrations of Cape Verde, via the African-modern mix carnival of Luanda to the upmarket Victoria newcomer.

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

KENYA: Kenya Can Now Operate Direct Flights To The United States

After more than a decade long wait, Kenya can now operate direct flights to the United States.

The US Federal Aviation Administration says Kenya has complied with international safety standards and can have direct flights to the country.

The east african country also had to upgrade infrastructure at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Without the category 1 rating conferred by the US Federal Aviation Administration, all flights originating from Kenya had to make a stop over in another country with the same ranking, usually in Europe or the Middle East.

This is a major milestone in Kenya’s aviation industry as it now has a chance to boost trade with the US and increase its share of American tourists.

Kenya is now among five sub-Saharan Africa countries that can fly directly to the US. The rest are; South Africa, Ethiopia, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Friday, 28 October 2016

Binter In Deal To Buy Six More ATR 72-600 Turboprops.

Spanish carrier Binter has concluded a deal to buy a further six ATR 72-600 turboprops. The agreement increases the Gran Canaria-based airline’s outstanding commitments for the type to 18.

The incoming aircraft will join Binter’s existing fleet of four ATR 72-600s, and will be used to replace its outgoing ATR 72-500s, some of which will be transferred to its new Cape Verde-based subsidiary Binter CV.

Elsewhere, Binter came out on top at the European Regions Airline Association’s Airline of the Year awards, held in Madrid on October 12. The Spanish carrier, which finished ahead of CityJet and Flybe in silver and bronze respectively, was commended by an independent judging panel consisting of senior industry experts, aviation journalists and academics for its constant growth and expansion into new markets.

Binter President Pedro Agustin del Castillo said he was “extremely proud” to receive the accolade. He added: “The ERA has acknowledged our work on several occasions, which is important for us because it shows this is not a one-off achievement, but rather recognition of our continuing endeavour over time and the daily efforts of all the people working at Binter to provide the best regional transport service.”

Thursday, 18 February 2016

TUI Realizes Deep Fall In Holidays To Turkey,Tunisia And Egypt .

TUI Group, the world’s largest tour operator, reported a 40 percent drop in bookings to Turkey this summer due to safety concerns and said it was investing in Cape Verde and Bulgaria as alternatives to security-threatened North Africa.

Turkey is especially popular with German tourists, but has seen demand slump after a suicide bomber killed 10 Germans in a busy Istanbul square in January.

Russians have been told to stay away by Moscow following the shooting down of a military jet last year.

Turkey has since offered jet fuel subsidies in a bid to stimulate tourism demand.

TUI Chief Executive Fritz Joussen said that around 14 percent of its customers had travelled to Turkey last summer but it expects to send only 1 million tourists there this year, compared with just under 2 million in a usual year.

In addition, the Zika outbreak in the Americas is also troubling the travel industry, although Joussen said demand for the Caribbean was booming and that he expected only a small hit.

TUI has already seen a sharp fall in holidays to Tunisia and Egypt this winter.

But tourists shifting to Spain, in particular the Canary Islands, and Greece, prompted TUI to confirm its forecast for underlying earnings to rise by at least 10 percent on a constant currency basis.

“The Canaries is pretty much booked out,” said Joussen, who is now sole chief executive after co-CEO Peter Long stepped down at Tuesday’s annual general meeting.

Hotel unit Riu was able to increase prices by 13 percent in the first quarter of the current financial year, mainly since the increased demand in the Canaries meant it did not have to offer discounts on last-minute bookings.

But with a package holiday in a five-star hotel in Tunisia costing about the same as for a two-star hotel in the Canaries, TUI is looking for new destinations. Joussen said Bulgaria was comparable to Tunisia price-wise, while the group was also building hotels in Cape Verde.

“We are creating alternatives, but in the long term we believe demand will come back,” Joussen said, adding that he expected demand for Turkey to recover quickly.

TUI reported a first-quarter underlying loss before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) of 101.7 million euros ($114 million), against a loss of 104.8 million one year ago. Travel companies typically report a loss in the first quarter.

It also took a 42 million euro hit from a writedown of its stake in shipper Hapag-Lloyd after a drop in its share price.

Its shares dropped 3 percent after Barclays cut its earnings per share target.

Saturday, 19 September 2015

CAPE VERDE: Tourists Flock to Cape Verde in 2015

Cape Verde's National Statistics Institute (INE) reported a 2% annual increase in visitor numbers in the first half of 2015, putting the country on target for a bumper year for tourism.

In the first six months of the year, more than 278,000 visitors arrived on the beautiful archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, attracted by its fabulous beaches known as jumping-off points for wind sports and a great location for diving among shipwrecks.

During the second quarter, Cape Verde hosted 116,200 tourists representing a 4.8% increase on the same period of 2014, despite the country's relatively under-developed tourism infrastructure. Overnight stays the first six months increased 3.5% to almost 1.8 million with hotels remaining the most popular type of accommodation for 87.3% of visitors to the tiny archipelago nation.

The data reveals that the second quarter of the year saw mostly British tourists arriving in Cape Verde, representing around 25% of international visitors. Brits holidayed for an average stay of 9 days, with the island of Sal as the most popular resort location, accounting for around 46% of overnight stays in hotel establishments.

Cape Verde is a former Portuguese colony and maintains close links with Portugal and the Eurozone. Special partnership status has been granted by the EU and in 2008 Cape Verde joined the World Trade Organisation. The country has improved significantly to achieve economic stability with plenty of potential for further growth, particularly through its tourist sector.

The country's democracy is one of Africa's most stable and Cape Verde was officially removed from the United Nations' list of Least Developed Countries in December 2007. The country's outlook has never been better according to the World Bank, recently reporting that 'good governance, sound macroeconomic management, trade openness and increased integration into the global economy, as well as the adoption of effective social development policies underpinned an impressive development trajectory'.

Around half of Cape Verde's 482,000 population lives on the biggest island, Santiago which is home to the capital city, Praia. Tourism is mostly concentrated on the island of Sal which has the country's only international airport one of 2 international airports capable of receiving charter flights from Europe. New and bigger international airports are scheduled to be opened in Santiago, San Vicente and Boa Vista, boosting residential property prices in those areas.

Almost every habitable island of the archipelago has new development in construction. Capital values are consequently rising by 10%-15% annually and yet property in Cape Verde is still very much a bargain at around €1,200-€1,650/m².

Despite the recent rise in visitor numbers, Cape Verde remains largely undiscovered to international travellers, despite its unique cultural vibe and breathtaking beauty. Data from the INE from 1997 shows that 45,000 visitor arrivals were recorded for the year compared with more than 500,000 expected in 2015, illustrating the country's massive rise in popularity among international travellers over the years.

Consequently, the archipelago has been overlooked by property investors and the market for holiday rentals is almost non-existent. A studio unit in popular Santa Maria is currently priced at around €81,000 which would offer a yield in the region of 8%-9%, according to local realtors.

The ten archipelago islands of Cape Verde are clustered 280 miles off the coast of Africa, approximately one hour south of the Canary Islands. Notable for its vibrant blend of Portuguese and African cultures the country is also blessed with long stretches of fine white sandy beaches and an all year round perfect temperature of between 25 and 34 degrees.

With booming tourism and discounted real estate, it won't be long before investors zoom in on Cape Verde's bountiful property market. For investors seeking a lower entry level property purchase, there are investment opportunities in the country's hotel sector currently attracting interest among buyers of income generating assets, starting from as little as €10,000.

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

FRANCE: Air Méditerranée Proposes Dakar, Cape Verde And The Canaries

Air Méditerranée launches this winter 2015-2016 new routes to Dakar in Senegal (from Marseille), Boa Vista and Sal in Cape Verde (from Nantes and Paris-Charles de Gaulle) and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.

Air Méditerranée launches this winter the Marseille-Dakar line, it will operate at the same time in regular service since the company holds the traffic rights on Dakar and tourist flights on behalf of its customers tour operators or agencies travel. From December 18, 2015 to May 6, 2015, regular flights posted on its website and operated by Boeing 737-500 configured for 131 passengers, will depart once a week (Friday) at 12:15 pm for an arrival at 16h50 (5h35 flight) The return flights starting again at 17:40 Dakar for an arrival at 0:15 the next day in Marseille.

Other leisure destinations are winter program. Thus, from December 18, 2015 to May 27, 2016, Air Méditerranée settles in Cape Ver t opening on behalf of its major customers two new destinations tower operators to Boa Vista and Sal, every Friday, from Paris-CDG Nantes-Atlantique.

Las Palmas with Air Méditerranée finally strengthens serving the Canary she launched last year, co-charter for eight major French and European tour operators: FRAM, FTI, Karavel, Look Voyages, Thalasso No. 1 Thomas Cook, TUI France and Voyamar. Winter 2015/2016 edition of the Canary program is enriched by destination Las Palmas from Lyon, Nantes and Paris, which adds to Lanzarote from Paris-CDG, Bordeaux Brest, Deauville, Lyon, Marseille, Metz, Nantes, Toulouse and Fuerteventura from Paris-CDG, Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Toulouse.