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Farm-to-Fork to slash $38.5 million hotels food import bill – FBC News

[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] The Ministry of Tourism aims to capitalize on the Farm to Fork initiative and reduce its high reliance on imported food items. Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says a 2018 study shows that Fiji’s hotels spend a staggering $38.5 million annually on imported food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy. However, he says the same study also shows that they have the potential to cut $24 million over the import bill. Article continues after advertisement [Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] Gavoka says the Farm to Fork initiative aims… Read More

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JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS

JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jeddah Historic District today launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels, an area of great historical and cultural significance on the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with UNESCO heritage protection. The hotels are part of the Jeddah Historic District, a program which has paved the way in the regeneration of the old town of Al Balad. Named House of Jokhdar, Kedwan and Al Rayess, each hotel has been… Read More

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16 Suspects Arrested in Somalia Hotel Attack

Somalia’s security agents have arrested 16 people in connection with the March 14 attack on an upscale hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the government has announced. The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said the suspects included a man accused of being the “mastermind” of the attack. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, the government also accused the key suspect of facilitating the smuggling of the vehicles that al-Shabab militants used for the attack. Also arrested were four people who were registered as owners of two vehicles the militant group used for the attack.… Read More

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Hotel Santika Premiere Hayam Wuruk Jakarta is Ready to Welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan

TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Welcoming the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah with full of blessings and togetherness, Hotel Santika Premiere Hayam Wuruk Jakarta presents offerings buffet delicious and delicious. Carrying the Ramadan theme this year with “Tantalizing BBQ Iftar Buffet”Kicir-Kicir Restaurant which is one of them outlet restaurants from Hotel Santika Premiere Hayam Wuruk will serve a variety of Middle Eastern, Asian and Western specialties. The mainstay menu this fasting month is very appetizing, including the choice of types live food stalls like Carving Station (choices of grilled meat ranging from mutton, beef, chicken), then there is BBQ Corner (choice of… Read More

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Shooting at Hilton Miami Downtown hotel leaves 15-year-old injured – NBC 6 South Florida

Police are investigating after a 15-year-old was shot in the lobby of the Hilton Miami Downtown hotel early Wednesday. The incident happened inside the hotel at 1601 Biscayne Boulevard just before 2:30 am, Miami Police officials said. According to police, there was a fight in the hotel’s lobby and at some point, the 15-year-old was shot in the arm. Miami Police spokesman Michael Vega said it appeared one group was having a party at the hotel when a second group showed up uninvited, and that’s when the fight broke out between the two groups. Possible suspects were detained but no… Read More