The global travel and tourism industry is on the mend, with worldwide international tourist arrivals having improved by a whopping 130% in January 2022 compared to January 2021, as reported by the UNWTO in a March 2022 report. The travel revival in Africa, specifically, looks promising too, showing a 51% …
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Paul claims there is a very easy solution at play here. Tommy Fury was recently denied entry into the United States which is very inconvenient considering he has a fight against Jake Paul coming up on August 6th. It was eventually reported that Fury was flagged due to his family’s ties …
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Going on vacation can be a form of therapy for people with fragile mental health. This concept of “travel therapy” is supported by recent Australian research that draws parallels between travel experiences and some of the therapies recommended for people with mental health disorders like dementia. What if tourism had …
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The opening of international borders, relaxation of travel restrictions, resumption of international flights, widespread vaccination and reopening of in-campus classes by overseas universities are the major contributors to the increase in outbound traffic from South Africa this year. This is according to VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and …
Read More »Northstan is a reputable oil and gas company situated at Ibeju-Lekki, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos in Nigeria. We have subsidiaries in Real Estate & Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture companies. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: General Manager – Real Estate Development Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Description Supervise real estate development staff in the development of permanent supportive housing Direct all real estate development operations, including: Coordinating financial packaging to securing acquisition, pre-development, construction and permanent financing. Securing entitlements to building community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups. Supervising architects, consultants, property managers, contractors and other development team members; and monitoring development, construction and lease-up processes. Assist the Managing Director in identifying acquisition opportunities, including defining each project’s services program; developing acquisition and funding options;property inspections, budgeting, contracting, etc.and evaluating over-all project feasibility. Oversee the negotiation of all major agreements and financing documents, including limited partnership agreements, loan documents, construction contracts, architectural agreements, and property management agreements. Oversee overall progress of projects in terms of budgets and timelines. Train and support real estate development staff to be effective and technically excellent. Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with external partners, including banks, investors, government lenders, and consultants, such as general contractors, architects, and others. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. Work with the Managing Director to report to the Real Estate Advisory Board and Board of Directors on the progress of development projects and to request approval of new projects. Work with the Managing Director to advocate for policies, programs and funding that support and expand permanent supportive housing initiatives. With the support of the Managing Director, create departmental policies and procedures that promote high quality products and an effective work environment Serve as an articulate, visible and effective spokesperson for the organization and its projects. Assist in Management of client experience on sale or lease of developed real estate. Oversee transition of stabilized properties to internal or external property management group. Continually research and stay on top of industry trends to promote innovation and seek process and quality improvements. Travel, as necessary, to sites within the company’s growing footprint. Qualifications Interested candidates should possess a minimum of B.Sc Degree with 8 – 10 years relevant work experience. Application Closing Date 31st December, 2022. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Note: It will be advantageous to candidates if they reside around the Marina, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and Ibeju-Lekki Areas.
Northstan is a reputable oil and gas company situated at Ibeju-Lekki, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos in Nigeria. We have subsidiaries in Real Estate & Property Development, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Agriculture companies. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: General Manager – Real Estate Development Location: Lekki, LagosEmployment …
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How do you get around on Mykonos? The best way to get around Mykonos is the bus – the island has an efficient system that connects many towns and attractions. Chora banned motor vehicles, so everyone walks or rides a bike through town. We strongly advise against renting a car …
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Although most tourists come to South Africa for its lovely weather, locals often keep an eye out for homegrown spectacular winter spots worth exploring. And, when there is snow, it is even better. Whilst one would never know for sure, these South African spots have seen their fair share of …
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I recently went on holiday and barely reached for my wallet. This was a wonderful development considering how concerned I was about buying foreign currency ahead of my trip to the Maldives in order to be able to make transactions. Not having to constantly convert currencies and count my coins …
Read More »Texas workers travel to Uvalde to help after school shooting | Gun Violence News
Uvalde, Texas, US – Tracy Colton doesn’t know what to say. “We have family members come in to pick up photos of their children who died,” said the 47-year-old manager of the Walgreens pharmacy in downtown Uvalde. “What do you say to them? There’s nothing you can.” Colton usually greets store …
Read More »Cape Town scores six nods at World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards celebrate the tourism and hospitality industries across the globe. This year, Cape Town has been nominated for six awards for the 29th annual World Travel Awards in the African region including the award for Africa’s Leading Festival and Event Destination. Speaking to Cape Town etc, the …
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