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    <title>Brava News &amp; title_category: Tourism</title>
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    <description>Brava News &amp; title_category: Tourism</description>
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        <title>Forbes wonders if Cape Verde is ready for the spotlight after the World Cup</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Forbes Asks: Is Cape Verde Ready for the Spotlight After the World Cup?</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ According to a Forbes report, Cape Verde’s historic participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has significantly boosted international tourist interest in the archipelago. The country has become one of the most sought-after emerging destinations, but now faces the challenge of expanding its tourism sector in a sustainable manner while preserving the natural and cultural heritage that sets it apart. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:17:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Forbes, Cape Verde, 2026 World Cup, tourism, travel, FIFA, archipelago, Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago, São Vicente, Santo Antão, sustainability, economy, emerging destinations</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Reports a 50.3% Increase in Flight Bookings Following Its Historic Performance at the 2026 World Cup</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-flight-bookings-increase-503-percent-after-historic-2026-world-cup-performance</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde’s historic participation in the 2026 World Cup is already boosting tourist interest in the archipelago, with a 50.3% increase in flight bookings for this summer and a 14.4% increase in advance bookings. The country now faces the challenge of transforming the Blue Sharks’ growing international visibility into sustainable tourism growth, ensuring safety, efficient inter-island transportation, and the capacity to respond to potential emergencies. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:29:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Blue Sharks, 2026 World Cup, tourism, flight reservations, tourism in Cape Verde, inter-island transportation, Brava, Maio, Visit Cape Verde, FITUR 2027, Data Appeal Company, Almaviva Group, ATTA, sustainable tourism</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former governor defends TACV&amp;apos;s strategic value and criticizes a vision focused on financial results.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/former governor defends the strategic value of TACV and criticizes the vision focused on financial results</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Recent statements by the Minister of Transport and Sea, admitting the possibility of liquidating TACV, continue to provoke reactions. Following a statement from the National Union of Civil Aviation Pilots (SNPAC), the former Prime Minister (2000-2001), Gualberto do Rosário Almada, expressed support for the union&#039;s position, arguing that the value of the national airline cannot be assessed solely by its financial results. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former governor defends TACV&#039;s strategic value and criticizes a vision focused on financial results.</media:keywords>
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        <title>More than 2,000 tourists take legal action after serious outbreak of infections in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/more-than-2000-tourists-launch-lawsuit-after-severe-infections-outbreaks-in-cabo-verde</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 2,000 British tourists are suing TUI after allegedly contracting serious infections in Cape Verde, with eight associated deaths and suspicions of sanitary failings in hotels. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:49:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, TUI, gastrointestinal infections, tourism, Shigella, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Campylobacter, lawsuits, public health, hotels, food outbreak</media:keywords>
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        <title>Crisis in transport and low&amp;income tourism threaten the hotel industry on Brava Island.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Transport crisis and low-income tourism threaten the hotel industry on Brava Island.</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, April 18, 2026 (Bravanews) – This is the lament of someone who invested in a dream and is now facing the logistical realities of Cape Verde. In an exclusive interview with Bravanews, Marco Agostinho Giandinoto, owner of the Djabraba Eco&#039;s Lodge hotel, painted a bleak picture of the current state of the tourism sector on the &quot;Island of Flowers&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Crisis in transport and low-income tourism threaten the hotel industry on Brava Island.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fajã de Água natural pools continue to delight visitors on Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/natural-pools-of-faja-de-agua-continue-to-charm-visitors-on-the-isla-brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, March 1, 2026 (Bravanews) - On the west coast of Cape Verde&#039;s Brava island, the natural pools of Fajã de Água remain one of the area&#039;s most popular tourist attractions. Formed by volcanic rocks - known locally as the lava ladder - these pools offer calm, clear waters with a crystalline hue, providing ideal conditions for safe bathing and moments of relaxation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:38:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Fire: Croatian tourist undergoes surgery after fall in Salinas resort</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-croat-tourist-submitted-to-surgery-after-falling-into-salinas-balnear-estancia</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A Croatian tourist underwent surgery on Thursday afternoon, 12, after suffering a fall in the seaside resort of Salinas, located more than 20 kilometers north of the city of São Filipe. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:02:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fire: Croatian tourist undergoes surgery after fall in Salinas resort</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mira Beleza Viewpoint: Where Heaven and Earth Meet in Cova de Joana</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/miradouro-mira-beleza-onde-o-ceu-e-a-terra-se-encontram-em-cova-de-joana</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On our Brava, where every peak looks like a natural viewpoint, there are places that manage to take this spectacularity to a new level. The Mira Beleza viewpoint, located in the town of Cova de Joana, is considered by many to be one of the most sublime vantage points on our island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:58:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava inaugurates Interpretive Center and reinforces commitment to the island&amp;apos;s tourism development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-inaugurates-interpretative-center-and-reinforces-port-on-the-tourist-development-of-the-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava has taken another important step towards enhancing its history, culture and heritage with the opening of its new Interpretive Center, a space designed to keep the island&#039;s memory alive and contribute directly to the development of local tourism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:16:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava inaugurates Interpretive Center and reinforces commitment to the island&#039;s tourism development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government recognizes challenges in tourism and transport, but praises results achieved since 2016</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-recognizes-challenges-in-tourism-and-transport-but-enjoys-achieved-results-since-2016</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-recognizes-challenges-in-tourism-and-transport-but-enjoys-achieved-results-since-2016</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister for Tourism and Transport acknowledged in Parliament today that the two sectors continue to face various challenges, but stressed the results achieved in recent years and the strategic role of these areas for the country&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:30:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government recognizes challenges in tourism and transport, but praises results achieved since 2016</media:keywords>
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        <title>Isotur receives Excellence 2024 award and dedicates recognition to the team</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/empresa-isotur-receives-distinction-excellence-award-2024-and-dedicates-recognition-to-team</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/empresa-isotur-receives-distinction-excellence-award-2024-and-dedicates-recognition-to-team</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The award of the Company of Distinction for Excellence 2024 was received with great satisfaction and a sense of gratitude by the distinguished company, which highlights the award as an important milestone and an incentive to continue raising quality standards in the sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:20:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Isotur receives Excellence 2024 award and dedicates recognition to the team</media:keywords>
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        <title>Aguada the hideout of Eugenio Tavares</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/aguada-o-esconderijo-de-eugenio-tavares</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/aguada-o-esconderijo-de-eugenio-tavares</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Following in the footsteps of Eugénio Tavares, and in the wake of yet another National Culture Day, whose patron is precisely the great poet, we bring you Benvindo Neves&#039; account of the first chronicle of Viagens pela Minha Terra on Sustainable Tourism in Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Aguada the hideout of Eugenio Tavares</media:keywords>
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        <title>British tourist dies in hotel in Cape Verde after falling seriously ill during vacation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/british tourist dies in a hotel in cape verde after falling seriously while on vacation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/british tourist dies in a hotel in cape verde after falling seriously while on vacation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A tourist from the UK, Elena Walsh, 64, died in August after suddenly falling ill while on vacation in Cape Verde. Her family complained of poor hygiene conditions in the hotel where she was staying and questioned the medical care provided. The British and Cape Verdean authorities are following the case, which is under investigation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:34:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>tourism, death, Cape Verde, British tourist, hotel, hygiene, health, investigation</media:keywords>
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        <title>easyJet pilot dismissed after incident at Cape Verde resort</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/easyjet-pilot-removed-after-incident-in-resort-of-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/easyjet-pilot-removed-after-incident-in-resort-of-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ An easyJet pilot has been dismissed after inappropriate behavior at a resort in Cape Verde before a flight back to the UK. The company has opened an investigation, guaranteeing that the safety of passengers and crew is the top priority. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:49:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, easyJet, pilot removed, Melia Dunas Beach Resort, Gatwick flight, air safety, incident, tourism, Praia, international travel</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde moves ahead with reconstruction of Santa Maria pontoon in Sal</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde moves ahead with rebuilding santa-maria-point-in-salt</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean government is launching the reconstruction of the Santa Maria pontoon in Sal, a USD 10 million project financed by the World Bank, which should be completed in 18 months, reinforcing resilience and new tourist attractions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:32:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Santa Maria, Sal Island, pontoon, reconstruction, Ulisses Correia e Silva, tourism, World Bank</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde among the destinations with the most cases of gastrointestinal infections in UK travelers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde among the destinations with the most cases of gastrointestinal infections among travelers in the united kingdom</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The UKHSA has included Cape Verde among the top six destinations with the highest number of cases of gastrointestinal infections in UK travelers in 2024, highlighting the importance of taking care with food and hygiene during international travel. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:06:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, UKHSA, gastrointestinal infections, United Kingdom, public health, international travel, data 2024, tourism.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Plane bound for Cape Verde diverts to Gatwick after technical problem</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/plane-destined-for-green-cable-diverts-to-gatwick-apos-technical-problem</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A TUI flight bound for Cape Verde was diverted to Gatwick airport in the UK after a technical fault on board a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The incident occurred on July 5, 2025 and ended with a safe landing, but it reignited concerns about the safety of the model and caused inconvenience to dozens of passengers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:51:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>TUI, Cape Verde, Boeing 737 MAX 8, flight detour, Gatwick, air emergency, technical failure, tourism, aviation, passengers, air safety, Rabil, summer 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Faces Accusations of Human Rights Violations After Detention of Nigerian Tourist</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde faces charges of human rights violations after arrest of nigerian tourist</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nigerian tourist Oghenero Adaware has accused Cape Verde of violating his human rights after he and four friends were detained and deported without explanation when they arrived in Sal. Adaware claims that they were racially profiled, physically assaulted and deprived of basic necessities during their detention. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 23:40:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Nigeria, human rights violations, racial profiling, tourist detention, Oghenero Adaware, immigration abuse, deportation, Antonio Lima, travel restrictions</media:keywords>
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        <title>Hotel manager draws attention to &amp;quot;worrying situation&amp;quot; of tourism on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/manager-of-hotel-calls-for-attention-to-worried-situation-of-island-tourism</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hotel owner Marco Giandinoto today expressed &quot;concern&quot; about the tourism situation on Brava, given the difficulties of transportation to and from the island, which at the moment &quot;is uncertain&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 03:23:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Hotel manager draws attention to &quot;worrying situation&quot; of tourism on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of Brava receives AFC delegation to discuss &amp;quot;Brava the Destination&amp;quot; project</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-municipal-camera-of-brava-receives-delegation-from-afc-to-discuss-brava-the-destination-project</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-municipal-camera-of-brava-receives-delegation-from-afc-to-discuss-brava-the-destination-project</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 23, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, recently received a delegation from AFC - the financial institution and guarantor of the Brava o Destino project. The visit, led by the project&#039;s mentor, engineer Andy Andrade, was mainly aimed at taking stock of the progress of this initiative, which is considered crucial for the island&#039;s future. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:15:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of Brava receives AFC delegation to discuss &quot;Brava the Destination&quot; project</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Among Africa&amp;apos;s Top Hotel Development Destinations in 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde among the top hotel development destinations in africa in 2025</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is among the five African countries with the highest number of hotel rooms under development in 2025, totaling 5,565. The growth of the hotel sector on the continent was 13.3%, with Egypt and North African countries standing out. Large chains such as Marriott and Hilton are leading investments, and there is a growing focus on high-end hotels. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:12:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, tourism, hotels, development, Africa, 2025, Marriott, Hilton, W Hospitality Group, economy, investment, hotel sector, growth, rooms under construction, African tourism</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde airports reach historic milestone with 3 million passengers in 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde airports reach historic milestone of 3 million passengers by 2024</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In 2024, Cape Verde&#039;s airports reached a historic milestone by registering 3 million passengers, surpassing the 2.7 million of 2019, before the pandemic. International traffic led the growth with 2.4 million passengers, while domestic traffic reached 614,000, still below pre-pandemic levels. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:44:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Mindelo Cruise Port Joins Global Ports Holding Network</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/port-of-cruises-of-mindelo joins global-ports-holding-network</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/port-of-cruises-of-mindelo joins global-ports-holding-network</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mindelo Cruise Port in Cape Verde has joined the Global Ports Holding (GPH) network, becoming the second African port managed by the company. The partnership with ENAPOR aims to develop the terminal, guaranteeing operations in line with global standards. The agreement includes consultancy, sustainable tourism development and strengthening regional connectivity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Mindelo Cruise Port, Global Ports Holding, ENAPOR, sustainable tourism, cruises, port development, São Vicente, Santo Antão.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mindelo Cruise Terminal to Be Delivered in March and Promises to Boost Tourism in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/terminal-de-cruises-do-mindelo-is-delivered-in-marco-and-promises-to-boost-tourism-in-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/terminal-de-cruises-do-mindelo-is-delivered-in-marco-and-promises-to-boost-tourism-in-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mindelo Cruise Terminal in Cape Verde will be handed over in March, with the structure ready to receive ships for the current season. The project includes sustainable supply with renewable energy, consolidating the country as a strategic destination for cruise tourism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:25:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Mindelo Cruise Terminal, sustainable tourism, cruises, ENAPOR, renewable energy, tourism in São Vicente.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde: The Perfect Winter Getaway for European Tourists</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-the-perfect-winter-retreat-for-european-tourists</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-the-perfect-winter-retreat-for-european-tourists</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is establishing itself as one of the main winter destinations for European tourists. With pleasant temperatures, stunning beaches and a rich cultural diversity, the archipelago offers a perfect alternative to escape the cold. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:17:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, winter tourism, European tourists, tropical beaches, vacation destination, winter getaway, warm climate, African culture, direct flights.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava, a vision of the future and opportunities, from the perspective of businessman Pancini</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-a-future-vision-and-opportunities-in-the-optics-of-entrepreneur-pancini</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-a-future-vision-and-opportunities-in-the-optics-of-entrepreneur-pancini</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 25, 2025 (Bravanews) - In an inspiring dialogue, the new mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, had the opportunity to talk with one of the most renowned figures in the tourism sector, Italian businessman Pancini, who shared his vast experience and vision for the future of the island of Brava. The conversation was marked by moments of bonding, learning and, above all, recognizing opportunities for the island&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Baleia is a village that carries in its silence the memories of a time when it flourished in abundance</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/whale-a-village-that-carries-in-its-silence-the-memories-of-a-time-when-it-flourished-in-abundance</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/whale-a-village-that-carries-in-its-silence-the-memories-of-a-time-when-it-flourished-in-abundance</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Baleia, a small town in the heart of Brava Island, carries in its silence the memories of a time when it flourished in abundance. Situated in a valley surrounded by imposing rocks and mountains, Baleia was, for many years, the cradle of stories and traditions that marked the culture of the island. Today, however, the wind seems to whisper the memories of glorious and nostalgic days that are long gone. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:08:35 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Cape Verde is highlighted as one of the safest destinations for 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-highlighted-as-one-of-the-safest-destinations-for-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-highlighted-as-one-of-the-safest-destinations-for-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has been highlighted by International SOS as one of the safest destinations to travel to in 2025, thanks to its political stability and low crime rates. The &quot;Risk Map 2025&quot; report places the archipelago in the negligible risk category, alongside Scandinavian countries and other island nations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:38:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, security, tourism, safe destinations 2025, International SOS, political stability, low crime, Risk Map 2025, island tourism, safe travel.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Gains Visa&amp;Free Access to the Netherlands, Expanding Travel Opportunities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-gains-visa-free-access-to-the-netherlands-expanding-travel-opportunities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-gains-visa-free-access-to-the-netherlands-expanding-travel-opportunities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdeans have been granted visa-free access to the Netherlands, strengthening ties between the two countries and offering new travel opportunities. This decision is part of the Dutch government’s initiative to open its borders to 191 countries, positioning the Dutch passport as the strongest globally. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:09:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Netherlands, visa-free access, Dutch passport, Henley Passport Index, KLM, tourism, travel, international relations, economic ties</media:keywords>
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        <title>British Tourists Warned About Maritime Dangers in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/british-tourists-warned-about-maritime-dangers-in-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/british-tourists-warned-about-maritime-dangers-in-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ British tourists are advised to take care when swimming in Cape Verde due to dangerous sea conditions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:53:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, British tourists, travel warning, maritime safety, strong currents, waves, lifeguards, warning flags</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde: A Paradise of Silence, Beauty and Tradition, according to National Geographic</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-a-paraiso-of-silence-beauty-and-tradition-according-to-national-geographic</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-a-paraiso-of-silence-beauty-and-tradition-according-to-national-geographic</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde, with its diverse islands rich in culture and natural beauty, is highlighted by National Geographic as an ideal destination for hiking and adventure, offering a striking contrast between the impactful silence and the vibrant soundtrack of everyday life. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:17:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Santo Antão, trails, adventures, National Geographic, silence, Creole culture, grogue, morna, funaná.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean Passport Holders Enjoy Expanded Visa&amp;Free Access to 92 Countries</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-passport-holders-enjoy-expanded-visa-free-access-to-92-countries</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-passport-holders-enjoy-expanded-visa-free-access-to-92-countries</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean citizens can now travel visa-free to 92 countries and territories, highlighting Cape Verde&amp;#39;s growing global mobility. (List of countries included) ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:42:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Barceló Arrives in Cape Verde with Investment of More than 80 Million</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/barcelo-disembarks-in-cape-verde-with-investment-of-more-than-80-million</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/barcelo-disembarks-in-cape-verde-with-investment-of-more-than-80-million</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Barceló Hotel Group announced its arrival in Cape Verde, investing more than 80 million euros in new hotels and renovations. The chain has already opened two units and plans to open another by the end of the year, in addition to building an exclusive resort for adults on Sal Island. The initiative demonstrates Barceló&amp;#39;s commitment to Cape Verde&amp;#39;s tourism potential and should generate jobs and strengthen the local economy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:00:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Cape Verde in 11th place in the ranking of the best African countries to live in</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-in-11th-place-in-the-ranking-of-the-best-african-countries-to-live</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-in-11th-place-in-the-ranking-of-the-best-african-countries-to-live</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new report published by Tech Report ranked Cape Verde as the 11th best African country to live in terms of quality of life. The ranking, based on the Human Development Index (HDI), evaluated several factors such as life expectancy, education and income. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:39:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde in 11th place in the ranking of the best African countries to live in</media:keywords>
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        <title>The town of Fajã D´água should soon have an alternative route</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/locality-of-faja-dagua-should-soon-gain-an-alternative-route</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/locality-of-faja-dagua-should-soon-gain-an-alternative-route</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The town of Fajã D´água should soon have an alternative route ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:59:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The town of Fajã D´água should soon have an alternative route</media:keywords>
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        <title>Promoter of the Brava Resort &amp;amp;amp; Conference Center project plans to lay the first stone this year</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/promoter-of-the-project-brava-resort-conference-center-plans-to-launch-of-the-first-stone this year</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/promoter-of-the-project-brava-resort-conference-center-plans-to-launch-of-the-first-stone this year</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The promoter of the biggest tourist project for the island, Brava Resort &amp;amp; Conference Center, said today that the plan is currently in a very advanced engineering phase and that they intend to lay the first stone this year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Raízes+ Project announces website that provides “important” information about ecotourism on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-projecto-raizes-announces-site-that-provides-important-information-about-ecotourism-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-projecto-raizes-announces-site-that-provides-important-information-about-ecotourism-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Raízes+ project announced today the creation of a page on the digital platform called VISIT BRAVA Portal – visitbrava.net, whose objective is to provide “important” information about ecotourism on Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:34:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>BRAVA CHARM WITH ITS GREEN LANDSCAPE WITH JASMINE AROMA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-enchants-with-its-green-landscapes-with-the-scented-of-jasmine</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-enchants-with-its-green-landscapes-with-the-scented-of-jasmine</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava is the smallest inhabited island in Cape Verde and serves around seven thousand inhabitants in its 67 square kilometers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:26:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava covered herself in green</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-covered-in-green</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-covered-in-green</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava covered herself in green ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:32:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava covered herself in green</media:keywords>
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        <title>“Irregularities in inspection reports on Tourism and Environment funds do not constitute crimes” &amp; Olavo Correia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-irregularities-in-inspection-reports-to-tourism-and-environment-funds-do-not-constitute-crimes-olavo-correia</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-irregularities-in-inspection-reports-to-tourism-and-environment-funds-do-not-constitute-crimes-olavo-correia</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Olavo Correia, said this afternoon that the irregularities detected in the reports of the General Inspectorate of Finance concerning the Tourism and Environment funds do not constitute crimes or corruption, but were sent to the competent/judicial bodies to resolve the facts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:13:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>“The, irregularities, in, the, reports, of, inspection, to, the, funds, of, Tourism, and, Environment, do not, constitute, crimes”, -, Olavo, Correia</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: City Council wants to see Fajã d´Água transformed into a tourist village</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-camera-municipal-want-to-see-faja-dagua-transformed-into-a-tourist-village</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-camera-municipal-want-to-see-faja-dagua-transformed-into-a-tourist-village</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, guaranteed today that the first steps are already being taken for the implementation of the government project that aims to transform Fajã d´Água into a tourist village. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:37:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Minister of Tourism opens Nova Sintra Interpretive Center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-minister-of-tourism-inaugurates-interpretative-centre-of-new-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-minister-of-tourism-inaugurates-interpretative-centre-of-new-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Tourism and Transport, Carlos Santos, today presided over the inauguration of the Interpretive Center of Nova Sintra, on the island of Brava, as part of the project to prepare the island for the development of nature tourism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 02:39:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Community of Fajã calls for more appreciation of the area as a tourist destination</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-faja-ask-for-more-appreciation-of-the-area-as-a-tourist-destination</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-faja-ask-for-more-appreciation-of-the-area-as-a-tourist-destination</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of the community of Fajã d´Água today demanded better conditions for the locality, as it is a tourist area, but which has not received investments or improvement works. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:23:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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