The National Tourism Organisation of Serbia was awarded a Chinese marketing destinations award the “Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award” at the COTTM travel fair in Beijing.

News from Bulgaria’s 8th Annual National Conference “Strategic Infrastructure Bulgaria 2013″ tells of the government there prioritizing road infrastructure across the country but particularly along the Black Sea.

News from Nicosia, China’s Beijing Yi Xiang Da Investment Co Ltd has expressed an interest in acquiring Cyprus Airways according to reports on Friday.

Coming to Estonia this month Jazzkaar 2013 is one jazz fest fans won’t want to miss. Just in time for Spring being sprung, travelers to Tallinn get a chance to experience the 24th such event taking place in between April 18th and 28th. Venues around the city including the unique Marina Pavilion at the Port of Tallinn grounds, offer the best the Baltics can offer in the genre.

Macedonia has recently renewed its visa-free policy for Taiwan nationals, according to reports from the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Turkish Airlines has announced their expansion in the United States with this week’s launch of its newest gateway in Houston, Texas.

It’s a sure sign Spring is on for Turkey, the 6th annual International Tulip Festival started this week in Istanbul. Visitors to the festival will have the awe inspiring view of some 100 million tulips on display in this magical city. Did you know that tulips originated in Turkey and not Holland?

According to the news from Burgas, Bulgaira the seaside resort has already begun preparations for the beached there to start the season. Beginning April 10th beach preparedness is job one for city officials.

For travelers to Malta continuing through May 3rd, the Gaulitana Festival of Music will carry you away with the 7th edition with concerts by international and Maltese performers.

For travelers to Cyprus, a fascinating exhibition entitled The Last Bride (PDF) by Asteris Gkekas, runs until April 5th at the ARTos Foundation.