Global Travel News
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IATA – Aviation Provides Critical Relief in Crises
Istanbul, Turkiye, May 2, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reminded stakeholders of the critical role that aviation plays at times of natural disasters and humanitarian…
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SHARING THE LOVE: Trade offers for travel agents
With Travel Agent Appreciation Week (and month) now in full swing, a host of suppliers and trade partners have stepped up to thank agents for the important work they do.…
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JEEZ BELIZE – It’s ‘Caribbean with a twist!’
Bounteous Belize, a colourful combo of Central America and the Caribbean, is reporting a positive outlook for its tourism sector and expects to come close to full post-pandemic recovery this…
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TAT and AIS Stimulate Southern Region Tourism with “Amazing Thailand Amazing Deals”
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT.) joins hands with AIS to launch a campaign named “Amazing Thailand Amazing Deals”. Together with southern region establishments, the campaign presents special deals and exclusive…
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CHAMPAGNE FROM BREAKFAST TO BEDTIME: Putting on the Ritz (at sea)
The first member of the three-vessel Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, Evrima, finally began accepting passengers in October 2022. I was on the christening cruise, which left Lisbon Nov. 5, for…
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VISIT CALIFORNIA FALLS FOR CANADIAN TRAVEL TRADE
Sleepy (and chilly) Niagara on the Lake, Ont., got a healthy dose of California tourism sunshine last week as the state’s tourist board checked into town for its annual Canadian…
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VFS Global Founder Zubin Karkaria Joins WTTC Executive Committee
London, United Kingdom, May 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO of VFS Global, to…
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ROUND-UP: April 20-28, 2023
In was Tourism Week in Canada last week, while amongst other round-up dispatches, a report suggested Canadian airports are still struggling, YVR unveiled new flights, and IGH Hotels made news…
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WTTC Unveils World-First Global Tourism Water Footprint
United Nations, New York, United States, April 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing…
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Best Western Hotel Group Expands Global Presence with Hotels in North America, Europe and Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, April 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Global hotel company shows continued growth across chain scale segments and soft brand hotel collections. As one of the world’s leading hotel…