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Global Travel News
REGENT SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR: A sumptuous cruise ship for elite guests
When Regent Seven Seas Cruises set out to define and deliver “the world’s most luxurious cruise” it understood the lifestyle values of the elite cruise guests it aims to cultivate. In launching Seven Seas Grandeur, RSSC – itself trademarked as…
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Aviation
MEET MET – MONTREAL’S NEW-LOOK AIRPORT
Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport (YUH) has revealed a new brand identity, reflecting its transformation into commercial aviation as construction of its new terminal, in partnership with Porter Airlines, progresses. Located in Saint-Hubert since 1927, the airport will now be known as…
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Global Travel News
NEW TICO FEES REVEALED, CONSUMERS WON’T PAY
Starting April 1, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario will introduce a new fee structure that it says is more equitable for registrants across the board, but which will see rates for members increase 3.4 percent on average (based on…
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Global Travel News
AI Set to Revolutionise Travel and Tourism, WTTC Report
London, United Kingdom, February 2, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Major new reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital…
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Global Travel News
Research Underscores Role Played by World Heritage Convention in Protecting Biodiversity
Paris, France, February 2, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / A UNESCO and IUCN assessment of the status of species reveals that UNESCO World Heritage sites harbour over 20% of mapped global species richness within just 1% of the Earth’s surface. Safeguarding…
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Global Travel News
Jim Thompson x GranMonte Announce Exclusive Wine Collaboration
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia, in collaboration with GranMonte, is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive wine collection, marking a significant move in the gastronomy realm…
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Global Travel News
DASTA, MTCO, Green Destinations and AEN Establish Strategic Partnership
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Bangkok, establishing a strategic partnership between the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), Green Destinations (GD), and…
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Global Travel News
With Over 560 Open Hotels Projects in Asia-Pacific Marriott International Saw Record Year of Growth
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / 2023 marked a terrific year for Marriott International in the Asia Pacific Excluding China region with over 80 deals signed, adding approximately 18,000 rooms in the pipeline for this region. Following the…
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Global Travel News
CANADA’S MOST WELCOMING PLACES: And other Traveller Review 2024 favourites
Booking.com has opened its very big envelope to reveal the 2024 winners of its 12th annual Traveller Review Awards. Based on more than 309 million verified customer reviews, and in recognition of delivering consistently excellent service and hospitality, a record…
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Destinations
72 HOURS IN VEGAS (WITHOUT BETTING A PENNY)
By Michael Baginski Beyond keeping up with Karly (our host and a speed-walker of the first order), Las Vegas is meant to be experienced at double speed. The current concept of “slow tourism” does not apply here. The desert city,…
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