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IMEX America is always a key time in the industry calendar to gear up for high energy networking and power business, but it’s also an opportunity to take a deep breath and set aside time to be kind to ourselves, the communities around us, and the Earth.... Read More
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Delta Air Lines today reported operating performance for July 2018. The company carried 18.3 million customers across its broad global network, a record for the company.... Read More
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Summer is the perfect season to start planning for a sunny winter break. With the bluest waters of the Caribbean there is an island known as the Isle of Flowers. It is acclaimed for its warm people and a geography that offers 425 square miles of verdant lush mountainous landscapes, rolling hills, pristine waters of many unspoiled beaches and coves crowned by the towering Mont Pelee volcano.... Read More
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United Airlines today announced it will begin its 20th year of service to Israel with a new nonstop flight between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport starting May 22, 2019 – subject to government approval. The new flight will be the first to be operated by a U.S. carrier between the two cities.... Read More
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With North America continuing to be one of the world’s fastest growing luxury travel regions – a growth set to continue until at least 2025 – ILTM North America (24 – 27 September) will bring 330 discerning travel buyers (70% new faces to the show) from Mexico, Canada and the United States to meet with global luxury travel brands in bespoke, pre-arranged, one-to-one business generating meetings.... Read More
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“When looking at the growth of Africa apart-hotel sector, it’s clear that the market still brims with opportunity,” says Wayne Troughton, CEO of specialist global hospitality and tourism firm, HTI Consulting.... Read More
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Flying on a commercial airline without being checked by TSA has always been the case at some airports and for some airlines.... Read More
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Emirates today announced that due to strong market demand, it will introduce five additional flights per week from Dubai to Amsterdam. These additional flights will complement its existing double daily services, offer an earlier departure option from Amsterdam that is convenient for visitors to Dubai, and provide enhanced connectivity to destinations on Emirates’ global network.... Read More
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Scoot today announced plans to adjust its fares network-wide in response to rising jet fuel price, which has surged almost 40% year on year and now stands at close to US$90 per barrel on average.... Read More
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Should foreign tourists leave Zimbabwe? At this moment no foreign embassy issued travel warnings against Zimbabwe. However tweets observed say, the recent campaign by tourism officials announcing Zimbabwe is open for business and tourism” might have died a premature death/... Read More
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Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) in India, in an effort to inculcate best practices for the twentieth batch of students, 2018-22, conducted an Orientation Program on the first day of the Academic Session.... Read More
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Many think Hawaii is overexposed by Tourism, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority should not be the agency to resolve this.... Read More
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In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Horan v. Dilbet, Inc., d/b/a/ Windrift Hotel Resort, No. 17-2243 (3d Cir. February 21, 2018) wherein the Court noted that “While vacationing together at the Jersey Shore in July 2010, Horan and her husband dined at Appellee’s Avalon-based restaurant, the Windrift.‘Around 2:32 p.m., [Horan] ordered the “Jersey Shore Sampler” and consumed three raw clams that were on the plate’. She began to feel ill two days later, and after initially presenting herself at the Emergency Room…Horan was…diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus (Vibrio) sepsis infection and necrotizing fasciitis. As a result of this devastating infection, Horan was required to undergo an above-the-knee amputation of her left leg, as well as several surgeries upon her left arm. Vibrio is a naturally-occurring bacteria found in most shellfish (e.g. oysters and clams) and ‘is only dangerous in raw shellfish; if cooked, then there is no risk’. While most people are resistant to Vibrio infection, certain individuals ‘are at special risk’ of contracting an infection, including those who have a genetic condition called hemochromatosis. As it turned out, Horan was a member of this special class-…and was predisposed to Vibrio infection”. Motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint granted.... Read More
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Jetwing Hotels, the largest resort brand in the island was recently honored with the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2018 for the best corporate environmental program titled ‘The Essence of Our Being’- focusing on the sustainability efforts undertaken at Jetwing Lake, Dambulla. This is a great testament to Jetwing’s commitment to the environment and community for over 45 years.... Read More
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Hong Kong has become a top travel destination for Americans. In fact, the U.S. is ranked #5 in terms of visits to Hong Kong with 1.2 million tourists visiting in 2017 (and growing each year). This week, a newly-built twin-tower hotel featuring 671 guestrooms and suites, launched in Hong KongNorth Point district.... Read More
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Tourism provides an excellent opportunity for economic diversification, both at the national and regional levels. In this regard, Government of Canada funding for projects involving the development and showcasing of recreational, cultural and tourist attractions helps boost the economic vitality and vibrancy of regions and communities.... Read More
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With around 250,000 miles of roads, there is no need get sucked into the chaos that can be the British motorways. July 20 and 21, 2018 were the most dangerous days to drive, being billed Frantic Friday and Black Saturday respectively. However, the British countryside remains a hidden gem for tourists hankering for a UK road trip.... Read More
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For 13 years, Indonesia has been exhibiting at OTDYKH Leisure; this edition will present a collective 80 sqm. stand with a comprehensive entertainment program, dancing, music, and their typical national dresses.... Read More
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Corinthia Hotels, the collection of luxury, five-star hotels around the world, has introduced a new level of comfort at four of its hotels with the launch of new suites.... Read More
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According to information gathered from its partners in Barcelona by members of Spain Nightlife, association member of the International Nightlife Association, Barcelona’s nightlife venues have suffered, due to the strike of taxi drivers, a decrease in customers of between 20% and 35% depending on the area of the city, bringing total average to 30%. In the area of the Paseo Marítimo the decline is around 30% and in the heights area around 35%. This is very bad news for the sector because it is high season and the damage is considerable. In other areas the decrease is less due to proximity to metro stations but still the minimum figure is 20%.... Read More
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