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New nonstop flights to Europe from Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport welcomes new nonstop flights to Dublin, Ireland, and Munich, Germany provided by American Airlines. The Dublin flight will be the only nonstop service...
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Hawaiian Airlines: Over one million passengers in May
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., today announced its system-wide traffic statistics for the month ended May 31, 2019. Hawaiian welcomed more than one million guests in...
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World’s largest luxury cruise company spewing air pollution to the extreme
The world’s largest luxury cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, emitted more pollution in the form of nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide (SOX) around European coasts than did all 260 million European...
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Caribbean tourism records robust 12% growth in the first quarter of 2019
Spurred on by a 24 percent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics...
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El Al’s subsidiary Sun d’Or launches Tel Aviv-Dubrovnik route
Sun d’Or, a fully owned subsidiary of Israel’s national carrier El Al which uses the brand mainly for seasonal scheduled and charter services mostly to European destinations, is launching direct...
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Israeli tourism up 11.1% with 440,000 tourist entries in May
According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, approximately 440,000 tourist entries were recorded in May 2019, 11.1% more than May 2018 and 26.8% more than May 2017. In the period January – May...
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Tourists from Maldives love to travel to India
Maldives, India and Sri Lanka are neighbors. The Maldives relies on tourism as an export, but Maldives citizens also love to travel. When they do India has become the fastest developing market for...
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Agra Tourism: Facing the challenge of change
It is said that there are two kinds of people in the world – those who have seen the Taj Mahal in Agra, and those who want to. Clearly, everyone – yes, no need to qualify it with “almost” – wants to...
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How sustainable of a hotel guest are you?
With a growing concern over climate change, the environment is high on everyone’s agendas. But how can hotel guests be encouraged to be more sustainable? From plastic to pollution to cutting our carbon...
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“Eid Season” in Saudi Arabia attracts 5 million visitors in 5 days
“Eid Season” in Saudi Arabia attracted 5 million visitors in 5 days. This year’s season was featured by hosting more than 350 events and 900 shows in 90 cities across the Kingdom. Including 57 events...
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St. Martin shines at CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York City
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s, (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York is the largest regional tourism activity in North America. Artists, celebrity chefs, investors and other strategic partners join...
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China, Saudi Arabia and travel tech dominate Arabian Travel Market 2019 agenda
This year’s Arabian Travel Market witnessed a 106% increase in visitors from China and a 20% increase in international visitors to the event, which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April –...
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Baltimore/Washington International Airport orders 20 new shuttle buses
Maryland Department of Transportation has issued a new order of 15 forty-foot and five sixty-foot Xcelsior clean diesel heavy-duty transit buses. The buses, which will be operated by the Maryland...
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Seychelles trade partners up-to-date with new European regulations
Mr. Julian Grupp, CEO of Seyvillas, facilitated the workshop, which aim at keeping the tourism professional abreast of the new practices on the European markets and was held on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at...
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Seychelles highlighted in Reunion Senior Trade Fair
The destination was featured in Reunion’s 3rd edition of the distinguished Senior Trade Fair held in Reunion between May 31 to June 2, 2019. The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) participation in the...
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Why tourists are not in danger after confirmed Ebola case in Uganda
There is no threat for tourists traveling currently in Uganda. Future visitors planning a trip to this East African country should yet not consider canceling. A widely published case of Ebola this...
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Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy (Pty) South Africa...
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Ryanair acquires Malta Air
Ryanair Holdings has made arrangements for the acquisition of Malta Air, a Maltese start-up, in which Ryanair will transfer and increase its fleet of 6 Malta-based B737 aircraft. This investment in...
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Airbus to participate in the Critical Communications World exhibition, Kuala...
Airbus will be showcasing its next-generation communication developments for mission and business critical use at the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2019, taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 18 to...
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A push for market liberalization in the Caribbean
Can cooperation and market liberalization beat out protectionist interests in the Caribbean? The 2019 Caribavia conference wasted little time in bringing that question to the forefront. With...
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Brazil’s GOL launches flights to Cabo Frio in the state of Rio de Janeiro
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., Brazil’s domestic airline, announces the expansion of its flight operations to the city of Cabo Frio in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The new flights will begin in...
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More tourists visiting Ireland but spending less
Between January and March in 2018 and the same period this year, tourism numbers in Ireland increased from 1.921 million to 2.027 million. Overseas visitors increased by 6 percent in the first 3 months...
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Chernobyl: The nuclear disaster, the TV show, the disrespect
Instagrammers are flocking to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant ever since the HBO mini-series “Chernobyl” aired, and the creator of the series is not happy. Craig Mazin, the show creator and writer,...
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Europe falls behind USA in cost of living
ECA International’s latest Cost of Living report today reveals that Europe now accounts for less than a fifth of the world’s most expensive cities, with 11 European cities dropping out of the top 100....
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Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed over 13 million passengers in May 2019
In May 2019, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 13.2 million passengers. This shows an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the previous year’s month. The available seat kilometres were up 3.5...
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Second largest airport in the world about to open
The new Beijing Daxing International Airport completed its first test flights of passenger planes in May 2019. The airport’s construction is expected to be completed on June 30 and flight service is...
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Four countries, 4 days, 1 destination: Seychelles Eastern European Roadshow 2019
On May 27, 2019, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) set off for its annual Seychelles Dedicated Roadshow in Central and Eastern Europe. The event lasted for 4 days during which representatives of...
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Les Escapades Seychelles 2019, another Successful Edition for the Destination
Held from June 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019, the 16th Edition of the annual Roadshow – Escapades Seychelles received a notable success in the hexagon, as the beauties of the destination was showcased in...
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Fraport traffic figures – May 2019: Frankfurt Airport reports solid growth
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed 6.2 million passengers in May 2019, an increase of 1.4 percent year-on-year. The growth rate would have been one percentage point higher, if FRA had not been affected...
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Tear gas and burning tires in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo as Brazilians...
Thousands of Brazilians have joined a general strike, called for by trade unions, to protest against pension reforms being discussed in Congress. In Rio de Janeiro, police launched tear gas at...
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UNWTO: Exports from international tourism hit $1.7 trillion
UNWTO: Exports from international tourism hit $1.7 trillion Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report...
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Audubon International and Diamond Resorts partner on Green Lodging Program
Audubon International and Diamond Resorts partner on Green Lodging Program Diamond Resorts announced today it has partnered with Audubon International to increase awareness of green initiatives within...
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7 new technologies that will rock the future of air travel
7 new technologies that will rock the future of air travel Air travel technology is changing at a rapid pace –– what can we expect to see in the near future? Air travel experts invite you for a sneak...
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It’s cheaper abroad: Russian hotels pricing themselves out of the market
It’s cheaper abroad: Russian hotels pricing themselves out of the market Many Russian citizens are planning a vacation abroad this summer, according to Russian hotel booking-tracking service Ostrovok....
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United, Southwest and Delta: New nonstop flights to Southern California
United, Southwest and Delta: New nonstop flights to Southern California The expansion of air service at Ontario International Airport (ONT), in Southern California, continues today with the United...
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Aeromexico May 2019 traffic results
Aeromexico May 2019 traffic results Aeromexico today reported May 2019 operational results. Grupo Aeromexico transported 1 million 777 thousand passengers in May; a 2.6% year-on-year decrease....
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