Tourism

New Hotel Manager at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Reddy, who has over 25 years of hospitality experience, will work with GM Cedric Nubul to lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations. Linda Reddy has been appointed as the new Hotel Manager at Hilton Singapore Orchard. A seasoned veteran who thrives on team empowerment, Reddy, who has over 25 years of hospitality […]

Tourism

Dubai Became Russia Yesterday

Russian Tourism in Dubai is in full swing. Russian visitors enjoy their holidays in many countries around the world. What about sanctions? Dubai tourism is booming, with Russian visitors enjoying the UAE’s beaches, nightclubs, and American luxury hotels such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, or IHG. Russian has become a prominent language in Dubai in the […]

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Ryanair returned to profitability | .TR

After a net loss of 355 million euros the previous year, Ryanair returned to profitability in the 2022-2023 financial year (closed at the end of March), posting a pre-tax net profit of 1.4 billion euros driven by the strong recovery in air travel. Despite being affected by the Ukraine war during the first quarter, travel […]

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Flexible Rates to Boost Hotel Bookings

Today’s travelers prioritize flexibility above everything else. According to a survey by Expedia Group, over 33% of respondents look for refundable cancellation policies while booking accommodations on travel websites. If you offer a refundable rate, you can avoid being excluded from many hotel searches by potential customers. Hoteliers can expand their reach to millions of […]

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E-Visa Program to Be Launched in Russia

A single electronic visa should work in Russia from July 15; the government expects it will simplify entry into the country, said Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. According to experts, the e-visa program will significantly simplify traveling to Russia. Quite importantly, electronic visas will open access not only to groups but also to individual […]

Tourism

Railway Tourism from China Helps Laos

Laos shows signs of economic improvement as its projected growth rate is expected to reach 4% in 2023, 1.7 percentage points higher than in 2022. It is also expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. The China-Laos Railway, which connects the two countries, started operating international passenger trains on April 13. Tourism, which makes up approximately […]

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Disputes over the Price of Hand Luggage in the Air

Seven low-cost airlines are under investigation by the Spanish government. The Ministry of Consumer Protection in Madrid has stated the need to clarify whether charging travelers extra for a standard service is unfair and abusive. The pricing policies of airlines such as Vueling, Wizzair, and Ryanair suggest that the primary objective is to achieve high […]

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China: Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Expected to Bring Great Revenues

The three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday is approaching in China, and it is estimated to cause a significant increase in domestic travel and tourism. This surge in spending will add to the already busy May Day holiday period. Experts predict that the holiday and summer vacation will contribute to consumption growth in the year’s second […]

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Wildfires Likely to Hit the Summer Tourism in Canada

Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have damaged many travel and tourism projects in Canada this summer, leading to the cancellation of activities and the closure of businesses. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Canada’s travel and tourism industry was estimated to recover from the pandemic this year. However, Emergency […]

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Covid Era: Repatriation Flights Not to Be Reimbursed

A recent ruling by the EU court has determined that passengers who were repatriated on government-organized flights during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic may have a more difficult time receiving reimbursement. Specifically, those who were transported home on these flights are not entitled to request compensation from the airline responsible for their return. […]