Tourism

New Novotel Hotel to Open in Melbourne

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has announced the signing of Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, a new-build hotel set to open in January 2025. The hotel will be located in the heart of Box Hill, one of Melbourne’s most vibrant suburbs, and will offer guests a relaxing accommodation experience. Novotel Melbourne Box Hill will […]

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Saudi Vision 2030 at its Best

NEOM must be the most amazing travel and tourism development project of mankind with funding on the way to proceed. NEOM in Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Riyad Bank for SAR 3 billion in debt financing to help fund the development of Sindalah, marking the first NEOM region to be successfully financed with […]

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Tourism Peace Monument to be Unveiled in Jamaica

Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN), in association with the Manchester Peace Coalition (MPCo), the Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods (COESL), and the Manchester Horticulture Society announce the official unveiling of the first Peace Monument at the Horticultural Grounds, Brooks Park Mandeville in Jamaica on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Countrystyle Community […]

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Marriott and Hyatt don’t mess with Texas

Booking a hotel room online and seeing a rate by far more when finalizing the reservation is misleading, but hotels love it. Resort or destination fees are erroneous fees imposed by many hotels in the United States and other regions. In 2021 MGM was sued for imposing such fees and making them mandatory. Don’t mess […]

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Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals

Hidden costs are just one concern for vacation renters. A private stay owner may be keeping an eye on its occupants through hidden cameras. Over half of Americans who plan to rent a vacation property are worried about hidden cameras. Many will conduct a search upon arrival for such concealed devices. While rental properties offer […]

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Is American Airlines Executive Platinum or United Airlines 1K better?

Congratulations on earning AAdvantage Executive Platinum® for earning 124,296 Loyalty Points in Phase 1 of Instant Status PassTM. You’ll enjoy this status now through August 25, 2023. This was a message I received earlier this year after flying three round trips paying for business class tickets from Honolulu to the Middle East on American Airlines and Qatar Airways in […]

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Digital Waitress Coming to Your Favorite Restaurant Table

More than 60% of US restaurants are facing staffing shortages with jobs waiting to be filled at a staggering 1.7 million. The restaurant industry in America clocks in with a US$900 billion price tag value while having to increase pay and benefits. Add to that the National Restaurant Association reporting US restaurant and bar sales […]

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Seychelles Expert Honored in USA

A Seychelles Fisheries Specialist, Dr. Ameer Ebrahim, was recently invited and honored at a United State event. Dr. Ebrahim was invited to become a Global FishPath Network Member at a gathering that was held recently in Portland, Maine, USA. The FishPath Network is a powerful community of recognized global experts focused on providing science-based, quantitative, […]

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Minister Bartlett to Attend UNWTO Executive Meeting

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, this morning departed the island to join global tourism leaders in Punta Cana. He will be attending the 118th Session of the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Executive Council, which runs from May 16-18, in the Dominican Republic. Representatives from 159 member states will convene to discuss trends in […]

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2023 Best Summer Travel Destinations in US

The average flight to a popular summer destination costs $413, lasts 4 hours and 13 minutes and has 0.4 connections With nearly 85% of Americans planning summer trips in 2023, travel industry experts compared 100 metro areas across 41 key indicators of budget- and fun-friendliness, to help travelers plan the perfect summer getaway. The data […]