Tourism

Sandals and Beaches Resorts Celebrate with Rhythm & Blues Sale

Travel advisors offered bonus commission and opportunity to win a Sandals stay & consumers receive credits up to $500 in air and $150 in spa. In honor of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month this June, Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are celebrating the region they call home with the ‘Rhythm and Blues Caribbean’ sale, offering travel […]

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Viking Announces Additional Sailings in Egypt

Viking today announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Hathor, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company’s growing fleet of purpose-built ships on the Nile River, which sail the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking’s […]

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Guam Continues Typhoon Recovery Efforts

As flights resume in Guam after Typhoon Mawar, airlines are increasing their services in anticipation of summer travel to Guam. With the A.B. Won Pat International Airport resuming normal operations since May 29 and utility agencies working around the clock to restore essential services around the island, Guam is moving forward with recovery efforts related […]

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Strong Demand Helps Domestic Traffic Fully Recover

Sadly, some governments appear more keen on punitive regulation than on doing their part to enable hassle-free travel. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. • Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now […]

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TSA Now Accepts Google Wallet Mobile IDs on Android Devices

TSA PreCheck passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 25 participating airports. In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security […]

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Costa Cruises Reduced Fares on Mediterranean Summer Cruises

Costa Cruises is enticing travelers to experience an authentic Italian holiday by offering cruises starting at just $399 per person, double occupancy, on select Mediterranean itineraries when booked by June 30. Costa’s “Mediterranean Sale” deals are available on select September 2023 to March 2024 cruises. The Italian cruise line will have three ships — flagship […]

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Air Algérie Orders Five A330-900 and Two A350-1000 Aircraft

Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development. This order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the flexibility of the Airbus product range, strengthen its regional services and offer an ambitious plan for transcontinental destinations. By operating the A330neo […]

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Tanzania Greenlights New Luxury Hotel in Serengeti National Park

With its traditional elegant architecture and furnishings reminiscent of the early 1920s, the hotel would have 75 luxurious residential units. Tanzania has approved a construction of a multi-million-dollar five-star lavish contemporary hotel within the Serengeti National Park, as it seeks to enhance leisure travel. The $18 million, stylish and eye-catching, Lake Magadi Serengeti Hotel, stands […]

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Qatar Airways Tokyo Haneda-Doha Flights Resume in June

Qatar Airways will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats. Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled nonstop service between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Hamad International Airport, commencing on 1 June 2023. Qatar Airways will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 Qsuite […]

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Japan wants to lure luxury travel visitors

To compete with opulent Asian destinations such as Singapore, Japan hopes to lure wealthy foreign visitors by reducing obstacles that prevent last-minute arrivals by private planes and superyachts. The government wants more of these guests to come regularly, as they account for more than 10% of Japan’s tourism profits. Travel agents say the program could […]