Tourism

No Flight Cancellations During Upcoming Strikes

Passengers will have a smooth half-term getaway with no flight cancellations during the next period of industrial action by security officers Passengers will have a smooth journey through Heathrow during the half-term getaway. No flights will be cancelled during the upcoming security officer strikes (25 – 27 May). Heathrow colleagues have delivered excellent passenger service […]

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United Airlines Adds Live Activities for iPhone

United today became the first U.S. airline to support Live Activities for iPhone, giving customers real-time access to their boarding pass, gate and seat number, and countdown clock to departure time on their Lock Screen or while unlocked in the Dynamic Island, all without opening the United app. United customers check their mobile boarding pass […]

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New Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa Flights on Air France

New Air France Paris-Ottawa flights expected to drive increased business events from Europe to the Canadian capital Ottawa Tourism welcomes the upcoming launch of a non-stop flight service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, to be operated by Air France starting June 27, 2023. The new route is expected to drive increased business events from […]

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The Crossing Dubai Names Michelin Star Chef as Culinary Director

The Crossing Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of renowned Michelin Star Chef Jitin Joshi as their new Director of Culinary. With an illustrious career spanning over 23 years and a remarkable culinary background, Chef Joshi brings unrivaled talent and versatility to his new role. Hailing from India, Chef Joshi received his training at […]

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Graduate Hotels Partners with Infor Hospitality

Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Graduate Hotels, a collection of hand-crafted hotels located in dynamic university-anchored towns, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) and will fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform. Graduate Hotels has been marking successful go-lives with Infor’s software at 31 properties […]

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Domestic Travel in China Has Been Boosted by Camping

In the first quarter of this year, Chinese tourists went on 1.22 billion domestic trips. To enhance the market, the tourism sector in China is working on creating new advanced technologies, travel products, and services. Tourist attractions are adopting new types of tourism, such as camping and nighttime travel, to attract younger and affluent holidaymakers. […]

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A high demand for holidays in Germany confirmed

Germany is currently facing high inflation, which is putting a strain on people’s budgets. However, many individuals are still willing to spend significant money on vacations. The travel industry is returning and expected to reach pre-COVID-19 sales levels soon. Despite the challenging economic situation, holidaymakers from Germany are staying on their much-needed vacations. Experts point […]

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Illegal short-term accommodation in Quebec

Revenu Québec, the public authorities, handed out fines totaling almost $5 million to illegal short-term landlords in one year. On average, each case resulted in a fine of approximately $4000. “The convictions are related to the Tourist Accommodation Act. This law states that any individual or business operating a tourist accommodation without being registered can […]

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Number of cruise ships in Abu Dhabi doubled

The Port of Abu Dhabi recorded its busiest cruise season in the 2022-2023 season. This was with more than 700,000 tourists visiting the city in 184 calls, more than 10% of which included an itinerary starting in the town. The AD Ports Group, the cruise terminal operator, reported a solid first quarter in 2023. During […]

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Getting last supper tickets to see da Vinci’s works

To secure the opportunity to view Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, it is crucial to plan due to the strict control over the number of visitors allowed. The renowned painting is on the north wall of the refectory in the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, sited at the heart of Milan. Within the […]