Tourism

John Dockendorf on Ways to Help Your Teenager Develop Leadership Skills

Most surveys of employers convey that the most important skill employers want young employees to possess is communication skills. Despite the prevalence of social media, which can diminish one’s face-to-face communication skills, many youth have participated in rigorous writing courses, debate classes, and Mock Trial, developing solid communication skills through the process. Where employers find […]

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How Nature, Technology – and Baby Showers

An immersive book launch took place in the style of a Dutch baby shower to mark the publication of ‘Meetings by Default or by Design’ The use of technology to transform, embracing failure and extraordinary event formats all formed part of conversations about event design at IMEX Frankfurt today. “Access points, seating arrangements, views and […]

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SITE New CEO Makes Formal Debut at IMEX Frankfurt

As SITE readies a 2024-26 strategic plan, its membership base is the largest it has been since the COVID pandemic Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, made her formal debut as CEO of SITE and SITE Foundation at IMEX Frankfurt this year. Gregg introduced several new initiatives on behalf of the association and spotlighted strengthened industry connections […]

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United Airlines Plans Year-Round Air Service to Barbados

This marks a significant increase from what was previously only seasonal airlift, November through April, servicing Newark on Saturdays and Dulles on Sundays. This growth demonstrates the huge demand for travel to Barbados from key US markets. “Initially United Airline’s service to Barbados was introduced in 2021 to support winter travel for passengers on board […]

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Family Fun in the Sun in San Diego

From roller coasters to water parks to up-close animal encounters to professional sports, there’s no shortage of all-ages of fun to be had in San Diego this summer. There is an abundance of exciting new additions at some of San Diego’s most beloved locations. In theme parks and experiences, LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego, the […]

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More St. Kitts Music Festival Flights on interCaribbean Airways

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority today announced additional interCaribbean Airways service between St. Kitts (SKB) and Barbados (BGI) throughout the week of the St. Kitts Music Festival, offering festival goers additional opportunities to travel to St Kitts. In addition to interCaribbean Airways’ flights on Friday, Wednesdays and Sundays, the airline has provided additional support on […]

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New Hong Kong to Nagoya Flight on Hong Kong Airlines

Nagoya is an excellent destination for those looking to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Japan The expansion of Hong Kong Airlines across Japan continues, with the announcement of a new four-times weekly service connecting Hong Kong and Nagoya from 8 July 2023. Following the launch of the Fukuoka service in April and […]

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Solomon Islands Lifts All COVID-19 Entry Requirements

Passengers will still be required to complete health declaration card which will be made available on board arriving aircraft Effective immediately, the Solomon Islands has lifted all COVID-19 related requirements and travelers to the destination no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or COVID-19 test. However, passengers arriving into the destination will still […]

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Destinations International Launches European Pathfinders Brief

Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced the launch of the European Pathfinders Journey Global Challenges Call for Global Collaboration industry brief. The brief was launched during IMEX Frankfurt on May 24, 2023, during a press conference. The DI Pathfinders are a forward-thinking […]

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Airbus Delivers 600th Lufthansa Aircraft at Hamburg-Finkenwerder

Since 1976, Lufthansa has taken delivery of an Airbus aircraft an average of every month – 600 of them in almost 50 years The delivery to Lufthansa of its first Airbus A300B2 on February 9, 1976 laid the foundation for a strong partnership within European civil aviation that has now extended almost 50 years. With […]