Tourism

Kenya and Seychelles mourn loss of tourism personality

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of After one year […]

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New CEO at Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Nada Semaan named as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, effective as of April 3, 2023 The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation mandated with protecting people through effective and efficient screening of air travelers and their baggage. CATSA provides a professional, effective, and consistent level of […]

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Dominica Attends CHTA Travel Marketplace 2023

Dominica participated in the 41st edition of the CHTA Travel Marketplace in Barbados from May 9 – 11, 2023. This year, the destination led an impressive delegation to the CHTA Marketplace to meet with agents, tour operators and media to discuss the destination’s unique selling points, travel trade opportunities and recent accolades. The team had […]

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WestJet Group Begins Flight Cancellations Over Pilot Strike Threat

Decision to cancel flights comes as the WestJet Group remains in a stalemate with the union regarding unreasonable wage expectations As the WestJet Group prepares for labor action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has started taking down its network. This action ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations without support […]

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New Cambria Hotel Opens in Orlando, Florida

Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. family of brands, continues its expansion in top markets with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport to further the brand’s quest to bring modern accommodations to travelers’ favorite urban destinations. Located at 6801 […]

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New Washington, DC to Memphis and Albany Flights on Southwest

Southwest Airlines Co. is launching two additional new nonstop routes from Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Southwest Airlines Co. today announced more nonstop service to the nation’s capital in an expansion of summer travel options for Customers by bringing two additional nonstop routes to Reagan National Airport (DCA). From July 11 through Sept. 4, […]

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The St. Regis Chicago Opens in Windy City

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chicago. Developed by Magellan Development Group and designed by Studio Gang, the world-renowned architecture and urban design practice led by Jeanne Gang, the 101-story tower is the tallest building in the […]

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New CEO at Langham Hospitality Group

Bob van den Oord has been named Chief Executive Officer for Langham Hospitality Group, stepping up from his current role as Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East and North America from September 1, 2023. He will succeed current Chief Executive Officer, Brett Butcher, who is stepping down from this role, but will retain responsibilities […]

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35% increase of the tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic

Cumulative tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic have increased by 35.7% in the first four months of the year compared to 2022. According to the latest data, 3,745,475 travelers visited the country in January-April, compared to 2,758,703 a year ago – a new record compared to the periods from 2018 onwards. As a result, the […]

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Egypt’s tourism professionals call for tax exemptions

The Egyptian Businessmen Association’s Tourism and Civil Aviation Committee recently convened to assess the state of the tourism sector. It developed strategies to enhance it amidst the current economic climate in Egypt and globally. Dr. Farouk Nasser, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, pointed out that the committee is preparing a set of recommendations to the […]