Tourism

Silver Tourism: What senior travelers deserve

Over 60. Over 70. Over 80. Traveling the Planet The senior traveler has money and currently spends $30 billion annually, occupies 70 percent of all passenger spaces on cruise ships, and spends 74 percent more on holidays than 18-49 y/o. As a group they are becoming more interested in self-education and entertainment, treating tourism and […]

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New GM at InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping

Peter Pottinga, has been appointed as the General Manager of the soon to open InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping hotel. Peter, a well-respected hospitality veteran, will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s pre-opening and opening phases. A native of Holland, Pottinga began his career in hospitality in 1997 with Des Indes InterContinental, The Hague, and […]

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Scott’s Cheap Flights Officially Rebrands to Going

Scott’s Cheap Flights, a travel service that has saved its 2+ million members more than $500 million on flights, has officially rebranded to Going. Scott’s Cheap Flights, a travel service that has saved its 2+ million members more than $500 million on flights, has officially rebranded to Going. “We knew it was time for a […]

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2022 busiest Christmas getaway since 2019

Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year. Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with […]

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New Saudi Arabia flights from Budapest Airport on Wizz Air

Budapest Airport this week celebrates the addition of the gateway’s 43rd country market to be served this year. Having recorded 12.2 million passengers in 2022, an overall 164% yearly increase from 2021, Budapest Airport this week celebrates the addition of the gateway’s 43rd country market to be served this year. Welcoming Wizz Air’s new links […]

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Avianca Airlines and Travelport sign new agreement

Avianca Airlines and Travelport announced today that they have renewed their decades-long relationship to support the airline’s technological transformation and provide Travelport-connected agencies accessible content. Avianca Airlines and Travelport announced today that they have renewed their decades-long relationship to support the airline’s technological transformation and provide Travelport-connected agencies accessible content. As part of the new […]

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Swiss won’t recognize Russian passports from occupied Ukraine

Switzerland joins the European Union (EU) that had stated it will not acknowledge sham “Russian passports” from occupied Ukranian territories Switzerland’s governing body, the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation, issued a statement today, announcing that the confederation will not recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of the four Ukrainian regions illegally annexed and […]

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Valletta Baroque Festival Opens January 11 in Malta

The 11th edition of the Valletta Baroque Festival begins in Malta, today, January 11, through January 29, 2023. The Valletta Baroque Festival is a unique event because its main venue, Teatru Manoel, is one of the oldest working theaters in the world. This prestigious two-week festival, organized by Festivals Malta, features some of the best […]

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Dominica travel advisory update

Discover Dominica Authority shared quarterly travel updates to raise awareness of the travel options available to the many travelers planning on visiting the destination. December marked the one-year anniversary of American Airlines’ direct, nonstop service to Dominica (DOM) from Miami International Airport (MIA). Due to the ongoing challenges in assets and pilot availability, beginning Wednesday, […]

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Scandinavian Airlines takes on more A320neo

The Airbus A320 neo is the widest single-aisle cabin in its class, and passengers aboard this aircraft have more personal space, wider seats, and generous overhead compartments to store their luggage. Griffin Global Asset Management announced the delivery of a fourth Airbus A320neo aircraft with Scandinavian Airlines, out of a mandate of six purchase and […]