Tourism

The Master Card Global Destinations Cities Index 2015

London has retained its position as the top-ranked international travel destination for the fifth time in seven years, according to the annual MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index released today. Driven by insights into travel patterns, the Global Destinations Cities Index provides a ranking of the 132 most visited cities around the world. More than […]

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Turks & Caicos Islands Tourism mourns the loss of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart made immeasurable contribution to Turks & Caicos Islands tourism through Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa Today the Tourism Industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands mourns the loss of Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Gordon Butch Stewart. The Board of Directors, management and staff of the Turks […]

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Luxury Travel & Hospitality Forum 2015

ITB Asia, the ‘Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced a partnership with  DestinationElite to organize the show’s first ‘Luxury Travel & Hospitality Forum (LTHF)’. DestinationElite is an online consumer facility for luxury travel, accommodation and experiences worldwide. A half-day industry conference, LTHF will be DestinationElite’s main annual event in Asia that […]

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Anguilla Tourism Board appoints new Director of Tourism

The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Mr. Hayden Hughes, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Stacey Liburd to the position of Director of Tourism, effective January 4, 2021. “We have put together a very strong Board at the ATB,” said Minister Hughes. “The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) will be strengthened by this appointment that was made […]

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PXCom Adapted InCoach Entertainment – Vision Systems

Thanks to its partnership with Vision Systems, PXCom participates in the competition awarding the “Coach of the Year 2016” providing interactive destination guides to the passengers and activity booking features. The award “Coach of the year” (and “bus of the year” every other year) was founded in 1989 to reward the potential and creativity […]

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Swimmer killed in rare New Zealand great white shark attack

Female beachgoer was killed in a rare shark attack in New Zealand today. The victim of the attack was pulled out of the water while still alive but died at the scene despite all the attempts to save her life. The attack took place at Waihi Beach on North Island not far from the country’s […]

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Thomas Cook Airlines Announces New Transatlantic Routes

The noted Thomas Cook Airlines announced earlier this month that as of May 2016, they will offer two flights a week from Manchester to both Los Angeles and Boston. Earlier this month, Thomas Cook Airlines announced the recent addition of their transatlantic routes for 2016. Starting in May 2016, the airline will be pleased […]

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Maximum penalties demanded for illegal party organizers

International Nightlife Association says Illegal gatherings only punish the industry and delay its reopening The worldwide scarcity in nightlife offer caused an important spike in illegal parties for New Year’s Eve, with little to no health or safety measures. The illegal parties that most stood out during what should be the industry’s most important night […]

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ITB Asia 2015 – CAPA Will Hold an Industry Outlook Forum

‘Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’ to shine a spotlight on the future of aviation at 2015 event ITB Asia, the ‘Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced that the CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a leader in global aviation knowledge, will hold an industry outlook forum at the event this […]

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WestJet slashes capacity over ‘rushed government testing regime’

WestJet Group to stand down equivalent of 1,000 employees and reduce capacity by a third WestJet today announced further cuts to its schedule as the airline continues to face volatile demand and instability in the face of continuing federal government travel advisories and restrictions. As a result of the reduction in capacity, the equivalent of […]