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Costa Rica names latest national park as conservation drive continues
Costa Rica has declared the Miravalles Volcano National Park-Jorge Manuel Dengo as the country’s 29th national park. The destination's protected areas now encompass more than a quarter of its land mass, more than any other country in the world.
Summer in style at the Pointe on Palm Jumeirah
Visitors to Dubai are invited to make a splash this summer with a series of fitness-themed water activities at the Pointe at Palm Jumeirah. Dubai’s iconic waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination, will be hosting guests from 09:00-18:00 every day.
World Travel Awards Latin America winners announced in La Paz, Bolivia
The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony in the administrative capital, La Paz, to find out who among them would be crowned best-of-the-best.
Small suppliers key to Jamaica tourism future argues minister
An indication of this working was given by minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett earlier as he delivered the keynote address at a ceremony renaming a street in honour of Godfrey Dyer.
Magnolia Bakery opens latest location on Palm Jumeirah
Famed New York institution, Magnolia Bakery, has opened its doors at the Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah. This newest store is located on the ground floor of Golden Mile Galleria, Building 3, on the Palm Jumeirah.
La Paz, Bolivia, prepares for World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony
Bolivia is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony on Saturday. The leading travel industry figureheads from across South and Central America are attending what will mark the inaugural ceremony in the fascinating country.
Wizz Air unveils plans for new Russia connections from Luton
This is the first time that Wizz Air will connect its UK network with Russia’s two largest and most vibrant cities, Moscow and St Petersberg
Fosun poised to take control of Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook has revealed it is in “advanced discussions” with its largest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, about a potential recapitalisation of the company.
Mina by Azizi reaches construction milestone on Palm Jumeirah
Immaculately designed to leverage its waterfront location and overlooking the Arabian Gulf with stunning views of the city’s skyline, Azizi Mina offers residents seaside serenity at its finest.
Germany sees increase in visitors despite Brexit decline
International incoming overnights for Germany during the first quarter of 2019 are up. Overnights from the UK, affected by the Brexit situation, showed a three per cent decrease during the first three months of 2019 despite an increase of 0.6 per cent in March.
Explore Palm Jumeirah with new Emirates discounts
Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in some of the UAE’s most prestigious hotels.
Travelport appoints Sabre veteran Webb to replace Wilson
Travelport has named Greg Webb as chief executive officer. He will succeed Gordon Wilson on August 1st as he steps down as the president and chief executive of Travelport.