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MIAMI’S NEWEST MEGASHIP—MSC WORLD AMERICA—TO USHER IN A NEW WORLD OF CRUISING
A new world of cruising is coming to Miami and is now available for booking. MSC Cruises—the world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand—opened sales today for MSC World America.
The Alabama Tourism Department Declares 2023 The Year of Alabama Birding
Alabama hosts 430 bird species within its borders, and to a bird lover’s delight, the Alabama Tourism Department is announcing a year-long celebration with its new Year of Alabama Birding campaign.
Amerijet opens new branch office in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Amerijet International Airlines, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Amerijet Caribbean Express Ltd., opened a new branch office in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on March 28, 2023
Wharf Hotels’ 11 Properties Make Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection
Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, announced 11 of its 16 properties have been brought under Global Hotel Alliance’s (GHA) Green Collection.
Travel expert shares top money-saving hacks for booking your Easter getaway
Despite the cost of living crisis continuing to tighten budgets for families across the nation, getting away is still a top priority for Brits, with a recent study finding 73 percent are unwilling to give up their staycation this year.
Quito bolsters its connectivity to receive more tourists
Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito is celebrating its tenth anniversary operating as the main gateway for tourists entering Ecuador.
UAE announces new Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is Crrown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Ras Al Khaimah banks on the ‘Wynn Effect’ to achieve tourism targets
Wynn Resorts’ planned 2027 hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, will be a gamechanger for tourism in the emirate, says Colliers International.
RIU Hotels & Resorts receives 60 Traveller Review Awards from Booking.com for 2023
A total of 60 RIU Hotels & Resorts located in 18 countries have received a Traveller Review Award 2023 from Booking.com, the world’s leading online accommodation booking platform.
CHOICE HOTELS EMEA REFRESHES ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION BRAND
Choice Hotels EMEA has revealed a refresh of its Ascend Hotel Collection brand, giving franchisees freedom to shape their own story and positioning
Bullish Chinese Keen on Longer Holidays, Slow Travel and Spending More
Almost nine in every 10 mainland Chinese say they miss traveling abroad. This, coupled with economic optimism, bodes well for a strong rebound of what was once the world’s largest outbound travel market.
Sunrise Airways CEO joins calls for reform of Caribbean aviation taxation system
Philippe Bayard, CEO of Sunrise Airways – Haiti’s hometown airline – has added his voice to the call for reform of the Caribbean’s aviation taxation system, which he believes is hindering the growth of intra-regional air travel.