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Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.
Colorful fireworks illuminate Ajman’s night on New Year’s Eve
The sky of Ajman Corniche was lit up with a massive fireworks show arranged by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development which coincides with the country’s celebrations of the advent of the New Year 2023.
Cancun Sets All Time Tourism Record With Over 30 Million Visitors
Cancun, Mexico set a new record recently when Cancun International Airport welcomed its 30 millionth visitor of 2022.
CHINA OPENS UP TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FROM JANUARY 2023
After almost three years of closure, China is finally reopening to international tourism with the removal of strict Covid border restrictions for both inbound and outbound travellers
A negative COVID-19 test is required before departing for Canada beginning January 5
Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
Carnival President Christine Duffy & Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse Light New Year’s Eve Ball
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse joined the Times Square Alliance President of Countdown Entertainment Jeffrey Straus tonight, along with their families, to flip the switch that lit New York City’s famous New Year’s Eve Ball for the countdown to 2023.
‘Times Square of Asia’ rings in 2023
The government and prominent private sector companies led by Central Pattana Plc, Thailand’s top property developer, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and other partners organized ‘Central World Bangkok Countdown 2023’ at Central World, aka the Times Square of Asia and has been No. 1 New Year celebration landmark in Thailand for more than 22 years.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Petra ancient site reopened to tourists
Tourist routes have reopened at the ancient site of Petra in southern Jordan after flash floods engulfed the UNESCO world heritage site earlier this week.
Cyprus tourism revenue near 2019 levels despite fewer arrivals
Cyprus’ tourism revenue for the period between January and October 2022 reached 90 per cent of those recorded in 2019, despite arrivals reaching 80 per cent of those recorded during that year, according to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Countdown to midnight fireworks in a variety of ways at Conrad Bora Bora Nui.
Countdown to midnight fireworks in a variety of ways at Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Make reservations for a prestige dinner at TAMURE beachside restaurant, visit the open-air IRIATAI restaurant for a New Year’s Eve buffet with live music, or spend the evening at UPA UPA lounge bar
Celebrate the new year with views of the famous Copacabana fireworks
Celebrate the new year with views of the famous Copacabana fireworks exhibition from Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana.