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Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.
Aristotle Divanis: Founder of Divani Collection Hotels has died
One of the leaders of the Greek economy, promoter of Greek tourism, and founder of one of the leading hotel chains in Greece for many years, Aristotle Divanis, passed away on New Year’s Day.
MGM Resorts International Rings in 2023 with Exclusive Entertainment Programming
MGM Resorts International celebrated New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas with an array of top entertainment. The evening was highlighted by the SelvaRey New Year’s Rum Fiesta hosted by multi-GRAMMY Award winner Bruno Mars at Bellagio Resort & Casino as well as a high-energy concert by The Killers at The Chelsea Theatre at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The Space Needle Rings in 2023
For the first time ever, 200 drones were launched and projected off the Space Needle and synchronized with fireworks and light displays to create captivating formations.
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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