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Princess Cruises to Sail Largest-Ever Europe Cruise and Cruisetour Season in 2026
Princess Cruises is going big in Europe for 2026. The “Love Boat” line today announced that its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.
THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS WELCOMES HIS HIGHNESS MAHARAJA SAWAI PADMANABH SINGH OF JAIPUR
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts welcomed His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the head of the royal family of the erstwhile Jaipur State, and a globally acclaimed Indian polo player, as the newest Icon of India by The Leela.
The All-New Loch Ness Monster Roars to Life at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
The legendary Loch Ness Monster resurfaces today at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as the park’s signature roller coaster reopens following a full restoration. In addition to 900 feet of “Nessie’s” signature steel track being replaced, riders will encounter new sights, sounds and surprises during their journey through the Scottish terrain.
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Oman’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Growth, Predicts WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today unveiled a promising future for Oman’s Travel & Tourism sector. With strong government support and strategic initiatives, the sector is poised to not only recover but to reach unprecedented heights this year.
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The ‘re-rise’ of the retail travel agent – what’s behind the sudden influx of new high street agents
Late last year the Daily Telegraph, one of the UK’s largest newspapers, reported that the high street travel agent is making a come-back. Although the paper questioned whether the trend will last, it comes following the opening of new branches by several major high-street travel agencies in the UK, including Hays Travel and Flight Centre.
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TravelgateX returns to CON-X 2024 with a new concept, “Enough, redefined”
In a sustained effort to innovate and challenge the conventional wisdom, TravelgateX welcomes executives and visionaries to the CON-X 2024 event in Mallorca, championing the theme “Enough, Redefined.” This summit is set to occur on May 22 and 23 and proposes a thought-provoking discourse on transcending the perceived limits within the travel and technology industry.
Jamaica to partner with Emirates Airline as one of the Caribbean Hubs for the Middle East
Following fruitful discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says plans are underway to include Jamaica as one of the hubs for the airline in the Caribbean. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines that connects its customers to a network of over 150 destinations.
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Travel & Tourism Set to Add a Record QAR 81BN to Qatar’s Economy
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed the Qatari Travel & Tourism sector reached new heights last year, with GDP contribution, jobs and domestic traveller spend all surpassing previous peaks.
Emirates wins top travel awards
Emirates took home top honours at the Business Travel Middle East Awards (BTME), World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, and International Loyalty Awards 2024, in recognition of its initiatives to provide best-in-industry travel experiences, in the air and on the ground.
Denver’s PrideFest Celebrates 50th Anniversary This Summer
Denver PrideFest, one of the nation’s premier LGBTQ+ events, will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 22-23, 2024. The two-day festival unites communities from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region as the parade, run and festival attracted an estimated 550,000 people to downtown Denver in 2023.
Aether – a First for UK Aviation Is Announced
aether is an innovative new development exclusively located at Manchester Airport, delivering a UK first as the Private Terminal, accessible to all airline passengers aether has re-imagined the airport journey with a seamless and elevated experience, usually reserved for first and business class; it’s now open to everyone as a purchasable service for all passengers
The Algarve, Portugal Is Revealed as the Most Affordable European Holiday Destination
The Algarve, in southern Portugal is the most affordable European holiday destination according to the Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money.