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Political stability boosts Israel hospitality sector

Hotels in Israel saw another record performance in 2018 as the country experienced a lull in geo-political turmoil and a rise in incoming tourist numbers, according to a new report by global hotel consultancy HVS. Over the past few years Israel has seen significant growth in its tourism sector. In …

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Britain prepares for record breaking bank holiday weekend

VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip-tracker survey has revealed that 8.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £2.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures are the highest since this survey began in its current form in 2012. …

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German tourism sees continued growth in early 2019

With an increase of 3.3 percent in June, German incoming tourism is continuing its steady growth. According to provisional figures from the Federal Statistical Office, 39.8 million international overnights were registered across hotels and accommodation establishments with more than ten beds between January and June. This represents a three per …

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SeaWorld San Diego unveils plans for latest rollercoaster

Construction has begun on SeaWorld San Diego’s new attraction for 2020 — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California. The initial phase of construction involves preparing the site for the installation of the ride’s foundation and utilities.  The dive coaster will be located adjacent to the Journey to …

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Jamaica introduces online immigration declaration option

Jamaica now offers an online version of the Immigration & Customs Declaration form for arriving travellers at the island’s international airports. The online form will enable passengers to be processed more seamlessly through the arrival process on the island. This will also lead to a reduction in waiting and processing …

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UK visitors drive arrivals upward in Chicago

The United States city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2 per cent increase in those visiting in 2018 compared with the year before. Some 141,000 UK visitors came to Chicago last year, contributing to the total of 2.2 million international visitors in …

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New hotel stock drives visitor figures in Dubai

Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year. The new figures, released by the Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing in Dubai, reinforce the continued strength of …

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Seven Tides offers free tuition to Se7en Residences buyers

Residential property developer Seven Tides has launched a promotion in collaboration with Dubai Heights Academy for the Se7en Residences the Palm development. Potential buyers can purchase studios and one to three-bedroom apartments in the Palm Jumeirah development and receive free tuition for a child for one academic year – either …

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