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Indonesia tourism bookings hit following double earthquake

Research undertaken by ForwardKeys has revealed the recent earthquakes in Indonesia have been responsible for a 26 per cent setback in bookings to the destination since the second major earthquake this year, on August 5th. On July 29th, an earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale rocked the Indonesian island …

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Cebu Pacific to return to Boracay

Cebu Pacific will resume flights to and from Caticlan – the main gateway to Boracay from October 26th. The Philippines-based carrier will be the first airline to land in Caticlan, allowing passengers on the first flight to enjoy the sunrise in Boracay, following a six-month closure for its rehabilitation, restoration …

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Acapulco buoys tourism figures in Guerrero, Mexico

The secretary of tourism of the state of Guerrero has announced a successful summer season for the tourism industry with increased visitor arrivals. Acapulco, the state’s most iconic destination, received 770,000 visitors between the July 10th and August 19th this year, an eleven per cent increase as compared to last …

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Yas Experiences rebrands as Abu Dhabi travel demand grows

Yas Experiences, the trade arm of the leisure and entertainment destination Yas Island Abu Dhabi, today announced it has strategically rebranded to Experience Hub. The new identity reflects the role Yas Island’s promotional hub will play to facilitate overall tourism packages in Abu Dhabi, as the demand for leisure and …

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U.S. News reveals the 2018-19 Best Winter Vacations

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, released its annual rankings of the Best Winter Vacations. The rankings highlight 20 global destinations to explore during the year’s coldest months. U.S. News also ranks the Best Winter Family …

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Tourism grows at fastest pace since 2010 says UNWTO

International tourist arrivals grew seven per cent in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. Growth in arrivals was echoed by a strong increase in exports generated by tourism, which reached US$ 1.6 trillion in 2017, making tourism …

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