New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that 2017 was the eighth consecutive year for record-breaking tourism, with the city welcoming an estimated 62.8 million visitors last year. The figure represents an increase of 2.3 million visitors over 2016. Visitation for 2017 was comprised of 49.7 million domestic …
Read More »Ukraine to welcome first Ryanair flights in October
Ryanair has announced that it will fly to Ukraine from October. The low-cost carrier aims to deliver 800,000 customers per annum to two major Ukrainian airports. The airline will launch ten new routes from Kiev, including to to Barcelona, Bratislava, Gdansk, Krakow, London Stansted, Poznan, Stockholm, Vilnius, Warsaw and Wroclaw. …
Read More »Adventure breaks in British Columbia at a gentler pace
[ad_1] Originally posted by The Telegraph on June 14, 2018 British Columbia offers a number of excursions that focus on slow progress and the leisurely enjoyment of everything there is to see There can be a general assumption, when it comes to adventurous breaks in wild and rugged wonderlands, that …
Read More »5 Reasons Golden, B.C. Is a Summertime Must
[ad_1] Originally posted by Sunset Online on June 18, 2018 The Canadian Rockies often elicit visions of the twin jewels of Alberta, Banff and Jasper National Parks, with their iconic sights such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, and more spots for the bucket list. However, if you keep …
Read More »One-year update on Canada’s Tourism Vision
Canada is competing to be a top destination in the global tourism sector and one year ago, Canada’s New Tourism Vision was unveiled by the federal government to support this growth. The vision set out concrete targets for growth: Canada will compete to be one of the top ten most …
Read More »Registration opens for 2018 Travel Alberta Industry Conference
Planning for the 2018 Travel Alberta Industry Conference is well underway and registration is now open. “We look forward to welcoming delegates across the province to our annual signature event,” said Colleen Reed, director of events and marketplaces for Travel Alberta. “We’ve been building on the success from last year …
Read More »Travel & Hospitality investing in content marketing 63% more than other industries
[ad_1] Creating a more personalized customer experience: 51% of respondents said this was their top-ranked opportunity. “When it comes to personalization, data is paramount,” said Judd Marcello, EVP of Global Marketing for Cheetah Digital. “Customer data is typically underused or used inefficiently. It tells brands, especially retailers, so much about …
Read More »Getting their fur flying: Top tips for taking your pets on holiday
[ad_1] New research by Compare the Market shows the best places to take your pets on holiday, and how to get them there. Air France, TUI and Thomas Cook are among the top pet travel options. Pitbulls least likely to be allowed to join you on holiday while American Staffordshire …
Read More »St. Kitts Tourism Authority launches latest UK campaign
Brits fed up of the cold winter weather can transport themselves to the Caribbean through the medium of music thanks to a latest campaign, #StKittsShoutOut. The initiative, given backing by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, brings a taste of St. Kitts to the UK by showcasing its unique music, local people …
Read More »VFS rolls-out improved UK visa service for United States travellers
Travellers in the United States requiring a visa to the United Kingdom can now get help with their application form filling either over the phone or via email. VFS Global has launched an exclusive helpline number, +1 212 845 9410, connecting applicants with trained personnel who offer assistance in answering …
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