[ad_1] RICHMOND, VA. – With summer around the corner, Allianz Global Assistance, a leading travel insurance provider, analyzed U.S. travelers’ impending summer travel plans, and found that Cancun, Mexico continues to top the chart. Despite the U.S. State Department’s recent level 2 travel advisory to the area, which urges Americans …
Read More »Cebu Pacific to launch new route to Melbourne, Australia
Cebu Pacific has announced plans for a direct service between Manila and Melbourne, Australia, starting August 14th. “We share the excitement of the Filipino community in Melbourne and Australian travellers who want to experience the Philippines. “The launch of our service between Melbourne and Manila will give travellers from Australia …
Read More »New digital offering from Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism has launched a comprehensive new digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference, allowing users to gain instant access to every possible aspect of cultural life and heritage in the destination. The portal lays a marker by encompassing a website as …
Read More »Germany sees record international visitor figures for eighth consecutive year
The German National Tourist Board, with its year end summary for 2017, is once more able to report a record result for incoming tourism for the eighth year in a row. According to preliminary data from the federal statistical office, for the period January to December, 83.9 million international overnight …
Read More »UNWTO deepens cooperation with European Union
Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed between the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European parliament. During his first official visit to Brussels, UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with the president of the parliament, Antonio Tajani, the European commissioner for internal …
Read More »Alberta is ready for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism
Government of Alberta economic development and trade mission extends enthusiastic invitation to China travellers, business and investment. Today, the Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade for the Government of Alberta, and Royce Chwin, CEO of Travel Alberta, announced Alberta’s strategy to capitalize on the Canada-China year of …
Read More »Call for hosts for Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is an exciting opportunity for local farmers and ranchers to share stories and experiences while connecting with their urban and rural neighbours. The two-day event is held on August 18 and 19 — showcasing local agriculture, culinary experiences, and ag-tourism by inviting the public to join-in …
Read More »Orlando first to surpass 70m annual visitors
[ad_1] ORLANDO, FLA. – Tourism officials announced a historic milestone in the travel industry as Orlando became the first U.S. destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors. In 2017, 72 million visitors traveled to Orlando, an increase of more than 5 percent over the prior year, once again making it …
Read More »East Coast vs. West Coast: Where Americans are traveling in 2018
[ad_1] NEW YORK – The East Coast1 versus West Coast2 mentalities have long been juxtaposed, and CheapOair.com released the findings of a comparison on the differing preferences of Eastern versus Western U.S. travelers in the beginning of 2018. CheapOair’s data revealed that when West Coasters travel domestically, they prefer to …
Read More »Scottish visitor attractions record a bumper year
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has announced that visits to its member sites rose dramatically in 2017, the fourth year running that an increase in numbers has been recorded. Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 of the organisation’s member sites for its annual ‘Visitor Trends Report’ confirms that over …
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