[ad_1] MONTRÉAL – The year 2017 was marked by remarkable growth, with a record 18.2 million passengers welcomed at Montréal-Trudeau airport, a 9.5% increase over 2016. The coming 2018 summer season promises continued growth, with new air services and new destinations offered. Here are the highlights for this summer: Five …
Read More »What destinations can learn from March madness, a Final Four & AZ tourism case study
[ad_1] The NCAA’s Final Four, the crescendo of the College Basketball season, was held in Phoenix in 2017. The Arizona Office of Tourism, a government agency responsible for driving travel to the Grand Canyon state, wanted to track their campaign promoting the Final Four to quantify the impact of their …
Read More »No restrictions on travel following Yellow Fever outbreak in Brazil
The Brazilian Tourist Board, Embratur, has reiterated the advice of the World Health Organisation that tourists, whether Brazilian or foreign, should undergo a vaccination against the yellow fever at least ten days before travelling to Brazil. This is especially so if visiting the state of São Paulo. However, Embratur adds …
Read More »Esports Arena Las Vegas set for March debut
Allied Esports has revealed the grand opening date for the Esports Arena Las Vegas, the city’s first dedicated esports arena The location will officially open its doors at Luxor Hotel and Casino on Thursday, March 22nd with a series of events, including an invitation-only, multi-day, live-streamed tournament. “Esports Arena Las …
Read More »Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority welcomes increase in British travellers
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has announced a six per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the UK market for 2017 when compared to the previous year. This significant growth has also resulted in the UK overtaking Reunion as Mauritius’ second biggest inbound market after France. Mauritius also saw a …
Read More »Qatar Airways brings A350 to Greece for first time
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to Greece. The airline temporarily upgraded its current triple-daily service to Athens to an ultra-modern A350 on Monday, with the arrival of the flight greeted by a water canon salute at Athens International Airport. Qatar Airways Group …
Read More »Luxury travel becomes increasingly appealing and experiential, says GlobalData
[ad_1] GlobalData’s latest report: ‘Tapping into the Luxury Travel Market’ reveals that upscale tourism is gradually changing, with travellers shifting from opulence to exclusive experiences. The global number of guests staying in luxury hotels increased from 186.3* million in 2009 to 306.3* million in 2017 and is expected to reach …
Read More »Learn how to build your own log cabin at the BC School of Log Building
[ad_1] Have you ever dreamed of building your own log cabin? I know I have, and now, that dream can become a reality. Stonehouse Woodworks has been building log cabins in Golden, BC, for nine years. Located in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a gorgeous setting for antique and new log …
Read More »European travelers opt for city breaks in early-Easter year
[ad_1] PALMA – Hotelbeds Group, leading bedbank worldwide and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry globally, has published European source market bookings for the Easter period measured by room nights for its bedbank brands – including Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, Tourico Holidays, and GTA. The Group has seen a marked …
Read More »Qatar Airways expands Thailand options with new Bangkok frequency
Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion in Asia by adding an additional flight to Bangkok, providing its passengers even more flexibility in visiting the Thai capital. The new service to Bangkok, which commences on March 25th, is part of the airline’s continued expansion in south-east Asia, following its launch of …
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