In another nod to the huge potential of tourism in Myanmar, UNESCO has designated Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State as a Biosphere Reserve. The lake is the largest freshwater lake in the country and the third largest in south-east Asia, while the recognition is the second of its kind for …

Pegasus is launching four new destinations to give its guests even more choice.  As of August, the new routes will bring Pegasus’ total network to 108 destinations, including 36 within Turkey and 72 other international destinations. The carrier will add flights to Batman from Izmir, Sinop from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen …

The Taiwan-based Tourist Shuttle service is a phenomenal way to travel and explore Taiwan. It not only is a more efficient way to travel but is also the most economical means of transportation for interstate travel. The Shuttle Service transport operates all across the country, from every Taiwan Railway and …

It is now easier for licensed venues to offer the type of patio experience customers want, thanks to new policy that includes fewer restrictions on how patios are built. Minister Joe Ceci and Alain Maisonneuve announce new patio rules at an event during the Calgary Stampede. Licensed restaurants and bars …

The K-Days is Edmonton’s biggest summer festival and features everything from live music and midway rides to rodeos, Pow Wows and an amazing array of food. Festivities are set to kick off on Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. with the annual parade, running through the heart of downtown this …

SHiFT, Travel Alberta’s annual experiential travel training program, has been the genesis of more than 24 new tourism experiences since its inception in 2015. Experience development gives the tourism industry a competitive advantage as we work to increase tourism revenues to $10 billion by 2020. Travel Alberta, together with partners …

Calgary Folk Music Festival an important contributor to Calgary’s cultural and visitor economies 2016 edition generated $6 million in economic activity in Calgary, including $4.3 million in visitor and operational spending July 20, 2017 – As organizers prepare for the 2017 edition of the Calgary Folk Music Festival (July 27 …

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Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Seoul. The aircraft touched down this morning at the South Korean capital’s space-age Incheon International Airport. The new two-class 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A340-600 aircraft …