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airBaltic to launch Manchester-Riga connection in March

Latvian airline airBaltic will launch scheduled flights between Manchester and Riga, capital of Latvia on March 29th. The new route will offer convenient connections to passengers travelling from Manchester to the Latvian capital and over 70 destinations served from Riga to Scandinavia, Russia, the Middle East and Europe. Martin Gauss, …

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New leadership for Martinique Tourism Authority

François Baltus-Languedoc has been appointed chief executive of the Martinique Tourism Authority. Baltus-Languedoc’s mission at the helm of the authority will be to devise and implement innovative strategies to develop the appeal of the destination, both in terms of promotion towards international markets, as well as to advance the tourism …

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Monopoly headed to Dubai for first time

One of the most recognisable board games in the world is about to set foot in the United Arab Emirates, with Monopoly set to launch in Dubai next month. A bustling metropolis full of world-firsts, opulent hotels, and entertainment hotspots, Dubai is in no shortage of must-sees. But which will …

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Continued growth for tourism in Blackpool

Blackpool’s tourism economy has grown for a fourth successive year. The latest independent research figures from Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (Steam) for 2018 show, compared to the previous year, the total number of visitors grew by almost 200,000. In total 18.2 million guests visited last year, with increases in …

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Wizz Air takes off for Iași in Romania

Wizz Air has launched a new service to Iași in Romania from London Southend airport. Flights will operate four times weekly to Romania’s second biggest city. Iași, a cultural capital of Romania, is located in the region of Moldavia and is the perfect choice for those seeking a getaway to …

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WTTC honours Portugal for tourism focus

The World Travel & Tourism Council has saluted the Portuguese government for recognising the importance of the sector to the overall economy. Making tourism a priority has resulted in the sector growing 8.1 per cent in 2018, contributing €38.4 billion to the nation’s economy. Research conducted by WTTC shows that …

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Strong growth in Israel visitor numbers

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, approximately 405,000 tourist entries were recorded in September, 44 per cent more than during the same month last year. From January to September this year, some 3.3 million tourist entries were recorded, as opposed to 2.917 million in the same period last year, …

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Myanmar offers visas-on-arrival to six new countries

The Myanmar government has introduced new regulations to facilitate easier access for tourists. Tourists from six countries – Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Switzerland – can now enter Myanmar with a visa-on-arrival at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports. Passport holders of those do not need pre-approval to …

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