Fraudsters stole over £7 million from unsuspecting UK holidaymakers and other travellers in 2018, a new report has revealed. ABTA, Action Fraud and Get Safe Online are joining forces to warn the public about the dangers posed by holiday booking fraud and give advice on how to spot and avoid …
Read More »FCO advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised against “all but essential” travel to Sri Lanka. The move is likely to deal a body blow to the tourism industry in the country and follows a coordinated series of terror attacks over the Easter weekend. Three luxury properties – Cinnamon Grand …
Read More »Balearic Islands clarifies smokeless beach campaign
The Balearic Islands government has introduced a new initiative encouraging town councils to contribute to a network of smoke-free beaches in the archipelago. The ministries of health and environment have welcomed the project with the aim of promoting a healthier lifestyle among residents and tourists while also preventing the pollution …
Read More »Positive start to 2019 for the European tourism sector, but challenges lie ahead
[ad_1] BRUSSELS – According to the European Travel Commission‘s latest quarterly report, “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects 2019”, Europe kicked off 2019 on a positive note following an impressive 6% growth in 2018. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, a more moderate rate of expansion is expected …
Read More »Record 85% of travelers opt for personalization at overseas adventure travel
[ad_1] BOSTON – Baby boomers are personalizing their travel plans more than ever before, according to Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), a leader in small group travel on the road less traveled for travelers 55+. In 2019, 85% of O.A.T. travelers are personalizing their experiences in more than 90 countries, the …
Read More »ATM 2019: The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah to make debut at industry leading show
The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the new waterfront dining and leisure destination from master developer Nakheel, is on the menu at the Arabian Travel Market. The event will take place in Dubai until Wednesday, May 1st. The seafront attraction, already a magnet for UAE residents and tourists, will be under …
Read More »ATM 2019: Saudi Arabia takes centre stage at industry leading event
His excellency Ahmad Al-Khateeb, the newly appointed president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, has been promoting the domestic tourism industry during a visit to Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Al-Khateeb, who stepped into the role at the start of the year, was at the industry leading …
Read More »ATM 2019: Al-Khateeb leads Saudi delegation in Dubai
Saudi Arabia is participating the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Now in its 26th year, the event runs until May 1st at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates. The participation of the kingdom, which is organised by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National …
Read More »Sri Lanka tourism stumbles following Easter terror attack
Analysis by ForwardKeys has revealed a tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the terror attacks on Easter Sunday. Three luxury properties – Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Shangri-La and the Kingsbury Hotel – were hit during the assault, along with three churches. As many as 300 …
Read More »APH.com gives the lowdown on Gatwick’s best airport hotels for different types of travellers
[ad_1] With a wide variety of airport hotels at Gatwick to choose from, how do you pick the best one for your trip needs? Award-winning airport parking operator and retailer Airport Parking & Hotels has compiled a top 12 list of Gatwick hotels on its home patch that will help …
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