[ad_1] There are a lot of wonderful places to visit in the UK. The UK is home to ancient architecture, seaside beaches, countryside greenery, and an array of quaint little towns – there is so much to see and do, for tourists and locals alike across the whole country. But …
Read More »Dozens killed in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
More than 220 people are believed to have died in a series of bomb attacks across Sri Lanka. Three hotels – the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury – were all targeted, with nine foreign tourists reportedly among the dead. Coming early on Easter Sunday, three churches – in Negombo, …
Read More »Dubai sees steady growth in tourism arrivals in early 2019
A total of 3.14 million international tourists visited Dubai in the first two months of the year, up 90,000 on the figure of 3.05 million from 2018. According to data from the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, the number marked a continuation of a trend that saw 3.01 …
Read More »Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi prepares for World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the latest addition to Yas Island’s series of world-class attractions, is stepping up to host the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25th. The gala ceremony will be the premier gathering of the Arabian hospitality …
Read More »Riley retires from leadership of Caribbean Tourism Organisation
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is to begin the search for a new secretary general to replace the departing Hugh Riley. Riley, who was appointed to the top post at the Barbados-headquartered Caribbean Tourism Organisation in 2009 after acting for a year, has gone on pre-retirement leave ahead of his departure …
Read More »This Photo-Editing Service Will Fake Your Vacation Photos
[ad_1] In the social media age, proving you went on vacation is arguably more important than actually going. Nebraska-based photo editing service Fake a Vacation is yet another example. Yes, it’s exactly what the name suggests. For as little as $20, users can purchase a package of photos they can …
Read More »U.S. hotels enjoy profit growth, but it is becoming harder to achieve
[ad_1] ATLANTA – While U.S. hoteliers enjoyed a ninth consecutive year of increasing profits in 2018, it is becoming increasingly difficult for managers to accomplish this task. According to the recently released 2019 edition of Trends in the Hotel Industry by CBRE Hotels Americas Research, total operating revenue increased by …
Read More »Top Alaskan Experiences for Summer 2019
[ad_1] Alaska is celebrating its 60th anniversary of statehood this year and to mark the occasion a variety of new experiences that capitalize on the destination’s rugged beauty will be offered this summer. The nation’s 49th state, Alaska was granted statehood in 1959 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after being …
Read More »California rolls out red carpet with ‘All Dreams Welcome’ CEO mission to Middle East
[ad_1] DUBAI, U.A.E. – Visit California, the tourism promotional corporation for the U.S. State of California, has declared the U.A.E and Gulf Country States as markets to be targeted with increased and renewed focus supported by expanded marketing investment and ongoing engagement. The announcement was made at a press conference …
Read More »Arends joins South Africa Tourism in UK
Sherwin Arends has joined South African Tourism as trade relations officer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role following 12 years’ experience working within the travel industry. Originally from Cape Town, Arends moved to the UK six years ago after travelling the world as a member of …
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