[ad_1] CHICAGO – According to the eVisitor system, Croatia registered 20% more tourists compared to this time last year. The country is on pace to break last year’s 18.5 million tourists record. As Croatia registers another outstanding summer season, Olive Tree Escapes, a Chicago-based bespoke luxury travel company, can attest …
Read More »8 Quick Activities to Do in Atlanta with the Kids
[ad_1] Many families are hitting the road this summer for vacation, and one of the most exciting parts is choosing which cities to add to the itinerary. Atlanta is appealing for a quick visit because a large number of tourist attractions are in close proximity to one another in the …
Read More »ACI Europe: Slower – but still robust – passenger traffic growth in May
[ad_1] Brussels – European airport trade association ACI Europe released its traffic report for May 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +6.1% compared with the same month last year – a slight deceleration compared to Q1 (+7.6%). The non-EU market continued to lead the growth …
Read More »UK arrivals drive tourism sector in Mauritius
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has announced a nine per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the UK market for the first quarter of 2018. For the period from January-March, the UK growth can be attributed to the widespread refurbishment of many of the island’s products and services. With 2018 …
Read More »NYC & Company welcomes new low-cost flights from UK
With new affordable flight options, NYC & Company, New York City’s destination marketing organisation, is inviting travellers to discover the value of a visit to New York City this year. New flights include the launch of low-cost carrier Primera Air flying to New York’s Newark Airport from London Stansted from …
Read More »Costa Rica welcomes opening of new Convention Centre
The Costa Rica Convention Centre has just opened its doors – a futuristic and sustainable 15,600-square-metre space located just ten kilometres away from the capital city of San José. The country’s first purpose-built convention centre aims at positioning Costa Rica as a serious player in the international events market. With …
Read More »Diageo reveals £150m investment in Scotch whisky tourism
Diageo has announced a £150 million investment, over three years, to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experiences in the biggest concerted programme ever seen in Scotland’s whisky tourism sector. The centre-piece of the investment will be a new state-of-the-art Johnnie Walker immersive visitor experience based in Edinburgh, bringing to life …
Read More »Navigating The Great Carolina Fried Chicken Map
[ad_1] With over 300 fried chicken joints in the Carolinas, what’s more fitting than to celebrate July 6, National Fried Chicken Day at one or more of the listings in “The Great Carolina Fried Chicken Map.” From Biscuits n Porn, located in a gas station in Nags Head, North Carolina, …
Read More »Passenger demand continues strong growth in May
[ad_1] Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.1% compared to the same month in 2017, which was a slight pickup from 6.0% year-over-year growth for April 2018. Capacity climbed 5.9% …
Read More »Award-Winning Documentary Makes Its Debut
[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: Get to know a very special area of the globe and fuel your wanderlust for an eco-adventure.—Michael Schottey, TravelPulse Director of Digital Content The global community-based tourism platform Lokal Travel released its award-winning documentary film, “2.5%—The Osa Peninsula,” June 26. Winner of Santa Monica Independent Film …
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