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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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% …

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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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