Chinese arrivals to the GCC will increase 21 per cent to 2021, rising to 2.5 million visitors annually, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Published by Colliers International, the data predicts Saudi Arabia will experience the highest proportionate increase in arrivals from China, up 35 per …
Read More »Name of Newest Hotel Complex at Orlando Revealed
[ad_1] Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the names of its newest hotel. The new hotel complex will be known as Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. It will feature two hotels: Surfside Inn and Suites and Dockside Inn and Suites. At Endless Summer Resort, guests will enjoy a relaxed and easy vibe, …
Read More »Retail and hospitality businesses struggle to cope with increased customer demand for new payment services
[ad_1] London, UK – A new independent research study undertaken by Vanson Bourne and commissioned by universal integration platform provider for the hospitality sector, Flyt, highlights the barriers and opportunities companies experience when future-proofing their business to meet customer demand. The research consisted of speaking to 100 IT decision makers …
Read More »Summer Celebrations in the New Orleans French Quarter
[ad_1] It’s never too early to begin summer planning. New Orleans has so much to offer as a fun summer destination. There’s always a party happening on the streets. The Big Easy continues to bring in awards from multiple publications, most recently being ranked as the No. 1 place to …
Read More »Three technology trends that will define the future of travel
[ad_1] SOUTHLAKE – Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has released the Sabre Labs 2018 Emerging Technology Report, its latest technology forecast focused on evolving technologies and trends that will impact travel over the next decade. The 2018 report evaluates automation, authenticity and blockchain as …
Read More »Holness: Tourism industry supports state of emergency
Jamaica prime minister, Andrew Holness, has welcome the support of tourism stakeholders in St. James after the government rolled-out a series of increased security measures to curb crime in the area. The move has led some to question the safety of tourists in the popular Montego Bay resorts. “Several stakeholders, …
Read More »New attractions drive Abu Dhabi tourism to record heights
A record 4.9 million people stayed in Abu Dhabi’s 162 hotels and hotel apartments during 2017, meaning the emirate recorded an impressive 9.8 per cent year-on-year rise. The United Kingdom remains the largest European source market, registering a 13 per cent rise to more than 270,000. Figures released by the …
Read More »US Virgin Islands outlines new tourism marketing plan
Following the impact of two category five hurricanes in September, the US Virgin Islands department of tourism has developed a 150-day rolling marketing plan to share with industry stakeholders. “This new plan has been developed to establish priorities and a road map of activities we will pursue as our destination …
Read More »Air Europa takes Dreamliner to São Paulo for first time
Air Europa is boosting its presence in Brazil with the addition of São Paulo to its network of Dreamliner destinations. Launching on the March 25th, Air Europa will operate its daily flight to São Paulo from Gatwick, via Madrid, with a Boeing 787-8. São Paulo will become the latest Dreamliner …
Read More »A Firsthand Look at LEGOLAND’s New VR Coaster
[ad_1] As a 30-year-old adult who has gone on her share of adventures, I thought I had experienced every type of thrill ride out there. From Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois to Walt Disney World, and even bungee jumping off a bridge in Ecuador, I’m no stranger to …
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