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Mazatlan Renaissance in Full Swing

[ad_1] Mazatlan is in the midst of a renaissance. The seaside colonial city is enjoying a surge in tourism this year, driven by travelers’ desires for affordable vacations in intriguing destinations. The city is brimming with both cultural attractions, a rich history, beautiful surf and an abundance of sun. It’s …

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Nicaraguan Tourist Board to focus on UK travellers

The Nicaraguan Tourist Board has announced a new annual plan, which will oversee the continued and increasing promotion of the country in the UK. The move is part of an ongoing global strategy for development, growth and sustainability in Nicaragua’s tourism industry. Ana Carolina García, director of promotion and marketing …

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Eurostar partners with MagicBreaks for Disney trips

Eurostar has partnered with MagicBreaks, the specialist booking provider and largest online re-packager for holidays to Disneyland Paris. MagicBreaks will be Eurostar’s exclusive partner for selling Disney products. Eurostar customers will be directed through the contact centre and website to the MagicBreaks team. Through their call centre or website, the …

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China made 10% of tourists visiting Africa in 2016

[ad_1] The massive influx of Chinese tourists to Africa has in the recent years made a buzz, and it is for all possible reasons. After seven consecutive years of annual double-digit growth in spending, China continues to lead global outbound travel, reaching US$ 261 billion of Chinese travelers’ expenditure in …

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Color-Blind Tourists See the Leaves in Tennessee

[ad_1] To help travelers with color blindness enjoy the leaves changing colors in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has installed specially equipped viewfinders. Travelers dealing with protanopia and protanomaly (more commonly known as red-green color blindness or red-blind) will now have the chance to see …

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Most welcoming cities and the effects of over-tourism

[ad_1] AMSTERDAM, NL – Online travel specialists TravelBird have released a study ranking international cities according to how welcome they are in relation to their levels of over-tourism. Reports this summer have shown how over-tourism is dampening the spirits of local communities and affecting visitor experiences. As a travel provider, …

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Best Ski Resorts for Food Lovers

[ad_1] If all of your previous ski trips have centered around beer, fondue and shot glasses attached to skis, then you’ve probably been having a great time—but likely not a culinarily exciting one. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Nowadays, some ski resorts are becoming renowned for their …

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