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Travel Trade Maldives debuts in Indian Ocean

The inaugural Travel Trade Maldives has taken place in, with over 200 tourism professionals in attendance. Held at Dharubaaruge in the Maldivian capital, Malé, the travel trade show was the first of its kind in the country and attendees included resort and hotel general managers, resident managers, key hotel owners, …

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VisitEngland and VisitScotland Launch Accessibility Guides

[ad_1] For those with accessibility issues, there’s a lot to overcome when it comes to travel. Research is key, but not all of the information you find online is accurate. VisitEngland and VisitScotland are working hard to ensure they provide accurate online resources for travelers. The two tourism organizations jointly …

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Discover This Italian Town, Get Paid

[ad_1] Imagine getting paid to live in a majestic tourist destination that only lacks the crowds. The mayor of Candela, Italy is making that dream a reality. According to CNN, Nicola Gatta is offering to pay people to move to his town in the country’s Puglia region. Having seen the …

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Aer Lingus flies into Miami for new year-round route

Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida, has taken off from Dublin Airport. Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled service between Ireland and Miami, Florida. Renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and Cuban-inspired cuisine, Miami marks Aer Lingus’ thirteenth direct …

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Louvre Abu Dhabi to open in November

After years of delays, speculation and intrigue, the Louvre Abu Dhabi today announced it will open its doors to the public on November 11th. It is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world: a universal museum that focuses on shared human stories across civilisations and cultures. The …

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Panama records strong increase in visitors from Europe

From January to May 2017, Panama received a total of 102,388 European tourists, a 25.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2016, according to data from the Panama Tourism Authority. Visitors come mostly from Spain, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, who choose Panama for its nature and …

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Psychology may hold key to improving passenger experience and airline profitability

[ad_1] TORONTO – Guestlogix, the global provider of airline commerce technology and a pioneer in onboard retailing and ancillary revenue generation, has published an academic report identifying the psychological concept of “learned helplessness” which inhibits airline passengers from enjoying their experience and negatively impacts airline revenues. The report provides actionable …

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