MADRID — International travel rose 4% in the first half of 2016, with destinations worldwide receiving 561 million international overnight visitors. That’s 21 million more than in the first six months of 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Europe, up 3%, showed mixed results. Northern Europe and …
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GRAZ, AUSTRIA — Call it a gutsy move or a gory one, either way this makes for one hell of a Halloween tale. According to the Austrian Press Agency, human organs were found tightly packed in plastic containers and formaldehyde in a Moroccan woman’s suitcase during baggage check at the …
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SeaWorld investing US$175 million in new attractions, shows ORLANDO — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has announced an extensive lineup of new attractions, shows and events for 2017 including major new ride additions at three of its theme parks; a virtual reality experience in Orlando, a new orca presentation in San Diego, …
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TORONTO — Marking its launch in the Canadian travel industry this week, conxxe bills itself as a world-class ancillary revenue partnerships solution for airlines, OTAs, tour operators and all travel companies, worldwide. “conxxe takes the humble airport or ground transfer, allowing travel organizations to monetize a solution within their own …
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS — Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands is considered one of the most gay-friendly places in the world, but it seems that one recent visitor failed to read the memo. According to the Gay Times, a traveller known as ‘MooSmith21’ posted a review on TripAdvisor to …
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The lively ‘East Coast Kitchen Party’ hosted by two TravelOnly travel agents is now in the running for the $5,000 grand prize in Carnival Cruise Line’s Ultimate Cruise Night Contest. TravelOnly travel agents Kelly Neonakis-Morash and Debbie Cairns hosted their East Coast Kitchen Party this past Sunday night, complete with …
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OTTAWA — The federal government is extending its leniency period for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement until Nov. 9. Starting Nov. 10 Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, will need a valid Canadian passport to board their flight to Canada. All visa-exempt travellers (except U.S. citizens) will need an eTA …
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SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA — If you’ve ever lost your luggage while travelling to the U.S., chances are it ended up in Scottsboro, Alabama. According to Thrillist, a 40,000 square-foot ‘superstore’ located 45 minutes east of Huntsville is where unclaimed lost luggage and all its contents go to be resold. “Part lost-and-found, …
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TORONTO — Phil Hibbert has been appointed CEO of Allianz Global Assistance Canada, effective immediately. Hibbert has held key leadership roles within Allianz Global Assistance since 2012, most recently as CEO of Allianz Global Assistance New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. In his new role as CEO of Allianz Global Assistance …
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Three surfers suffered shark bites in separate attacks over a three-hour period in the same area of a Florida beach. The attacks began Sunday morning when the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue agency says a 43-year-old man was bitten on the lower leg or …
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