The Hainan International Golf Alliance has been established in Haikou to bring together government and golf tourism stakeholders from across Hainan province. The body will seek to promote the tropical Chinese island as a golf tourism destination. Officials from local government, including Hainan government party secretary, Ni Qiang, the vice …
Read More »UKinbound welcomes government landing cards decision
Trade body UKinbound has welcomed a government decision to expand its plans to scrap landing cards for visitors to the UK. Authorities had originally planned to scrap the cards for visitors from seven countries, but this has now been changed to include passengers arriving from all over the world. All …
Read More »Etihad Airways offers free stopover in United Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening month. Travellers flying through the capital of the UAE with the airline are invited to enjoy a free two-night hotel stay to break …
Read More »US guests lead growth in Antigua & Barbuda visitor numbers
Antigua & Barbuda attracted a record number of visitors in April, with 27,301 guests arriving into the country according to the latest statistics from the ministry of tourism. Last month saw an increase of 17 per cent in arrivals, with 3,979 more visitors travelling to Antigua compared with April last …
Read More »WATCH: Glass Floor of Popular Chicago Overlook Appears to Shatter
[ad_1] Travelers standing on an overlook on the side of Chicago’s tallest building were horrified when the protective coating of a glass floor shattered. According to ABCNews.com, the SkyDeck ledge located on the side of Willis Tower has a glass floor that allows visitors to look down about 1,300 feet …
Read More »Britons take 46 hours and 42 minutes to feel relaxed on holiday
[ad_1] It takes British holidaymakers almost two full days into their holiday to feel fully relaxed, according to a recent study by family travel expert, Tots to Travel. By asking 2,000 British holidaymakers to pinpoint the moment they feel relaxed when they travel abroad, the investigation found that the average …
Read More »Siesta Key Mini Guide: 5 Things to Know
[ad_1] Headed to Sarasota and the Gulf Side of Florida? Here’s what you need to know about Siesta Key. Siesta Key Beach is famous for its fine sand. What makes Siesta Key Beach unique is that its sand is made mostly of quartz, as opposed to coral, like most beaches …
Read More »Teneo Hospitality Group addresses concerns of associations-mergers, changing demographics, technology
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC – Days before his inauguration in 1861, President-Elect Abraham Lincoln was smuggled into Washington’s iconic Willard Hotel by the head of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Undeterred by threats of assassination, Lincoln received petitioners for jobs, contracts and new legislation in the hotel lobby and the term “lobbyist” …
Read More »UK opens ePassport gates to new travellers
Eligible travellers from seven non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK in changes being made to the border from today. Visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK. …
Read More »Red Sea Development Company employees witness developments first-hand with site visit
The Red Sea Development Company has welcomed the entire office team to the western coast of the Red Sea for three days of exploration. The trip provided an opportunity for staff to immerse themselves in the destination, and better understand its unique characteristics, giving a rare insight into the natural …
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