Hundreds of tourists stranded in Machu Picchu amid Peru protests
About 300 tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, according to the mayor, after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president…
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Year end travel report – Top 10 festive trends and soaring booking confidence
With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travelers.
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Climate change and political unrest among the top risks in 2023
The impact of climate change, the ongoing energy crisis and increased political “polarisation” across the world are among the top risks that businesses face in 2023, according to security specialist Healix International…
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The 33 Definitive Hospitality Industry Statistics You Need to Know For 2023
As 2022 comes to a close and we gather with industry experts, peers, and colleagues to prepare for the year ahead, we find ourselves looking upon a terrain that is no longer desolate but thriving…
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Are Airport Hotels Still Popular for Meetings?
Despite the current chaos surrounding air travel, airport hotels are recovering from low pandemic occupancies at a faster pace than urban hotels…
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3 ways to appeal to women who travel internationally
When examining the current travel landscape, one point becomes abundantly clear: Women are doing it more often and with more sophistication.
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UAE country report: the great rebound
While most countries are back to pre-pandemic growth after two years of economic turmoil, the United Arab Emirates is reaping the rewards of its early vaccination efforts and measures to support hard-hit sectors…
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Business Traveller Awards 2022
The 2022 Business Traveller Awards were announced at a lunch at London’s Royal Garden hotel on Monday October 31, by the publishers of Business Traveller magazine, Panacea Media, and presented by special guest Justin Webb – journalist, broadcaster…
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India tourism: How 'revenge travel' saved the industry
More than two years after the Covid pandemic halted travel, India's tourism and hospitality industry is now cautiously hopeful. Freelance journalist Rubina A Khan on what's driving the optimism.
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La vie en rose: Paris’ perfect performance
Paris is the most visited city in the world, with strong appeal to international visitors…
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TRAVEL IS TODAY’S ULTIMATE LUXURY, GOOGLE IDENTIFIES FOUR NEW TRAVELLER ARCHETYPES
TRAVEL has become the ultimate luxury in today’s world, declared Hermione Joye, Sector Lead, Travel, APAC for Google, as she shared the latest findings from a Google and Kantar study at WiT Singapore 2022 last week…
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The Five Freebies of Wellness and Where Hotel Tech Fits In
Hotel guests will increasingly be looking for their chosen hotels to provide wellness amenities baked into the nightly rate and as add-on experiences.
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Back to the land of the pharaohs
Egypt appears to be getting back on its feet after years of economic turmoil and social unrest, intensified by the pandemic…
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Tourism and the metaverse: towards a widespread use of virtual travel?
The metaverse can be defined as a set of virtual shared spaces that are indexed in the real world and accessible via 3D interaction…
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Are we in a travel bubble or a new normal?
Is the industry in the midst of a busier-than-ever normal of travel or a bubble that will pop? That was the question posed during a Virtuoso Travel Week press conference, held in person in Las Vegas and virtually on Monday…
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Cultural Intelligence is The Bridge to Hospitality
A few weeks ago, I was in New York City, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. I felt the slightest sway, a barely perceptible give as I drove…
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India emerges as the global leader in travel in 2022 as per TLN survey
50% Indians intend to spend more on travel in 2022 - Seeking value-based, rejuvenating experiences are the key travel triggers among Indians
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Transparent tourist submarine launches at Vietnam resort
A groundbreaking submersible has welcomed passengers on its first ever public dives in a hugely significant move for submarine tourism.
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