How will space tourism be impacted by the Titan submersible tragedy?
There are similarities, some of which offer lessons learned as commercial suborbital and orbital passenger flight flourishes.
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How will space tourism be impacted by the Titan submersible tragedy?
There are similarities, some of which offer lessons learned as commercial suborbital and orbital passenger flight flourishes.
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Defense attorney plies ‘extreme tourism’ niche
It’s known as “extreme tourism,” and for Lincoln litigator Rodney E. Gould, it’s part of his niche practice representing tour operators and travel agencies that find themselves in trouble.
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China’s Domestic Tourism to Hit 90% of Pre-Covid Levels in 2023
(Bloomberg) — China’s domestic tourism market is expected to rebound to 90% of pre-pandemic levels this year thanks to surging demand since Covid-related travel restrictions were lifted in late 2022.
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Chinese tourists are traveling again — but not the way they used to
Chinese tourists are raring to travel again. But this time, the usual suspects — Venice, Paris and Madrid, for example — aren’t their top picks.
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'Daylight robbery' in hotels raises fears for tourism sector
Visitors to the country face a significant shortage of hotel beds this summer with fears it could cause chaos in the tourism sector.
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Research conducted by travel experts WeRoad has revealed that millennials are swapping relaxing and partying this year when it comes to travelling.
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When will Chinese tourists return? Recovery is expected to be gradual
The January reopening of outbound traffic from China was the moment hotels, tour operators and tourism boards worldwide had long been waiting for.
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When reading and hearing the declarations of a certain number of elected representatives of the ecologist movement regarding their vision of the evolution of their cities, one is entitled to wonder about their perception of what exactly the tourist…
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Disney will cut 7,000 jobs to reduce costs
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If you’re a guest in a hotel, it’s considered common courtesy to treat fellow guests with respect and express gratitude to the hotel staff who strive to make your stay a five-star experience…
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Travel bounces back as vacation rental bookings rise up to 27% on 2022 levels
The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.
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France’s AFTM forms partnership with SHe Travel Club
French travel management association AFTM is forming a partnership with SHe Travel Club, which certifies hotels for female business travellers.
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Accor enters cruising with a splash, launching the world’s largest sailing ship
Accor’s Orient Express brand is legendary for operating luxury trains for over 140 years and now the legend continues on the high seas with the launch of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas…
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Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
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LETTER FROM THE SKIES: THE CHINESE ARE COMING, SO IS AI ON STEROIDS – HELLO, 2023
I AM writing this at 15,000 feet, onboard an ATR 72-500 on a Firefly flight between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur…
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Mobile Hotel Tech: The Latest Trends from Asia
From my desk in Bangkok, I can see that the big mobile digital trends affecting North America and Europe are also in play in Asia.
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CHINA ENDING COVID QUARANTINE A POTENTIAL BOON FOR DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL HOTELS
In a fortuitous turn for the travel and hospitality industry, travelers entering China will no longer have to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland from Jan. 8, 2023.
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Travel is Back, but It's Different: How Hotels Can Adapt
There's no doubt about it: travel is back. Last summer saw renewed enthusiasm for hitting the road, and this summer confirmed it.
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4 Hospitality Tech Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Having worked in the hospitality business for a long time, I feel we often underappreciate how resilient – and adaptive – this industry is…
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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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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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On the up: mapping out east Africa’s potential
It’s true that East Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced numerous ups and downs in recent years. However, there are positive signs of growth, as Thuku Kimani, manager of hotels MENA at Colliers International, points out…
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