Flying Business Class on Emirates. You may want to get to DXB Airport early and relax in the Emirates Business Class Lounge. Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The US$11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete and is part of the airline’s continuous investment to improve and upgrade its products for a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Emirates’ premium customers can now look forward to an...
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New International Gateway: Jordanian Seaside Resort Aqaba
Tourists are arriving into Jordan through its backdoor, the Seaside Resort of Aqaba. The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is looking for new inbound market. Sandwiched between Middle East trouble spots, this peaceful kingdom should be a top tourism destination for anyone on the hunt for culture and a true Middle East experience, but its location, not the daily reality, is making it difficult. On Saturday, the first charter flight with 167 passengers and holiday seekers from the Ukraine arrived in the...
Wat Arun and Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin Island – Thailand’s timeless wonder
Andrew J. Wood, travel writer and long-time resident of Thailand, shares his latest travel secrets on his home town.
Michael Douglas and Allen Iverson in full swing at World Celebrity Pro-Am In China
The fourth edition of the World Celebrity Pro-Am is taking place at the Mission Hills Haikou resort on the tropical island of Hainan in southern China
Morocco boosting tourism competitiveness
Morocco Tourism has set minimum quality standards to make sure tourism businesses have a strong foundation.
Belavia: Ukraine threatened to launch fighter jets to intercept plane
Belarusian passenger plane forced to return to Kiev airport
Ambassador: Extended visa delays “shrinking” Russian embassy in London
Moscow is forced to reduce its diplomatic presence in London because of visa delays
Morocco building strong tourist offerings
The Morocco Tourism of Ministry is building strong and attractive Moroccan tourist offerings.
Valencia’s top chefs promote city’s gastronomy to UK travel trade
Over 100 British tour operators, MICE agents and specialist media attended the event at the Hispania restaurant in London
UK travelers name USA as top solo travel destination this fall
9.9% of UK travelers named the USA as their top destination for a solo trip this September to November
Morocco Tourism shows strength during tough world events
Morocco Tourism Minister says anxiety-producing global environment is feeding and influencing the behavior of tourists.
Quito hosts Habitat III: City brought to a standstill
Central Quito was in gridlock for almost a week when 30,000 people gathered in the Ecuadorian capital as the city hosted the UN's Habitat III conference.
Survey reveals most expensive luxury hotels in New York City
When it comes to New York City’s lodging options, these are unquestionably the crème de la crème.
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister: Over $1 billion invested in Ocho Rios
Jamaica invests over $1 billion in Ocho Rios to enhance the resort town
2016 ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Train’ named
Deccan Odyssey wins the World Travel Award 2016 in the category of Asia's Leading Luxury Train
ASEAN Golden Celebration campaign reveals strategic partners
Association of Southeast Asian Nations' campaign announces strategic partners
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts unveils revamped Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
Landmark Art Deco hotel starts new era in its 90-year history
Customer-oriented focus: UNWTO event focuses on enhancing visitors experience
Malaysia hosts the 4th edition of the World Tourism Conference
Sunset Boulevard comes to the new Terminal 6 at LAX
New Terminal 6 unveiled at Los Angeles International Airport
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister to launch 16th Annual Reggae Marathon
Minister Bartlett to officially launch Jamaica's 16th Annual Reggae Marathon
Puerto Rico Tourism Company grants Agrotourism Certificate to Hacienda Lealtad
Hacienda Lealtad presented with the Agrotourism Certification
Visitors spend more in cities they love
Las Vegas, Austin, Orlando, New York, Columbus top-ranked US destinations in their regions
Tour de France: Duesseldorf to host the Grand Départ 2017
Duesseldorf Presented Itself as Host to the Grand Départ at an International Press Conference on the Tour de France in Paris
Los Angeles Tourism launches virtual reality travel platform
LA Tourism virtual reality travel platform launched
Languish in luxury at the Corinthia Hotel Budapest
Smart guests are opting to revel in luxury at the five-star Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
UK journalists savor the flavors of Trinidad and Tobago
The Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC) is currently hosting a group of UK journalists to promote Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary, and natural and cultural heritage to the world.
New cabinet lineup in Seychelles splits culture away from tourism but adds civil aviation
New administration of President Danny Rollen Faure in the Seychelles will have a slightly different character from the previous administration
“The queen of polka dots” to descend upon Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will soon arrive to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to descend upon Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Crowned “the queen of polka dots,” renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s artistic-themed zone will launch at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong on 3 November 2016. As the only Yayoi Kusama wax figure themed zone outside of Tokyo, this brand-new zone’s design draws from the artist’s iconic polka dots and gourd motifs, and invites visitors to experience the concept of “self-obliteration.” From now on, art lovers need not make a pilgrimage to Japan – simply...
Mauritius and Seychelles on a consolidated tourism path
The Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles both have successful tourism industries and it is not surprising that the tourism leaders of their two neighboring islands meet whenever possible. Xavier-Luc Duval, the Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius recently received Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture at his Port Louis Offices when the Seychelles Minister was in Mauritius for a Vanilla islands briefing on Cruise Ship development in the Indian...