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American Queen Voyages names cruise industry veteran Gary Gerbino as new PR Director - TravelDailyNews International

Gerbino's vast cruise industry background includes ships carrying from 200 to 2,620 guests.

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Global hospitality industry backs bold five-year strategy - TravelDailyNews International

Ambitions include development of a shared definition of sustainability standards.

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Early feedback is positive as Holland America Line installs SpaceX’s Starlink on first ship in Alaska - TravelDailyNews International

Next generation of internet launches on Koningsdam with preliminary success.

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W Punta de Mita unveils sophisticated tranformation inspired by the magic of Nayarit - TravelDailyNews International

The region’s leading lifestyle hotel reveals multi-million-dollar renovation, setting the scene for an elevated and expertly curated guest experience.

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Minor Hotels announces partnership with Tourism Development Fund of Saudi Arabia - TravelDailyNews International

The establishment of a strategic partnership between the two parties in exclusive regions in Saudi Arabia, will see the development of multiple hospitality projects over the next couple of years.

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TRIPBAM releases updated version of smart sourcing for hotel RFPs - TravelDailyNews International

TRIPBAM has also expanded its support team to maintain rapid response times for buyers and hoteliers.

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Renaissance Hotels embraces the coastal city of Porto with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel - TravelDailyNews International

Renaissance Hotels offers travelers a gateway to discover Porto like a local from the picturesque Lapa neighborhood.

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TTI and CarbonClick announce partnership - TravelDailyNews International

The partnership enables an end-to-end IBE (Internet Booking Engine) carbon offsetting solution, which is the first to be fully integrated into a single PSS (Passenger Service System).

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Aberdeen International Airport launch Campus Watch - TravelDailyNews International

Campaign in partnership with Police Scotland to remind small minority of passengers that disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

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Synergy Global Housing completes successful migration to CodeOne - TravelDailyNews International

Unparalleled data security, API connectivity and instant inventory access highlight the newly tevamped tech-stack.

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Save 50% on Hotels Around the World and $100 on Flights With Hopper’s Summer Sale

Travel app Hopper is putting summer travel on sale with discounts of up to $100 off flights and up to 50 percent off hotels around the world.

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This Airline Is Giving Away Free Round-trip Flights to Hong Kong — How to Enter

Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flights to travelers from all over the world, and now Americans can sign up to snag some.

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U.S. State Department Issues Warning Against Traveling to These Popular Caribbean and South American Countries

The U.S. Department of State is warning Americans to reconsider traveling to Jamaica and Colombia.

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Barcelona, Italy, France: Should you still travel to countries suffering from drought? | Euronews

Photos of dried-up lakes and scorched earth might have you reconsidering whether travelling to one of Europe’s drought hotspots is a good idea.

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Disney World Just Announced a New Summer Deal With $99 Tickets — When to Book

Disney World is offering a 4-day, “4-Park Magic Ticket“ that includes one day admission to each of its four theme parks.

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The best beaches in Europe worth visiting - TravelDailyNews International

This article will take you on a tour of Europe's top beaches and tell you what makes each one special.

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ΙΑΤΑ: Booking data points to strong peak season travel - TravelDailyNews International

79% of travelers surveyed said that they were planning a trip in the June-August 2023 period.

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How Expedia is thinking about growth in vacation rentals | PhocusWire

Tim Rosolio, vice president for vacation rental partner success at Expedia Group, talks about inventory pressure, technology gaps and more flexible cancellation policies for vacation rentals.

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Rise in mishandled baggage spotlights need for automation, study finds | PhocusWire

After more than a decade of declining rates, the incidence of mishandled bags shot up by 75% last year as airlines and airports grappled with a surge in passengers.

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Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel | PhocusWire

Founded in 2000, Go Global Travel is a B2B technology company that provides distribution of travel products including hotel and resort rooms, airline tickets and car rentals.

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Earnings roundup: HomeToGo, MakeMyTrip | PhocusWire

HomeToGo and MakeMyTrip report their Q1 2023 and full-year 2023 earnings, respectively.

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AI Insights: Generative AI in travel distribution | PhocusWire

Travelport’s chief product and technology officer Tom Kershaw answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.   

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Avoya Travel honored with Travel Leaders Network "New Agency of the Year Award" at 2023 EDGE Conference - TravelDailyNews International

Prestigious award recognizes Avoya’s integration of consortium programs and immediate impact to network.

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Sustainable and stress-free ways to move with your family and keep belongs safe - TravelDailyNews International

Here are some tips to help you move sustainably and stress-free with your family.

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Israel’s most remarkable locations that you must visit on your next trip - TravelDailyNews International

Here are some of the most interesting that are bound to leave a profound impression on you.

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Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free airline tickets. Are they available to Europeans? | Euronews

The scheme launched for Europeans this month. Here's who can still apply.

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Jurny releases free, AI-enhanced property management system and tools powered by GPT-4 - TravelDailyNews International

New zero-fee PMS deploys in minutes and features industry’s best single-click native Airbnb integration.

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The seven best London casino hotels in 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

In this piece, we will delve into the seven finest London casino hotels in 2023, evaluated based on their reputation, cost, facilities, and proximity to attractions.

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UNWTO Identifies Priorities for Boosting Rural Tourism Potential

UNWTO has launched a new report to determine the status of rural tourism in its Member States and identify the main challenges and opportunities of tourism as a driver for rural development from a policy perspective.

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MP Hellas is heading for an outstanding summer - TravelDailyNews International

Greece is again in high demand this summer and generating guest numbers for Meeting Point Hellas, which indicate another record year. The incoming agency strengthens its position with an expanded portfolio of its B2C offers.

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TAAG unpacks innovative recovery strategies at African Aviation Summit - TravelDailyNews International

One of the most significant changes for airlines post-COVID is the increased reliance on government aid and loans with only limited government grants available in Africa.

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Hyatt announces plans for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts brand debut in Greece - TravelDailyNews International

Zoëtry Halkidiki, a new boutique, all-inclusive resort, expected to mark the second Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts property in the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt European portfolio.

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UNWTO hosted executive training on tourism for rural development in Middle East - TravelDailyNews International

The training session was aimed at managers in charge of rural tourism in National Tourism Administrations from across the region.

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ChangeGroup signs deal to operate foreign exchange services at Newcastle International Airport - TravelDailyNews International

ChangeGroup will open two branches at the international hub, one in the departure lounge and one in arrivals alongside six multi-currency ATMs.

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The new Bolla Bar at Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort - TravelDailyNews International

Designed by MKV Design, Bolla Bar draws guests in with seductive reveals. The bar is located next to the airy lobby, which is faced to the front with semi-open screens that offer glimpses of the interior.

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Desert & Delta Safaris announces the renovation of Leroo La Tau - TravelDailyNews International

In the main building, the lounge and dining area, with its inviting wooden and thatch finish, captures the essence of a classic bush camp.

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Masdar and Airbus sign agreement to support development and growth of global sustainable aviation fuel market - TravelDailyNews International

Use of sustainable aviation fuel estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95 percent compared to existing jet fuel.

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New Road Trip Explorer tool allows you to plan the ultimate African road trip using routes from real travellers - TravelDailyNews International

The tool is free to use, and provides detailed information about each destination, including reviews from other travellers, so users can make informed decisions about where to go and what to do.

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ΙΑΤΑ: Booking data points to strong peak season travel - TravelDailyNews International

79% of travelers surveyed said that they were planning a trip in the June-August 2023 period.

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For the first time ever, the German capital is going to be having its own Berlin booth at IMEX Frankfurt - TravelDailyNews International

The Berlin Convention Office and 15 partners will be presenting the news and trends from the capital at the new Berlin booth from 23 to 25 May.

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A multimodal goods and fuel delivery hub with railway siding connection will be built at Katowice Airport - TravelDailyNews International

The project has been granted co-funding from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

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TMCs back Snowfall’s Junction technology for next-generation multimodal travel content booking solution - TravelDailyNews International

Take Two among key TMC partners to have onboarded Junction One

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The Ecuadorian Government allocates 20m. dollars in credit to the tourism industry - TravelDailyNews International

BanEcuador to provide USD 100m. at 5% interest for "Reactiva Turismo" credit and other productive sectors.

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Travelport and Adventureman set a new World Record, visiting the 7 Wonders of the World in less than 7 days - TravelDailyNews International

Jamie McDonald, a British Adventurer better known as “Adventureman”, traveled to the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, using only public transport: the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Petra, the Colosseum, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Pichu and Chichén

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Rentals United create ultimate guide to choosing your vacation rental channels - TravelDailyNews International

This ebook provides with comprehensive information about more than 50 channels. One can find location-specific sites, “Must-Have” channels for your country and specialist sites catering to different types of travel - luxury, business, wellness, camping, f

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Holland America Line promotes Kacy Cole to Chief Marketing Officer - TravelDailyNews International

Marketing and E-Commerce success led to record bookings and website performance.

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Announcing the launch of Privada Travel expressly designed for exclusive, expertly curated adventure - TravelDailyNews International

Privada Travel is affiliated with the Travel Edge Network of professionals as the first Montana-based agency in the alliance.

May 17, 2023 Read more →

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Hotel Internet Services earns RUCKUS Elite Partner Status for expertise in wired and wireless network solutions - TravelDailyNews International

Leading hospitality connectivity solutions provider gains top tier status demonstrating completion of enhanced training and experience with leveraging the latest capabilities in internet access technology.

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