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Axel Hefer leaves Trivago, former director appointed | PhocusWire

Johannes Thomas, a former chief revenue officer and managing director, takes over the role of CEO and managing director with immediate effect.

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Flying to Puerto Rico Just Got Easier Thanks to This Low-cost Carrier

Frontier Airlines just rolled out seven new nonstop routes to Puerto Rico from mainland U.S.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Beaches, hippy communes and coworking: How Goa is pushing for India to become a remote work hub | Euronews

Want to move to India? A new digital nomad visa spearheaded by the beach state of Goa could be just the ticket.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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White House Pushes New Rules to Compensate Travelers When a Flight Is Delayed or Canceled — What to Know

DOT to Propose New Rules Requiring Airlines to Compensate Airline Passengers Who Are Significantly Delayed or Experience Controllable Cancellations.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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UNWTO’s New Assessment of Pandemic-Related Travel Restrictions

UNWTO has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-19 with a summary analysis of the travel restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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US airlines might soon have to pay passengers for 'significant' delays and cancellations | Euronews

Currently no US airline offers cash compensation for travel disruption but these new rules could change that.

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Flight-free family holiday: Trains are cheaper than planes on these beautiful European journeys | Euronews

Book a cheaper family holiday by opting for train over plane on these European routes.

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Travel tech expands reach in hospitality schools post-COVID | PhocusWire

A classroom tech revolution, accelerated by COVID and partnerships with travel leaders, means more of today’s hospitality students are exposed to the latest gadgets and cloud-based systems and learn to be entrepreneurs as much as hotel or restaurant manag

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units | PhocusWire

The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel | PhocusWire

Along with self-service search, users can fill out a form with their interests to receive customized recommendations from CalmGetaways.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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A journey to remember: Why the Gold Coast is worth exploring - TravelDailyNews International

If you’re searching for an unforgettable journey with plenty of sights to explore and memories to be made, there’s no better place than the Gold Coast.

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The ultimate Yala travel itinerary: Exploring Sri Lanka's wildlife haven - TravelDailyNews International

Looking forward to exploring Yala National Park? Here’s some information to help you get started on planning your travel itinerary.

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Tourism on track for full recovery as new data shows strong start to 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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European tourism regains lost ground despite persistent headwinds - TravelDailyNews International

European foreign tourist arrivals were 18% below 2019 levels for the full year of 2022. Recovery in flight volumes across Europe continues to stall in the early months of 2023, as supply lags demand.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Best real money poker sites for playing offshore - TravelDailyNews International

There are several well-established practices that will help any player to follow up on and duly look into any online poker site

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Intrepid Foundation introduces 22 new NGO partners - TravelDailyNews International

The new partnerships bring the total number of Foundation projects to 36, the largest suite of projects in their 20+ year history.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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GO PR announces representation of Tourisme Montréal - TravelDailyNews International

The bi-coastal boutique hospitality PR agency has been tapped to lead US media efforts and creative activations for Canada’s second largest city.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Grupo Piñero expands its Eco-Bahia Foundation to the Dominican Republic - TravelDailyNews International

The company reinforces its sustainable mission by bringing the activities of its Eco-Bahia Foundation to its main hotel market. The Eco-Bahia Foundation will promote natural resource conservation initiatives and environmental education activities.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Jamaica and Dubai to collaborate on tourism - TravelDailyNews International

Jamaica's Tourism Minister Bartlett noted that “Dubai Ports, one of the largest in the world with enormous capacity, is looking for partnerships across the world and Jamaica is a good place to start.”

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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SATA Group's airlines companies achieved record revenues in 2022 - TravelDailyNews International

Both SATA Group's companies – SATA Internacional Azores Airlines and SATA Air Açores – are on a path of growth, achieving record results in terms of revenues. SATA Internacional Azores Airlines had its best revenue year, amounting to 211.1m. euros. S

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Τhe Hospitality Show 2024 to be held in San Antonio Oct. 28-30, 2024 - TravelDailyNews International

The Show 2024 will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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ATM 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees as Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition sets new record - TravelDailyNews International

More than 2,100 exhibitors and representatives from over 150 countries took part in the landmark edition, which was hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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This sunny southern Italian town will pay you €30,000 to move there. What’s the catch? | Euronews

The town is famous for its ‘green gold’ olive oil.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Tourism on Track for Full Recovery as New Data Shows Strong Start to 2023

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Greek hospitality experts initiate regenerative tourism effort in Zanzibar - TravelDailyNews International

A group of three Greek hospitality experts has formed a company called Orama Hospitality, aimed at taking over the management of several beachfront resorts in Zanzibar.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Riyadh Travel Fair 2023 edition is set to be Saudi Arabia’s largest travel and tourism event on record - TravelDailyNews International

The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2023, Saudi Arabia's premier travel industry showcase, is poised to welcome an expected 30,000 visitors to experience a stunning showcase of over 150 exhibitors.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Europe’s future air route networks to be mapped out in Łódź this week - TravelDailyNews International

Routes Europe 2023 will drive the growth of the region’s air connectivity.

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The European Commission launches European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions for 2024 - TravelDailyNews International

In a change to previous editions, this year there will be only one winning city in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024 competition. Additionally, the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism is now the successor of the European Destinations of Excel

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Air Serbia handles one million passengers since the beginning of the year - TravelDailyNews International

The national airline of Serbia will be flying to more than 80 destinations worldwide this summer.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Illinois Office of Tourism celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with sustainable getaways and eco-friendly trip giveaways - TravelDailyNews International

New trip ideas feature upcycled lodging, farm dinner experiences, electric vehicle road trips, bike trails and outdoor adventures across Illinois.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Ethiopian Skylight, Africa’s largest hotel gets a grand opening - TravelDailyNews International

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel stands within a prime location at just 5 minutes’ walk from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The hotel is built to be a suitable space for both business and social event gatherings.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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IFEMA MADRID presents FITUR 2024 leaderships and opportunities in Miami - TravelDailyNews International

FITUR 2024 will occupy over 140,000 square meters across 9 halls and will bring together more than 9,000 companies and 150,000 professional attendees from the global tourism industry in 145 countries.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Quartz Inn Hotels announces its first hotel in Mexico - TravelDailyNews International

The Casa Antares Hotel, now renamed Casa Antares by Quartz Inn Hotels, is located very close to the Queretaro Airport, in the midst of nature and has 15 rooms.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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AHLA welcomes Omer Acar as Executive Committee Member - TravelDailyNews International

AHLA’s executive committee includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry, and their insight guides its policy agenda.

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New project announcements and record early planning project counts fuel Canada’s hotel construction pipeline - TravelDailyNews International

Ontario continues to lead Canada’s construction pipeline with record-high project and room counts of 162 projects/21,945 rooms and accounts for 57% of the projects and 58% of the rooms in Canada’s total pipeline.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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EUROMIC appoints Pamela Shepherd as Business Development Manager in North America - TravelDailyNews International

Pamela’s role will be to grow the euromic brand in North America by introducing clients to the benefits of using EUROMIC members and keeping the market updated with all the latest our 52 specialist MICE DMCs have to offer.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Royal Jordanian hosts ZEDMIBA Forum’s AGM in Amman - TravelDailyNews International

The ZEDMIBA Forum is an umbrella organization managed by IATA, comprising ZED, which is for leisure travel, and MIBA, which is for duty travel.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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TAAG Angola Airlines will offer direct flights between Luanda and Oporto during Christmas and New Year - TravelDailyNews International

TAAG Angola Airlines has just updated the flight schedule; New website is live.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Wantotrip unveils innovative travel solutions at GITEX Africa 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

GITEX Africa 2023 serves as a launchpad for Wantotrip's latest travel solutions, aimed at revolutionizing the way people experience travel.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa opened in Kefalonia, Greece - TravelDailyNews International

London-based Hamburg-born interior architect, Maike, of Maike Gruna Interiors, is at the helm, alongside her husband, Spyro Korsanos, whose family originates from Kefalonia.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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BTEA and Air Arabia unite to take Bahrain's tourism to new heights - TravelDailyNews International

The partnership will focus on promoting Bahrain as a top tourist destination for meetings, conferences, entertainment and weddings.

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Moravia Yachting announces its appointment for the sale of the U-Boat Worx Nautilus submarine - TravelDailyNews International

The Nautilus is presented to market with an interior by Officina Amare.

May 09, 2023 Read more →

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Seamless but secure: ChatGPT and data protection in travel | PhocusWire

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You Can Live for Free in Aruba As This Hotel's In-house Social Media Creator — How to Apply

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is looking for an in-house social media content creator.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Air Traffic Control Is Short About 3,000 Staffers As Summer Approaches — What to Know

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg detailed the current state of air traffic control in a recent interview.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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The VIP Pass Can Get You Into Airport Lounges All Over the World — and It's on Sale Right Now

Priority Pass is running a special discount on its Standard and Standard Plus memberships.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Don’t Blame the Weather: Airlines Caused Their Own Cancellations, Government Report Says

The Government Accountability Office found that flight cancellations are predominately due to the airlines themselves in a new report.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Dazzle the Sky This Weekend — How to See It

See the Eta Aquariid meteor shower at its peak this weekend.

May 08, 2023 Read more →