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IATA calls for lessons to be learned from personal electronic device ban

The International Air Transport Association called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas.These include closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate the long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures, following the introduction of a laptop ban on certain routes…

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Digital Trends Embraced By Hoteliers

Society is moving forward developing fast. Like most industries, tourism and hospitality needs to get familiar with the latest digital trends and include efficient technology in the services.Hotel managers need to follow the modern technology trends to be successful on…

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CDB Aviation places $7.4 billion deal with Boeing

Boeing and CDB Aviation today finalised an order for 42 737 MAX 8s, ten 737 MAX 10s and eight 787-9 Dreamliners.The order puts the 737 MAX program over 4,000 orders total.Valued at $7.4 billion at current list prices, was announced…

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Mantis Collection signs with Shurooq to manage Sharjah Collection

The Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled that Mantis Collection will be managing all hospitality facilities under Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection brand.Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities.Established in 2009, Shurooq…

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OTA belt-tightening hurts TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor said third-quarter revenue rose less than analysts expected because hotels and OTAs reduced marketing spending at the travel-review site.Net income fell as the company made good on a promise earlier this year to boost its advertising and marketing spending.TripAdvisor’s…

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WTM 2017: UNWTO figures show tourism on track for record year

Demand for international tourism remained strong during the northern hemisphere summer peak season.International tourist arrivals in July and August totalled over 300 million for the first time ever according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.Many destinations reported double-digit growth,…

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21st Century, The Rise Of Tourism And Tourismophobia

The annual number of travelers in 2017 could surpass the 1.3 billion mark. With the rise of low-cost airlines, the number of annual flights has also grown: more than 37 million per year. Right now, 4.2 million seats are available…

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Auberge operating Nicaragua resort

Auberge Resorts Collection will assume management of the beachfront Mukul resort in Nicaragua on Nov. 15.The resort, which boasts four miles of private beachfront, has 23 “bohios,” which are treehouse-like forest dwellings that are perched 300 feet above the beach…

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