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in Asia

Saudia welcomes record 32m travellers in 2017

Saudia has achieved outstanding operational performance and an unprecedented number of guests flown, total flights operated, and seat capacity during 2017.The total number of passengers that travelled with the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rose significantly last…

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in Africa

Holness: Tourism industry supports state of emergency

Jamaica prime minister, Andrew Holness, has welcome the support of tourism stakeholders in St. James after the government rolled-out a series of increased security measures to curb crime in the area.The move has led some to question the safety of…

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in Oceania

Staying at the Baycrest Lodge, in Taupo

David Smith checks into the Baycrest Lodge, in Taupo.Check-in experience:The best recommendation for any accommodation provider is return visits. We first stayed at Taupo’s Baycrest Lodge soon after it opened in 1998. We have since been back for more short…

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in North America

Tourism In Mexico Analyzing A Visa Waiver Program

Mexican government is considering a visa waiver program for 38 countries. The Permanent Commission of the International Statistical Congress urged the Secretariats of the Interior (SEGOB), of Foreign Affairs (SRE), and other competent federal agencies are analyzing the feasibility of…

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in News

Europcar expands Brunel ride-hailing services across Europe

Europcar has developed its driver service offer, using the benefits of Brunel’s technology platform, to provide its customers with a seamless end to end global travel solution.The company hopes the move will be another step toward meeting new mobility demands.Brunel…

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in Europe

Blythswood Square Hotel undergoes interior renovation

As part of a multi-million-pound investment, Glasgow’s five-star Blythswood Square Hotel has unveiled its refreshed and reimagined guest rooms and suites as it reaches a major milestone in its refurbishment.Work at the world-renowned hotel continues with guest rooms being the…

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in Africa

Universal access in tourism – how does Africa fare?

Universal access in tourism (accessible tourism) refers to the ability of all people to have equal opportunity and access to a product or service, as described by the South African National Department of Tourism.The World Health Organization estimates that over…

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