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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Dublin Airport wins international award for mapping software

Dublin Airport has received an award for a software project that has enabled the airport to report safety issues in real time and improved efficiency for passengers.

Luxury Travel’s Most Prestigious Event Sets a New Record with 6,515 Attendees

LAS VEGAS - This week global travel agency network Virtuoso is holding its 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s answer to Fashion Week.

Halfway through 2019, impressive growth for Saint Lucia's tourism sector




CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA - Saint Lucia tourism officials remain optimistic over signs of a continued growth trajectory. At the halfway point of 2019, current figures indicate an increase in visitor arrivals to the island with significant growth from Canada, The United States, and Germany.

Juniper Research: Mobile digital identity to be an opportunity in 2024

Hampshire, UK:  A new report from Juniper Research has found that the use of unique mobile identifier services, which provide identity verification through SIMs, will generate over 7 billion USD for mobile operators in 2024. This is up from an expected $859 million in 2019; a growth of over 800%.

Prague Airport is Introducing Digital Signage



Digital signage, which was launched for passengers at Prague Airport and is located at the entrance to pier B in Terminal 1, is available in six language versions, in Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and naturally Czech and English.

New hotel by Marriott to open

Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Danville is scheduled to open for business this Thursday, August 15, 2019. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine,

Global wildlife tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade annually

In 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed $120.1bn to global GDP, versus the $23bn in revenue attributed to the illegal trade in wildlife, or 5.2 times more, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Ministry of Tourism of Jamaica Rhyne Park to provide more home ownership possibilities for Tourism Workers

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Speaking at the official ground breaking at Rhyne Park, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett said, “This is another exercise of hope in real gain and capital appreciation to a number of deserving citizens here in St. James.

The most expensive beaches around the world: The US ranks in the Top 10

The travel platform for individual travel with local expertise, YouDiscover, has uncovered the most expensive beaches around the world.

Over 130 detained in Moscow after protesters break off from peaceful rally to ‘walk’ the streets

Dozens of arrests were made in Moscow after groups of activists heeded calls for unauthorized protest “walks” through central streets. It follows the opposition rally that gathered tens of thousands and went off without incident.

Norway police: Shooting at Oslo mosque, 1 shot and 1 arrested



One person has been injured in a shooting inside a mosque in Norway, Oslo police said on Saturday, adding that a man had been apprehended.

Cruise community of over 5,000 will meet in Hamburg this September

LONDON / HAMBURG - Thousands of cruising professionals and industry leaders will return to Hamburg this September for the 10th edition of Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention.

Cyprus: 2019 a difficult year for tourism but no need to panic, Deputy Minister says



Deputy Minister for Tourism Savvas Perdios said that 2019 is a difficult year for tourism, but stressed that there is no need for panic, pointing out that positive developments may be expected in the coming weeks with regard to covering the losses from flights that no longer operate to and from Cyprus.

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

SAS introduces direct services to the new airport in Sälen, Trysil

During the 2019-2020 winter season SAS is going to start direct flights from Copenhagen, Aalborg and London to Scandinavian Mountains Airport, the new airport in Sälen/, rysil.

Thomas Cook Needs Additional Funds to Get Through the Winter

Thomas Cook Group Plc fell the most in a month after the debt-laden travel giant said it needs more than $1 billion for a recapitalization meant to tide it through the winter, when fewer Europeans go on vacation.

TripAdvisor Plots Loyalty Program in Campaign Against Google

Think of an online travel booking experience, such as wandering through Priceline.com, Expedia.com, or Booking.com, and the first thing that comes to mind may not be a loyalty program.

Klook unveils its 2019’s most Insta-worthy experiences so far

INDIA - The world’s stunning scenery, rich culture, and fantastic food and drink provide unique and endless travel opportunities. The notion of cameras eating first has now evolved into cameras experiencing first,

The hotel cleanliness issues that frustrate Britons the most

The summer is officially here and for many across the country, it finally means the time to go on a much-needed holiday domestically or abroad.