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Canadian airline Porter Airlines receives approval to fly to Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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June 13, 2025
QCOSTARICA — Toronto-based Porter Airlines has been authorized by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate scheduled international flights to Costa Rica. The approval also adds Jamaica and the United Kingdom to the airline’s...
IT Service Provider ISO-Gruppe Is BARIG’s New Business Partner
Rus Tourism News
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June 13, 2025
The IT service provider ISO-Gruppe, which is based in Nuremberg, Germany, is now “Technology & Innovation” business partner of the airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany). The companies within the ISO-Gruppe develop...
Smart Travel: Fact Finding Around Tragic Air India Crash, Protest Impacts on Tourists and New Travel Ban Implementation
Smart Meetings
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June 13, 2025
The news was filled with scary stories this week as a fatal crash in India and protests around the country brought a collective gasp to the travel industry. What can you do to keep your attendees safe and reassure them? We asked the experts. As...
Thailand tourism ups and downs: Would casinos hurt or help?
iGB
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June 12, 2025
Visitors to Thailand increased with its appearance in HBO's “The White Lotus”. But the numbers are down again, and pundits are divided on the role of casinos as a solution. Thailand saw a lift in international visitation after it was prominently...
Backpacker tourism and potential towards transformation
Daily FT
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Young travellers usually like to eat tasty and healthy food in the modest of eateries in the island and thereby interact with the local communities Who we become as adults is shaped by our experiences in our youth. Therefore it is very important...
Airbnb hits back at hotels and claims they are responsible for tourism overcrowding
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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June 13, 2025
Airbnb today called on city leaders in the European Union's ten most visited cities to address the overwhelming impact of hotels as a driver of mass tourism. Their call came as Palma prepared for the latest anti-tourism protest with Mallorcan...
Solutions to Workforce Shortage in Tourism Discussed at Seminar in Golden Sands Resort
Bulgarian News Agency
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A seminar on "The Lost Generation in Tourism? Urgent Measures to Attract Young Staff" was held in the seaside resort of Golden Sands, the Ministry of Tourism said on Friday. The event was organised by the Bulgarian Hotel Association. It was held...
Portage County tourism sees record breaking 2024
Waupaca County News - Wisconsin
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PORTAGE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, showing Portage County tourism generated a record $269 million. Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking $25.8 Billion in...
I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting
AOL
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As a local, I know there are a few things you should never do in Alaska.Lisa Maloney Having lived in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes. Many tourists underestimate Alaska's size and think the state is more...
Melbourne’s business events renaissance: Julia Swanson on a record-breaking year
Conference & Meetings World
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June 13, 2025
In this exclusive interview for CMW, Iain Stirling sat down with Julia Swanson, CEO of the Melbourne Convention Bureau, to discuss the city’s remarkable trajectory in the business events sector. Melbourne has cemented its position as a global...
St. Vincent leads Caribbean in US tourist growth for Q1 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 13, 2025
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is forecasting continued record-breaking stay-over arrivals for the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by strong hotel occupancy and airline bookings during the carnival season. “I’m happy to report...
How South Africa’s hospitality industry is turning mental health challenges into competitive advantage
South Africa Today
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June 13, 2025
South Africa’s hospitality industry, projected to be worth more than R20 billion in 2025, is experiencing a wellness revolution. Known for its high-pressure environments and long hours, forward-thinking hospitality leaders are discovering that...
Foreign tourists outnumber Japanese ones at Kyoto hotels for first time ever
SoraNews24
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June 13, 2025
Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city. Recently, with Japan experiencing a surge in inbound international travelers, it’s not unusual to hear locals...
China’s Everest obsession: following Mallory’s footsteps a century on, I saw how tourism and climate change are transforming the mountain
The Conversation
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June 13, 2025
To the discerning eye, other mountains are visible – giants between 23,000 and 26,000 feet high. Not one of their slenderer heads even reaches their chief’s shoulder. Beside Everest they escape notice, such is the pre-eminence of the greatest....
Sri Lanka president meets business, tourism officials in Germany
EconomyNext
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June 13, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT –The cost of SriLankan flights to Europe and London is expected to be high after the state-run national carrier is compelled to change its European routes, including London, to avoid the conflict zone amid escalating tensions in the...
Lesley Weidenbener: IBJ covers sports? Yep, as a business story.
Indianapolis Business Journal
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June 13, 2025
A couple of weeks ago, I asked readers to send me their ideas about how IBJ should be approaching its beats. And I’m pleased to say I’ve received some smart, thoughtful and interesting suggestions about what you’d like to see us do more and less...
Tourist Attractions in Texas
PlanetWare
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Written by Lana Law Updated Jun 13, 2025 Whether you're interested in a city getaway, a nature escape, a beach vacation, or finding an authentic off-the-beaten-path small town, Texas has everything you're looking for and more. This state is...
Bermuda Begins the Year with Steep Drop in Cruise Tourism
Cruise Hive
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June 13, 2025
The cruise industry continues to see a rush of excitement and record-breaking bookings – but cruise guests haven’t been rushing to Bermuda. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is reporting a staggering 68.7% decrease in the number of cruise...
Warwickshire's tourism body launches sustainability action plan
Warwickshire World
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June 13, 2025
Warwickshire’s tourism body has partnered with an international agency to launch a blueprint to make the county’s tourism community more sustainable. Shakespeare’s England has launched its first-ever Sustainability Action Plan in conjunction with...
Business News | Fast Logistics Powers First Export Shipment on Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi Direct Flight
Latestly
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June 13, 2025
SMPL Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 13: As Odisha flagged off its first direct international flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi, logistics player Fast Logistics played a central role behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth export of Odisha's...