Monthly Archives: March 2018

US President Trump’s St. Martin mansion can now be rented on Airbnb

US President Donald Trump’s $17-million palm-tree-embedded fantastic mansion in Saint Martin is currently available on Airbnb for $11,418 a night. And during special occasions like New Year’s Eve and Christmas, the price nearly doubles. The estate is referred to as …

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After record year Global tourism predicted to slow

As per a leading global industry body, the travel and tourism sector will see a modest growth in 2018 due to higher oil prices and airfares. Although 2017 was the best year on record.     The sector created 7 …

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Tibet restricting tourists visit for ultra luxury tourism

The administration of Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region undertakes to limit the number of international and local visitors in the scenic spots of Tibet, including Mount Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in the West.   Qi Zhala, the chairman of …

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First-ever Education & Job Day at ITB China Conference 2018

Equipping youths with skills which will make them more employable for current and future jobs in the travel markets. For the first time ITB China 2018 will constitute the last day of the ITB China Conference, 18 May 2018, to …

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Helicopter crash on Great Barrier Reef kills 2 US tourists

A helicopter carrying American tourists crashed at the iconic Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the internationally renowned coral-viewing site killing two passengers from Hawaii and injuring two others from Colorado, as per the police.   The helicopter pulled one of …

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Biometrics in identity management will transform passenger processing

Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID Management Revolution, a report published today by SITA. It outlines …

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Myanmar wants to lure Japanese tourists for best vacations

Myanmar is targeting more Japanese travellers and tourists to visit the destinations for both long and short holidays.     The Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association is aiming 90% Japanese tour and media companies in an effort to attract more travellers …

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Marianas named as the popular tourism destination at 2018 Guangzhou International Travel Fair

Marianas Visitors Authority has collaborated with Dynasty Holiday, Century Tours and Shenzhen Professional International Travel Service to take part in 2018 Guangzhou International Travel Fair and named as the most popular island.   2018 Guangzhou International Travel Fair has attracted …

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Commuters face serious delays due to South Western Railway disruption, key routes blocked

After the key rail junction of Havant in Hampshire got completely blocked tens of thousands of rush-hour commuters had their travel plans wrecked due to signal failures.   From Portsmouth to London Waterloo on South Western Railway or on the …

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Thailand attracted about 1.2 million Chinese tourists in February

Nearly 1.2 million tourists from China had visited Thailand in February marking a 51% rise from the same period last year as per a senior government official who mentioned this on Wednesday.   Pongpanu Svetarundra who is the undersecretary of …

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