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A new report about vacation days reveals that more than half of American employees left unused last year. The 662 million days left unused last year—and their implications for individual employees and workplaces alike—are not felt evenly across America. Project: Time Off's new report, Under-Vacationed America: An Analysis of the States and Cities That Need to Take a Day, provides a look at the vacation behavior in all 50 states and the 30-largest metro areas in the country.

The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has revealed the results of the 2017 LATA Travel Trends Report. LATA surveyed 3641 consumers about their travel habits. 19% of respondents had travelled to Latin America in the last two years with the largest share (25%) falling into the 65+ age category followed by the 25-34 age category (representing 21%) and the 55-64 age category (representing 18%).

Airbnb announced the launch of Airbnb Trips in Mexico City, adding the capital to a growing list of international destinations with bookable local experiences that allow users to discover new communities and passions.

Elton John will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Fall 2017 and early 2018 to perform his most iconic hits in "The Million Dollar Piano," the critically-acclaimed Las Vegas residency that will end May 2018.

The Rwanda Development Board recently announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Tracking Permits from US$750 to US$1,500 for all visitors, effective immediately.

Simply Sweden, the Scandinavian travel specialist, is offering guests an exclusive festive experience with its new break Jokkmokk Christmas Market. The highlight of the three-night escorted trip is a new Christmas Market in the pretty town of Jokkmokk, which, like the world-renowned February Winter Market, is a place where the Sami showcase their traditions and sell handicrafts.

While Laos or officially Lao PDR registered a 10% decrease in total international tourist arrivals in 2016, mostly due to a contraction in tourist arrivals from neighboring countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, Luang Prabang broke a new record in tourist arrivals last year, up by almost 6% over 2015.

Cathay Pacific Holidays has selected DHISCO Inc., the world’s leading hospitality distribution company, to connect its travelers with the most up-to-date rates and information from hotels around the globe.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has revealed that April 2017 was the most successful April on record in terms of global tourist arrivals.

After the successful launch of flights and holidays from London Stansted Airport in March this year, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are launching shopping, Black Friday and Thanksgiving trips direct to the Big Apple. They are the only operator to fly directly to the Big Apple from the airport.

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is published Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2017-2021 report. The report for 39 destinations within Asia Pacific reveals powerful economic figures on the fastest-growing tourism region in the world.

Still relatively unexplored by North American tourists, Campeche – the Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula overlooking the Gulf of Mexico –offers endless opportunities and off-the-beaten-path explorations for tourists with a few days to spend.

A new study reveals the changes in American vacation habits. Although taking time off from work continues to be a challenge in America’s always-on work culture, the study shows that starting from 2016 American work culture began to change.

As summer season is starting, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach, announced America’s best beaches in 2017. Florida dominates Dr. Beach’s 27th Annual Top 10 Beach List for second year in a row.