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Maldives Bans Entry for Israeli Passport Holders
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June 12, 2024
The Maldives has officially banned entry for Israeli passport holders. This decision came after a recent parliamentary vote. The legislation was proposed by the main ...
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Turkish Airlines Launches Istanbul – Denver Flights with Special Introductory Fares
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June 12, 2024
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of a new route from Istanbul to Denver. This service will initially operate three flights per week. “As the ...
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Boeing’s Troubles Soar: 737 Max Orders Grounded for Second Month
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June 12, 2024
Boeing has not received any orders for its 737 Max jet for the second month in a row. This marks a significant downturn for the ...
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JetBlue will Serve Long Island MacArthur Airport
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June 12, 2024
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) reinforced its role as New York’s Hometown Airline® by announcing it will launch service for the first time from Long Island MacArthur Airport ...
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easyJet Announces 60 New Routes for Winter 2024
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June 12, 2024
easyJet has announced its largest release of new routes with 60 new routes now available to book including 33 routes launching from 11 UK airports, ...
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World’s Top Hotel Brands Struggle to Build Brand Value
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June 12, 2024
Hilton, with a brand value of USD11.6 billion, has retained its title as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the ninth consecutive year, according ...
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Bahamas Bowl Returns to Nassau
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June 12, 2024
ESPN announced the Bahamas Bowl, the longest running international bowl game in college football history, will return to Nassau, Bahamas after a one-year absence. The ...
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Brussels Plays the Waiting Game: Iberia-Air Europa Merger Deadline Extended
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June 11, 2024
The European Commission has extended the deadline for deciding on the Iberia and Air Europa merger until August 20. This new date provides more time ...
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COVID-19 Cases Surge After Taylor Swift’s Madrid and Paris Concerts
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June 11, 2024
Some Swifties in Europe share more than just their love for Taylor Swift—they also share COVID-19. The Eras Tour, the 130,000 people who attended the ...
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Las Vegas Sees Record Mosquito Activity, High Risk of West Nile Virus
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June 11, 2024
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas, get ready for an exciting adventure in the city of lights. From thrilling casinos and world-class entertainment ...
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Fire Destroys Famous Kadir’s Tree Houses in Antalya’s Olympos
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June 11, 2024
A devastating fire last night completely destroyed Kadir’s Tree Houses, a well-known accommodation site in the Olympos National Park in Antalya. This popular retreat, which ...
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Taksim Square’s New Attraction: The Republic Museum
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June 10, 2024
Istanbul’s Taksim Square has welcomed a new cultural landmark with the opening of the Republic Museum. The historic Taksim Maksem, restored and repurposed by İBB ...
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UN Tourism to Host First African Gastronomy Forum in Zimbabwe
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June 10, 2024
UN Tourism is set to host its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, aiming to make gastronomy tourism a key pillar for sustainable ...
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U.S. Hotels Experiencing Staffing Shortages
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June 10, 2024
More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according ...
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Windstar Cruises Reveals New Ship: Star Seeker
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June 10, 2024
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar ...
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Bvlgari to Open Bvlgari Resort Bodrum in Turkey by 2026
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June 10, 2024
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement to open Bvlgari Resort Bodrum, a new luxury hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, in 2026. ...
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Turkish Tourism Faces Challenges After FTI Touristik’s Bankruptcy
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June 10, 2024
FTI Touristik, a major German tour operator, declared insolvency on June 3, raising concerns within Turkey’s tourism sector. The impact of this collapse is being ...
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Turkey to Implement New Measures Against E-Cigarettes, Says Erdoğan
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June 10, 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced new measures against e-cigarettes in Turkey. He shared these plans during the “World No Tobacco Day and Environmental Health ...
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Cathay & Singapore Airlines To Collaborate On Sustainability Initiatives
Weena Tan
June 10, 2024
Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are ...
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Paddleboarding Fun: Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s Spanish Getaway
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June 10, 2024
Kendall and Kylie Jenner are enjoying some sister time in Spain! Their recent trip to Mallorca has been a mix of fun, relaxation, and stunning ...
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Florida County Closes Beaches After Consecutive Shark Attacks
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June 9, 2024
Walton County, Florida, has closed its beaches following two shark bite incidents. These attacks happened back-to-back on Friday, causing concern among officials and residents. The ...
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Oman Air and SalamAir Extend Codeshare
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June 9, 2024
Oman Air and SalamAir launch the airlines’ latest codeshare partnership, which offers passengers an expanded range of travel options within the Sultanate of Oman and ...
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Google and Singapore Tourism Board to bring location-based AR experiences to Google Maps for the first time
Weena Tan
June 9, 2024
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Google will be expanding on its partnership to create more Augmented Reality (AR) experiences, which will be directly available ...
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Air Cairo Launches Flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
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June 8, 2024
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, one of Europe’s busiest airports, continues to expand its global network by connecting world tourism centers to Istanbul with new ...
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Thailand to implement visa waivers for citizens of 93 countries, up from 57
Weena Tan
June 7, 2024
Thailand has announced new and relaxed visa schemes to boost tourism by implementing longer visa stay periods for tourists, digital nomads, post graduate students, and ...
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Bang & Olufsen Partners with Riva to Create Luxury Sound Experiences
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June 7, 2024
Bang & Olufsen, known for its excellence in luxury audio, has partnered with Riva, an icon of fine Italian yachting, to create the ultimate vessel ...
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Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau Launches B2B Roadshow in India
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June 7, 2024
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Convention Bureau are set to host a B2B Roadshow and Networking evening in Indore, Vadodara, ...
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IHG Hotels Introduces Enneagram-Based Vacations with Expert Partner
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June 7, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with renowned Enneagram expert, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, a community psychologist and certified Enneagram coach, to introduce a new concept in ...
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ITA Airways Launches First Direct Flight from Rome to Accra, Ghana
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June 7, 2024
The first ITA Airways flight from Rome Fiumicino arrived yesterday at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana. The aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, was welcomed with ...
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Etihad, China Eastern Airlines Seal Landmark Joint Venture
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June 7, 2024
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have signed a landmark Joint Venture (JV). This historic agreement, signed at Etihad’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, is the ...
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