Global Travel News
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EPIC DISNEYLAND COLLECTIBLES COLLECTION GOES UP FOR AUCTION
Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir. A passionate collector has brought Disney magic to…
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MORE PIE?: Florida Keys celebrates 200 years with dessert
Visitors and locals alike were invited to open their pie holes, literally, this week as the Florida Keys celebrated its bicentennial Monday with a world-recording breaking Key lime pie more…
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MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL STRIKES A MAJOR CHORD
The current Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is showcasing some serious star power. Over the course of 10 days, world-renowned artists including Diana Krall, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant & Alison…
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ALL ABOARD FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S AMAZING RIDE
It was simply time for the Golden Gate City to start playing ball again in Canada – literally, as a delegation from the San Francisco Tourism Association invited a select…
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BWH Hotels Continues Global Expansion in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, July 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Global hotel company continues growth across chain scale segments and soft brand hotel collections. BWH Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel…
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UNWTO Welcomes Members of the Americas to Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador, June 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from across the Americas committed to a more ethical, inclusive tourism as the sector bounces back to drive economic recovery…
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China Ratifies WTO Deal on Fisheries Subsidies
Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, July 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / China, the world’s leading marine fishing producer, has formally accepted a historic trade agreement for ocean sustainability at the…
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ROUND-UP: June 26-30, 2023
While there was more air travel disruptions in US last week, and smoke got in our eyes here at home, emerging Canadian travel stats continued to be positive, while car…
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The Cost of Faking a Smile
Perhaps surprisingly, the smiles that greet you upon arrival at a hotel might not be genuine. A positive, welcoming demeanour is part of the job description for housekeeping, front desk,…
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Meliá Chiang Mai Sweeps Awards for Best Interior Design
Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Meliá Chiang Mai brought home two coveted accolades last week when it won “Best Hotel Lobby Interior – Thailand” and “Best…