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Τhe Hospitality Show 2024 to be held in San Antonio Oct. 28-30, 2024 - TravelDailyNews International

The Show 2024 will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

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ATM 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees as Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition sets new record - TravelDailyNews International

More than 2,100 exhibitors and representatives from over 150 countries took part in the landmark edition, which was hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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This sunny southern Italian town will pay you €30,000 to move there. What’s the catch? | Euronews

The town is famous for its ‘green gold’ olive oil.

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Tourism on Track for Full Recovery as New Data Shows Strong Start to 2023

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

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Greek hospitality experts initiate regenerative tourism effort in Zanzibar - TravelDailyNews International

A group of three Greek hospitality experts has formed a company called Orama Hospitality, aimed at taking over the management of several beachfront resorts in Zanzibar.

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Riyadh Travel Fair 2023 edition is set to be Saudi Arabia’s largest travel and tourism event on record - TravelDailyNews International

The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2023, Saudi Arabia's premier travel industry showcase, is poised to welcome an expected 30,000 visitors to experience a stunning showcase of over 150 exhibitors.

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Europe’s future air route networks to be mapped out in Łódź this week - TravelDailyNews International

Routes Europe 2023 will drive the growth of the region’s air connectivity.

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The European Commission launches European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions for 2024 - TravelDailyNews International

In a change to previous editions, this year there will be only one winning city in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024 competition. Additionally, the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism is now the successor of the European Destinations of Excel

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Air Serbia handles one million passengers since the beginning of the year - TravelDailyNews International

The national airline of Serbia will be flying to more than 80 destinations worldwide this summer.

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Illinois Office of Tourism celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with sustainable getaways and eco-friendly trip giveaways - TravelDailyNews International

New trip ideas feature upcycled lodging, farm dinner experiences, electric vehicle road trips, bike trails and outdoor adventures across Illinois.

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Ethiopian Skylight, Africa’s largest hotel gets a grand opening - TravelDailyNews International

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel stands within a prime location at just 5 minutes’ walk from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The hotel is built to be a suitable space for both business and social event gatherings.

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IFEMA MADRID presents FITUR 2024 leaderships and opportunities in Miami - TravelDailyNews International

FITUR 2024 will occupy over 140,000 square meters across 9 halls and will bring together more than 9,000 companies and 150,000 professional attendees from the global tourism industry in 145 countries.

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Quartz Inn Hotels announces its first hotel in Mexico - TravelDailyNews International

The Casa Antares Hotel, now renamed Casa Antares by Quartz Inn Hotels, is located very close to the Queretaro Airport, in the midst of nature and has 15 rooms.

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AHLA welcomes Omer Acar as Executive Committee Member - TravelDailyNews International

AHLA’s executive committee includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry, and their insight guides its policy agenda.

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New project announcements and record early planning project counts fuel Canada’s hotel construction pipeline - TravelDailyNews International

Ontario continues to lead Canada’s construction pipeline with record-high project and room counts of 162 projects/21,945 rooms and accounts for 57% of the projects and 58% of the rooms in Canada’s total pipeline.

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EUROMIC appoints Pamela Shepherd as Business Development Manager in North America - TravelDailyNews International

Pamela’s role will be to grow the euromic brand in North America by introducing clients to the benefits of using EUROMIC members and keeping the market updated with all the latest our 52 specialist MICE DMCs have to offer.

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Royal Jordanian hosts ZEDMIBA Forum’s AGM in Amman - TravelDailyNews International

The ZEDMIBA Forum is an umbrella organization managed by IATA, comprising ZED, which is for leisure travel, and MIBA, which is for duty travel.

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TAAG Angola Airlines will offer direct flights between Luanda and Oporto during Christmas and New Year - TravelDailyNews International

TAAG Angola Airlines has just updated the flight schedule; New website is live.

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Wantotrip unveils innovative travel solutions at GITEX Africa 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

GITEX Africa 2023 serves as a launchpad for Wantotrip's latest travel solutions, aimed at revolutionizing the way people experience travel.

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Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa opened in Kefalonia, Greece - TravelDailyNews International

London-based Hamburg-born interior architect, Maike, of Maike Gruna Interiors, is at the helm, alongside her husband, Spyro Korsanos, whose family originates from Kefalonia.

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BTEA and Air Arabia unite to take Bahrain's tourism to new heights - TravelDailyNews International

The partnership will focus on promoting Bahrain as a top tourist destination for meetings, conferences, entertainment and weddings.

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Moravia Yachting announces its appointment for the sale of the U-Boat Worx Nautilus submarine - TravelDailyNews International

The Nautilus is presented to market with an interior by Officina Amare.

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Seamless but secure: ChatGPT and data protection in travel | PhocusWire

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You Can Live for Free in Aruba As This Hotel's In-house Social Media Creator — How to Apply

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is looking for an in-house social media content creator.

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Air Traffic Control Is Short About 3,000 Staffers As Summer Approaches — What to Know

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg detailed the current state of air traffic control in a recent interview.

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The VIP Pass Can Get You Into Airport Lounges All Over the World — and It's on Sale Right Now

Priority Pass is running a special discount on its Standard and Standard Plus memberships.

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Don’t Blame the Weather: Airlines Caused Their Own Cancellations, Government Report Says

The Government Accountability Office found that flight cancellations are predominately due to the airlines themselves in a new report.

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The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Dazzle the Sky This Weekend — How to See It

See the Eta Aquariid meteor shower at its peak this weekend.

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Why data is critical to sustainability strategies for destinations | PhocusWire

Although many international companies and tourism destinations claim to be “data-driven,” most of them have yet to grasp the tangible benefits that data can offer, particularly regarding sustainability and inclusivity.

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New Expedia tech extends debate on attribute-based selling | PhocusWire

For now, Expedia Group’s system does not enable customization of room attributes, such as location, floor or view.

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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Travel investors on the outlook for funding | PhocusWire

Three of Europe's leading investors take Center Stage in Barcelona to share their outlook for travel startup funding.

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The importance of evidence in determining fault in a car accident - TravelDailyNews International

Read on to learn more about how important evidence is when making determinations relating to responsibility in car crashes.

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IATA: Statement on the end of COVID as an international public health emergency - TravelDailyNews International

"IATA is committed to working with global partners, including the WHO and ICAO, to implement new best practices and guidance, and ensure a more resilient and successful approach to managing and safeguarding public health and wellbeing in future years

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IATA: Statement on the end of COVID as an international public health emergency - TravelDailyNews International

"IATA is committed to working with global partners, including the WHO and ICAO, to implement new best practices and guidance, and ensure a more resilient and successful approach to managing and safeguarding public health and wellbeing in future years

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Vitur and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living in the vacation rental industry - TravelDailyNews International

Sustonica is the first sustainability badge for vacation rentals. By implementing sustainable solutions, owners and managers can improve their Sustonica score and attract environmentally conscious guests.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Aspen Hospitality opens first urban property: Limelight Denver - TravelDailyNews International

Limelight brings brand’s sense of adventure and philanthropy to Denver.

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From Demi Lovato to desert safaris: Why Abu Dhabi should be on your 2023 bucket-list | Euronews

The UAE's capital is rolling out world-class sporting and music events in 2023. Here’s where to go and what to see.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Mews partners with Saira Hospitality to launch five new hospitality schools and develop an innovative online training solution - TravelDailyNews International

The partnerships will utilize industry-leading experience from both brands to help Mews hotel customers to attract, train and retain hospitality staff.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Turkish Airlines recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue - TravelDailyNews International

In the first quarter, the airline achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, reaching 4.4 billion USD with an increase of 43% year-over-year. Accounting 84% of the total revenue, passenger revenues rose by 83% and recorded over 3.6 billion USD.

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International Health Insurers Globality Health and ERGO-Bezirksdirektion Haus complement BARIG Business Partner Network - TravelDailyNews International

Broad insurance expertise for more flexibility and security.

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Turkish Airlines recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue - TravelDailyNews International

In the first quarter, the airline achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, reaching 4.4 billion USD with an increase of 43% year-over-year. Accounting 84% of the total revenue, passenger revenues rose by 83% and recorded over 3.6 billion USD.

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SIHOT opens Turkey office - TravelDailyNews International

Eleventh global location for leading digital hotel management system.

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iCoupon provides solution to all major Scandinavian carriers - TravelDailyNews International

iCoupon’s platform uses contact-free technology to directly transfer the value of vouchers given due to flight disruption directly to the passenger’s boarding pass.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Budapest Airport introduces new CCO, Balázs Bogáts - TravelDailyNews International

In his new role he will be responsible for commercial sales and marketing activities with airline, retail, property, landside and mobility partners for which he will report directly to the CEO.

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IAG first quarter results 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

First quarter profit for the first time since quarter 1, 2019, demonstrating strong performance.

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Budapest Airport introduces new CCO, Balázs Bogáts - TravelDailyNews International

In his new role he will be responsible for commercial sales and marketing activities with airline, retail, property, landside and mobility partners for which he will report directly to the CEO.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Swan Hellenic’s third and largest ship, SH Diana, sets sail for Arctic following Amsterdam Naming Ceremony celebrations - TravelDailyNews International

The cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship is now on her way to Tromsø for an 11-day cruise of fjord exploration that opens her Arctic season before she voyages worldwide.

May 08, 2023 Read more →

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Rapidly growing Vilnius Airport offers new opportunities for international business - TravelDailyNews International

Currently, the commercial space of Vilnius Airport is about 3,300 square metres (excluding warehouses, technical facilities, and offices). There are 6 Duty Free shops, 9 cafés and restaurants, and 11 other retail and service outlets.

May 08, 2023 Read more →