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Europe Delays Entry Fee for Travelers Another Year

The European Commission has delayed the start of a travel authorization fee to enter Europe for another year until at least 2024.

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Dengue Fever: As Ibiza health officials issue a warning, should tourists be worried? | Euronews

Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer.

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Why is California called "sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants" - TravelDailyNews International

n this article, we'll take an in-depth look at what it means for California to be a sanctuary state and explore why it has become a haven for undocumented immigrants.

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How to entertain yourself while travelling on planes - TravelDailyNews International

Here are some tips for keeping yourself entertained while travelling on planes.

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The 20 Safest Countries For LGBTQ Travelers, Ranked In A New Report

From the most LGBTQ friendly countries to the most homophobic countries, a new LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index ranks 203 places around the world.

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These Airlines Charge Families Extra To Sit Together

Only three of 10 major U.S. airlines do not charge parents extra to sit with their young kids on a flight.

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Eastern Medicine Made Simple At WTHN—A Sleek New York City Accupuncture Studio

These light-filled studios are the ideal place to experience acupuncture, cupping and Chinese herbal medicine in a friendly enviroment with an easy-to-understand cost structure.

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8 Stunning Hotels Where Actor Eugene Levy Slept In ‘The Reluctant Traveler’

Peek at these luxurious, distinctive getaways — among the best of the best.

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DOT Launches Passenger Guide to Family Seating on Airlines

The Department of Transportation launched an online family seating dashboard on Monday, laying out policies of 10 U.S. airlines

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Mallorca: Holiday prices to surge by a third as island moves away from 'budget British tourists' | Euronews

A surge in visitor numbers after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted has reignited a debate about overtourism.

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Netherlands Travel: Amsterdam Clamps Down On ‘Nuisance’ Tourists

Long known as Europe’s party destination, the Dutch capital is clamping down. Here are some popular things to do in Amsterdam instead of partying.

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NYC’s Hottest East Side Dining Spots And Sizzling Bar Scenes

For some of the best dining spots and trendy bars on Manhattan’s east side, try Dowling's at the Carlyle on the Upper East Side, Bar Bastion midtown east and Bar Lulu downtown in the East Village.

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Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism partner to deliver Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

This year’s festival, will honour the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture and feature popular chefs and personalities from the world of international gastronomy. The much-anticipated event, with free public entry, will feature an international cooking st

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IATA releases 2022 Airline Safety Performance - TravelDailyNews International

In 2022, there were five fatal accidents involving loss of life to passengers and crew. This is reduced from seven in 2021 and an improvement on the five year average (2018-2022) which was also seven.

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IATA releases 2022 Airline Safety Performance - TravelDailyNews International

In 2022, there were five fatal accidents involving loss of life to passengers and crew. This is reduced from seven in 2021 and an improvement on the five year average (2018-2022) which was also seven.

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"Technology Advances and Innovation in Wine Tourism", book by Marianna Sigala - TravelDailyNews International

The book includes 16 chapters and case studies of cutting-edge research (macro, meso and micro) on the latest technological developments and advances, that are revolutionizing the wine tourism sector and transforming the way wine tourism is designed and d

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America’s emerging Spring Break destinations... and it’s not where you might think - TravelDailyNews International

New York’s Manhattan takes center stage with a staggering 186% increase in bookings. This could be down to the return of the city break, which lost favor during the pandemic and its aftermath.

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Cambrian Escapes launches The Wild Collective experience led farm stay breaks in West Wales - TravelDailyNews International

Harnessing the talents of the local community of artists, foragers, wild swimmers, explorers and stargazers.

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Fully cryptocurrency-financed travel: Is it possible - TravelDailyNews International

Literally, you can shop until you drop!

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Hyatt’s transformative growth across Europe, the Middle East & Africa bolsters position as a global leader in Luxury, Lifestyle & Leisure - TravelDailyNews International

Regional pipeline led by the planned integration of Lindner agreement of franchised properties, expansion of All-Inclusive resorts and organic growth in luxury brands.

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ITB 2023: Visit the world of Berlin - TravelDailyNews International

Berlin presents cultural and ecological offers for the first time at Messe Berlin’s multi-purpose venue “Hub27”. visitBerlin is part of the convention programme and host for the medical tourism network.

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“Tourism always comes back” – UNWTO celebrates official opening of ITB Berlin - TravelDailyNews International

Secretary-General Pololiksahvili was invited to be part of the official inauguration ceremony for ITB 2023, alongside Germany's Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey, and public and

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Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country" | Euronews

The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age.

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Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral to reopen to the public after devastating fire | Euronews

The Parisian icon is set to reopen 5 years after the disastrous fire.

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“Tourism Always Comes Back” – UNWTO Celebrates Official Opening of ITB Berlin

Tourism is on track to achieve full recovery this year and ready to deliver on its potential as a pillar of peace and sustainability, UNWTO has told sector leaders at ITB in Berlin.

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Uneven and slower recovery of German demand for Mediterranean destinations - TravelDailyNews International

Whilst Italy and France have improved air connectivity in comparison with 2022, they are still some way off of 2019 figures – in fact they’ve only recovered to 75% roughly of what they were doing in 2019. Surprisingly Greece has seen a roughly 10% drop in

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TUI Global Hotel Awards 2023 – Winners announced - TravelDailyNews International

Within 12 categories, selected from a pool of over 13,000 hotels across 180 destinations, 9 hotels have been recognized as being the best of the best according to reviews by TUI guests. Best Hotel Globally: Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites in Rhodes.

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The travel industry is back: A new start for ITB Berlin 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

Tourism is confronting the latest challenges as a strong community.

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From Las Vegas to Monte Carlo: A journey through the history of casinos - TravelDailyNews International

We'll use this article to take our readers on a journey through the history of casinos and explore how they have evolved from land-based facilities to online casino sites over time.

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WebBeds launch online tool at ITB to improve rate parity - TravelDailyNews International

The Parity Monitor tool will initially serve as a global hub where hotels will submit parity discrepancies to WebBeds. This new tool will be the front end for the newly streamlined internal processes that will track, monitor, report back and quickly resol

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Capri Tiberio Palace gears up for 2023 season launching new suites - TravelDailyNews International

Hotels also lunches culinary workshops, art and craftmanship activities, wellbeing experiences and destination bespoke tours.

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GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation announce the launch of HALO AirFinance, a direct aviation lending platform - TravelDailyNews International

HALO is launching its first fund HALO One, in partnership with InterVest Capital Partners (f/k/a Wafra Capital Partners), a veteran investor in both aviation and the specialty finance sectors.

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Freetour.com announces the winners of its Annual Awards for 2023 - TravelDailyNews International

The 2023 Awards recognize the achievements of the best free tour providers across the globe in various categories.

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Uneven and slower recovery of German demand for Mediterranean destinations - TravelDailyNews International

Whilst Italy and France have improved air connectivity in comparison with 2022, they are still some way off of 2019 figures – in fact they’ve only recovered to 75% roughly of what they were doing in 2019. Surprisingly Greece has seen a roughly 10% drop in

Mar 07, 2023 Read more →

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Ruby Hotels implements Shiji Enterprise Platform as PMS across the Group to streamline operations and enhance guest experience - TravelDailyNews International

After a pilot period, Ruby Hotels has implemented Shiji’s next generation property management system, Shiji Enterprise Platform, for all its hotels across the group.

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Juniper Travel Technology expands network with Kiwi.com - TravelDailyNews International

Through the cooperation with Kiwi.com, Juniper Travel Technology will enrich its network of traditional Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and bring its clients access to more carriers.

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Travelsoft acquires Spain’s Travel Compositor as part of journey to become the world’sleading travel SaaS - TravelDailyNews International

Travel Compositor, the Spain-headquartered B2B provider of travel booking engines with 1bn euros in annual bookings and 11.5m euros in revenues, joins travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) group Travelsoft. Travelsoft will now transact bookings worth 5bn eu

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Why you might need towing services - TravelDailyNews International

The truth is that there are many other situations where True Towing can be a lifesaver.

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Duetto unveils new look - TravelDailyNews International

Revenue management solution delivers a fresh and vibrant brand evolution.

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New Clare Tourism website launched at Clare "Tourism Together" networking event - TravelDailyNews International

The site features key information on tourism attractions and activities in every town and village in Clare, information on local accommodation providers, and events and festivals taking place throughout the county.

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Duetto unveils new look - TravelDailyNews International

Revenue management solution delivers a fresh and vibrant brand evolution.

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Europe needs return of long-haul travel to sustain recovery - TravelDailyNews International

ETC, Tourism Economics and ETOA present expectations for overseas recovery at ITB Berlin. US remains Europe’s largest long-haul market, exhibiting the strongest rebound to date; Return of Chinese travellers to Europe is expected to be gradual, with full r

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Global hospitality industry releases net positive Pathway V2.0 for people, planet, place, and prosperity - TravelDailyNews International

The Pathway has been developed in close collaboration and strong support with the industry and sustainability experts, such as EY, Considerate Group and Greenview.

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Cloudbeds partners with leading Revenue Management systems - TravelDailyNews International

Cloudbeds’ initial RMS launch partners include Atomize, BEONx, Beyond Pricing, Duetto, Pace Revenue, PriceLabs, and RoomPriceGenie, some of the most notable players in the space for dynamic pricing and data-driven hospitality decision-making.

Mar 07, 2023 Read more →

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Wales is the first European country to get a ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’. Where else can you go stargazing? | Euronews

Its clear skies have put Ynys Enlli on the map. But your nearest Dark Sky Park or Reserve might be closer than you think.

Mar 07, 2023 Read more →

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H-Hotels.com deploys Quicktext AI and Big Data Solutions for Hospitality - TravelDailyNews International

By partnering with Quicktext, H-Hotels.com is able to launch a virtual assistant Velma powered by artificial intelligence, allowing guests to book their stays directly and receive instant answers to their questions 24/7 in 30+ languages.

Mar 07, 2023 Read more →

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IDeaS names Michael McCartan to Lead Growth Across Europe, Middle East, and Africa - TravelDailyNews International

McCartan joins global revenue management leader to accelerate the company’s growth, deepen hotel industry partnerships, and further expand IDeaS’ reach across the EMEA region.

Mar 07, 2023 Read more →

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When will travel agencies deliver the “Connected Trip”? | PhocusWire

Will it be Booking.com, Expedia or an AI startup that finally develops an app that helps you from the start of booking a trip until you get home again?

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