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ORLANDO ? According to the newly-released?MMGY lobal/Harrison Group 2013 Portrait of Digital Travelers?a nationally epresentative survey of 1,258 U.S. households who are active sers of digital devices, the use of both smartphones and ablets has increased so rapidly since 2011 that it has pawned a
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PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwired – Aug 8, 2013) -?1?, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:?1), recognized the winners of its 2013 RCI Green Awards at a recent ceremony in Carlsbad, Calif., home of Grand Pacific Resorts, the developer of all three
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The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship recently welcomed four new hospitality industry leaders to its advisory board. 1 1
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At Paris-Charles de Gaulle, a “UM” lounge (Unaccompanied Minors) welcomes children with connections who are traveling alone and provides them with entertainment, such as video games, magazines and toys. Everything has been designed to accommodate children with connections in a fun and reassuring atmosphere. A UM lounge is also
BANGKOK,?Aug. 12, 2013?/PRNewswire/ –?Jet Asia?has commenced 3x weekly scheduled service from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Int’l Airport to Tianjin Bihnai Int’l Airport and to Nanjing Lukou Int’l Airport respectively. In the past year, Jet Asia has operated more than 200 charter flights to both cities combined.
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Hiring for travel and tourism jobs has surged so much in the last few years that the industry has recovered 92% of the positions lost during the recession while the rest of the economy has only recovered 77%. But some economists dismiss the swell in hiring, arguing that many travel
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Demand for spa and?wellness travel?is on the rise, according to a recent survey conducted by The Affluent Traveler Collection. Of the agents surveyed, 75 percent reported increases in spa and wellness travel demand in 2013 versus the same time last year. The survey also provides insight on what
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OXFORD ? Casalinova Development Group, the company planning a hotel and restaurant across Route 26 from the Oxford Casino, has applied for a credit-enhancement agreement to develop a 550-acre property along the highway. Casalinova Development Group plans a $125 million project that includes at least one hotel, restaurants, retail
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THE BIG CLEANUP Brave Enough to Change PHUKET: The doomsayers of Phuket must be wondering where to hide. It’s been a remarkable week with one surprising event after another proving that, yes, Phuket can change. The doomsayers supported Phuket’s tuk-tuk and taxi drivers by saying ”nothing will
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Best Western has opened its first property in the Saudi Arabian Holy City of Makkah. ?Located in the cultural center of Makkah (also known as Mecca), just a few minutes? drive from the Holy Mosque, Best Western Plus Bakkah Awan Hotel is ideally located for the millions of travelers visiting
MORRISTOWN, NJ, August 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ ??Today, Royal Caribbean International recognizes an important milestone in its 45-year company history as it welcomes its 50 millionth guest onboard its fleet of 21 ships. The momentous occasion kicks off a year-long celebration honoring the cruise line?s guests, business partners,
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The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and Myanmar Hoteliers Association will this month carry out joint inspections of selected hotels in the country as part of the government’s strategy to upgrade certain hotel improve services. ?We were not able to judge hotels? standard this year. But, we have a
