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Indian and Russian guests are the new toast of the capital. While domestic tourists still form the biggest pool of clients for the emirate, India is the largest overseas market for Abu Dhabi. India toppled the United Kingdom, which was the largest market in first half of 2012. More than
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Although domestic tourism remains at a standstill, international arrivals to Greece and tourism revenue have lifted since the beginning of the year. Tourism revenue in Greece has risen 38.5 percent and foreign arrivals have increased by 24 percent in the year to May 2013, The Agence France-Presse reported.
With virtually every day another massive cruise vessel being announced, at Un-Cruise Adventures, business is booming with the company specialising in small intimate vessels. Un-Cruise specifically calls to those seeking a refreshing alternative to mainstream cruising, according to a UT San Diego report. Formerly operating separately as InnerSea
The Atlantic Canada region is continuing to grow as a cruise destination. This year, Cruise Atlantic Canada expects more than 658,000 Americans to visit during 345 ship calls to the region?s six major ports in the four provinces: Saint John in New Brunswick, St. John?s and Corner
New Zealanders will soon be able to take full advantage of the Qantas and Emirates partnership, with the joint network opening for bookings from 14 August 2013. Aligned fares, frequent flyer benefits and codeshare arrangements will all be switched on across the Tasman, making it easier for New Zealanders to
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Britain is the best place in Europe to visit for shopping, according to YouGov?s latest EuroTrack survey, which tracks public opinion in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The findings come a day after official figures showed economic growth in Britain has doubled since the start
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Abu Dhabi has reported a 12% rise in the number of guests staying in its 145 hotels and hotel apartments for the first half of this year compared to the first six months of last year. Figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) also
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s (HOT) second-quarter earnings rose 12%, topping the hotel company’s own expectations, as lower expenses outweighed a drop in revenue. For 2013, Starwood again raised its view for the year, now expecting adjusted per-share earnings of $2.81 to $2.88
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ROCKVILLE, Md.,?July 26, 2013?/PRNewswire/ –?Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE:CHH) today reported the following highlights for the second quarter of 2013: * Franchising revenues increased 6% to?$82.6 million?for the three months ended?June 30, 2013?from?$77.8 million?for the same period of 2012.? Total
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IHG (InterContinental Hotel Group) announced that international investment company, Pro Invest Group, has established a $150 million fund to develop a portfolio of 15 Holiday Inn Express hotels across Australia. Pro Invest has created a property development and hotel operating company to build and operate an initial 15 Holiday Inn
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Best Western International has announced the addition of three new hotels to the brand?s?West African portfolio?and with eight properties open, and five additional hotels in the pipeline, the World?s Biggest Hotel Family? plans to have more than 1,300 rooms in West Africa. The newest additions
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Sebastien Carre has been appointed general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff in Johannesburg, South Africa. Carre most recently was general manager of Four Seasons? resort at Sharm El Sheikh. Simon Chen has been appointed general manager of Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, Colorado. Chen most recently was general manager
