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1 China is a true traveler?s paradise. Its 5,000 years of recorded history provide a wealth of culture while its modern economy makes it a fast-rising star on the world stage.?Friendly Planet Travel?s?newly upgraded?China Delight?tour,starting at $2,799 with airfare, goes far
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1Following years of a slow and stubborn recovery, the global hospitality sector entered 2013 with a strong appetite for growth. Building on momentum gained in the prior year, renewed investor confidence and pent-up demand for trades propelled growth within the global lodging sector, fueling an increase in transaction activity and
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1 The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including: – Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Chilean travel and tourism sector – Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Chile for various categories in the travel and tourism sector, such as accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment, foodservice, transport, retail,
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Rezidor, one of the world?s most dynamic hotel companies and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the appointment of Thomas Engelhart as Area Vice President Nordics, effective 1st February 2014. Based in Stockholm, he will be responsible for all of the group?s 58 Radisson Blu
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1Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, representing approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries, strengthening its global lead and expanding its footprint particularly in developing markets. The company signed 152 new hotel agreements in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased
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1Cunard Line?s flagship?Queen Mary 2?will celebrate her first ten years of service in 2014. Since her spectacular naming by Her Majesty The Queen on 8 January 2004,?Queen Mary 2?has undertaken a total of 419 voyages, including over 200 Transatlantic Crossings, and has called at 182
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In December, Finnair traffic measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres decreased by 2.7 per cent and the overall capacity decreased 0.9 per cent year?on?year. Passenger load factor decreased by 1.4 percentage points and was 75.8 per cent. The capacity in Asian traffic grew by 1.
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1Travel agents are back. That?s the message for 2014 coming in loud and clear from top agency executives. They?re hearing a buzz and perceiving a turnaround in attitude ? of both consumers and suppliers ? about the great value agents provide. It?s not quite that simple though. The positive
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1German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is accustomed to turning his creative hand to hotels; last year he redesigned the exterior of the Hotel M?tropole in Monte-Carlo and previous to that?he brought to life a suite entirely made out of chocolate. Now, the Chanel creative director has been approached
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Generous tax breaks helped the Irish tourism industry to its best year since 2009. In its 2013 Year End Review, the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC) reveals that revenue rose by 13 percent on 2012. Almost 7m overseas visitors injected over EUR4bn (USD5.45bn) into the economy in 2013, and
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1 Love to travel but hate airports? If yes, then you?re like most people. The word ?airport? just conjures up so many negative emotions ? lines, delays, unhealthy food, and overpriced merchandise. But it doesn?t have to be this way. Airports should be a fun part of the travel
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1Space in a hotel is at a premium, and rooms that don?t generate revenue often get the short end of the stick. Not surprisingly then, designers have tended to outfit fitness centers on the smaller size, or use space in less-trafficked areas, such as the basement. But with wellness
