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Now tourists are exploring the Manitoba’s train- a lifeline for many towns

October 11, 2024148 Views

The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far northern Canadian countryside rolls by at a leisurely pace of a train ride, viewed through an upper deck glass-enclosed of a special observation car. Waves of green and brown in slightly varying shades sweep by. There’s no working Wi-Fi to interrupt with emails or social media demanding attention. It’s mesmerizing and calming. Two or three hours pass peacefully without notice. Now repeat. Repeat again. And again. Two hours becomes two days. Passengers prepare to board a train Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Churchill, Manitoba. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) To get between Churchill, Manitoba, Canada — the polar bear and beluga whale capital of the world and a tourist hot spot for northern adven...

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Business travel set to surpass pre-pandemic levels

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October 10, 2024113 Views

Will reach a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024, WTTC report says A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN. The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel, with virtual platforms replacing face-to-face meetings. Last year, leisure travel was just 2.9% behind the 2019 peak, whilst business travel continued to struggle, remaining 5.4% behind. But as business leaders re-emphasised the importance of face-to-face interaction, business travel is now back and is set to exceed 2019 levels by an impressive 6.2% to reach the new US$1.5TN record. ...

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Cruise Craze: Boomers, Europe, and rising demand for travel protection

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October 10, 2024199 Views

Travel is continuing to rise and cruise popularity is no different going into 2025. A recent Squaremouth survey that polled more than 4,000 travel insurance customers in US revealed that 33% of travelers are planning to take a cruise in the next calendar year, compared to 26% last year and only 20% in early 2023. With wave season right around the corner, Squaremouth.com, the US leading travel insurance marketplace, breaks down cruiser behavior, demographics and top travel insurance cruise tips to keep in mind. Top Cruiser Fear: Sickness & Injury27% of travelers cite that their biggest fear while on a cruise is getting sick or injured during their cruise, followed by 15% fearful of getting sick or injured prior to their trip. In order to assu...

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New way to travel — Imagine being able to fly yourself

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October 10, 2024104 Views

Airhart completes milestone flight and surprises enthusiasts with a sneak peek of the Airhart Sling In a major step toward transforming the future of personal flying, Airhart successfully completed a flight of the Airhart Sling aircraft, surprising an audience of aviation enthusiasts with an exclusive sneak peek at Douglas Day 2024 at Santa Monica Airport, US. The event marked a significant milestone for Airhart as the team showcased the transformative technology behind the aircraft and its broader mission to make personal flying substantially easier to learn and safer to fly. “This is a huge step forward in our mission to engineer an aircraft that’s easier and safer for everyone to fly,” said Nikita Ermoshkin, Founder and CEO of Airhart. Reflecting on the flight, Ermoshkin shar...

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ITC Hotels’ iconic brand ‘Avartana’ advances its presence

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October 10, 2024121 Views

5th Avartana opens at ITC Maurya in New Delhi ITC Hotels opens the fifth dining establishment of its groundbreaking and pioneering brand in reinvented Southern Indian cuisine mosaics ‘Avartana’ at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The hotel already showcases world renowned, award-winning dining destinations Bukhara and Dum Pukht. Avartana, another globally recognized culinary brand now joins ITC Maurya’s signature food and beverage repertoire. The quintessential elements with the warmth and hospitality of ITC Maurya manifest themselves at this 54-seater restaurant (with a 10-seater Private Dining Room) allowing gastronomic wonders in the interactive kitchens to delight diners at Avartana. Avartana will be open from 7 to 11 pm for dinner every day Already a huge success at ITC G...

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PATWA summit and International Travel Awards at ITB Berlin in March

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October 9, 2024101 Views

The 25th and the 2025 edition of the PATWA World Tourism and Aviation Leader’s Summit on ‘AI & Sustainable Tourism' will be followed by the coveted and sought after PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB, Berlin on Wednesday, March 5th 2025. The PATWA International Travel Awards are given to recognise governments, brands, individuals, ministers, and organisations that have excelled and are involved in the promotion of tourism from different sectors of the travel trade such as aviation, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, countries, destinations, provinces, cities, government bodies and other service provider(s) related directly or indirectly to the industry. PATWA’s exclusive “excellence in governance” award category recognises the work done by countries, states...

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Water gushes through palm trees and sand dunes after rare rain in the Sahara Desert

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October 9, 2024110 Views

A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its most drought-stricken regions with more water than many had seen in decades. Southeastern Morocco’s desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer. Palm trees are reflected in a lake caused by heavy rainfall in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo) The Moroccan government said two days of rainfall in September had exceeded yearly averages in several areas that get an average of less than 250 millimeters (10 inches) annually, including Tata, one of the areas hit hardest. In Tagounite, a village about 450 kms (280 miles) south of the capital R...

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Visit the World’s Best Christmas market destinations

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October 9, 2024134 Views

The holiday season evokes fond memories, often based on traditions passed down from generation to generation. Europe’s Christmas markets, many of which have been around since the Middle Ages, are magical places to embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate these age-old traditions. Minor Hotels, which operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and residences across six continents, offers a vast selection of properties in Europe’s top Christmas market destinations, including Vienna, Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Lisbon. From former palaces to historic bank buildings, the hotels bring their own history, style, and romance to the festive winter season, making for bucket-list-worthy stays at all budget levels. VIENNA Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, the new...

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Missed Coldplay Mumbai tickets! Try now for Hong Kong concert

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October 9, 2024180 Views

Coldplay Fans, experience the 'Music of the Spheres' World Tour in April 2025 With visa-free travel, Hong Kong is all set to offer Coldplay fans a stunning gateway to its Culture, Cuisine, and Entertainment hubs Missed out on Coldplay's India tour? Hong Kong beckons! Hong Kong offers a unique opportunity to witness the electrifying 'Music of the Spheres' World Tour while also exploring an exciting destination that has something to offer for everyone. Mark your calendars for April 9th, 11th, and 12th, 2025, when Coldplay will rock the brand-new Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue designed to host world-class sporting events and concerts. Coldplay will be the first major act at this new stadium with 50,000 seating capacity. Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' To...

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Significant decrease in travel & tourism’s climate footprint emissions

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October 8, 2024111 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data. WTTC’s latest Environmental & Social Research (ESR), created in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that in 2023 Travel & Tourism accounted for 6.7% of all emissions globally, down from 7.8% in 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak. The research showcases an important achievement with the sector’s economic contribution growing faster than its environmental impact. Last year, Travel & Tourism’s contribution to global GDP almost reached pre-pandemic levels at US$9.9TN, just 4% shy of the sector’s peak. However, in 2023 global GHG emissi...