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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
The New Zealand Herald
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August 20, 2025
Courtney said the new partnership between Flight Centre and Tourism New Zealand aimed to build on existing awareness and connections in the four target countries. “They’re four of our strongest leisure markets that we operate in.” The campaign...
Travel expert reveals world's 7 most luxurious cruise ships this summer
Daily Express
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August 20, 2025
Luxury cruising is no longer just about sailing from one port to another — it’s about embracing a lifestyle of elegance, comfort and curated experiences at sea. Over the past decade, cruise lines have transformed their fleets into floating works...
ETIAS for Singaporeans: Your Guide Before Traveling to Europe in 2026
TripZilla
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August 20, 2025
If you’re a Singaporean who loves hopping across Europe without the hassle of visas, there’s an important update on the horizon. Starting in the last quarter of 2026, travellers from Singapore will need an ETIAS (European Travel Information and...
UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit Set for FHS World 2025 in Dubai
Breaking Travel News
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August 20, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) - one of the leading global platforms for the...
WestJet and RBC introduce new business travel credit card for “greater flexibility, control and efficiency”
Future Travel Experience
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August 20, 2025
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp WestJet and RBC have announced the launch of the...
Jeju Buses Now Accept Visa Cards: A Complete Guide for Foreign Tourists
TripZilla
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August 20, 2025
If you’ve ever visited a new country and found yourself fumbling with local transportation cards, Jeju Island has just made your life a whole lot easier. Starting this month, foreign tourists can hop on buses across the island using their own Visa...
Disneyland Paris deal sees October half term holidays snapped up from £179pp
Chronicle Live
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August 20, 2025
Holidaymakers can enjoy an unforgettable family holiday this October with a massive discount on a getaway to Disneyland Paris. Deals website Wowcher is offering a Disneyland Paris Family Holiday with flights, a hotel stay and entrance to the park...
How tourists are weathering geopolitical uncertainty, currency moves and extreme heat
CNBC
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August 20, 2025
Geopolitics, currency moves and extreme weather are increasingly playing into tourists' considerations for their next vacation and affecting classic holiday destinations. Staple European spots France, Spain and Croatia, for example, have been...
Tropical Christmas and New Year: Four Seasons Resorts bring holiday magic to Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 20, 2025
Four Seasons Resorts across Asia are ushering in the festive season with an array of experiences that merge cultural traditions, playful entertainment, and meaningful rituals, creating a distinctive holiday calendar that resonates across their...
‘Trump Slump’: How tariffs & migration crackdown are affecting tourist in Las Vegas
Web NewsWire
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August 20, 2025
Tourist in Las Vegas is plunging this summer season, with resorts and convention centres reporting less visitors compared to in 2015, specifically from abroad, and some authorities are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and migration...
Verizon-powered prepaid brands just got a lot more travel-friendly
Android Authority
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August 20, 2025
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon-powered prepaid providers, Simple Mobile and Total Wireless, are introducing several travel-friendly perks across their plans. The updated plans offer new international calling, texting, and...
Havas Red named PR and influencer agency of Tourism Fiji
Mediaweek
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August 20, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Tourism Fiji has appointed Havas Red as its PR and influencer agency in Australia. Havas Red will manage PR campaigns, influencer activity, media relations and partnerships to keep the destination front of mind, building on...
Thousands of travellers warned of 'disruptions' over bank holiday weekend due to train strike
Manchester Evening News
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August 20, 2025
Travellers across most of the UK are being warned of disruption to rail services over the bank holiday weekend as staff at a major train company are scheduled to go on strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at CrossCountry...
Uganda Consulate-General In Mombasa Launches 4 Th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition And Fam Trip
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The Consulate-General and key tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya this morning launched preparations for the 4 th Uganda- Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam trip. Under the...
A £4.1 Billion Boost: UK Tourism Set for Record August Bank Holiday
FTN News
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August 20, 2025
Across the United Kingdom, the upcoming August bank holiday weekend is set to deliver a significant boost to the nation’s economy. According to VisitEngland’s latest trip tracker survey, 11.2 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip,...
Frasco: Gov’t allots zero budget for tourism roads in 2026
Inquirer
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August 20, 2025
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco | PHOTO: Official facebook page of Christina Frasco MANILA, Philippines — The government has not allotted a single centavo for tourism roads in 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) told senators on Wednesday. In...
ILO environmental, tourism infrastructure project inaugurated in Jordan
Zawya
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AMMAN — In partnership with the Ministry of Local Administration and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the municipality of the Jordanian town of Mahis, west of Amman, inaugurated a community infrastructure project designed to enhance...
Woman vows never to return to Greek holiday hotspot after being 'taken advantage of'
Daily Express
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August 20, 2025
Brits are being warned about the Greek island of Mykonos after a frustrated holidaymaker claimed she felt "taken advantage of" and has pledged never to return. Travel enthusiast Christina Ford, known as @insearchofmrdarcy on TikTok, was confronted...
Finchglow Holidays Partners Ethiopian Airlines, Unveils Travel, Tourism Packages
Daily Independent
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August 20, 2025
0 LAGOS – Finchglow Holidays has formed a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to broaden travel opportunities to Ethiopia. Temilade Adu, Public Relations Manager, Finchglow Holdings Ltd, in a statemen, said that...
New Zealand Takes #1 Spot in International Foodie Travel Index
Hospitality Business
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August 20, 2025
New Zealand has been named this year’s must-visit vacation spot for foodies in the United States, taking the top spot in a new comprehensive index. Student travel company Rustic Pathways analysed 70 travel destinations against 32 factors related...