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Friday, Nov 3

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Japan’s Largest Airlines JAL and ANA Report Significant Profit Recovery

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Both airlines benefited from an increase in domestic and international travelers.

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VietJet Announced New Flight Route from Mongolia

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Vietjet has announced a new flight route connecting Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, with Nha Trang, a coastal city in Vietnam. The announcement was made during the Vietnam-Mongolia Business Forum, on the eve of the 70th anniversary…

Changi Airport Completes Upgrades, New Facilities Unveiled

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Terminal 2 at Changi Airport has doubled the number of automated check-in kiosks and bag drop machines, and it has also expanded its immigration halls to accommodate more automated immigration lanes.

World Expo 2030: For the Smiling Chocolate Girl in Riyadh!

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The vote is on November 28. I count on Riyadh to win the bit for World Expo 2030 - not only for the chocolate girl, but for a fascinating goal and a vision of a people and a better world.

03

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Opens in the Heart of Chiang Mai

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InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping opens to offer exquisite accommodation and elevated dining and to foster connections with Lanna culture, nature, and self.

Africa to Expect to Make US$168BN for Travel & Tourism

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VFS Global revealed that the African Travel and Tourism sector could add US$168BN to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million new jobs.

TAL Aviation Sends Team Pomegranate to Help with War Consequences

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A group of TAL Aviation employees volunteered to pick pomegranates on a farm near Gaza.

Thursday, Nov 2

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New Airbus A320neo and A321neo Delivered to Iberia

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Griffin Global Asset Management welcomed Iberia as a new customer with the purchase and lease back of two new A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft-leasing firm announced the purchase and lease of one Airbus A320neo aircraft and one Airbus…

Air Samarkand Airline Launched in Uzbekistan

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Air Samarkand, was unveiled with arrival of its first A330-300 aircraft, which landed today at the newly redeveloped Samarkand International Airport.

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Seychelles Tourism Gains Momentum with Multiple Airline Resumptions

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The return of multiple airlines to Seychelles has set a positive tone for the end of 2023 for Seychelles Tourism.

Seychelles Tourism Empowers Small Tourism Operators with Free Training 

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The Tourism Department has taken another significant stride in its commitment to enhancing the quality of service offered to guests in Seychelles.

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China Announces New Walk-In Visa Policy

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China's new visa policy allows foreigners planning a trip to China to go directly to Chinese diplomatic missions during their operating hours and apply for a visa.

New United Airlines Auckland, Beijing, Christchurch, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo Flights

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United Airlines announed the launch of its international winter schedule this year with 50 additional daily flights compared to last winter. This year, United Airlines saw an unprecedented surge in Asia-Pacific travel demand and continues…

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Montreal Port Authority: Cruise Tourism is Back

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A total of 23 ships from 15 different cruise lines made 48 Montreal port calls, including 12 stopovers and 36 embarking and disembarking operations.

MGM Resorts Partners with USO and American Airlines

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MGM Resorts International announced that it teamed with USO and American Airlines for 13th Annual Salute to the Troops at Mandalay Bay. MGM Resorts International will host the United Service Organizations (USO) Experience: Salute to the…

New Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan Hotel Opens in South Korea

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the debut of its esteemed Wyndham Grand brand in South Korea with opening of new Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan hotel. Wyndham’s strategic expansion in South Korea comes when there is increasing demand for…

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Southwest Airlines to Buy 680 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Southwest Airlines announced the signing of agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC, to purchase up to 680 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Southwest Airlines plans to begin purchasing SAF from USA BioEnergy’s facility near…

Qatar Airways: 10 Years in Oneworld Alliance

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Qatar Airways commemorated its 10-year anniversary as a member of oneworld – an airline alliance founded on 1 February 1999. Since joining oneworld 10 years ago, Qatar Airways has grown to become the alliance’s second largest member, by…

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Finnish Airports Ready for Winter With 24 New Routes

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Lapland's airports, managed by Finavia, are preparing for a remarkable season with 18 new European routes.

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Nepal: Number of Tourists in Manang Surge

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Tourists have been visiting both the Annapurna trail and the Larke pass in Narpabhumi.

British Airways Resumes Cheap Flights to Riga, Latvia

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British Airways has resumed its route to Riga, Latvia, after a 15-year hiatus. They will operate three weekly flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport this winter. The airline previously flew to Riga between…

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Agrafa in Greece Plans to Attract Young Population

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The permanent population of the Agrafa municipality has decreased from 6,976 in 2011 to 5,984.

Why WTTC CEO Julia Simpson is so excited in Rwanda?

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Hosting a global tourism summit is a big deal Rwanda. It shows Africa tourism is more than safaris and includes world class meetings.

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Mongolia-Vietnam Travel Now Visa Free

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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh signed an agreement for mutual Mongolia-Vietnam visa waiver, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between their countries. Mongolia…

Direct Flights Between Iraq, Germany and Denmark to Resume

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The statement also emphasized that Iraqi Airways has experienced significant progress in service quality.

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China Lifts All The COVID-19 Rules Resuming Pre-Pandemic Travel with Hong Kong

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Chinese authorities are no longer mandating the Health Declaration Form, but they encourage travelers to voluntarily report to customs if they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease

08

Killed together with his Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings and Friends

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Tariq was a man of peace, a man who loved tourism and a Fellow at Michigan State University. Halloween night was his last day.

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GOGO GUAM! GVB Presents at Tourism EXPO Japan 2023

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From October 26-29, 2023 the Guam Visitors Bureau presented at the Tourism EXPO Japan in Osaka-Kansai.

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Group Travel a Growing Luxury Trend

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Traveling in a group is becoming more popular as people discover there truly is strength in numbers – as in luxurious strength.

Wednesday, Nov 1

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Rebuilding Ukraine Through Travel

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While the war in the Ukraine continues, the nation’s story of resilience and hope has begun to look beyond the war, to the rebuilding efforts, the repatriation strategies, and beginning to welcome travelers back to certain regions.