Year 2018 witnessed around 65.2 million tourist arrivals in New York. It was acknowledged by the New York Tourism Board, stating that British people topped the list of foreign visitors. According to statistics, around 51.6 million domestic and 13.5 million foreign tourists visited the city last year, almost 3 per cent more than that of […]
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For your next trip, here are some exotic locations where Shah Rukh’s Zero was shot
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One of most anticipated films of the year, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Zero’, has been making fans go awestruck looking at the shooting locations of the movie. Six of the movie’s locations were shot in Alabama and they are now open to fans. Alabama is preparing for a ‘Zero’ rush, said the Deputy director of Alabama Tourism […]
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In an effort to encourage visitors to make vacation time a priority in 2019, several Myrtle Beach area properties are offering discounts including up to 35 per cent off entire stays, free nights, free late check-outs and more. Unused vacation time is a recurring issue nationwide and has been highlighted in the US Travel Association’s […]
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Six best US cities to visit this winter
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Whether you’re wrapping up warm for a classic Christmas break or looking to escape to milder climes, America’s cities have plenty to offer in winter – with the added bonus of being less crowded than during peak visitor periods. Experts at the Leisure Pass Group, the world’s leading attraction pass company, have identified six favourite […]
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Space Tourism close to reality -Virgin Galactics touches space
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Dec
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Richard Branson’s space-tourism venture, Virgin Galactic LLC, reached the edge of space in a test flight Thursday, four years after a fatal accident set back the project, in a feat expected to accelerate commercial efforts to send tourists and small satellites aloft using low-cost rockets. The space plane called SpaceShip Two, with its two pilots, […]
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Dec
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Airbnb has collected USD 1 billion in hotel and tourism tax (TOT) globally to date. The home-sharing company has established partnerships with more than 400 governments around the world to collect and remit taxes. It was announced through a press release. “At Airbnb, we’ve made the commitment to treat every city personally and help ensure […]
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Actress Maggie Q, Good Will Ambassador for Kageno, received the 2018 World Tourism Humanitarian Award on November 5, 2018, the opening day of World Travel Market at the Excel London. World Tourism Humanitarian Award was presented to Maggie Q in recognition of her humanitarian efforts by raising funds in support of Kageno, an organization that […]
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United Airlines seeks service between New York/Newark and Shanghai
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Nov
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United Airlines has submitted a formal application to the U S Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to increase service between New York/Newark Liberty and Shanghai Pudong beginning in June 2020. If approved, United’s second daily flight will create new opportunities for customers to conveniently connect to Shanghai from more than 90 U S and […]
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US, UK and Canada governments advise their Citizens to abstain from travelling to Sri Lanka on the event of political instability and turmoil in the country. The advisories also warns those who are already in Sri Lanka to keep away from demonstrations and protests, to stay safe. The problems started when President Maithripala Sirisena on […]
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Emirates is offering UAE residents a chance to travel back home and celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. Customers travelling to North America can enjoy Economy Class fares to New York starting at AED 4,685, Los Angeles starting at AED 5,785, Chicago starting at AED 5,215 and Dallas starting at AED 5,385. Business Class passengers can […]
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Good news for those wish to travel between US and India. In this winter Wow air is launching an affordable new service, which transit through Iceland. As per their circular, the ultra-low cost carrier will make its maiden flight to India on 5th December 2018. Us residents can fly from Boston, Washington DC/Baltimore, New York, […]
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Bathsheba, an ideal destination for a tranquil retreat
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Those who are looking for an ideal place to spend their holidays with a quite atmosphere and a bit of adventure can opt for Bathsheba beaches in Barbados. As per the legend popular among the locals, Bathsheba was the name of King David’ wife, who bathed in milk to keep her skin attractive and soft. […]
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Visit Kaieteur Falls – the widest single drop waterfall in the world
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Kaieteur Falls, which is considered the widest single drop waterfall in the world, is on the Potaro River in central Essequibo Territory of Guyana. It is located in Kaieteur National Park. It is 226 meters high when measured from its fall over a sandstone and conglomerate cliff to the first break. It then flows over […]
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Panama has been building a cruise port to explore the potential of cruise tourism with the help of China. Amador Cruise Port, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal is expected to boost the tourism industry of Panama. Around 260 cruise ships cross the Panama Canal in a year. Once fully functional the […]
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Tourism experts expect a setback in the booming US tourism industry due to the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. “There will be impacts on the tourism. The question is how long. We hope it’s temporary,” said Barry Lin, Vice General Manager of Destination Marketing Services at Chinese online travel agency, Tuniu […]