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Green Skies & Cheaper Spas: Leave Reykjavik Behind For Iceland’s New Travel Hotspot

Green Skies & Cheaper Spas: Leave Reykjavik Behind For Iceland's New Travel Hotspot

Share The Article Ready to plan your next winter thrills? Look no further than Iceland’s new “it” destination! Surprisingly, Iceland is one of the easiest European countries to reach despite seeming like a fairytale land in the middle of nowhere. With 2 Icelandic airlines serving the U.S. as well as a pair of America’s own, […]

U.S. Issues Travel Warning For Ecuador As State Of Emergency & Curfew Announced 

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Share The Article Last Updated 34 seconds ago Ecuador is an amazing country. It’s home to an abundance of iconic and breathtaking natural wonders as well as a rich cultural heritage.   But if you’re planning to travel to Ecuador right now, then you need to be prepared.   Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared […]

Allianz Partners HK’s Greg Plifka shares insights on innovation in the travel sector

Allianz Partners HK's Greg Plifka shares insights on innovation in the travel sector

Greg Plifka, Managing Director at Allianz Partners Hong Kong, recently shared his insights with us on how companies are leveraging innovative solutions to reshape customer expectations and experiences. Plifka, a distinguished insurance professional with 18 years of extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region, specialises in embedded insurance solutions where relevant insurance covers can be offered […]

60% of UK holidaymakers travel off peak season to save money

60% of UK holidaymakers travel off peak season to save money

Representative Image   As the school term begins and the peak summer holiday season winds down, 60% of UK holidaymakers are planning to save money by taking advantage of cut-price, off-peak getaways. This trend reflects a growing desire to make holidays more affordable, according to a recent Opinium survey* of 1,000 holidaymakers commissioned by Multitrip.com, […]

China sees significant growth in travel for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

China sees significant growth in travel for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that 107 million domestic trips were recorded during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. This marks a 6.3 percent increase from the same period in 2019 just before the pandemic. The ministry also saw steady growth in the number of cross-border trips, as the National Immigration Administration reported […]

Tourism Authority of Thailand shows support for Pacific Asia Travel Association at PATA Travel Mart 2024

Tourism Authority of Thailand shows support for Pacific Asia Travel Association at PATA Travel Mart 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) went all out with its support of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at the latter’s Travel Mart (PTM) in Bangkok. PATA hosted the 47th edition of PTM from 27-29 August, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The annual event is regarded as one of Asia Pacific’s […]

Move Over Asheville! This Laid-Back City Is Being Hyped As North Carolina’s Next Travel Hotspot

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Share The Article Last Updated 43 seconds ago Travelers Raleigh love visiting Asheville, even topping North Carolina’s most well-known city of Charlotte as the trendiest place in the state. Asheville’s residents may be happy to know Southern Living has revealed who’s next in line in hopes of having their beloved city back. Although Asheville remains […]

Netherlands visa-free travel

Netherlands visa-free travel

In a groundbreaking move, the Netherlands has unveiled a game-changing visa-free policy that allows Dutch citizens to travel to an impressive 191 countries without the need for a visa. This policy, effective from this August 2024, has catapulted the Dutch passport to the top of the Henley Passport Index, solidifying its position as one of […]

Philippines named best diving destination at 2024 Diving Resort Travel Show

Philippines named best diving destination at 2024 Diving Resort Travel Show

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the Philippines won the Best Diving Destination award at the 2024 Diving Resort Travel (DRT) Show held earlier this month in Beijing. Aside from this, the country also won the Best Tourism Promotion Partnership award at the same event. In an official statement to the media, […]

A Paradigm Shift in Global Travel

A Paradigm Shift in Global Travel

Abu Dhabi Airports is set to revolutionize air travel with the launch of its biometric Smart Travel system at Zayed International Airport, marking a significant leap forward in enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency. In collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (UAEICP) and AI specialist Next 50, this project […]