Mastercard reveals 2024 travel trends as cruises compete with hotels
Payment card services corporation Mastercard has released its Travel Trends 2024 report which looks at the travel industry across 74…
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Travel and tourism deal activity down by 22.5% YoY at start of 2024
The travel and tourism sector witnessed the announcement of 93 deals globally during the first two months of 2024. This…
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WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative exceeds 1700 properties
The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) global Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative has reached more than 1700 hotels verified across…
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Outbound travel makes a strong comeback in 2023
Outbound travel experienced a significant year-on-year global increase in 2023, marking a major step towards pre-pandemic levels. According to the…
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Trip.com and China Eastern Airlines campaign to attract tourists to China
Global travel service provider Trip.com has joined forces with China Eastern Airlines to introduce the "Beyond Shanghai: Experience China" campaign.…
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Local experts advise Shanghai on hotel and tourism expansion
At the annual plenary sessions of Shanghai’s legislative and political advisory bodies in late January 2024, experts offered advice on…
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WTTC urges EU to unlock full potential of travel and tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a call to action for the European Union (EU) to modernise…
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Middle Eastern hotels shine in Forbes Travel Guide 2024 awards
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards has expanded its hotel ratings into new destinations for 2024. The 66th annual list…
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Travel-tech startup Lokalee secures $5.6m investment
Dubai-based travel-tech startup Lokalee has raised $5.6m in pre-series A funding, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth. Lokalee…
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Surge in American travel to Europe marks 2023 holiday season
New data from the Allianz Partners' 2023 European Holiday Destination Index has revealed a 21% increase in American travel to…
