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Friday 30 October 2015

Costa Rica gaining value through agritourism


costa-rica-chicago-tribune-1200Costa Rica has mostly been popular for deep-sea diving, zip-lining and surfing. It is wedged between Nicaragua and Panama, with the Caribbean on one side and the Pacific on the other, so it’s easy to see why water sports and beaches and attracts tourists throughout the year.


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National Tourism Fair takes off in Costa Rica


National Tourism Fair takes off in Costa RicaCosta Rican Tourism Board  is holding a tourism fair this weekend at San José’s Antigua Aduana. 90 companies are offering special discounts and promotions to local tourists.


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What’s trending in online travel agency (OTA) industry in India?


Technology plays pivotal role in shaping personalized travelWith the growth of the online travel industry, in all its different guises, people now have a lot more information at their fingertips while the research process has become a far more important aspect of holiday planning. At the same time, travel industry providers have grown exponentially in India, so travellers now have ample options available for a perfect journey.


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Mongolia celebrates 376th Anniversary of Ulaanbaatar city


Ulaanbaatar cityMongolia is celebrating the 376th Anniversary of Ulaanbaatar city. Each year on October 29, residents of Ulaanbaatar celebrates the Capital City Day.
On the occasion, Ulaanbaatar city administration is organizing number of events and one of them is exhibition trade “City Big Sale” held for third year.


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Did you consult an expert to plan your next business trip?


airline business travel  (5)Emergence of business travel consultants not only in America but across the globe has almost revamped the concept of designing a business trip. Innovative and organized, the ideas of a business travel consultant can definitely ensure one-of-a-kind experience during your business trip. Perfectly planned, customized to upgrade your travel experience to a highly impressive level is actually what a business travel consultant deals with.


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Meet Puerto Rico appoints Nelia Villanueva as Marketing Communications Director


Nelia VillanuevaMeet Puerto Rico (MPR),the organization in charge of bringing groups and conventions to the Island, announced the appointment of marketing industry veteran, Nelia Villanueva, as Integrated Marketing Communications Director.


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Princess Cruises to Host #1 Bestselling Romance Authors Sylvia Day and Meredith Wild on Valentine’s Day Cruise


Princess Cruises' next new shipPrincess Cruises’ guests sailing aboard the Feb. 8, 2016 Royal Princess Valentine’s Day cruise will certainly rekindle romance with featured guests and bestselling authors Sylvia Day and Meredith Wild.
Day is a #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and #1 international bestselling author. With tens of millions of copies of her books in print, she is a #1 bestseller in 28 countries.


Caracas bound Boeing plane catches fire at Fort Lauderdale airport, 17 injured


Fort Lauderdale airport 17 injuredJust before departure the engine of the Boeing 767 Dynamic International Airways Flight 405 carrying 101 people caught fire at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The plane was bound for Caracas, Venezuela.


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Southwest Airlines, will be adding an airbus from Pittsburgh everyday at 8:25 a.m.


Southwest Airlines“From hi-tech to energy, our region’s economy has pent-up demand for more flights, and we look forward to working with Southwest for the next 10 years and beyond to help us provide that service,” said Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald in an airport statement.


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Malaysia triumphs at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony


unnamedMalaysia has led winners at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 in Hong Kong.
During a red-carpet event at Intercontinental Grand Stanford, Tourism Malaysia was recognised as Asia’s Leading Tourist Board, while Malaysia itself took the title of Asia’s Leading Destination.


Oxford-Emirates Data Science Lab set to shape digital transformation of the whole Emirates Group


Emirates Airlines at Sea-TacEmirates has launched a data science lab in a five year partnership with Oxford University.


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Delta Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Top Employees at 19th Annual Chairman’s Club Gala


Delta 40 AircraftDelta Air Lines will welcome 100 employees Thursday into the ranks of its Chairman’s Club, the airline’s most prestigious honor, recognizing those who embody Delta values and who distinguish themselves with their exceptional service to customers and the community. Delta will celebrate the 2015 Chairman’s Club honorees at its 19th annual gala at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta.


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MGTO and tour operators join hands to attract visitors to Macau


mgto logoMacau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is staging a mega roadshow themed as “Experience Macau” in Kuala Lumpur from 27 October to 1 November for locals to get a first glimpse of the destination’s fascinating color. 


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‘Canine Airport Therapy Squad’ to Delight Passengers at Denver International Airport


Denver Int AirportDenver International Airport (DEN) today introduced 28 new certified and trained experts who will stroll through airport concourses and help passengers deal with the anxiety and stress of modern air travel. The Canine Airport Therapy Squad, or CATS, is made up of certified therapy dogs that will roam the airport to help relax and delight passengers.


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Ryanair Winter Seat Giveaway


ryanairRyanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (30 Oct) launched a winter seat sale on over 370 routes across Europe, with 500,000 seats for sale for just £9.99 for travel in Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb.


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Alice Springs Desert Park to attracts cyclist from around the world


Darwin Off Road Cyclists (DORC) cycle on trails in Charles Darwin NP - community recreation area

The Country Liberal Government has funded a 5 kilometre path from Blain St to the Alice Springs Desert Park and then on to Flynn’s Grave as part of their Alice Springs Paths Connectivity Project.


TIME Hotels is back to WTM promising better business


mohamed-awadalla-ceo-time-hotels-managementUAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels marks its return to World Travel Market (WTM) 2015, after recording robust growth from key European source markets as it continues to fast track its regional expansion strategy based on value and location.


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Air Canada Celebrates 20 Years at Denver International Airport


Denver International Airport CEO Kim DayDenver International Airport (DIA) today joined Consul General of Canada, Marcy Grossman, and representatives of Air Canada to celebrate 20 years of Air Canada service in Denver.

At a special event this morning, a proclamation signed by Mayor Michael B. Hancock was read declaring Oct. 29 as “Air Canada Day.”