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Aviation
WESTJET UNVEILS WINTER SCHEDULE
The WestJet Group has announced its winter schedule, operating 230 direct routes from Canada to the southern US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America this winter, while also extending key domestic and international routes from summer to year-round service. “This…
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Global Travel News
Mexican World Cup Star Unites with Mickey Mouse to Surprise Soccer Players
Mexican National Team Goalkeeper Memo Ochoa Visits ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex During USYS National Championships LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 27, 2023) – Mickey Mouse and Mexican soccer goalkeeper Memo Ochoa surprised youth players at Walt Disney World…
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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Izmir, Turkiye, July 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Situated on the western coast of Türkiye, İzmir serves as a prominent nexus in the Aegean region. Its historical roots, seen in sites like Ephesus and Pergamon, trace back to Greek and…
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Women’s Participation in Tourism Critical to Growth of Global Sector
Kigali, Rwanda, July 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Public-private collaboration ensure women receive training, networks and finance needed to build secure careers. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel & Tourism to…
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Events
Industry Pioneers to Headline Southeast Asia Largest Sustainability Event
Phuket, Thailand, July 22, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Approximately 1,000 delegates expected to attend the energetic full-day forum in Phuket on 4th September 2023, featuring 16 workshops and exclusive “fireside chats” with two legendary industry innovators. PHIST (Phuket Hotels for…
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Best Western Hotels Appoints Joelle Park Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer
Bangkok, Thailand, July 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Global hospitality enterprise taps park to join seasoned executive team. BWH Hotels has appointed Joelle Park to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to President and Chief…
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Destinations
ICELAND, MOROCCO TOP SUMMER FAVES AT INTREPID
Iceland and Morocco are proving to be top favourites for Canadians this summer, according to Intrepid Travel. The former boast three tours in the small group tour operator’s top 10 for 2023, while the North African nation ranked twice. “It’s…
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ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER OF THE AMERICAN DREAM: Cruising on the Colombia River
American Empress graces the Vancouver, Washington, waterfront, a gleaming white vision of early Americana, her red paddle wheel accented by the Stars and Stripes flaring high in the breeze, her jaunty prow poised to navigate the Columbia River. Stepping up…
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ROUND-UP: July 17-21, 2023
Inflation is starting to affect travel planning according to a new poll; Canada’s passport value rose this year; Sunwing revealed its winter flight/package schedule; and Experience Kissimmee says thank you at a Partner’s Event. NEWS A new poll says a…
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Courtyard by Marriott Opens on Sukhumvit 20 Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, July 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Courtyard by Marriott, the brand with the largest global footprint in Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 31 brands, announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. Providing a comfortable and…
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