traveltrade.org latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for traveltrade.org. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page traveltrade.org http://www.traveltrade.org en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:36:14 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:36:14 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[DCT Abu Dhabi announces comeback of Ramadan Arcade at Manarat Al Saadiyat]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178682/dct-abu-dhabi-announces-comeback-of-ramadan-arcade-at-manarat-al-saadiyat 274178682 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:51 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178682/dct-abu-dhabi-announces-comeback-of-ramadan-arcade-at-manarat-al-saadiyat <![CDATA[Musk mocks Boeing]]> The billionaire shared a screenshot of a satirical story highlighting the mechanical troubles with the US aerospace giant's aircraft

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ribbed US aerospace giant Boeing by sharing a story which jokes that passengers could bring sharp hand tools like screwdrivers aboard their flight]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing 274178664 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing <![CDATA[Minister Ferrada to participate at Ottawa Tourism's Shine On Awards]]> March 19, 2024 - Gatineau, Quebec

The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, will celebrate Ottawa's visitor economy and recognize the service offerings of front line hospitality workers at Ottawa Tourism's Shine On Awards.

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178462/minister-ferrada-to-participate-at-ottawa-tourism-shine-on-awards 274178462 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:20:17 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178462/minister-ferrada-to-participate-at-ottawa-tourism-shine-on-awards <![CDATA[Maiden show run of Indian Racing Festival organised in Srinagar]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178399/maiden-show-run-of-indian-racing-festival-organised-in-srinagar 274178399 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:56:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178399/maiden-show-run-of-indian-racing-festival-organised-in-srinagar <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Visa-free policy ignites China-Thailand travel boom]]> TAIYUAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Just after bidding farewell to a group of Thai teachers visiting universities in Beijing, tour guide Yang Yaoyu rushed to Shanxi Province in north China to greet another group of Thai visitors.

The seasoned Thai-speaking tour guide can attest to a recent surge in enthusiasm among Thai tourists towards China, after a mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries took effe]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom 274178357 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom <![CDATA[Saudi airline opens freight route in China's Shenzhen]]> SHENZHEN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) B777 full-cargo aircraft took off from the Bao'an International Airport in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen on March 16, bound for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the airline's inaugural regular international cargo route from Shenzhen.

Operating twice weekly, the route primarily transports e-commerce goods, general trade goods and electron]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen 274177841 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:49:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen <![CDATA[China, New Zealand agree on closer cooperation, ties in next decade]]> WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China and New Zealand will make joint efforts to forge closer cooperation and relations in the decade to come, a prospect expected by visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his New Zealand counterpart during their talks on Monday.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is currently on a tour from March 17 to 21]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade 274177473 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade <![CDATA[Timeline: Major Boeing aircraft accidents]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

Boeing has encountered many quality and safety concerns for years with its aircraft, resulting in an extended grounding of certain planes and delivery suspe]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents 274177352 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4bn deal focused on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focused on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europea]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration 274177228 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Israel cracks down on reckless off road driving]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177216/israel-cracks-down-on-reckless-off-road-driving 274177216 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:55:45 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274177216/israel-cracks-down-on-reckless-off-road-driving <![CDATA[AirAsia Cambodia to launch daily domestic services on May 2]]> PHNOM PENH, March 18 (Xinhua) -- AirAsia's Cambodian unit will launch daily domestic flight operations on May 2, as the low-cost airline aims to boost air travel in the Southeast Asian country, it said in a news release on Monday.

The airline will start with three domestic flight destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, utilizing two A320 aircraft based at Phnom Penh International Airport, the new]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176990/airasia-cambodia-to-launch-daily-domestic-services-on-may-2 274176990 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:49:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176990/airasia-cambodia-to-launch-daily-domestic-services-on-may-2 <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's service sector posts faster growth in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's service sector registered faster growth in the first two months of 2024, with an official production index up 5.8 percent year on year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.

The increase quickened from the 5.5-percent growth rate seen in the same period of 2023, according to the NBS.

"The service sector showed sound growth momentum with robu]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176723/2nd-ld-writethru-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb 274176723 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176723/2nd-ld-writethru-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[China's Xizang receives over 3.2 mln tourists in first two months]]> LHASA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region received more than 3.2 million tourists in the first two months of this year, up 120.4 percent year on year, according to local authorities.

Compared to the previous year, the region's tourism sector saw a robust growth of 159.4 percent, raking in nearly 3.27 billion yuan (about 460 million U.S. dollars) during the period, according to the re]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176538/china-xizang-receives-over-32-mln-tourists-in-first-two-months 274176538 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:30:02 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274176538/china-xizang-receives-over-32-mln-tourists-in-first-two-months <![CDATA[Pak International Airline slapped with fined as air hostess reaches Canada without passport]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274175233/pak-international-airline-slapped-with-fined-as-air-hostess-reaches-canada-without-passport 274175233 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:37:27 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274175233/pak-international-airline-slapped-with-fined-as-air-hostess-reaches-canada-without-passport <![CDATA[Pakistan govt 'assures' IMF of expediting privatisation programme]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274175231/pakistan-govt-assures-imf-of-expediting-privatisation-programme 274175231 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:27:18 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274175231/pakistan-govt-assures-imf-of-expediting-privatisation-programme <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Schedule, sites]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174743/ncaa-tournament-schedule-sites 274174743 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:40:12 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174743/ncaa-tournament-schedule-sites <![CDATA["Heartening to see": PM Modi reacts to first-ever Formula-4 car show in Srinagar]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174733/heartening-to-see-pm-modi-reacts-to-first-ever-formula-4-car-show-in-srinagar 274174733 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:37:26 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174733/heartening-to-see-pm-modi-reacts-to-first-ever-formula-4-car-show-in-srinagar <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europe]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration 274174632 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1615 GMT, March 17]]> NEW DELHI -- The Indian navy seized a cargo vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and rescued 17 crew members after forcing 35 pirates to surrender, the navy said Sunday.

Using coordinated tactical maneuvers and aerial support from HALE RPA, P8I, and MARCOS PRAHARs, the Indian navy forced the 35 pirates to surrender without resistance on Friday, a navy spokesman said, adding that the vessel was subsequently sanitize]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 274174487 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17]]> MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 274174157 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[China Eastern Airlines marks inaugural Kunming-KL flight]]> KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China Eastern Airlines marked inaugural Kunming to Kuala Lumpur flight on Saturday.

Passengers on board flight MU9629 arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Kunming, southwest China, were welcomed by Manoharan Periasamy, director-general of Tourism Malaysia, an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

"With this new additional route,]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174152/china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight 274174152 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:03 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174152/china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight <![CDATA[Chinese tourist arrivals in Philippines surge by 235 pct in Jan-Feb]]> MANILA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines i]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb 274174132 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:03 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Cambodia launches Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign]]> SIEM REAP, Cambodia, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Saturday launched the Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign in the northwestern province, aiming to draw more visitors to its tourist attraction the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park.

Addressing the launching event with thousands of participants, which was held together with the official opening ceremony of the eighth River Festival, Prime Minister Hun Manet s]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174133/cambodia-launches-visit-siem-reap-2024-campaign 274174133 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:03 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174133/cambodia-launches-visit-siem-reap-2024-campaign <![CDATA[Xinhua Headlines: The renaissance of centuries-old Tibetan opera]]>

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<![CDATA[Udhampur: People lauds Union Minister Jitendra Singh, hope for his third-time win]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174014/udhampur-people-lauds-union-minister-jitendra-singh-hope-for-his-third-time-win 274174014 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:23 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274174014/udhampur-people-lauds-union-minister-jitendra-singh-hope-for-his-third-time-win <![CDATA[Auckland to Chicago-non-stop flights by Air New Zealand postponed]]> AUCKLAND, New Zealand: This week, Air New Zealand said that due to ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines used in its Boeing 787 aircraft, it would postpone its Auckland to Chicago non-stop service from March 31 to October 25, in 2024.

The airline added that as it plans to re-accommodate most of the impacted customers to alternative services, it does not expect an ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274169879/auckland-to-chicago-non-stop-flights-by-air-new-zealand-postponed 274169879 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:30:32 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274169879/auckland-to-chicago-non-stop-flights-by-air-new-zealand-postponed <![CDATA[Speech to Auckland Business Chamber: Growth is the answer]]> Source: Beehive

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<![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi inaugurates 76 development projects worth Rs 1878 crore in Gorakhpur]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274167425/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-inaugurates-76-development-projects-worth-rs-1878-crore-in-gorakhpur 274167425 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:54 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274167425/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-inaugurates-76-development-projects-worth-rs-1878-crore-in-gorakhpur <![CDATA[Reporter's Notebook: Is China Really Opening to the World]]> beijing - Over the last few weeks, China has gone to great lengths to give the impression that it is opening up to the world - whether for foreign businesses, tourists or journalists.

I can't speak with certainty on these claims. I'm not a China specialist, but a regional reporter who covers what often feels like an impossibly large part of the world, including China.

But my recent experience on a short rep]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274166089/reporter-notebook-is-china-really-opening-to-the-world 274166089 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:06:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274166089/reporter-notebook-is-china-really-opening-to-the-world <![CDATA[Bhutan PM Tobgay stresses upon need to enhance air connectivity with India]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165899/bhutan-pm-tobgay-stresses-upon-need-to-enhance-air-connectivity-with-india 274165899 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:44 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165899/bhutan-pm-tobgay-stresses-upon-need-to-enhance-air-connectivity-with-india <![CDATA[Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge]]> (AP) - Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots' seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after a published report said an accidental cockpit seat movement likely causedthe sudden plungeof a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand.

Boeing said Friday it recommended that airlines insp]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274169550/boeing-tells-airlines-to-check-pilot-seats-after-report-that-an-accidental-shift-led-plane-to-plunge 274169550 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:28:39 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274169550/boeing-tells-airlines-to-check-pilot-seats-after-report-that-an-accidental-shift-led-plane-to-plunge <![CDATA["This is where you can help...": Bhutan PM Tobgay invites Indian tourists to rebuild COVID-hit economy]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165817/this-is-where-you-can-help-bhutan-pm-tobgay-invites-indian-tourists-to-rebuild-covid-hit-economy 274165817 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:27:13 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165817/this-is-where-you-can-help-bhutan-pm-tobgay-invites-indian-tourists-to-rebuild-covid-hit-economy <![CDATA["We have been blessed with excellent relations with India": Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165813/we-have-been-blessed-with-excellent-relations-with-india-bhutan-pm-tshering-tobgay 274165813 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:18:47 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165813/we-have-been-blessed-with-excellent-relations-with-india-bhutan-pm-tshering-tobgay <![CDATA[Pak: Steep rise in street crime, robbery becomes serious concern for people in Karachi]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165765/pak-steep-rise-in-street-crime-robbery-becomes-serious-concern-for-people-in-karachi 274165765 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:42 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165765/pak-steep-rise-in-street-crime-robbery-becomes-serious-concern-for-people-in-karachi <![CDATA[Chinese premier meets with Angolan president in Beijing]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with visiting President of the Republic of Angola Joao Lourenco in Beijing on Friday, calling for deepened political mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Noting that China and Angola enjoy a profound traditional friendship and are good brothers and partners who trust each other, Li said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of t]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165321/chinese-premier-meets-with-angolan-president-in-beijing 274165321 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:47:50 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165321/chinese-premier-meets-with-angolan-president-in-beijing <![CDATA[Singapore Airlines transports nearly 2 mln passengers in February]]> SINGAPORE, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Singapore Airlines transported 1.99 million passengers in February, up 29.7 percent year-on-year, according to the operating statistics revealed Friday.

The low-cost airline Scoot within the same group recorded over 1.06 million passengers in February, a year-on-year growth of 25.6 percent.

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group attributed the significant passenger traffic grow]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165271/singapore-airlines-transports-nearly-2-mln-passengers-in-february 274165271 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:50:56 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165271/singapore-airlines-transports-nearly-2-mln-passengers-in-february <![CDATA[New air routes to link Shanghai with Manchester, Brussels]]> SHANGHAI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- China's Juneyao Airlines announced on Friday it will launch a direct flight in July linking Shanghai with Manchester in the United Kingdom.

The direct air route will be launched on July 3 and operated every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, said the company, adding that the flight will be the first direct regular passenger route to link Shanghai and Manchester.

The airline will]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165200/new-air-routes-to-link-shanghai-with-manchester-brussels 274165200 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:21:27 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165200/new-air-routes-to-link-shanghai-with-manchester-brussels <![CDATA[China science, technology news summary -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

SATELLITE LAUNCH SUFFERS ABNORMALITY

A pair of satellites launched from southwest China have experienced abnormalities, the launch center said on Thursday.

The satellites, known as DRO-A and DRO-B, were launched at 8:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Wednesday from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165108/china-science-technology--summary----march-15 274165108 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:52:17 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165108/china-science-technology--summary----march-15 <![CDATA[Across China: French youths hail SW China's rural sports event, vitality]]> GUIYANG, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Having returned to France, 22-year-old Pierre Expert still felt the thrills that he experienced during a two-day visit to southwest China's Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, home to renowned rural sports events including Village Super League, or "Cun Chao" in Chinese, and the Village Basketball League, dubbed "Cun BA."

The French youngster posted a short video sharing]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165106/across-china-french-youths-hail-sw-china-rural-sports-event-vitality 274165106 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:47:19 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274165106/across-china-french-youths-hail-sw-china-rural-sports-event-vitality <![CDATA[Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why]]> Five out of the six biggest U.S. airlines have raised their checked bag fees since January 2024.

Take American Airlines. In 2023, it cost US$30 to check a standard bag in with the airline; http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164947/people-across-the-country-express-happiness-as-petrol-and-diesel-prices-slashed 274164947 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:18:28 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164947/people-across-the-country-express-happiness-as-petrol-and-diesel-prices-slashed <![CDATA["Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect...": Jairam Ramesh on reduction of Petrol, diesel prices]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164899/bharat-jodo-nyay-yatra-is-having-some-effect-jairam-ramesh-on-reduction-of-petrol-diesel-prices 274164899 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:03:19 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164899/bharat-jodo-nyay-yatra-is-having-some-effect-jairam-ramesh-on-reduction-of-petrol-diesel-prices <![CDATA[Major expansion of Disney's California theme park on the cards]]> ANAHEIM, California: Disney is working to win approval from local officials to expand its Anaheim resort over the next four decades, which could increase its 490-acre (488-hectare) footprint in Southern California and enable it to develop new attractions.

Rachel Alde, Disney's senior vice president of global development and finance, said, "We know there are stories out there we have not told yet, like 'Wakanda']]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164859/major-expansion-of-disney-california-theme-park-on-the-cards 274164859 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:45:34 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164859/major-expansion-of-disney-california-theme-park-on-the-cards <![CDATA[Tehran is getting better infrastructure than New York - thanks to China]]> As Beijing helps revamp the Iranian capital's metro system, a bigger picture of counter-hegemony takes shape

Last week, Masoud Dorosti, the managing director of Tehran's bustling metro system, dropped a bombshell: After seven years of intense negotiations, the Iranian capital is gearing up to welcome a whopping http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164087/rajasthan-govt-aims-to-promote-tourism-in-state-next-budget-to-focus-on-infra-connectivity-deputy-cm-diya-kumari 274164087 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:37:35 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274164087/rajasthan-govt-aims-to-promote-tourism-in-state-next-budget-to-focus-on-infra-connectivity-deputy-cm-diya-kumari <![CDATA[Tenderloin residents, hotels sue San Francisco over rampant drug presence]]> SAN FRANCISCO (CN) -  A group of residents and businesses in the Tenderloin neighborhood filed a federal lawsuit against the city of San Francisco Thursday morning accusing the city of allowing open-air drug markets and homeless encampments to proliferate in the neighborhood.

The plaintiffs in their 30-page http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274163935/sp-congress-should-be-thrown-out-of-country-up-cm-yogi-adityanath 274163935 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:18:33 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274163935/sp-congress-should-be-thrown-out-of-country-up-cm-yogi-adityanath <![CDATA[Aviation body blames lack of professionalism for Pakistani airlines ban in EU]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156770/aviation-body-blames-lack-of-professionalism-for-pakistani-airlines-ban-in-eu 274156770 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:50 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156770/aviation-body-blames-lack-of-professionalism-for-pakistani-airlines-ban-in-eu <![CDATA[Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines]]> MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday.

Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines 274156733 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:50:16 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines <![CDATA[Sri Lankan president stresses need to expand tourism beyond coastal areas]]> COLOMBO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need to expand the tourism industry beyond coastal areas to strengthen the country's economy, according to a statement from the President's Media Division (PMD) on Thursday.

Wickremesinghe made the remarks at the function to mark the handing over of an ecological park in Galle in southern Sri Lanka to the public on Wednesday, ac]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156680/sri-lankan-president-stresses-need-to-expand-tourism-beyond-coastal-areas 274156680 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:19:19 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156680/sri-lankan-president-stresses-need-to-expand-tourism-beyond-coastal-areas <![CDATA[PHDCCI International Week kicks off, with focus on 'Unleashing innovation, collaboration, global impact']]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact 274156679 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:18:42 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact <![CDATA[Technology empowers ancient city wall preservation, tourism innovation]]>

]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156540/technology-empowers-ancient-city-wall-preservation-tourism-innovation 274156540 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:51:02 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156540/technology-empowers-ancient-city-wall-preservation-tourism-innovation <![CDATA[Early visit to Indonesia strengthens ties]]> Foreign Minister Winston Peters held discussions in Jakarta today about the future of relations between New Zealand and South East Asia's most populous country.

 

"We are in Jakarta so early in our new government's term to reflect the huge importance we place on our relationship with Indonesia and South East Asia as a region," Mr Peters says. 

 

Mr Peters held talks w]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156749/early-visit-to-indonesia-strengthens-ties 274156749 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:19:50 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156749/early-visit-to-indonesia-strengthens-ties <![CDATA[Argentina expresses regret over Venezuela's airspace ban]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Argentina on Wednesday lamented Venezuela's decision to bar Argentine carriers from using its airspace, highlighting the ensuing higher costs for airlines and passengers.

The comment came a day after Venezuela announced the decision to ban Argentine aircraft until it is compensated for the impounding of a plane in Buenos Aires that belonged to Venezuelan cargo airline Emtrasur.]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156352/argentina-expresses-regret-over-venezuela-airspace-ban 274156352 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:06:39 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156352/argentina-expresses-regret-over-venezuela-airspace-ban <![CDATA[Brazil, Argentina sign deal to open skies to more flights]]> BRASILIA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil and Argentina signed a memorandum of understanding for an open skies agreement to expand flights between the two South American countries, ending weekly limits on scheduled passenger flights and facilitating cargo flights, Brazil's Foreign Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

The agreement, signed within the framework of meetings between Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency a]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156336/brazil-argentina-sign-deal-to-open-skies-to-more-flights 274156336 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:45:17 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274156336/brazil-argentina-sign-deal-to-open-skies-to-more-flights <![CDATA[Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin benefit from investments in tourism and local businesses]]> March 13, 2024 * Kedgwick, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Canadian communities flourish when they have vibrant small- and medium- sized businesses, welcoming public spaces, and the infrastructure and resources needed to attract visitors. These elements are key to the overall well-being of]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155987/kedgwick-and-saint-quentin-benefit-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses 274155987 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:12:21 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155987/kedgwick-and-saint-quentin-benefit-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses <![CDATA[Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin benefit from investments in tourism and local businesses]]> The Government of Canada invests more than $840,000 to boost tourism, improve community infrastructure and help businesses in the Kedgwick region succeed. 

]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155988/kedgwick-and-saint-quentin-benefit-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses 274155988 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:09:59 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155988/kedgwick-and-saint-quentin-benefit-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses <![CDATA[Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta's Indigenous tourism economy]]> PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province

March 13, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta - PrairiesCan

The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous c]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy 274155934 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy <![CDATA[Campbellton region benefits from investments in tourism and local businesses]]> The Government of Canada invests more than $627,000 to boost tourism, improve community infrastructure and help businesses in the Campbellton region succeed. 

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http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155864/campbellton-region-benefits-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses 274155864 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:34:56 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155864/campbellton-region-benefits-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses
<![CDATA[Campbellton region benefits from investments in tourism and local businesses]]> March 13, 2024 * Campbellton, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Canadian communities flourish when they have vibrant small- and medium-sized businesses, welcoming public spaces, and the infrastructure and resources needed to attract visitors. These elements are key to the overall well-being ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155865/campbellton-region-benefits-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses 274155865 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:27:57 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155865/campbellton-region-benefits-from-investments-in-tourism-and-local-businesses <![CDATA[NZ, India chart path to enhanced relationship]]> Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to India, saying it was an important step in taking the relationship between the two countries to the next level.

 

"We have laid a strong foundation for the Coalition Government's priority of enhancing New Zealand-India relations to generate significant future benefit for]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship 274155886 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:21:17 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship <![CDATA[ATM 2024 addresses sustainability and innovation in aviation sector]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 6th to 9th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host prominent international airlines and aircraft manufacturers to discuss the latest industry innovations and solutions.

Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155493/atm-2024-addresses-sustainability-and-innovation-in-aviation-sector 274155493 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:39:28 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155493/atm-2024-addresses-sustainability-and-innovation-in-aviation-sector <![CDATA[Ruapehu Alpine Lifts bailout the last, say Ministers]]> Cabinet has agreed to provide $7 million to ensure the 2024 ski season can go ahead on the Whakapapa ski field in the central North Island but has told the operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts it is the last financial support it will receive from taxpayers.

Cabinet also agreed to provide $3.05 million in equity and loan funding to support the sale of Troa ski field assets to Pure Troa Ltd (PTL). http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155261/ruapehu-alpine-lifts-bailout-the-last-say-ministers 274155261 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274155261/ruapehu-alpine-lifts-bailout-the-last-say-ministers <![CDATA[Dubai showcases diverse destination offerings at ITB Berlin 2024 Travel Trade Show]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) successfully showcased Dubai's diverse destination proposition alongside 56 key partners and stakeholders at the Internationale Tourismus-Brse Berlin (ITB Berlin) trade show, held recently. This was the 32nd time that Dubai had exhibited at one of the world's leading travel trade shows, which this year attrac]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154624/dubai-showcases-diverse-destination-offerings-at-itb-berlin-2024-travel-trade-show 274154624 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:03:49 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154624/dubai-showcases-diverse-destination-offerings-at-itb-berlin-2024-travel-trade-show <![CDATA[Dubai hotels saw 3.4% year-on-year growth, hitting 90.8% occupancy in February]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai hotels achieved a 3.4 percent year-on-year growth in occupancy levels, reaching 90.8 perecnt, according to preliminary data for February released by CoStar, a leading provider of global real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.

Other key metrics also showed positive growth, with the average daily rate (ADR) increasing by 9.3 percen]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154425/dubai-hotels-saw-34-year-on-year-growth-hitting-908-occupancy-in-february 274154425 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:41:25 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154425/dubai-hotels-saw-34-year-on-year-growth-hitting-908-occupancy-in-february <![CDATA[Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism honoures members of its Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has honoured members of its Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme for capturing and creating high-profile conferences and congresses for the city in 2023. Ambassadors from thirty-four member organisations, including healthcare professionals, scientists, industry experts, academics and business leaders, were recognised at the programme's ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154460/dubai-department-of-economy-and-tourism-honoures-members-of-its-al-safeer-congress-ambassador-programme 274154460 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:10 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154460/dubai-department-of-economy-and-tourism-honoures-members-of-its-al-safeer-congress-ambassador-programme <![CDATA[Boeing whistleblower found dead]]> John Barnett was set to undergo questioning in court on Saturday, but failed to present to the trial

A former Boeing employee has been found dead in the US days before he was due to give evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the aerospace giant. 

Boeing's production standards in the US]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154244/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead 274154244 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:35:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154244/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead <![CDATA[Boeing whistleblower found dead amid legal case]]> John Barnett was set to undergo questioning in court on Saturday, but failed to show up

A former Boeing employee was found dead in the US when he was scheduled to give evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

The US aerospace giant's production standards in t]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154072/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead-amid-legal-case 274154072 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:35:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274154072/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead-amid-legal-case <![CDATA[Italian Ambassador visits archaeological sites at Al Sinniyah Island]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 11th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, has toured several archaeological sites on Al Sinniyah Island to observe the research and excavation efforts of Umm Al Qaiwain's Department of Tourism and Archaeology during its annual excavations programme. The island is a unique destination that bridges the old with the new, reflecting the history, civilization and ecology of th]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274153347/italian-ambassador-visits-archaeological-sites-at-al-sinniyah-island 274153347 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:12:57 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274153347/italian-ambassador-visits-archaeological-sites-at-al-sinniyah-island <![CDATA[India's 'Iconic' Holi Moo! Festival Returns to New Delhi in 2024]]>

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New Delhi [India], March 11: The much-awaited Holi Moo! Festival returns to Delhi after traveling to Goa & Dehradun in its last couple of outings. The Festival will take place in the heart of South Delhi on the 25th of March 2024 at Jhankar Lawns, Asiad Tower, Asian Games Village Complex, Sirifort.

An IP owned by ABU DHABI, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the first series of remarkable classical performances set to take place during Abu Dhabi Classics 2024 presented by Abu Dhabi Culture. With additional performances set to be announced in due course, Abu Dhabi Classics is taking place throughout the year, presenting a selection o]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274150548/abu-dhabi-classics-2024-offers-exciting-calendar-of-world-renowned-performances 274150548 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:57:48 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274150548/abu-dhabi-classics-2024-offers-exciting-calendar-of-world-renowned-performances <![CDATA[UAQ CP issues resolution forming emirate's 'Investment Development Committee']]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain and Chairman of the Executive Council, issued Resolution No.2 for 2024 to form the emirate's "Investment Development Committee."

The resolution stipulates that the establishment of a standing Investment Development Committee will operate under the direct supervision of the Chairman of the Exe]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149450/uaq-cp-issues-resolution-forming-emirate-investment-development-committee 274149450 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:38:10 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149450/uaq-cp-issues-resolution-forming-emirate-investment-development-committee <![CDATA[Media Advisory:Infrastructure Announcement in Victoria]]> Victoria, British Columbia, March 7, 2024 - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Herb Pond, Mayor for Prince Rupert.

D]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149369/media-advisoryinfrastructure-announcement-in-victoria 274149369 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:17:24 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149369/media-advisoryinfrastructure-announcement-in-victoria <![CDATA[Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme threatens tourism growth - Murphy]]>

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has met with the NI Tourism Alliance (NITA) to discuss concerns about the introduction of the British Government Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme.

Minister meets with the NI Tourism Alliance

Minister Murp]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149166/electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme-threatens-tourism-growth---murphy 274149166 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274149166/electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme-threatens-tourism-growth---murphy <![CDATA[Women's success: [st] eco-cabines and Camp de Base Coin du Banc receive Government of Canada support]]> The two businesses managed by women share $278,000 from CED to enhance their tourism offering.

Gaspe, Quebec, March 6, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

On the eve of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the count]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148536/women-success-st-eco-cabines-and-camp-de-base-coin-du-banc-receive-government-of-canada-support 274148536 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:58:20 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148536/women-success-st-eco-cabines-and-camp-de-base-coin-du-banc-receive-government-of-canada-support <![CDATA[Invitation to media - Annie Koutrakis to announce Government of Canada support for Zorah biocosmetiques and Tengiva]]> Montreal, Quebec, March 6, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

In connection with International Women's Day, Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial support fo]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148537/invitation-to-media---annie-koutrakis-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-zorah-biocosmetiques-and-tengiva 274148537 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:57:34 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148537/invitation-to-media---annie-koutrakis-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-zorah-biocosmetiques-and-tengiva <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi to host UFC Fight Night on 3 August]]> ABU DHABI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organisation, today announced UFC's return to Abu Dhabi on Saturday 3rd August at Yas Island's Etihad Arena, marking the second event in the UAE capital in less than a year.

With a soon-to-be-announced fight card, the upcoming event will see international and local]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148237/abu-dhabi-to-host-ufc-fight-night-on-3-august 274148237 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:11:21 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274148237/abu-dhabi-to-host-ufc-fight-night-on-3-august <![CDATA[Dubai International Boat Show reinforces city's reputation as tourism hub for marine business]]> DUBAI, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai International Boat Show has wrapped up following a hugely successful week of high-value boat sales, important discussions addressing industry developments, groundbreaking agreements and partnerships set to shape the future of the yachting world.

The exhibition, which concluded on Sunday, is recognised as one of the most influential boat shows in the world and has accelerated ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274145398/dubai-international-boat-show-reinforces-city-reputation-as-tourism-hub-for-marine-business 274145398 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:06:50 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274145398/dubai-international-boat-show-reinforces-city-reputation-as-tourism-hub-for-marine-business <![CDATA[Kaifi Bharti, founder-Heights Group at PHDCCI Conclave discusses the impact of Film Tourism on India]]>

GTF Technologies

New Delhi [India], March 4: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted its 6th Global Film Tourism Conclave with the theme "Transforming Location into Vacation" at Novotel, Juhu, Mumbai, on March 1, 2024. Esteemed speakers, including the event's Guest of Honour, Dr. ]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274145250/kaifi-bharti-founder-heights-group-at-phdcci-conclave-discusses-the-impact-of-film-tourism-on-india 274145250 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:59:31 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274145250/kaifi-bharti-founder-heights-group-at-phdcci-conclave-discusses-the-impact-of-film-tourism-on-india <![CDATA[Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends final day of Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 at Bahrain International Circuit]]> MANAMA, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the final day of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024, taking place from February 29 to March 2. The event marks the 20th year of Formula One races taking place in Bahrain this year under the theme '20 Years of Making History'.

The race was also attended by His Royal Highn]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274144212/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-attends-final-day-of-formula-1-gulf-air-bahrain-grand-prix-2024-at-bahrain-international-circuit 274144212 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:30:57 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274144212/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-attends-final-day-of-formula-1-gulf-air-bahrain-grand-prix-2024-at-bahrain-international-circuit <![CDATA[Thailand attracts nearly 6 million foreign tourists in first eight weeks of 2024]]> BANGKOK, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- Thailand welcomed nearly six million foreign visitors between 1st January and 25th February, Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol has said.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoted the minister as saying that those visitors have generated revenue of around THB290.92 billion (US$8.07 billion) for Southeast Asian countries.

In the first eight weeks of this yea]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274143750/thailand-attracts-nearly-6-million-foreign-tourists-in-first-eight-weeks-of-2024 274143750 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:09:46 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274143750/thailand-attracts-nearly-6-million-foreign-tourists-in-first-eight-weeks-of-2024 <![CDATA[Federal and provincial support sets northern adventure race up for success]]> Annual outdoor endurance event a major opportunity for tourism growth in Labrador

March 1, 2024 * Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

The rugged landscapes of Labrador feature some of the most exciting opportunities for winter touris]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274143345/federal-and-provincial-support-sets-northern-adventure-race-up-for-success 274143345 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:21:01 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274143345/federal-and-provincial-support-sets-northern-adventure-race-up-for-success <![CDATA[Fujairah Adventure Park officially opens its doors to visitors]]> FUJAIRAH, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Fujairah Adventure Centre announced the opening of the "Fujairah Adventure Park" on Thursday.

The park is set to become a premier tourist destination catering to adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers from Fujairah and across the UAE and beyond. The opening ceremony]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274142016/fujairah-adventure-park-officially-opens-its-doors-to-visitors 274142016 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:34:42 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274142016/fujairah-adventure-park-officially-opens-its-doors-to-visitors <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests $21.1M in Quebec's tourism industry]]> CED is accepting funding applications under the Tourism Growth Program.

Gatineau, Quebec, February 29, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Tourism is essential to the Quebec and Canadian economy and its long-term prosperity. It helps diversify regional economies and generate significant economic sp]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141977/government-of-canada-invests-211m-in-quebec-tourism-industry 274141977 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:28:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141977/government-of-canada-invests-211m-in-quebec-tourism-industry <![CDATA[Murphy welcomes growth in tourism from the south]]> Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the publication of the latest visitor statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Pictured L-R: Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Mick Doyle, Managing Director, Killeavy Castle; and David Roberts, Director of Strategic De]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141674/murphy-welcomes-growth-in-tourism-from-the-south 274141674 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141674/murphy-welcomes-growth-in-tourism-from-the-south <![CDATA[RAK Ruler attends reception hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority for participants of Arab Aviation Summit]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah today attended a reception hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority for the participants of the Arab Aviation Summit, which the Emirate is hosting over two days.

During the reception, the RAK Ruler said that the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is keen to enhance joint work to]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141105/rak-ruler-attends-reception-hosted-by-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-authority-for-participants-of-arab-aviation-summit 274141105 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:03:06 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274141105/rak-ruler-attends-reception-hosted-by-ras-al-khaimah-tourism-development-authority-for-participants-of-arab-aviation-summit <![CDATA[Volcanic ash forces some airlines to suspend flights from Mexico City]]> MEXICO CITY, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Mexico City International Airport on Tuesday said airlines have cancelled 22 domestic and international flights to carry out safety checks after planes encountered ash from the Popocatepetl volcano while flying toward the capital, Reuters reported.

In a post on X, the airport said it remains open and in operation.

"Specialised teams and management remain on alert a]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274140138/volcanic-ash-forces-some-airlines-to-suspend-flights-from-mexico-city 274140138 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:50:20 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274140138/volcanic-ash-forces-some-airlines-to-suspend-flights-from-mexico-city <![CDATA[Sharjah to highlight best of its adventure, cultural riches, natural beauty at ITB Berlin 2024]]> SHARJAH, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Emirate of Sharjah is gearing up for its participation in the ITB Berlin - the world's leading travel trade show, slated for March 5-7, 2024. Themed 'Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together', the Sharjah Pavilion will host an impressive roster of 19 entities, consisting of government and private sectors, spearheaded by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development A]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274139759/sharjah-to-highlight-best-of-its-adventure-cultural-riches-natural-beauty-at-itb-berlin-2024 274139759 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:39:19 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274139759/sharjah-to-highlight-best-of-its-adventure-cultural-riches-natural-beauty-at-itb-berlin-2024 <![CDATA[Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi inaugurates three distinct exhibitions as part of 2024 programme]]> ABU DHABI, 26th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi, a cultural centre affiliated to the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), launched three captivating exhibitions as part of its 2024 season on Thursday 22nd February.

Hussein Sharif: Re-framing Reality showcases four decades of the artist's work, featuring his multidisciplin]]> http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274138008/cultural-foundation-abu-dhabi-inaugurates-three-distinct-exhibitions-as-part-of-2024-programme 274138008 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:14:07 GMT http://www.traveltrade.org/news/274138008/cultural-foundation-abu-dhabi-inaugurates-three-distinct-exhibitions-as-part-of-2024-programme