Ministers from across the Americas have met to map a course for the sustainable growth of the region’s tourism sector.
Category: AMERICAS
TOURISM GROWTH CONTINUES: +4% IN FIRST THREE QUARTERS
International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global …
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GROWTH OF 2% IN INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS FOR THE AMERICAS IN FIRST HALF 2019
International tourist arrivals grew 4% from January to June 2019, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Growth was led by the …
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BRAND USA MAKES CONCERTED PUSH INTO EUROPE
United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands to host Brand USA Travel Week Europe between 2020 and 2025 Brand USA has announced plans for “Travel Weeks” in a number of …
TUI OPENS ROUTE FROM DONCASTER SHEFFIELD TO ORLANDO
TUI UK this year launched its new TUI Airways Dreamliner flight from Doncaster Sheffield airport to Orlando Sanford in Florida. The weekly flights began just before summer, and are part …
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MORE SOUTHWEST SERVICES TO HAWAII SET TO BEGIN SOON
Southwest has announced it will add new services to, from, and within Hawaii in mid-January 2020 with a new, daily service between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Honolulu. In addition, …
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DELTA MOVES TO NEW TERMINAL AT SHANGHAI PUDONG – CREATING A “MORE SEAMLESS AND CONVENIENT CONNECTING EXPERIENCE FOR CUSTOMERS”
Delta has moved from Terminal 1 to the new Satellite Terminal (S1) at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The relocation, alongside partner China Eastern Airlines, will create a more seamless and …
UNITED MAKES GETTING AN UPGRADE EASIER
United Airlines have announced PlusPoints, a new upgrade benefit for Premier Platinum and 1K members that creates more opportunities – and more freedom – for them to be upgraded on …
MASSIVE NEW TRANSPORT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN LOS ANGELES
With the US$1.766bn Crenshaw/LAX transit project due for completion in 2020, travellers arriving at LAX will have access to the Metro Green Line, linking them to downtown LA or Santa …
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PARADISE FOR COLUMBUS… AND FOR TODAY’S TRAVELLERS AS WELL
The Dominican Republic stands out with varied landscapes, architectural treasures and cultural richness The island nation of the Dominican Republic seduces travellers in every season - just as it seduced …
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