Saudi Arabia will be allowing foreign pilgrims to enter the country to perform ‘Umrah’ (Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca) from 1 November onwards. This move will be as per the third phase of the gradual relaxation of Umrah services. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issued preventive and precautionary measures to ensure that the spread of […]
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An increase in visitors from the United Kingdom and Ireland has contributed to a record number of 34.4 million overseas visitors to the USA in 2014. This is up eight per cent from 2013, according to the latest figures released by US under secretary of commerce for international trade, Stefan Selig. The UK retains its […]
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Hilton Honors has announced today that domestic tourists, Thai locals and ex-pats in Bangkok will have the opportunity to indulge in a specially curated collection of experiences, as part of a range of adjustments to its guest loyalty programme. A great chance to be pampered professionally with rejuvenating spa sessions and treatments at the Millennium […]
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Hotel investors spent $27.8 billion on property acquisitions and developments in the United States during 2014, according to the Hotel Transaction Almanac and the Hotel Development Almanac compiled by STR Analytics. During the year, $18.5 billion in hotels changed hands while another $9.3 billion in new hotel projects opened their doors. “Hotel real estate remains […]
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The Goa cabinet has now decided to allow casinos to reopen in the state from 1 November by following the COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The coastal state has six offshore and around a dozen onshore casinos, which have been shut since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in March this year. Goa’s chief minister Pramod Sawant said: […]
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→ They first reopened for tourism on July 1st, requiring tourists bring a negative test within 10 days of arrival. → Then on July 22, due to a surge in cases, the Prime Minister banned all flights from the USA, closed beaches, and put a mandatory 14-day government facility quarantine into effect, effectively closing the […]
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Among the three Top 25 Markets that hosted Pope Francis during his visit to the United States, Philadelphia, experienced the most significant year-over-year increases in revenue per available room, according to data from STR, Inc. New York and Washington, DC also reported double-digit RevPAR growth during days on which Pope Francis visited the respective markets. […]
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The Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, a shining example of the ever-improving range of five-star hotels in Bangkok, is giving the good people Bangkok 20% off food and booze, to celebrate the opening of its new ultra swanky watering hole, the Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar, from now until the end of November […]
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The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has confirmed Cathy Ritter will serve as director of the Colorado Tourism Office. Ritter will take up the role at the start of December. “Cathy’s appointment comes at a time of record growth for our tourism industry, and she’s just the person to take us to […]
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Lisbon is already renowned as one of Europe’s most picturesque capitals, steeped in history with neighbourhoods boasting beautiful tile-covered buildings, stunning rooftop views and atmospheric cobblestone streets, but the Portuguese capital is also home to a world-class urban art scene. A melting pot of creativity, both local and international artists have chosen Lisbon to be […]