The Islands of Tahiti welcomed 218,000 visitors in 2022, a number within 8 percent of 2019, a record year. Even during the pandemic, the islands only shut down for two two-month periods, so tourism remained relatively strong, especially from its two main markets, the U.S. and France. ADVERTISING But the slowdown during that period allowed …
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Saudi Arabia has taken another step forward in making it easier to visit the country. This week marks the launch of a new, free-of-charge four-day stopover transit visa for air travelers. The new program, which is detailed on the SAUDIA website, allows travelers to book an international flight with a stopover of up to 96 …
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WHY IT RATES: New Orleans was recognized as the number-one destination in the United States. –Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor New Orleans & Company announced that New Orleans has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Food Destination as the best food destination in the United …
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Enterprise Holdings announced new franchise locations in Chile, featuring car rental options from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo. Operated through Mediterraneo Automotores S.A., part of Circulo Autos, Enterprise will boast five neighborhood locations, including two branches in the capital city of Santiago and establishments in Talca, Linares and Antofagasta. ADVERTISING Trending Now Circulo …
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Playa Hotels & Resorts has announced it will take over the management role of the all-inclusive Seadust Cancun Family Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Moving forward, the award-winning resort owner, operator and developer will lead all operations, sales and marketing of the property, which joins the company’s portfolio of 23 properties across Mexico and the Caribbean. …
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Delta Air Lines has begun offering fast, free Wi-Fi onboard most of its domestic mainline flights as of Wednesday, February 1. The complimentary Internet service, provided in partnership with T-Mobile, is currently available on more than 500 Delta aircraft. The carrier will offer the service on more than 700 Viasat-equipped aircraft by the end of …
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The Mexican state of Quintana Roo has reached a cruise industry agreement with officials in Florida and the Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). According to the Riviera Maya News, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa said the deal would “strengthen the cruise industry, improve the experience of the destination and continue to be the main recipient …
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Viking announced a new Viking Longship will debut along the Seine River in France in 2025, a purpose-built sister ship to the other four that currently sail along the river. The new ship will sail the eight-day Paris and the Heart of Normandy itinerary. The roundtrip voyages takes travelers to Giverny, famous as the home …
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MSC Cruises introduced a Wave Season “It’s Time to Cruise” Sweepstakes, which will award travel advisors with a chance to win cruises for booking the line’s ships. Each booking will count as one entry in the sweepstakes, which is in effect through March 31, 2023. ADVERTISING Trending Now The grand prize is a seven-night sailing …
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Lawmakers in the United States are working on new consumer protections for American air travelers after a series of delays and cancellations marred the winter holiday period. According to Reuters.com, the U.S. government is working on measures that would require airlines to pay at least $1,350 to passengers who were denied booking due to an …
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