Where to go in September: Five destinations for late-season sunshine

September is the perfect month for a holiday. The peak summer rush is over, meaning cheaper prices and fewer crowds.  There’s also typically plenty of sunshine, without too many muggy heatwaves – making it ideal weather for sightseeing.  If you fancy a city break with a beach, consider Valencia. It topped our survey of the […]

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Advantage to set up Advisory Board

Advantage Global Business Travel is set to establish a “high-powered” Advisory Board, bringing together subject matter experts from across the industry. The Advisory Board will be made up of a team of industry experts from across Advantage’s UK and global network, with representatives from aviation, technology, accommodation and other sectors. Experts will who provide insights, […]

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A Boomer Moved to Thailand for Cheaper Retirement, Lives Off Pension

John Walker’s studio apartment in Chiang Mai, Thailand, isn’t much bigger than a hotel room, but it has everything he needs: air conditioning, basic kitchen appliances, and proximity to his favorite Mexican restaurant — all for less than $200 a month in rent. The 73-year-old moved to Thailand from Western Australia in 2019. A lifelong […]

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Malaysian Association of Tour And Travel Agents (MATTA) and Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sign MoU to Boost Malaysian Tourism Sector

Home » ASIA » Malaysian Association of Tour And Travel Agents (MATTA) and Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sign MoU to Boost Malaysian Tourism Sector Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) and the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) have joined forces to enhance Malaysia’s […]

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12 of the best last-minute holiday destinations

Home Travel 12 of the best last-minute holiday destinations Selene Nelson is an author, freelance journalist, and lifestyle writer for Rest Less. After graduating from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature, Selene began contributing to many major newspapers and websites, and has written for the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Independent, […]

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Grupo Xcaret has a new booking tool for travel advisors: Travel Weekly

Grupo Xcaret has launched a new booking tool for travel advisors, Xcaret Agents Pro Booking.  Advisors can use the tool to book Xcaret Hotels’ three all-inclusive resorts in Mexico’s Riviera Maya: Hotel Xcaret Mexico, Hotel Xcaret Arte and La Casa de la Playa.  Advisors can view real-time room availability and access the best available rates, […]

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World Travel Protection names new EMEA operations manager

He brings to his new role more than 25 years of experience in the fields of operations and logistics. His expertise spans several key industries including medical, security, supply chain, and logistics, with a significant focus on regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He joins World Travel Protection following his role as […]

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Perth, Brisbane ranked best cities in world in Flight Centre survey

When tourists think of Australia, the two cities that often come to mind are Sydney and Melbourne, but not anymore. There’s two new favourites. According to a recent survey conducted by Flight Centre, the two popular cities ranked well behind Perth and Brisbane when it comes to the best places in the world to visit. […]

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Indian travel giant looks to launch own Kerala-based carrier

Indian travel and tourism specialist Alhind Group has applied for an air operator’s permit (AOP) from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), PV Valsaraj, the group’s managing director, told CNBC-TV18. “About 95% of our approvals are done,” he said, including security clearance, and the company is now awaiting final approvals including “a No Objection […]

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