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Exploring the History of Rio’s ‘English Cemetery’ in Gamboa
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Situated around twenty minutes ride away on the VLT from central Rio’s Cinelândia station, the ‘Cemitério dos Ingleses’ (English Cemete…
Venezuela Passports Can Only Be Purchased With Cryptocurrency
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New ferries, departure site for Puerto Rico islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government has bought four new ferries and announced a new departure site for those traveling to two nearby islands popular with tourists.Offi…
Booming U.S. economy fueling prosperity throughout industry
Thus far, 2018 has proven to be a prosperous year for many in the industry, thanks in no small part to the strength of the U.S. economy.And while economists are predicting a slowdown in growth next…
Countries Relax The Entry Requirements For Chinese Tourists
Chinese outbound tourism is a big player in the worldwide tourism industry. According to reports, the outbound travel market of China is expected to exceed $163 billion by 2024.Many countries ease …
AHIF 2018: Marriott accelerates expansion plans across Africa
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa.Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportuni…
Secretary Balala seeks to utilise AHIF springboard
Najib Balala, Kenya cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, has said it the country will use Africa’s leading hotel investment forum – AHIF – as a launch pad for innovative to…
Bless Collection Hotels opens sales for first property
Bless Collection Hotels, the new luxury brand from Palladium Hotel Group, has launched its website.Reservations are now open for the collection’s first property, Bless Hotel Madrid, which wil…
South America: an emerging market for SA’s tourism
Following the release of South Africa’s July arrivals stats, Tourism Update spoke to experts in the trade about the continued growth coming out of the South American market.According to the t…