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American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA
American Airlines will fly over 417 tonnes of flowers from Amsterdam to the U.S. this Valentine’s Day, transporting the equivalent of 35 London buses of fresh tulips and roses for the most-romantic day of the year
Tourism in Italy reached pre-pandemic levels in 2022
The tourism sector in Italy almost reached pre-pandemic levels last year in terms of air traffic as well as the tourism sector, in comparison to the figures for 2021.
HalalBooking shows 62% growth YoY
HalalBooking, the world’s leading OTA for halal-friendly travel, continued its success story in 2022.
SOTC Travel expands retail network in Mumbai
On the occasion of National Tourism Day, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel travel and Tourism Company inaugurated its new retail store in Andheri West.
Professional game streamers to rake in over USD100M in 2023
In the professional game streaming industry, there are quite a few big names with millions of followers, making millions of dollars through subscriptions, advertising, and brand sponsorships.
Horizon successfully completes initial hover testing of its “Cavorite X5” scale prototype
Horizon Aircraft (“Company” or “Horizon”), an innovative leader in hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, announced that it has successfully completed initial hover testing of its “Cavorite X5” scale prototype.
Atlantis, The Palm rings in 2023 with Kylie Minogue
International Pop Sensation Kylie Minogue – A Global Fan Favourite, Loved and renowned the world over – took to the stage at Atlantis, The Palm on New Years to serenade lucky guests at the resort’s world-famous gala dinner with a series of chart-topping hits from her timeless discography.
Argentina tourist untraceable after testing Covid positive at Taj Mahal
A tourist from Argentina, who had come to visit the Taj Mahal tested positive for COVID-19 on 26 December, has gone missing. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Agra Dr Arun Kumar Srivastava informed this on Wednesday.
SOTC Travel opens a franchise outlet in Kharghar
SOTC Travel, an omnichannel travel and Tourism Company recently inaugurated its newest franchise outlet in Sector 7, Kharghar.
Cognizant to advance Garuda Aerospace drones with digital technologies
Cognizant has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garuda Aerospace, one of India's drone startups, to power its drones with advanced digital capabilities and bring innovative solutions at scale for enterprises aiming to achieve greater agility, productivity, and overall outcomes.
Appetite for dog-friendly holidays remains strong
Despite the current economic climate, appetite for dog-friendly holidays remains strong with the UK’s dog-friendly travel company, PetsPyjamas, reporting November as their second busiest trading month of 2022.
The 10th Straits Youth Day held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province
On 2 December, the 10th Straits Youth Day, co-sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, All-China Youth Federation and Fujian Provincial People's Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, and attracted 350 guests from all walks of life on both sides of the Straits.
The Mall Group: Shopping in Thailand for tourists from Japan and Korea
The prerogative is now on Thailand to channel the growing influx of visitors and shoppers from Japan and Korea to the shopping malls available in Thailand, with The Mall Group (TMG) playing a predominant role in driving this onus.
ABTA LifeLine runs ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal
ABTA LifeLine is once again running its ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal – offering 30 people a free Christmas dinner. It’s open to current and former staff of ABTA Members who are experiencing hardship.
Waze partners with SafeUP to help solo pedestrians feel safer this winter
Crowd-sourced sat nav app, Waze, is partnering with new community safety network, SafeUP, to help women, non-binary and genderqueer people feel safer when travelling alone this busy winter season.
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