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Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates $4 Million in Travel & Tourism Recovery Grants to 80 Organizations 

Plymouth, MA — Tuesday, May 17, 2022 – Today, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Executive Director Keiko Matsudo Orrall were joined by Senator Susan Moran, Representatives Matt Muratore …

This Tourism App Unlocks Unique Experiences In Palau Through Completing Eco-Friendly Tasks

The tourism sector of Palau has introduced Ol’au Palau, a gaming app requiring visitors to perform ... [+] sustainable tasks. In turn, they will receive the opportunity to have special experiences on the island. Olaupalau.com As an archipelago within …

Air travel is making a strong comeback, but Asia is lagging behind, IATA says

International air travel has been making a strong recovery this year, with the exception of the Asia-Pacific region, which is "lagging significantly behind," according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). "Last year, …

US assesses North Korea preparing for possible long range missile test within days as Biden prepares to travel to Asia

CNN  —  North Korea appears to be preparing for a possible intercontinental ballistic missile test within the next 48 to 96 hours, just as President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Asia, according to a US official familiar with the latest intelligence …

Cadence Capsules are a travel game-changer for keeping your stuff organized

Self-care is a must, and for a woman of my age, that means a lot of products. From my beloved Vitamin C serum and face scrub to eye cream, lotion and sunscreen, my personal care routine is, in a word, robust. And, when I’m traveling, my collection gets …

Tourist slips on rocks and plunges 50ft to her death while taking photo at waterfall

Nane-Iosana Bodea was on holiday in Thailand with pals and was visiting the Na Muang waterfall on Koh Samui island when disaster struck as she attempted to snap a photo Rescuers at the scene in Koh Samui in Thailand ( Image: ViralPress) A tourist fell to …

Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Summer Travel Destinations

Trying to decide where to take the family on vacation this summer? A new report released Tuesday identifies the best places to get a bang for your buck and may be helpful in making a decision. The Orlando metropolitan area ranks No. 1 among “2022’s Best …

Travel CHAOS as London routes set to carry out services over Platinum Jubilee weekend

Operators have warned of chaos due to engineering works particularly on routes into London. For example, services on the beleaguered Southern rail between Reigate, London Victoria and London Bridge, as well as between East Croydon, Clapham Junction and …

How rising gas prices and staffing shortages could impact summer travelers

With rising gas prices, staffing shortages and unpredictable weather, travelers this busy summer season could see higher airfare prices and extra airport wait times, according to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. But amid these challenges, Kirby says the …

Biden administration to lift some travel restrictions and remittances on Cubans

Rangers to bank £40m with Europa League win as Ally McCoist warns 80,000 travelling fans

The Glasgow club will make a huge sum if they can defeat Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville on Wednesday night as former Rangers train as Giovanni van Bronckhorst watches on at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty …

Lauren Boebert under fire for attacking companies offering to cover travel expenses for out-of-state abortions

Right-wing congresswoman Lauren Boebert has come under fire for criticising companies that have offered to help cover employees’ travel costs for abortion procedures. “Anyone else consider that these companies suddenly offering to pay for employee …

IATA: “Asia-Pacific is playing catch-up on restarting travel after Covid-19”

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery from Covid-19. Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general, spoke on the subject at the Changi Aviation Summit, stating: …

A year on from the end of the UK’s Covid travel ban, travel leaders speak out

Paul Goldstein’s first international journey of 2021 began with a trip from his home in Wimbledon, southwest London, to Heathrow. The tour leader, wildlife photographer and co-owner of a Kenya safari camp was travelling no further than the airport. He …

Cayman Islands Gets Boost through Cruise Tourism

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent …

Cool photo, but the place? This purpose-built tourism hotspot hides something more sinister

Maraya is the largest mirrored building on Earth. Photo: Enrico Pescantini/Getty If you follow any travel influencers on social media – that is, travel specialists with large followings – then you have probably already seen this. It's a huge cube …

Majority of Florida Memorial Day travelers staying in-state

Kissimmee, Fla. – According to AAA, Orlando is the number one travel destination for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. Most of the tourists are expected to be from right here in the “Sunshine State.” What You Need To Know Despite high gas …

Japan unveils limited ‘test tourism’ as a step towards full…

Japan announced it would start conducting “test tourism” in the form of limited package tours in May. It is a way of gathering information before a full re-opening of the country to tourism. Japan’s economy is largely dependent on the tourism industry, …

Summer stumper: Will worker shortages thwart Portland businesses that rely on tourism?

The second Thursday of May is still very much a part of spring, but with temperatures reaching the 70s and tourists enjoying Portland’s Old Port under sunshine and blue skies, it seemed more like a typical summer day.  Some places, like DiMillo’s on the …

Cannes Biennale shows selected artists during the Cannes Film Festival time

CANNES, FRANCE, May 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the Cote d'azur such artists as Picasso, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Monet got their artistic inspiration. Artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali shone among the celebrities at the …

Art by Tanja Playner, Mar de Redin, Rebeccah Klodt will be on display at the Biennale during the Cannes film festival

CANNES, FRANCE, May 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the Cote d'azur such artists as Picasso, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Monet got their artistic inspiration. Artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali shone among the celebrities at the …

UK Passport Renewals Are Currently Delayed - Here's How To Speed Up The Process

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around 9.5 million people are expected to apply for a new passport this year, up from an average of 6.5 million in previous years. This comes as a result of over five million British …

KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AMONG TOP-TIER PITMASTERS TO CROWN THE “KCBS WORLD CHAMPION”

KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is pleased to announce its fourth annual KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition, presented by Smithfield®. The KCBS World …

Concierge Auctions Spring Sale Continues, Featuring Millions in Global Luxury Offerings

Plus, bidding is open in Colorado, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the most highly anticipated and largest of the year, Concierge Auctions’ Spring Sale continues with a …

212Quest Announces the Spain – Portugal – Morocco Sailing Travel Quest Adventure

Discover the Moorish history of these beautiful countries in the Spain-Portugal-Morocco exciting sailing adventure. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 212Quest, the travel company that combines tours with …

Dales holiday park owner elected BH&HPA chairman

Yorkshire Dales park owner elected chief of UK holiday parks association GLOUCESTER, CUMBRIA, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas Marshall, owner of Riverside Caravan Park in the Yorkshire Dales, has become the national …

Making Florida’s Beaches More Accessible: 10 Mobility Assistive Floating Devices Provided to State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a lead-up to summer, seven coastal Florida State Parks recently received a total of 10 beach accessible floating wheelchairs through a continued partnership between the …

Award-winning virtual and hybrid meetings company Glisser raises further investment

With this new investment, Glisser will be looking to expand the development of its unique ‘Glisser Elements’ Software Development Kit (SDK). NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glisser is pleased …

High Standards: Maestro Says Independent Hoteliers Need a PMS Tech Partner That Matches Their Service Culture

The growing importance of hospitality technology is extending the service culture reach beyond the front desk MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hospitality is just not like other industries when it comes to giving and …

Hartzell Propeller Transitions Engineering and Flight Safety Leadership from Bruce Hanke to Doug Washburn

VP Bruce Hanke Retiring After 20 Years PIQUA, OHIO, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hartzell Propeller, the leading aircraft propeller manufacturer, has implemented an engineering leadership transition. Vice President of …

Artists inspire at the Biennale on the Cote d'azur

CANNES, FRANCE, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the Cote d'azur such artists as Picasso, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Monet got their artistic inspiration. Artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali shone among the celebrities at the …

Intermx Data Enablement Rebrands as Motionworks

Rebrand Unites Three Companies, Intermx, Transport Foundry, and Standard Data, Under Joint Vision ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intermx Data Enablement ®, North America's premier population intelligence company, …

Emirates United win the game, but ASFC win the hearts at the AG Events Dubai Celebrity Football Cup

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emirates United were crowned as the winners of the inaugural star-studded celebrity football cup with a 3-0 win over All Stars Football Club. Fans were treated to some top-class …

Hotel Mccoy Tucson Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Hotel McCoy has been named as one of Tripadvisor’s top 10% of hotels worldwide. TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hotel Mccoy Tucson Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Hotel McCoy has been named as …

Daisy Limo Celebrates 17 Years of Black Car Service to Teterboro Airport

Daisy Limo Black Car Service has grown into a reliable and easy-to-use service for private and luxurious transportation from Teterboro to New York City. TETERBORO, NEW JERSEY, BERGEN COUNTY, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Immediate Contact …

Cyber Yachts Partners with World Renowned Norwegian Superyacht Designer

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Yachts, the world's first metaverse yacht company, has signed renowned Norwegian yacht designer Kurt Strand, and his 444 foot crystal palace superyacht, “California”. The …

NEW “QUEEN OF THE GULF” MOSAIC at GRAND GALVEZ- 44-Ft by 7-Ft Italian Murano Mosaic Hand-Installed in Hotel Entryway

Grand Mosaic Features a Pink and Red Texas Oleander Garland Accented by Native Shells Surrounding a Gold Banner Touting “Queen of the Gulf” GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Action visuals of mosaic being hand- …

Questex Content Recognized for Excellence, Wins Five National and Eight Regional AZBEE Awards from the American Society ...

NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex, a leading information services company, today announces it has won five national and eight regional AZBEE awards. AZBEE Awards are the most competitive awards programs for trade media, produced by the …

"Visit Cheyenne" Wins Gold Hermes Creative Award for Visual Identity

Visit Cheyenne wins coveted award for DMO’s visual identity created by Simpleview TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simpleview, the worldwide leading provider of CRM, CMS, and marketing solutions for destination …