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Luxury Hotel Brand Offers Health and Wellness Program
Trump Hotel Collection is the latest hotel chain to join the health and wellness movement, launching services that offer low-calorie menus and fitness programs that...
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Saudi Arabia Cuts Pilgrim Numbers Due to Expansion Work
Authorities have decided to reduce by half the number of Saudi pilgrims, and by about 20 percent those from abroad.
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‘The Hobbit’ Credited for Bringing More Tourists to New Zealand
The picturesque scenery of New Zealand featured in “The Hobbit” last year is credited for a spike in the number of international visitors to the...
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Sushi Restaurant Launches Flying Delivery Service for Diners
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s your dinner flying at you on what’s being billed as the world’s first flying tray and airborne...
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Paris Rooftop Display Shows Face of Aboriginal Art to the World
Move over Mona Lisa! Paris is about to unveil a new work of art that, just like Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, will be seen by...
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Brazil Wants to be Among Top Tourist Destinations by 2022
Brazil has released details on ambitious plans to make the country top of mind among travelers and turn it into the third biggest tourism economy...
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Iraq to Restore Ancient Arch to Woo Back Tourists
Iraqi authorities have contracted a Czech firm to carry out a 10-month restoration of the ancient Arch of Ctesiphon.
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Nepal Marks 60 Years Since Everest Summit Victory
Nepal on Wednesday marked 60 years since the first ascent of Everest, celebrating the pioneering climbers whose bravery spawned an industry that many mountaineers fear...
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North Korea Town Opens to Western Tourists
North Korea’s authorities have opened the border town of Sinuiju to Western tourists, Chinese-based travel agencies said, despite international tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear test in...
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Art Basel Highlights Hong Kong’s New Status as Arts Hub
The first Art Basel fair to be hosted by Hong Kong boasts a prestigious array of international art, highlighting the city’s new role as a...
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Cheaper Yen Attracts Record Visitors to Japan
A record 923,000 foreigners travelled to Japan in April, up 18.1 percent from a year earlier, taking advantage of a weaker yen and an increase...
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Dubai Hotel Hands Out Gold-Plated iPads to Guests
Guests staying at the iconic, sail-shaped luxury hotel the Burj Al Arab in Dubai are being given 24-carat gold-plated iPads which will serve as their...
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Louis Vuitton Travel Guides Hit London
Luxury travelers looking to add to their collection of coffee table city guides may want to hit bookstores in London, where shelves are now stocked...
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Art Basel to Bring International Flair to Hong Kong
Art lovers, collectors and gallerists will gather on Thursday for Hong Kong’s inaugural edition of Art Basel, sealing the city’s status as an international art...
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In Philadelphia, Murals Breathe Life into City
On a scaffold five meters off the ground, artist Meg Saligman uses her paintbrush to carefully touch up an enormous mural covering an entire wall...
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New Travel Website Uses Social Media for Real-Time Recommendations
Travelers looking to tap into the latest uber-trendy places to eat, drink and sleep are being offered an alternative to “static” travel guides with a...
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A Diva’s Guide to Dubai
It’s a must-see cosmopolitan metropolis famous the world over. Ameera Al Hakawati shares her top nine Dubai highlights for her fellow fabulous Muslim sisters.
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Low-cost Carriers Going After Business Travelers
Low-budget airline easyJet has launched a new fast track security service in a bid to lure business travelers away from major national carriers and onto...
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Paris Police Boost Efforts to Protect Tourists
Paris police said Wednesday they would deploy more officers to protect tourists against pickpockets and launch an awareness campaign to fight fake charity organisations targeting...
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Tea Buffs Gather in Japan for Global Festival
In the shadow of a giant Chinese character for “tea” written in live cypress trees, enthusiasts gather once every three years in Japan to talk...
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Saudi Arabia Eases Visa Rules to Promote Religious Visits
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to relax its strict visa rules and allow foreigners to make religious pilgrimages to holy sites within the Gulf kingdom.
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Gigantic Balloon Creature Splits Opinion in Australia
A gigantic whale-like balloon with pendulous udder-like appendages, designed to mark the centenary of Australia’s capital Canberra, has divided opinion, with some branding it an...
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Medieval Crown Jewels on Display at Prague Castle
The Czech crown jewels went on show at Prague castle Friday, in a rare public display for the 700-year-old items that are pulled out only...
