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Etymology

The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.

Purpose and motivation

Motives to travel include pleasure, relaxation, discovery and exploration, getting to know other cultures and taking personal time for building interpersonal relationships.

Travel safety

Authorities emphasize the importance of taking precautions to ensure travel safety.When traveling abroad, the odds favor a safe and incident-free trip, however, travelers can be subject to difficulties, crime and violence.

The Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism has continued to be a critical sector for economic development and for sustaining employment, in both advanced and developing economies.

The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index

The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) aims to measure the factors and policies that make it attractive to develop the T and T sector in different countries.

jeudi 28 avril 2016

Southwest, Frontier Lower Fares

Two carriers cut fares within days of each other. Could this be the start of something big?


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mercredi 27 avril 2016

African Travel Inc. Promotion Offers Chance to Win a Safari


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From ‘Alerts’ To ‘Warnings,’ Travel Professionals Seek To Dispel Confusion Over State Department Cautions

With two terror attacks on popular European destinations in the past six months, travel sellers have been working overtime to explain the nuances of the notifications issued by the U.S. government and other countries on the risks of traveling.


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Industry Offers Up Spa And Getaway Deals For Mother’s Day

Your customers can go beyond the flowers this Mother’s Day, and treat mom to a gift she’ll remember forever. Here are some last-minute deals.


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mardi 26 avril 2016

Strike To Slow Air Traffic In Germany On Wednesday


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Tourism INDABA Speed marketing sessions give exhibitors an opportunity to showcase and shine!

South African Tourism, the owner and host of Tourism INDABA, is serious about giving South African tourism products and services lucrative platforms and opportunities to grow their businesses.
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lundi 25 avril 2016

Long Island MacArthur Gets Another Airline

New York’s Southwest-dominated Islip airport attracts a fourth carrier.


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