For ten months, the historic hotel underwent extensive renovations to keep up with the evolving metropolis of Sandton
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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.
mercredi 25 novembre 2015
Sandton Sun has re-opened for business
For ten months, the historic hotel underwent extensive renovations to keep up with the evolving metropolis of Sandton
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First Responders in Paris: An Insurance-Industry Perspective on Bataclan
When Universal Music Group sponsored a concert in Bataclan hall last weekend, no one envisioned how the night would unfold. Here’s an insurance-industry take on a corporate event gone terribly wrong.
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mardi 24 novembre 2015
U.S. To Withhold Passports If You Owe Back Taxes
Bill to “hit the President’s desk before Thanksgiving.”
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lundi 23 novembre 2015
Air Canada Announces Major Expansion
Canada’s flag carrier will expand to 12 U.S. destinations by the end of next year.
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jeudi 19 novembre 2015
As OTAs Expand Their Reach, a Trail of Complaints Suggests Online Booking May Not Be the Best Choice for Consumers
Hoteliers who don’t want to pay the OTAs’ commissions and marketing fees, which can exceed 30% of the room rate, are aggressively launching ad campaigns to encourage consumers to book direct. Global hotel giant Accor has even launched its own marketplace to allow small hotels a way to reach consumers outside of the OTAs.
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mercredi 18 novembre 2015
Accor’s Rick Harvey Lam Looks to the Future
Accor’s SVP speaks to the “French DNA” of the hotel giant, its controversial marketplace, and the newest hot customer base, Millennials (though he declined comment on acquiring FRHI).
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SOUTH AFRICA – “IT’S THE PLACE TO BE”
MINISTER OF TOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICA, OUTLINES NEXT DECADE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MICE INDUSTRY
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mardi 17 novembre 2015
Five Hotel Trends for 2016
The Hotel Experience trade show in Manhattan last week highlighted five things to watch for in 2016.
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Marriott to Buy Starwood, Creating World’s Largest Hotel Chain
Marriott International Inc. announced it will buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts in a $12.2 billion deal.
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lundi 16 novembre 2015
Agents and Industry Use Social Media To Show Support For Paris
As news broke this weekend, the travel industry used social media to show its support for France following Friday’s terrorist attacks.
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Breaking News: Marriott to Buy Starwood, Creating World’s Largest Hotel Chain
Marriott International Inc. announced it will buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts in a $12.2 billion deal.
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Trafalgar Tours Uses Guest Reviews to Build Interest in New Offerings
“Be My Guest” program connects Trafalgar clients with local residents who share common interests, such as arts and crafts or culinary expertise.
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vendredi 13 novembre 2015
Consumers Risk Their Vacations When Relying on Online Travel Reviews
Today, you can buy anything online, including positive reviews for your travel business.
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jeudi 12 novembre 2015
Travel Agents Welcome Anthem of the Seas to Bayonne
New York and New Jersey agents love having a ship homeporting in the tri-state area.
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mardi 10 novembre 2015
Travel Agents Save the Day as Lufthansa Strike Strands Thousands
Agents show their value as things break down during the weeklong airline strike.
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lundi 9 novembre 2015
From Hosting Events for the Pope to President of Protravel: An Interview with Patrick Fragale
TMR caught up with Patrick Fragale and chatted about adventure travel.
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From Cooking for the Pope to President of Protravel: An Interview with Patrick Fragale
TMR caught up with Patrick Fragale and chatted about adventure travel.
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vendredi 6 novembre 2015
jeudi 5 novembre 2015
Lufthansa Flight Attendants to Strike Friday
The Organization of Independent Flight Attendants union will take strike action from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13.
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Immigration amendments are welcome news!
The announcement to amendment the Immigration Regulations was jointly made on Friday, the 23rd of October, by the Tourism Ministry and Minister in the Presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Jeff Radebe. New amended regulations can mean only positive results for the South African tourist industry.
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Agents React to Starwood Sale
From losing relationships to working with Chinese companies, insiders share their take on a new Starwood.
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mercredi 4 novembre 2015
Volcano Strands Thousands in Bali
Thousands of travelers have been stranded in Bali as major airlines canceled flights for the third straight day.
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mardi 3 novembre 2015
As Protestors Storm Its Headquarters, Airbnb Teams with Amex
Insiders say the home-rental site is not a big concern.
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Agency Consortia Predict Growth in Asia Cruising
From TRAVELSAVERS to Ensemble, from Virtuoso to MAST, insiders see a growing market
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