An exciting programme of festivals in 2013 is set to pave the way for Visit Malaysia Year in 2014, the tourism board has said. The year kicks off with the Thaipusam Festival chariot procession this m ...
2013 to 'set mood' for Visit Malaysia Year
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'Golden year' for Thai tourism
Thailand enjoyed a "golden year" for tourism in 2012, according to a tourism board chief, as visitor numbers hit new highs. Piyaman Techapaibul, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand ...
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Passenger spike in December for easyJet
Budget airline easyJet saw passenger numbers rise in December, as people looked to get away for the festive period. The orange-liveried carrier, which provides cheap flights to Amsterdam and over 100 ...
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Top-end hotels tell tales of funny requests
When we head off on our annual holiday, it can be easy to get sucked in to the mind-set that because we're away from home, anything goes.For most of us, this translates to a few too many margarita ...
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Taiwan targeting 10m visitors by 2016
Taiwan will be looking to further boost its international tourism numbers in 2013, after the seven millionth traveller of 2012 touched down in the country last month. The honour of the being the seve ...
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Art and history fans encouraged to visit Italy in 2013
The Italian State Tourist Board is looking to attract fans of history and art with a packed programme of events across the country in 2013. Already renowned for its cultural offerings, from the Colos ...
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New York City a place for great live music
Every year, New York plays host some of the best music events on the planet.This month, its time for the Winter Jazzfest, an annual two-day extravaganza of jazz music, both local and international.Hel ...
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Explore Zambia 200 years after Livingstone
This year marks two centuries since the birth of the renowned explorer David Livingstone, who is credited with finding the Victoria Falls.If you fancy following in his footsteps, this spectacular wate ...
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Celebrate Rose Monday in Dusseldorf
Travellers are being invited to attend one of the world's biggest carnivals in Dusseldorf, Germany, on 11 February - Rose Monday. Rose Monday is the spectacular culmination of three months of car ...
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LGBT training to be given to travel agents
World Travel Market is promoting a new training programme for travel agents and tour operators aimed at encouraging LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) visitors to their cities. Visit Helsi ...
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More guests staying in Abu Dhabi
The number of people staying in Abu Dhabi's 137 hotels, resorts and hotel apartments climbed by 14% in the first 11 months of last year, the local tourism board has announced. During this time, 2 ...
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Skiers urged to take out winter sports insurance
Travellers have been advised to take out sports insurance, after it was revealed that the average cost of receiving medical treatment at a number of popular winter sports holiday destinations has rise ...
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Cities make Olympic bids
Three cities have made bids to become the hosts of the 2020 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed. Istanbul in Turkey, Tokyo in Japan and Madrid in Spain are all in th ...
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Swap turkey for jerk, says Jamaican tourist board
Britons sick of the taste of turkey leftovers are being encouraged to swap the festive bird for a bit of jerk chicken instead. The spicy snack is a favourite in Jamaica, where the local tourist board ...
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Quirky questions raise smiles among Whitsundays travel agents
The Whitsundays tourism office has revealed some of the most bizarre questions it has received over the past year. Situated off the east coast of Australia, the 74 islands making up the Whitsundays a ...
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Bowie to boost Berlin's tourism
An increase in tourists visiting Berlin has been predicted after iconic pop star David Bowie decided to set his latest song there. The comeback tune 'Where Are We Now?' references places Bowi ...
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'No decline' in business travel demand next year
The demand for business travel in 2013 is likely to either remain steady or increase, according to a new survey. AirPlus' '2013 International Travel Management Study' found that 64% of UK ...
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UK travellers spent 3% more on visits abroad last year
UK residents spent 3% more on foreign trips last year than in 2011, according to new government figures. The Office for National Statistics 'Overseas Travel and Tourism, November 2012' bullet ...
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Alaska more accessible in 2013
The beautiful wilderness of Alaska in the far north-west of the US is being made more accessible in 2013, with the introduction of yet more cruise and airline routes. A new cruise ship and 19 additio ...
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Snake on a plane!
Qantas passengers were given a mid-air shock this week when they became extras in a real life version of the Samuel Jackson film 'Snakes on a Plane'. During a flight from Cairns in Queensland ...
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