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Vietnam tops 16 million visitsedit
TTR Weekly – Online
The Philippines (164,211 visits) and Indonesia (97,231 visits) both delivered a 20% growth for Vietnam attributed mainly to new airline services. Hong Kong, previously one of Vietnam’s expanding supply markets, declined by 12% over the 11 months, recording 50,262 visits caused by six months of political unrest in Hong Kong that slowed outbound travel bookings. It was the only Asian market to register a decline.
Tourists Surging to Singapore Help Push Hotel Deals to Recordedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online
Hotel deals in Singapore are set for a record amid a surge in tourist arrivals buoyed by people wanting to avoid the protests in Hong Kong. Hospitality transaction volumes were an unprecedented S$5.7 billion ($4.2 billion) as of Nov. 30, according to preliminary figures from Colliers International Group Inc., about five times 2018 and the most in at least a decade.
Dubai, The Best Destination For Holiday And Here Is The List Of Best Food Places Thereedit
Republic World – Online
Dubai is one of the most popular cities and the largest one in the United Arab Emirates. This popular tourist destination for people from all over the world is also famous for its contemporary structures. As there is a large number of travelers and visitors in this city, restaurants have been doing their finest to serve hungry visitors with tasty and memorable food.
International arrivals in Oman increases, turning into a key GCC destinationedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel and Tourism Analyst at Global Data mentioned that by the end of 2019, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted that Omani aviation will have grown by 40%. A new terminal at Muscat International airport at US$1.8bn, followed by a new domestic airport terminal at Duqm outlines the country’s plan for expansion. Holding a variety of greenery and natural offerings, not commonly found within other GCC destinations, Oman is becoming more widely recognised as a leisure destination.
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SOTC Travel Launches ‘Around the World in 70 Daysedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
SOTC Travel has curated a special holiday ‘Around the World in 70 Days’ spanning 7 continents comprising of destinations and experiences from across the globe. In the 70th year of a fulfilling existence and inspired by a widely beloved travel saga, this holiday experience includes some of the most picturesque destinations, adrenalin-pumping adventures, stunningly beautiful nature and wildlife, natural and manmade wonders that this planet has to offer.