‘Tourism stands as…’ Maldives tour and travel body urges EaseMyTrip CEO to resume flight bookings, extends apology

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has written a letter to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.

In a letter to the CEO, MATATO wrote, “Tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work directly in the tourism sector. The potential adverse impact on tourism holds the power to unleash severe repercussions on our economy, affecting the lives and well-being of many.”

While referring to

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The Tibetan galleries have an in-situ Buddhist altar that the Dalai Lama has consecrated. For four years, The Met Breuer exhibited world art of the 20th and twenty-first centuries, enhanced …

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US issues warning about a popular travel destination after 18 murders

The US Department of State has issued a warning for a popular travel destination after 18 murders were reported this month.

A travel advisory posted Friday urges tourists to exercise increased caution” when traveling to The Bahamas due to crime. The Level 2 alert says violent crimes, including burglaries, armed robberies and sexual assaults, can occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas, where law enforcement may be limited.

“The majority of crimes occur on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence

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Mindtrip wants to become your AI travel agent

Once upon a time, we used to use travel agents to book our flights, book our hotels and maybe even make recommendations about things to do and places to eat while you were away. But then along came the internet and the ability to book your own flights, and Airbnb or Vrbo for your accommodation, and then between Instagram and TikTok what to do and where to eat was covered. Travel all becomes a lot more self-service.

But a group of 12 experienced founders recognized that there was a gap in the market: a way of ensuring that trip planning

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The Artsy Gallery Report 2024

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Nicolene focuses on fostering sustainable creative practices and provides teaching periods for fellow artists, emphasizing the profound …

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Shropshire is named in the world’s top 10 ‘destinations to watch’ in 2024 as travel company praises the historic region’s ‘beautiful landscapes, towns and villages’

  • It is the first time anywhere in the UK has made the list by travel company Abta

By Harriet Sime Deputy Travel Editor

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When choosing your next holiday, thoughts might naturally turn to the beaches of Bali or the slopes of Chamonix.

But families should perhaps look a little closer to home, as travel bosses have hailed the county of Shropshire as one of the top ten global ‘destinations to watch’ this year.

It is the first time anywhere in the UK has made

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Toronto could house refugees at Vaughan hotel amid shelter crunch

A key city committee has endorsed nearly $86 million in new spending to support Toronto’s crowded shelter system, including cash to house some refugees at a hotel in Vaughan.

Councilors on the general government committee have approved a package of new, and renewed, non-competitive contracts city staff said are “critical” to support the shelter system. They also outlined the challenges of finding even temporary space in local hotels for refugee claimants, who now account for over half of the people in Toronto shelters.

The general manager of the city’s shelter and support services, Gord Tanner, said the humanitarian crisis that

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Earnings call: Choice Hotels posts robust Q1 growth, eyes expansion

Choice Hotels (NYSE:) International (NYSE: CHH) has reported a strong start to 2024 with substantial growth in the first quarter, marking a 17% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 14% rise in adjusted EPS compared to the same period last year.

The company’s success is attributed to the revenue synergies from the integration of Radisson Americas and a robust global pipeline. With significant investments in franchisee systems and a focus on direct online channels, Choice Hotels is optimistic about its long-term growth prospects, including brand expansion and strategic partnerships.

Key Takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose by 17%, and adjusted EPS increased
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