Saturday, February 1, 2020

Four Seasons Santa Barbara: Spa Day with Bubbly

"Pure luxury sums up the look and feel" of the Spa at Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore Santa Barbara, says Forbes Travel Guide, which rates the spa 4 stars.

* This article was originally published here

Friday, January 31, 2020

Wanderlust Magazine announces 2020 Reader Travel Awards

Namibia clinches Top Country spot for second year, Kyrgyzstan voted. Top Emerging Destination and Scottish Highlands bags top UK Destination  


* This article was originally published here

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Sirena Travel signs multi-year deal with ATPCO for retailing content

Largest GDS in Russia will integrate Routehappy Rich Content: Amenities, UTAs, and UPAs, becoming one of the first travel companies to innovate with retailing content in the Russian market.  


* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Pakistan Gets Serious About Its Tourism Pitch

Alex Reynolds  / Lost With Purpose

Pakistan sees tourism as a way for economic growth. This photo was taken in Karimabad, in the Gilgit Baltistan territory, a popular region for tourists. Alex Reynolds / Lost With Purpose



Skift Take: Once thought of as one of the world’s most dangerous countries, Pakistan is back in the spotlight, but this time as a budding tourist destination. The government — led by former cricket star Imran Khan — has an amazing opportunity to leverage this interest into economic development, but in a country prized for its natural beauty, sustainable growth must be a priority.

— Danielle Hyams

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* This article was originally published here

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Juniper acquires TSI

Juniper is a leader in providing Travel Distribution Software for Tour Operators, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), Bed Banks and Incoming Agencies.  


* This article was originally published here

Monday, January 27, 2020

$119 -- Charming Pacific Grove Inn through Spring, 45% Off

Save up to 45% at this charming Pacific Grove inn with a deal that includes a welcome bottle of wine and daily breakfast. Even better, the deal includes travel through spring — one of the most beautiful times to visit the area thanks to abundant sunshine and blooming wildflowers.

* This article was originally published here

Sunday, January 26, 2020

China Cancels Group Trips as Coronavirus Control Measures Expand

Associated Press

China's National Health Commission said it's bringing in medical teams (pictured here) to help handle the outbreak, and the Chinese military dispatched 450 medical staff, some with experience in past outbreaks, including SARS and Ebola. Associated Press



Skift Take: It’s going to be a long, cold winter for China’s travel industry and for businesses that rely on outbound Chinese tourists. As the novel coronavirus epidemic expands, people are staying put during China’s biggest travel season.

— Steven Schwankert

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* This article was originally published here