What is a destination fee, and why are more hotels charging them
My hotel bill from a three-night trip to New York City included 21 charges. Nine were for “destination fees.” There were three daily fees of nearly $35 each — …
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B.C. tourism sector worried as Canada left off China’s green list for group tours
British Columbia’s tourism industry is raising concerns after Canada was left off China’s list of approved countries for tour groups. Last week, the government of China released its list of …
Vande Bharat Express To Connect Hyderabad And Bengaluru By August End: REPORT
Home Business Vande Bharat Express To Connect Hyderabad And Bengaluru By August End: REPORT The upcoming third Vande Bharat Express train for Hyderabad is expected to make scheduled stops at …
Can ChatGPT help plan trips? Yes, if you use these prompts
When you use a guidebook, you’re limited by its contents. The advantage of using ChatGPT is that it can take you down any track you want. It’s even possible to …
Chinese tourists are traveling but staying in China
Are you prepared? That was the question that many in the travel industry asked following China’s surprise reopening announcement in the final days of 2022. Many assumed that a torrent …
Indonesia eyes China’s Macao, Hong Kong markets to boost tourism – Travel
[Photo/Xinhua] Indonesia has planned to hold events to sell tour packages in China”s Macao and Hong Kong on Dec 12 and Dec 14 respectively, aimed at further tapping significant potentialities …
European travelers are seeking new destinations as summer heat sizzles
An unusual summer scorcher or a new normal? Some travelers aren’t waiting to find out if this year’s heat wave in southern Europe is an anomaly or part of a …
A new private island opened near Singapore and Batam
Travelers from Singapore will soon have a new vacation option — one that doesn’t require a flight. A new Indonesian private island, named ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island, opened in July …
A ban ends dog and cat meat trade in Sulawesi
The Tomohon Extreme Market was once a top tourist attraction in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi — a live animal market filled with everything from fileted pythons to skewered …
How to use AI to plan a vacation? Companies are bringing it to you
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of …