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The hospitality group, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, which encompasses the three brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, has relaunched its agent training programme in an effort to further collaborate with the travel trade. Speaking to Arabian Travel News about the reason behind the enhancements of the Famous Agents, the group’s loyalty programmes …

Travel agents based in the United Kingdom have noted that they had seen an increase in sales to the Sultanate of Oman this year compared to that of 2013. The research conducted by Aviareps found that while Dubai and Abu Dhabi remained popular destinations for travellers from the UK, there was a need for a greater variety within the region. …

Talks between officials in Preah Vihear province and local villagers whose land is in the way of a proposed domestic airport hit some turbulence on Tuesday, as homeowners bristled over the various forms of compensation being offered. Local authorities in Preah Vihear started measuring the land of families living on the defunct air field in Preah Vihear town’s Palhal commune …

HANOI, Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister, Hoang Tuan Anh, says improving tour guide skills is now a priority to end a shortage that if left unresolved will damage long-term tourism goals. The tourism minister said: “Tourism students have been made aware of this situation… career orientation courses will be offered, as well as a set of professional standards, to make …

La Cigale Tabarka Hotel, Thalasso, Spa, & Golf Resort has welcomed the most prestigious guests to its grand Opening Ceremony. The property, which opened in late August, is new refurbished, having previously operated under the title of Tabarka Beach Hotel. The event was hosted along the sublime circled infinity pool, with La Cigale Tabarka Hotel welcoming numerous famous Arab singers …

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 August 2014: Tourism Malaysia is working with Harian Metro to host the Mountain Bike Grand Prix Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia 2014. The first national mountain bike race series will be scheduled throughout Malaysia to promote a healthy cycling lifestyle among Malaysians as well as position Malaysia as an ideal cycling tourism destination for residents and foreign tourists. The event …

Labor market improvements and positive consumer expectations drive 1.3 percent increase in holiday travelers. Automobile travel will increase by 1.4 percent this year, with 29.7 million travelers hitting the road. Nearly eight percent of travelers (2.65 million) will travel by air, a one percent increase from last year. ORLANDO, FLA. – AAA Travel projects 34.7 million Americans will journey 50 …