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Smart Travel: Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Booms, American Airlines Fare Sale, Top Travel Startups and More

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Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

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A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’

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The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The announcement is also set to significantly boost the Saudi economy and drive the Vision 2030 ambition of making tourism the second largest component of the country’s GDP.

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Tourism in the Southeastern US: A Positive Outlook Amid Challenges

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The tourism industry in the Southeastern US has experienced a roller coaster ride over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant downturn, followed by a post-pandemic boom as travel restrictions eased and people were eager to explore the rich culture and natural beauty of the Southeast.

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ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers visit ME

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The post ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers visit ME appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. According to a report by booking.com and McKinsey, 70% of Indians travelling overseas choose nearby destinations, with one-third choosing destinations in the Middle East.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. In 2020, leisure travel accounted for 80.4% Paris and 10.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’

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The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The announcement is also set to significantly boost the Saudi economy and drive the Vision 2030 ambition of making tourism the second largest component of the country’s GDP.

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