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Cultural triumphs: UNESCO welcomes 27 new additions to the World Heritage sites

Cultural triumphs: UNESCO welcomes 27 new additions to the World Heritage sites | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) consistently acknowledges significant locations marked by our ..."

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TAKE A LOOK | What it's like to travel on the Rovos Rail, Africa's most luxurious train

TAKE A LOOK | What it's like to travel on the Rovos Rail, Africa's most luxurious train | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The journey between Pretoria and Cape Town is one of the world's most revered train trips, and features luxuries like en-suite rooms with showers, bathtubs, and double beds, formal four-course dinners, and daily wine pairings ..."

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Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality?

Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A new crop of properties are doing everything they can to make sure guests use their vacation to disconnect ..."

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Vegan travel: It’s not fringe anymore - The New York Times

Vegan travel: It’s not fringe anymore - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"From Mexico to Greece, plant-centric hotels, restaurants and tours are proliferating ..."

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New travel apps to help you plan your next getaway 2022 - The New York Times

New travel apps to help you plan your next getaway 2022 - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Yes, there’s turmoil in the travel world right now, but many people are still eager to linger over plans for future journeys. These new online tools will help ..."

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Travel-induced stress is on the rise among global consumers

Travel-induced stress is on the rise among global consumers | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Two thirds of people worldwide believe travel will be more stressful during the pandemic, and many will not vacation at all..."

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Twenty-three malicious tourist scams to be aware of when traveling in particular countries

Twenty-three malicious tourist scams to be aware of when traveling in particular countries | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"From artists to train inspectors, scammers come in many disguises and they're willing to use every trick in the book to make a dollar ..."

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How online consumer reviews impact the future of sustainable practice

How online consumer reviews impact the future of sustainable practice | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The use of data analytics like eWOM and web scraping to understand consumer's reactions to hotel sustainable practices..."

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Best in Travel 2021 reveals those building communities through travel

Best in Travel 2021 reveals those building communities through travel | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In a year like any other, Lonely Planet is celebrating the tourism projects that help build community in our latest Best in Travel 2021 awards ..."

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France and Italy luxury retail heavily impacted by the ban on American tourists

France and Italy luxury retail heavily impacted by the ban on American tourists | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Americans are important customers for European luxury brands, especially in the crucial summer months, given the majority ..."

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How teddy bears became the fluffy faces of, and favourite souvenirs from, hotels around the world

How teddy bears became the fluffy faces of, and favourite souvenirs from, hotels around the world | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It’s not just children who fall for the charming teddies, with adults paying big bucks for limited-edition furry mementos ..."

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New low-cost airline for South Africa

New low-cost airline for South Africa | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Kulula founder and former Comair CEO, Gidon Novick is planning to launch a new domestic airline in South Africa which will offer affordable air travel ..."

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Ten ways travel has changed in the last 10 years –

Ten ways travel has changed in the last 10 years – | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"10 ways travel has changed in the last 10 years – from the rise of travel blogging and smart technology to AirBnBs, budget airlines and experiental travel ..."

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Italy's competition watchdog investigates Colosseum ticket sales

Italy's competition watchdog investigates Colosseum ticket sales | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Italy's competition watchdog opens a probe into the online sale of Colosseum tickets amid claims they are being bought in bulk and resold at higher prices ..."

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Goodbye planes, trains and automobiles. Hello, luxury bus? - The New York Times

Goodbye planes, trains and automobiles. Hello, luxury bus? - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Start-up travel companies are hoping more Americans will embrace the concept of sleeper and luxury coaches. Just don’t call them buses ..."

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Australia's first underwater hotel provides tourists with moral dilemma

Australia's first underwater hotel provides tourists with moral dilemma | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Reefsuites, Australia's first underwater hotel, is providing environmentally-conscious guests with a moral dilemma ..."

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Has the pandemic undermined off-season deals? - The New York Times

Has the pandemic undermined off-season deals? - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In many places, high-occupancy rates are inflating prices for budget-minded travelers who count on off-peak periods to find the best bargains. Here’s what to do and where to look ..."

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To skip the line at Disney, get ready to pay a genie - The New York Times

To skip the line at Disney, get ready to pay a genie - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"For the first time, line-skipping privileges at Walt Disney World in Florida will cost $15 per person, an added cost for what is already an expensive destination ..."

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What’s next for travel retail?

What’s next for travel retail? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Travel retail brands are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here, we discuss how travel retail brands can prepare for the next era ..."

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A ticket on the Blue Train now comes with a free – and mandatory – rapid coronavirus test

A ticket on the Blue Train now comes with a free – and mandatory – rapid coronavirus test | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Check-in lounges in Pretoria and Cape Town have medical staff that will take samples and deliver results within an hour ..."

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Orlando and Disney deliver contrasting new tourism messages –

Orlando and Disney deliver contrasting new tourism messages – | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Disney World likely had a larger budget for its ads, but Visit Orlando's new campaign missed a golden opportunity to impart a message of safety before the anticipated arrival of large Spring Break crowds ..."

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Mobile app aims to speed up border reopenings in Africa

Mobile app aims to speed up border reopenings in Africa | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Two major African public bodies are promoting a new technology that could connect the continent’s Covid-19 testing centers and ease a reopening of travel across the region ..."

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Airbnb is finally unbanned in South Africa - and super-clean local listings will now be highlighted

Airbnb is finally unbanned in South Africa - and super-clean local listings will now be highlighted | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Two months after hotels and guest houses were allowed to operate again, Airbnb establishments have finally been permitted to host guests again ..."

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How AirAsia.com wants to become a travel and lifestyle platform

How AirAsia.com wants to become a travel and lifestyle platform | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Air Asia’s digital platforms allow customers to book medical treatments, purchase groceries, and order lunch boxes, among other services...."

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Five examples of great travel marketing campaigns - HttClub

Five examples of great travel marketing campaigns - HttClub | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Travel Marketing Campaigns in the tourism business plays a significant role since it attracts the most clients. Five examples of great campaigns..."

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