Egypt introduce new e-visa service

THE Egyptian government have introduced a new e-visa service, whereby citizens from stated countries, including the UK, can now easily obtain an entry visa online.

The new service offers an alternative to applications upon arrival, or through the Egyptian consulate prior to travel.

Simplifying travel to the country and speeding up the process at border control, residents from 46 countries across Europe, Asia and Australasia can now apply for a visa through a simple online application form.



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From Russia with love

RUSSIAN #tourism to #Europe and to the world grew by 13% in 2017 according to UNWTO - World Tourism Organization - and will continue to grow throughout 2018.

The Russian Federation has leaped into 8th place in the top 10 list of international spenders. As a result, online searches have increased for 4 or 5-star hotels or those in the premium luxury category as reported by Yandex.

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Snorkel your way to a holiday in the Maldives

IN the joyous spirit of Christmas and to celebrate the season of giving, Coco Collection is offering the opportunity to play an online game for the chance to win a holiday in the #Maldives. 

Designed to follow the journey of a guest who is out snorkelling at a reef and is keen to leave the ocean debris free, the game encourages you to help the guest pick up marine debris floating around the reef, and dispose of them so that they do not harm the marine life. Once the reef is clean, a friend will show up to guide you to enter the raffle and win a stay at the luxurious boutique resort, Coco Bodu Hithi.

The raffle will be closed for entries on 27th November 2018 and the winner will be announced through our social media platforms on 29th November 2018. The lucky winner stands a chance to visit Coco Bodu Hithi for 7 nights with full board meal plan and return speedboat transfers, and stay in an Island Villa. 

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Economy class passengers to be charged for boarding passes by Ukraine International Airlines

UKRAINE International Airlines will charge Economy Class passengers traveling on domestic and medium-haul international flights for issuing boarding passes at the check-in desk at the airport. All UIA passengers are provided with an opportunity to check-in online free of charge by choosing one of the following options:

Web Check-in: available on UIA website or via UIA Web Check-in App.

Auto Check-in: available for passengers who submitted correct passport and contact details when booking their tickets and did not check-in online 12 and 4 hours prior to departure of their scheduled and charter flights respectively.

Effective October 1, Economy Class passengers of domestic and medium-haul international flights preferring to get their boarding passes from an agent at a check-in counter at origin airport will be charged 10 euro.

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Welcome to the Whitsundays

THE Whitsundays will feature in a massive online marketing campaign as part of an ongoing partnership with Expedia and Wotif. 

The region’s marketing and visitor attraction agency, Tourism Whitsundays, is partnering with Expedia Media Solutions on a 12-month campaign occurring across Wotif.com and Expedia.com.au to drive awareness and sales to the Whitsundays. 

The Expedia group will promote the Whitsundays through a branded landing page on its website, as well as social media, blogs, e-newsletters and display adverts. Tourism Whitsundays will do the same and Whitsunday tourism operators are being encouraged to provide attractive deals and offers as part of the campaign.   

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Online Travel Community names New Zealand Destination of the Year

NEW ZEALAND has been named a Destination of the Year by Qyer, a major Chinese free independent traveller online community with 80 million users.

This is the second year in a row that #NewZealand has won a premium award, which are based on users’ itineraries and reviews and Qyer’s official recommendation.

A Qyer spokesperson said: “New Zealand has more than just a pure and epic landscape, it also has a unique culture and budding food scene. Its diversified outdoor products and itineraries satisfy interests and needs of different people. It is an ideal #destination for family, couples or individuals.”

Tourism New Zealand’s General Manager Asia David Craig said the award shows how well regarded New Zealand has become in China.

“New Zealand is popular in China with over 400,000 Chinese visitors coming to New Zealand a year. Qyer is an increasingly common way for Chinese free independent travellers to investigate countries to visit. Being so well regarded by this online community is a real boost to New Zealand tourism.”

The award, provided in late January, was also given to seven other destinations – Iceland, Kansai, Western USA, Spain, UK, Norway and Reunion Island.

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Access for all

MARCH this year saw the launch of Limitless Travel, an online platform that allows hotels and attractions to list their access amenities for #disabled guests, and visitors to rate facilities. Users with #disabilities and mobility problems –and their friends, families, and carers – can search for destinations across the world based on their specific access requirements, saving them both time and money.

It was founded by Angus Drummond, who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 2012. He quit his job in investment banking, travelled the world, and experienced at first-hand the difficulties people with disabilities can face when visiting a new place.

Angus says: ‘When you go holiday, what would you do if you couldn’t climb the stairs or get into the shower? What would you do if you couldn’t read the menu? These are just some of the issues facing people with disabilities when travelling the world, and one that Limitless Travel is solving. While I was travelling, I often found that places marked as disabled-friendly are quite inaccessible, which was extremely frustrating.

‘The Limitless Travel team’s aim is to promote equality and fairness for all who travel, and raise awareness and understanding within the travel industry. Through our website we believe the future is limitless. Disabled #travel doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience; we are making it an exciting opportunity to discover new parts of the world.’

The website kicked off with a guide to London, and aims to expand its coverage to hotels and attractions across the UK, Europe, and then the rest of the world. It is also in touch with tour operators who can offer trips to far-flung destinations for travellers with different access requirements.

www.limitlesstravel.org

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