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WORLDWIDE – INTERNATIONAL TOURISM BACK TO 60% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN JANUARY-JULY 2022
International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022…
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Aranui Offers Big Savings to Lure Kiwis to French Polynesia
To entice New Zealanders back to Tahiti in the coming months, French Polynesian cargo cruise line Aranui Cruises is offering savings of up to $3000 per cabin. The biggest savings of $1500 per person are on offer for…
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Why the Philippines is diving’s ‘Amazon of the Ocean’
Whale Shark Diving, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park The Coral Triangle is home to 600 coral species, 2,000 reef fish species, and six out of the world’s seven species of marine turtles. And the Philippines is home to the most…
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New Caledonia for every type of traveller
Whether you’re planning for your next adventure holiday, a chill overwater bungalow weekend trip or a week of culinary exploration, New Caledonia offers unique experiences that will fit every type of traveller and every type of budget. The South Pacific…
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Visitor spending strong in Queenstown this winter
Destination Queenstown (DQ) has released its 2022 winter findings from its visitor insights which show that whilst visitor numbers are still behind pre-COVID levels, the total visitor expenditure for the months of June, July and August was up 20% over…
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VIRGIN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY-FIRST PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRIO OF SUSTAINABLE MARINE FUEL PROVIDERS
Richard Branson’s newest travel brand establishes alliance with three leading sustainable fuel providers, signaling an important step forward and a call-to-action for the cruise industry and policy makers alike Virgin Voyages, a new cruise line with an efficient fleet…
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Taiwan Reunion September 2022
Could there be a better way to celebrate Taiwan reopening its border than to meet new friends, share great Taiwanese food and reminisce about fun times spent at one of the world’s best-kept tourism secrets? Old friends and others…
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Adventure South NZ Launches new Multi-Activity Adventures, including an Epic Traverse of the Entire Country
New Zealand’s leading adventure tour operator, Adventure South NZ, has launched two new multi-activity adventures, including a human powered traverse across the breadth of the South Island. Crafted to deliver a profound sense of achievement, the 4 day Coast…
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NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS TRAVEL IS BACK, WITH 85% OF KIWIS PLANNING A TRIP NEXT YEAR
Kiwis are prioritising travel despite rising cost of living, with 85% planning a trip in the next 12 months For the first time ever, New Zealand tops list as number one destination, with Australia, Turkey, Morocco and Vietnam also in…
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Māori and Taiwan – cousins with an ancient history
For decades, similarities between Māori and Taiwan’s indigenous peoples have been difficult to ignore. From language to hunting and fishing practices, facial tattoos through to the tracing of pottery styles across the Pacific, their cultural ties can be traced back…
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