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WHY IT RATES: The new leader will seek to continue the gradual recovery of the tourism industry. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer The Republic's Presidency reports on the resignation of Minister of Tourism Gustavo Segura as of Dec. 1, 2021, following an outstanding opportunity for his professional development in the private sector. MORE People The Governing Council appointed the Costa Rican Tourism Institute's (ICT) Executive President and Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Alvarado, who has had a noteworthy career in the ICT and worked as the Presidency's Deputy Minister during the 2011-2014 administration. Gustavo Alvarado, who was sworn in by President of the Republic Carlos Alvarado Quesada, has served as the director of several departments within the ICT since 2007. He holds a master's degree in Political Science from the Uni...

Major companies in the non-residential accommodation services market include Marriott International, MGM Resorts International, Rewe Group, Ctrip. Com International Ltd, Intercontinental, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Accor Hotels and TUI Group and Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Company Limited. New York, Dec. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Non-Residential Accommodation Services Global Market Report 2022" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06193680/?utm_source=GNW The global non-residential accommodation services market is expected to grow from $719.93 billion in 2021 to $869.81 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in op...

As countries emerge from the pandemic and embrace a new era of tourism, focusing on sustainability and strong domestic travel markets has proven to aid cities in their recovery. The top 10 cities were selected from Euromonitor International's 'Top 100 City Destinations Index 2020', which provides a comprehensive analysis of key metrics that suggest a city's tourism growth potential, resilience in a crisis and sustainability efforts. Eight of the top 10 urban hubs are based in Europe where the tourism landscape is radically changing to attract tourists that are better aligned with the shifting priorities of cities, its inhabitants and the environment. The index compared 54 different metrics across 100 city destinations within six key pillars; Economic and Business Performance; Tourism Performance; Tourism Policy and Attractivenes; Tourism Infrastructure; Health and Safety; and Sustainability, with some cities performing better in some areas than others. Paris ...

The Oakland A's have reportedly put in a bid for the 35-acre Tropicana Hotel site on the Las Vegas Strip as the team looks to add a ballpark to what's already become a concentrated sports location. The Tropicana is one of Las Vegas's last legacy resorts, opening in 1957 and, despite some renovations, still retains some of that old Vegas charm. Bally's Corp. entered a purchase agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties to buy the hotel and lease the land for $308 million earlier this year , but the deal hasn't closed. That's leading to speculation that Bally's would be a partner on the development of the project, with the A's building the ballpark and owning the land and Bally's building a casino and resort on the site. And, quite honestly, it's a pretty good site, and with an A's ballpark it could cement the area's status as a sports Mecca, with T-Mobile Arena, Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Garden ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From cruise ships, to airplanes, Kansas City travel advisors say more people are planning getaways despite the uncertainty with COVID-19. "The demand for vacations is fabulous, the risk is perhaps greater than it's ever been to make a mistake," said Mark Comfort, with Cruise Holidays and Comfort Tours. "Right now, in our 33 years now, we've never seen the demand greater." With the omicron variant surging and recent airline cancellations, Comfort said there are many questions as to if your plans will go according to plan. "People ought to know what happens if, what happens if Covid gets worse," he said. With spring break less than three months away, Comfort said he's been busy booking vacations for families and protection is important. "I don't think they should be concerned at all," he said. "If they do the proper things, that we advise people is to take out the 'Cancel for any reason...

Roger Naylor  |  Special for The Republic A new year means a fresh slate. All those things you hoped to do in 2021 but never quite got around to are back in play for 2022. Twelve months stretch before us, each ripe with the promise of adventure. So what are you waiting for? Now is the time to start making plans. This can be the year you get out and rediscover the wonders of Arizona, big and small. Visit some old favorite spots while exploring new places. You never know what surprises are waiting when you get out and wander around. Here are suggestions for some of the best things to do in Arizona in 2022. Camp at Alamo Lake Alamo Lake is perhaps the most remote of Arizona State Parks. The lanky piece of water stretches along the base of desert mountains, down a dead-end road 37 miles north of Wenden. A legendary bass fishing spot, the lake is often dotted with boats. This is where you come for cradling quiet far from civilization. Nearly 250 campsites ($15-$30 per ni...

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December is a magical month. Cities across the world glow with festive lights heralding the arrival of the winter holidays, the smell of spiced cider and mulled wine wafts all around and, if you're lucky, you can catch the sound of carolers spreading holiday cheer. While the last month of the year can be hectic with last-minute shopping, cooking and greeting to be done, it's also a great time of the year to get away on a quick trip. Most destinations are in full holiday mode by early December, but flights and hotel rates tend to be lower than they are later in the month, which is when we see some of the highest prices for travel at any point throughout the year. Let's take a look at some of the best places to visit this year in December. Remember to be sure to do your research before embarking on a trip, as travel restrictions and requirements continue to change with new developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Beginning Tuesday, Canadians who have spent less than 72 hours in another country will no longer need a Covid-19 test to return to Canada, making it easier and cheaper for residents near the 5,500-mile border to make quick trips to the U.S. to pick up groceries, fill gas tanks or go holiday shopping. U.S. businesses along the Canadian border say they are anticipating a boost in cross-border shopping and tourism after nearly 20 months of suffering from Washington's decision to ban tourists from entering the U.S. via northern... Beginning Tuesday, Canadians who have spent less than 72 hours in another country will no longer need a Covid-19 test to return to Canada, making it easier and cheaper for residents near the 5,500-mile border to make qui...

The new travel insurance plans can be included at the time of booking flights or Porter Escape vacation packages. Available plans may also be purchased after booking, through the Porter website or the Allianz call centre. "We're thrilled to partner with Porter Airlines and offer their customers additional peace of mind before and after take-off," said Lisa Callaghan , chief product & underwriting officer, Allianz Global Assistance. "We're here to help Porter customers secure the right protection, through the right products, for their individual needs." The new partnership offers three categories of products: Trip Cancellation Insurance, Emergency Travel Medical Insurance and All-Inclusive Insurance. Porter customers have access to Allianz emergency assistance, claims expertise and inquiry support through their pre-trip planning.  The new products are accessible to customers online at www.flyporter.com  and through the All...

Google is now officially allowing hotels to use Google Posts, but only in a limited manner. Hotels can use Google Posts to give customers notifications about the hotel, but not for offers or promotional purposes. New policies. Google has updated the business profile post policy document to add a section for "hotel posts." The new policy says: Hotel businesses can create  local posts to provide relevant, timely info to customers. Examples of helpful posts include COVID-19 protocols, updates to amenities or renovations, and events that take place on the property. Hotels can't create  "offer" posts, or any post that suggests the existence of or that links out to deals, promotions, special offers, or discounts. This ensures that customers don't get confused about where to navigate on the hotel placesheet to find organic and ad prices from partners. Not for promotional purposes. Clearly, Google does not ...

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ROSEVILLE, Minn., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SecureTech Innovations, Inc. (OTC: SCTH), an emerging growth company focused on developing and marketing personal and automobile security and safety devices and technologies, announces that it has retained Cross Stitch Media to produce a series of videos demonstrating the unique capabilities of Top Kontrol. These videos will introduce and educate prospective customers worldwide about Top Kontrol and how much more advanced it is than the competition, especially when it comes to carjacking situations, which have become a daily occurrence in most large cities. Once completed, this initial series will include a 30-minute product demonstration video and five 2–3-minute videos. SecureTech will share these videos through YouTube, its own websites, and other social media platforms. Kao Lee, SecureTech's President and CEO, stated, "Producing these videos will allow us to expand our sales and marketing initiatives greatly. Up to...