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Baaba Maal’s Dakar
Had everything gone to plan, the singer-songwriter Baaba Maal’s move to Senegal’s capital from the northern hinterlands would have ended up differently — specifically, with a law degree. “When I first came to Dakar, I was supposed to study at the university because that was the wish of my parents,” he said, while a pair…
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Traditional Travel Agency Market to Reach $212.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 3.7% CAGR: Allied Market Research
The global traditional travel agency market is expanding rapidly due to Changing consumer preferences and behavior, complex travel itineraries, and growing demand for one-to-one consultation PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Traditional Travel Agency Market by Services Type (Transportation, Travel Accommodation, and Vacation Packages), and Age Group…
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Hundreds gather to support Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents as they travel to US to campaign for his release
Hundreds of people gather in Jerusalem to support the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin as they leave their home to travel to the United States to campaign for the release of their son, held captive in Gaza by terrorists. Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage when gunmen stormed the Supernova desert rave at Kibbutz Re’im on October 7.…
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Travel information: Ajax
All home and away fans can travel for free on buses and trains within our travel zone on production of their digital matchday or season ticket on Thursday, 26 October, when we take on Ajax at The Amex, kick off 8pm. Make sure you give yourself plenty of additional time to get to and from the Amex…
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India to become fourth largest global travel spender by 2030, driven by post-pandemic growth
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Travel Light With These 30 Carry On Packing Tips
This one folds into a teensy pouch when not in use, is tear and water resistant, and even has a separate side pocket for shoes. Aaaaand it has a strap on the side that slides easily over your roller luggage handle. Just keep it in your regular suitcase between trips, and you’ll never forget it.…
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How travel insurance has your clients covered
Jamie Biesiada How should you position travel insurance with your clients? “I would say travel insurance protects your journey, because it does so much more than trip cancellation,” said Richard Aquino, vice president and head of sales for Allianz Partners. “And a lot of people think that’s it. No — it’s trip cancellation, it’s medical,…
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General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO
Global investment company General Atlantic has acquired a minority stake in travel distribution platform TBO Tek (TBO) from Affirma Capital. A statement from General Atlantic said TBO, which was founded in 2006, had gross transaction value of $2.7 billion in 2023. The company’s platform simplifies travel for suppliers across the hotel, airline, car rental and…
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IHG’s business travel revenue surpasses 2019 levels
Revenue from worldwide business travel at IHG Hotels & Resorts rose by 6 per cent year-on-year and was also 3 per cent higher than in the third quarter of 2019. “Business revenue is above 2019 levels and the further normalisation of global working habits has seen the return of more meetings, conferences and events,” said…
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Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion
Flash Pack, an adventure-travel company specializing in boutique trips for solo travelers in their 30s and 40s, has announced a $6.2 million fundraising round to bolster its platform and increase staffing in the United States. The funding round was led by JamJar Investments with participation from existing investor PPF Group. The investment comes three years…