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The Catskill Mountains are a region for all seasons. Summer's leafy-green forests turn kaleidoscopic in fall and winter's snow-covered spectacular ends with bursting blooms in springtime. Charming towns with artsy appeal attract weekenders year-round, and a dynamic list of outdoor excursions changes with the weather.  These rolling plateaus might not buzz with the up-all-night energy of nearby New York City, but don't be fooled – there's always something new unfolding in the Catskills. Here's a guide for navigating the upstate New York destination throughout the year.  High season in the Catskills runs June through October Best time for outdoor adventures When summer heats up the Northeast, the Catskills provide a place to cool off. The region's pastoral towns are mere minutes from an abundance of freshwater lakes and woodland trails, and by late June, they overflow with city dwellers ready to indulge in the offerings. Autumn's mid-...

Rapid growth in Chinese outbound travel demand from 2003 onwards was a key driver for tourism and leisure hospitality in many parts of the world. Can this momentum be regained post-COVID to drive more hotel development? The hospitality industry is keenly looking forward to the return of tourist arrivals. Given that the largest source of outbound tourists being from China, the prospects for a recovery and medium-term growth are critical. In an earlier article ( A potential recovery in China outbound travel demand OR what's in store for 2022? ). we discussed the short-term outlook for five key destinations. This article discussed outbound travel growth prospects, including key drivers the impact on hotel demand and opportunities for new destinations to emerge. ‍ Track record check: China outbound travel demand The number of Chinese outbound travelers expanded considerably over the past two decades, and China was also the largest contributor to the global tourism industry by...

rebound Know Your Rights: New NYC Virtual Tour Examines Past Injustice & Aims to Educate Tour operator, Inside Out Tours, is hosting a new virtual experience that explores criminal justice reform in New York City while educating Americans on their rights. By Linda Gaudino • Published November 22, 2021 • Updated on November 23, 2021 at 11:32 am NBCUniversal Media, LLC One small business is changing the game when it comes to classic New York City tourism by putting a spotlight on the moments in history where civil rights were at risk. Know Your Rights: From the Central Park Five to the Present is a new virtual experience hosted by Insid...

Published September 22, 2021 by Ruth Comerford DK Eyewitness is releasing a new series of collectable travel guides to reflect changing attitudes during what the publisher describes as a "post-Covid" era.... DK Eyewitness is releasing a new series of collectable travel guides to reflect changing attitudes during what the publisher describes as a "post-Covid" era. The Like a Local collection will focus on unveiling a city's unexpected treasures, little known galleries, backstreet shops and restaurants,  moving beyond landmarks and tourist destinations. They will also focus on small business, shops and companies.  The first six titles in the series have just published and include guides on Tokyo, New York, Dublin, San Francisco, Paris and London. A further six will be released in January 2022.  Publishing director Georgina Dee said: "Although the idea for our Like a Local series was born before th...

They're towing the lion. Footage captured the hilarious moment a massive African lion went toe-to-tow with a safari SUV — clamping down on its tow rope and refusing to let go. "It was like a big cat playing with a toy," tour guide Jabulani Salinda, 49, told Kennedy News of the tug-of- roar , which occurred while he was leading a group through Baobab Ridge Game Lodge, South Africa, on Nov. 18. The animal expert had reportedly been alerted by a colleague that a male lion was in the area. However, when he tried to maneuver his vehicle to get a better look, it became stuck in the dirt and had to be freed with a tow rope. Asland bit down on the rope and refused to let go. Baobab Ridge/Kennedy News Unfortunately, their rescue attempt backfired after the big cat in question bit down on their lifeline. "Before I could pull the rope back in, it caught the eye of the lion," described the bemused ...

(CNN) — Major travel destinations including the European Union, Japan, Australia, the United States and Canada have moved to block flights from African countries following the discovery of the Omicron variant, echoing previous emergency responses that triggered a global freeze on travel. The speed with which the new restrictions were put in place -- just hours after the South African health authorities announced the discovery of the variant, meant passengers have found themselves stranded without a warning. While scientists in South Africa were the first to identify the new variant, it is unclear whether it emerged there or was brought there from another country. Despite the bans, the new variant has already been found in at least a dozen countries. Most of the cases detected have been in travelers returning from the region. At least 13 passengers from South Africa tested positive for the variant after landing at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Friday. This came after the Netherlands ...

TORONTO — Farenexus Group has been appointed as Air Canada's technology partner to build a new platform for travel agencies. Called AC Connex, the new offering will provide agencies with full Air Canada NDC content featuring profile integration to optimize workflow. All Air Canada agency partners can use the AC Connex platform to ensure their agents can offer all the benefits that Air Canada's NDC content will bring to agencies' customers. According to Farenexus Group CEO Ravi Kumar, the appointment further validates how its Nexuswind technology provides value for airlines and TMCs. "We are very pleased to have been selected by Air Canada to help ...

Photo Source: Municipality of Aristotle The Aristotle Municipality , located in Halkidiki, recently presented its religious tourism offerings to travel agents in St Petersburg, aiming to increase flows of religious travelers from Russia. The presentations were organized in collaboration with Mid-East, an organization offering VIP tourism services to Russian travelers in Greece. During its trip to Russia, the Greek mission visited Russian travel agencies and religious tourism organizations including Radonez, Kovceg, Council for Tourism, Pokrov and Cozy Visit. According to Aristotle Mayor Stylianos Valianos , the Russian market is a major source of tourism income, especially for the region of Ouranoupoli, which is very close to Mount Athos , one of the world's largest religious communities that attracts Russian-speaking tourists. Mount Athos' Orthodox religious element "is evident in many forms of tourism such as wine culture, pilgrimage tourism, the monastic diet, By...

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If you didn't make it abroad in 2021, there's always next year. Lots of parts of the world are still hot and holiday-worthy in February. Not sure what to book? Don't worry,   Express.co.uk   reveals the best eight destinations for February sun, according to the Met Office and TUI. Cairo, Egypt Cairo in Egypt is home to some of the country's top attractions, and it's the ideal place to be in February. The average temperature is 20.5C, so it's not as intense as the heat you'd experience in summer. You'll be escaping the UK's rain too, as the city only sees around 3mm of rain across the whole of February. Orlando or Palm Beach, Florida The best month to visit Florida, apparently, is any time between February and May. In February, the average temperature in Orlando is 23.1C and the average temperature in Palm Beach is 28C. However, be warned that minimum temperatures can fall to around 10C and the average total rainfall increases slight...

Thousands around the world have been waiting eagerly for the US to reopen its borders. Whether it's for reunions with friends or families or trips that couldn't go ahead for the last two years, there's plenty of pent-up demand. Luckily, the day has arrived. Today, on 8 November, travellers from previously banned countries such as the UK, much of Europe, China and India will be welcomed back. City breaks have been one of the many types of travel we've all missed during the pandemic. Whether you're already based in the US or you'll be flying in, what better way to explore North America than by indulging in a city break? From Broadway shows and immersive exhibits, to Michelin-starred restaurants and historical sites, you'll be spoilt for choice. "Cities will always be critically important as they are the gateways to the diversity of our truly unique USA experiences, and the diversity of our people delivering them everyday," CEO of Brand USA, Chris Tho...