“A New Frontier for Travel Scammers” is the title of the New York Times article that came out last week. In it are images of the onslaught of AI-generated travel guides suddenly flooding Amazon. The travel writers behind them? Not the experienced travelers their author profiles make them out to be. Instead, they’re robot wordsmiths created using generative…
Record value for business events post-MEETINGS 2023
Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual business events exhibition, MEETINGS broke records this year for the projected value of business it generated. Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) post-MEETINGS buyer survey shows $157 million will be placed over the next five years following the two-day event in Wellington this June — a significant increase on 2022’s results. BEIA…
5 Reasons Why Travelers Are Taking Cruises In Record Numbers This Year
More travelers than ever before are choosing cruises over other types of travel. In 2023, it’s expected that a record-breaking 31.5 million travelers will cruise this year. It’s clear that cruising is back with a vengeance, but just why is this form of travel so popular right now? Here are the top five reasons that…
Top 20 most popular European cities in literature
From the seductive charms of Paris to the vivacious streets of Rome, bustling cities make the perfect backdrop for novels. And for many, books can act as literary passports, whisking readers across the globe from the comfort of their own living space. The printing experts at Aura Print combed through the vast expanse of the Google Books…
ATECA Hotel Suites records remarkable performance
ATECA Hotel Suites has announced its outstanding performance during the typically low-business summer months, posting an impressive average occupancy rate of 87% from May to July. This stellar achievement continues to position the hotel as a market leader, surpassing competing establishments in the region. Forecasts for August and September are equally optimistic, based on the current…
Guide to the Food of Trondheim and Trøndelag, Norway
Voted European Region of Gastronomy in 2022, Trondheim and Trøndelag in Norway offers a feast of flavours. 30 The Trøndelag region sits right in the centre of Norway, halfway up the country. From fjords to farmlands, its diverse landscapes play a crucial role in shaping the flavours that grace its plates. The waters are full…
Why This European Island Is Skyrocketing In Popularity With American Travelers
When the words Europe and island are next to each other, it’s usually the glitzy Mediterranean that’s the first place to come to mind. However, there is another trending destination that American travelers are discovering, and this one is over two thousand miles from the Mediterranean. The newest trendy island location to win people over…
American Airlines announces three new European destinations for summer 2024
American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing the launch of three new European destinations for summer 2024, along with the return of popular seasonal routes. Throughout next summer’s peak, American will fly 67 flights per week from 17 European cities to 11 U.S. destinations. From Campania to Copenhagen, and nearby to…
Finland: 6 Reasons Helsinki’s Flow Festival is Europe’s Pocket Coachella
Flow vs Coachella – it’s time for Helsinki’s Flow Festival to shine. 5 For a certain type of traveller, their yearly excursions overseas are guided less by the preponderance of beaches, spa packages, and all-you-can-eat buffets, and more by the power of line-ups, site maps, and the chances of meeting like-minded music lovers from different…
Europe’s Trendiest Destination Is Also One Of Its Most Affordable
Portugal is not the first destination that comes to mind when you pair words like “sun” and “culture” – at least to the average American – especially when there are countries like Spain, it’s much larger neighbor, Italy, or Greece to consider. It is much smaller, it doesn’t have a Mediterranean shoreline – Portugal straddles…