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Tourism

World’s most unlikely tourism and property buying booms

The world's old rich as well as the newly rich are seeking new vistas to live, retire and holiday in, and are going far and wide to some unlikely places.

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The top least-visited countries on the planet: Which ones have you been to?

The only one I have been to is Comoros, twice in the last two years. Sao Tome is next on my list.

The top least-visited countries on the planet: Which ones have you been to?

Airlines

More trouble for British Airways as Virgin Atlantic gets Heathrow to Scotland routes

While this hurts British Airways, it's largely self-inflicted: Virgin will be taking the slots of the BA-owned bmi airlines, which has shrunk under its administration.

Airlines

Lufthansa wants to be in battle-ready state in case merger with Turkish happens

Looks like the Lufthansa-Turkish merger or deeper strategic tie-up is very likely going to happen, as both sides are getting ready for it.

Hotels

Saudi prince Alwaleed buys Toronto Four Seasons for $200 million

Kingdom Holdings already holds a 47.5 percent stake in Four Seasons parent, and is increasing its footprint with this deal, as it continues to buy other upscale luxury properties and companies worldwide.

Saudi prince Alwaleed buys Toronto Four Seasons for $200 million

Tourism

On holidaying in China, with a huge crowd of Chinese travelers

The giant Chinese middle class unleashed on tourism would be a huge boost worldwide, a sense of which you can see with the huge number of local tourists that swarm out during these national holidays.

On holidaying in China, with a huge crowd of Chinese travelers

Cruises

The New York Times’ T Magazine takes a look at the stylish side of cruising

As Conde Nast Traveler began to demonstrate with its cruise coverage in summer of 2011, cruising has become such an enormous industry that it's become impossible for advertising-driven businesses to ignore it, even if they previously saw their brands above it.

The New York Times’ T Magazine takes a look at the stylish side of cruising

Airlines

The Vile-High club: FDA finds airlines’ caterers preparing in-flight meals among rodents & flies

The FDA finds minor problems at the majority of inspected establishments, but what’s worrying is the FDA’s admittance that the problem occurs at much higher rate compared to other industries.

The Vile-High club: FDA finds airlines’ caterers preparing in-flight meals among rodents & flies

Business Travel

How business travelers excel at keeping devices charged with no outlet in sight

New devices are constantly being marketed to help travelers stay connected, but seasoned road warriors found a surprising utility for the tools when Hurricane Sandy blacked out the east coast.

How business travelers excel at keeping devices charged with no outlet in sight

Airlines

Tickets are now on sale for Fastjet, Africa’s most ambitious low-cost carrier

Sure, the lower prices are good, but Africa passengers will pick Fastjet if it can overcome regional challenges with safety and reliability.

Tickets are now on sale for Fastjet, Africa’s most ambitious low-cost carrier

Tourism

Mexican tourism officials scheme new ways to attract international visitors

Bolstered by findings that tourism GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the second quarter, government officials look just beyond their borders for an easy influx of visitors and continued growth.

Mexican tourism officials scheme new ways to attract international visitors