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2023 Australian Tourism Exchange opens on the Gold Coast The 43rd edition of Tourism Australia's largest annual trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23), has officially opened on the Gold Coast with around 2,300 delegates expected to take part in the event at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year ATE has returned to its traditional format for the first time since 2019, with four days of appointments. The tourism travel show has taken place in a condensed hybrid format over the past two years. Tourism Australia Managing Director Phillipa Harrison said the first full ATE in...

City Cruises Joins the Toronto CityPASS Ticket Program   Toronto (May 1, 2023) — Starting today, Toronto CityPASS® ticket holders can add a popular, fully narrated tour of the city's inner harbor to their Toronto vacation experience. City Cruises Toronto operates the Oriole, a two-level Great Lakes steam ship replica whose 60-minute harbor cruises highlight Toronto's skyline and cover the rich history and contemporary features of this cosmopolitan city. May through October, passengers can catch a relaxing breeze on the Oriole's open-air upper deck while cruising past such landmarks as CN Tower, Sugar Beach, and the Rogers Centre, home to...

Cancún is the fifth biggest ‘sun trap’ city in the world, and Mérida follows closely behind in tenth place.    A new study by the team at Betway provides the ultimate sun-seekers travel guide by revealing the best spots for guaranteed sun.   Taking a seedlist of some of the most populated cities around the world, the team ranked them on their sunshine credentials to discover which are the best spots to catch some rays.    The team considered various factors when ranking each city, such as the average number of daylight hours in the year, which month of the...

Design Haven: Avani Highlights Award-Winning Hotels and Resorts for Shutterbugs and Design Enthusiasts Following recent wins at the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Avani Hotels & Resort, part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels, presents its top design hotels celebrated for their contribution to the architectural ventures and interior design projects shaping the hospitality industry:   Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel:  Winner in Architectural Design Hotel – Boutique    Winner in Interior Design Asia   Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club: Winner in Architectural Design Hotel – Midscale & Lifestyle   FCC Angkor by Avani:  Winner in Architectural Design Hotel –...

One-Of-A-Kind Art Experiences and Exhibitions in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach     Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is Florida’s best-kept secret of a charming natural paradise located on the idyllic Southwest Gulf Coast. This coastal community surrounding the state’s second-largest harbor sits conveniently between Tampa and Naples. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a haven of vibrant experiences in the sun-soaked oasis of the Southwest Florida islands, characterized by almost year-round sunshine and sub-tropical weather. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is also home to a vast array of art galleries and exhibits that showcase the creative talent of many of the area's artists. www.PureFlorida.com One of the...