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Tourism Briefs (22-28 July 2013)

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Around The WorldAround the World in 180 Days 
Oceania Cruises has announced its first ever Around the World in 180 Days cruise, a star-studded, port-intensive 180-day voyage aboard the 684-guest Insignia, setting sail from Miami on January 10, 2015.This extraordinary voyage visits five continents, 44 countries and 89 ports of call and will feature 11 overnight calls plus 4 two-night calls in Cape Town, South Africa, Yangon, Myanmar, Singapore, and China. Insignia’s 180-day journey begins by visiting boutique ports in the Caribbean then steers south to South America and east to Africa before heading to India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Hawaii before returning via the Panama Canal to Miami on July 8, 2015.In addition to crossing the equator four times and sailing through all 24 time zones, the Around the World in 180 Days cruise will traverse three oceans and 10 seas, call on 45 islands and offer the chance to visit 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Traveldailynews.com) 
 
Internet Most Important Hotel Amenity: IGH 
Poor internet connectivity is the biggest headache facing travellers today, according to a new global survey carried out by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The poll of 10,000 travellers by IGH revealed that being unable to connect to the internet was identified by 40 per cent of business travellers as the main problem they face while staying at hotels, ahead of difficult transport links (26 per cent) and a noisy location (24per cent).Logging onto the internet was identified as the first thing 31 per cent of people do when they arrive in their hotel room, and for many travellers, keeping in touch with family is the most important reason for wanting to connect.The survey revealed that nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of travellers would prefer to communicate with people back home over the internet rather than on the phone. (Traveldailymedia.com) 
 
BengaluruBengaluru Airport Gets Renamed 
The Union Cabinet of India has approved the renaming of Bengaluru International Airport. The airport will now be called as Kempegowda International Airport. The Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) is a Greenfield airport in South India which became operational in 2008.The airport is named after Hiriya Kempegowda, a ruler under the Vijaynagar Empire, who ruled most parts of Karnataka during the 16th century. (Traveldailymedia.com) 
 
 
TanzaniaTanzania Best Safari Country 
Tanzania was voted the best Safari country in Africa by Safaribooking. com, an online marketing resource. Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, was the outstanding winner with a score of 4.8 out of 5, beating seven other countries in the category.Tanzania rated top in the Best Safari Country category due to many of its natural attractions such as World Heritage Sites Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park which boast having a wide variety of wildlife all year round. Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free standing mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet and the exotic islands of Zanzibar, a favorite attraction for visitors. The analysis was based on 2,305 reviews from safari travelers and 756 reviews from industry experts, most of whom are reputable guidebook writers working for Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and others. (Traveldailynews.com)
 

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