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Hong Kong boosts halal-friendly options and Maldives eyes solo travelers

With solo travel a notable trend in 2024, one resort in the Maldives is rolling out the red carpet for single travelers in July. Meanwhile, Hong Kong took its participation in the Arabian Travel Market to announce that it is planning to bounce back from pandemic lockdown with renewed efforts to attract Muslim holidaymakers.

And in the US, one of the country’s most-visited theme parks has revealed the opening date of its hottest summer attraction.

Here’s a round-up of recent travel and tourism news – in case you missed it.

July is solo travel month for this luxury Maldives resort

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Even Americans are getting sick of having to tip

In some places (notably the US), it can get very nasty if you don’t tip, even if your reason is sound. A few times in the past, I’ve experienced that excruciating moment when, upon hearing my Australian accent, a waiter has explained to me as if I were a child how they’re paid such a poor wage that they depend on tips and 25 per cent would be appreciated, thank you.

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They are paid poorly. It’s as humiliating for them as it is embarrassing for me that they need to give this speech at all.

But nothing much has

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UK city named ‘must-visit’ for 2024 – it’s not London | Travel News | Travel

Hailed for its musical links, Manchester has been named as one of the New York Times’ must-visit destinations for 2024. The northern city is bursting with charm and oozing with cool, thanks to unique and eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries, hotels and places to stay dotted throughout its heart.

The city, also known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, continues to change with several big businesses relocating to the north over the last decade.

However, it is the music scene which has inspired the New York Times to include Manchester on its list of 52 places to visit

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Aer Lingus fully restores North American network

Aer Lingus has restarted flights from Dublin to Minneapolis-St Paul airport for the first time in four years in a move marking the full restoration of the Irish carrier’s pre-Covid North American network.

The IAG-owned airline first launched flights to the “Twin Cities” in July 2019 but they were paused in March 2020. On Monday (29 April), the Minnesota gateway became the last of Aer Lingus’ US destinations to be restored to service.

Aer Lingus will operate four flights per week on the route using widebody Airbus A330 aircraft, which includes upgrades to business class services such as a new

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Cayman Islands Launches Exclusive Travel Deals Ahead of Summer

Laurie Baratti

As summer draws near, the Cayman Islands beckon travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey to this paradise destination with exclusive “Experience More Cayman” discounts, deals and promotions available throughout the season.

From now until September 7, 2024, travelers can take advantage of these unbeatable travel bargains to spirit themselves away to an enchanting tropical paradise quite unlike any other. Families, couples, singles, and all those in search of adventure relaxation are invited to explore the curated selection of special deals available, all of which promise an unforgettable summer vacation.

Whether you dream of diving into crystal-clear waters, basking on

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