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Tourism Briefs (7 - 16 February 2014)

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Tibet Sees Record Tourist Numbers In 2013
TibetTibet saw a record number of visitor arrivals in 2013, as Chinese visitors flocked to the region. According to the latest data from the Tibet Tourism Bureau, reported by Xinhua, a total of 12.91 million people travelled to Tibet last year, marking year-on-year growth of 22%.  This total only included 223,000 international visitors however, or just 1.7% of total arrivals. The number of international arrivals to Tibet increased 15%. The region’s tourism revenues also saw strong growth in 2013, rising 31% to CNY16.5 billion (US$2.7bn). According to authorities, Buddhist sites including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Zhaxi Lhunbo Monastery were the most popular tourist attractions last year, although no official visitor figures were provided for these sites. The regional tourism bureau said it expects visitor numbers to increase to 15m per year by 2015. International visitors still need to obtain an official travel permit prior to visiting Tibet. (Traveldailymedia.com)
 
Conrad Hotels to Debut In India
Conrad Hotels to Debut In IndiaHilton Worldwide has signed a new agreement that will see the luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand debut in India. The US hotel giant has penned a management contract with Palm Grove Beach Hotels for the Conrad Pune, which is expected to open next year in the state of Maharashtra. In doing so, it will become the first ever Conrad hotel in India and marks the arrival of Hilton’s fifth brand in the country, following Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton. Conrad Pune will be set in a modern skyscraper on Mangaldas Road, in Pune’s central business district. Designed in an art deco style, the hotel will feature 310 rooms, six F&B outlets, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. It will also offer extensive conference and banqueting space, with a large ballroom, break-out room, pre-function area, four boardrooms and a 24-hour business centre. Conrad Pune will become Hilton’s 12th property in India and its second in Pune, following the DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad. (Traveldailymedia.com) 
 
Tripadvisor Redesigns Flights For Airlines Globally  
Tripadvisor Redesigns Flights For Airlines Globally  TripAdvisor announced a redesign of its Flights search product – the first to feature comprehensive in-flight insights, amenities information and candid traveller photos coupled with the ability to scan for the lowest prices for airlines globally. In addition to helping travellers find the lowest fares, TripAdvisor Flights now combines a number of new benefits. It includes details on the in-flight experience as Travellers using TripAdvisor Flights will now know exactly what in-flight amenities can be anticipated before they book, including WiFi, power ports and in-flight entertainment. TripAdvisor also reveals available legroom (tight, average, spacious), so travellers can find the most comfortable seat. The product also provides traveller insights on seat type and pitch, as well as thousands of candid traveller photos from SeatGuru of airline seats and cabins and seat maps, giving flight shoppers an inside peek at the aircraft before they book. The results display now clearly identifies thousands of aircraft equipped with extra legroom seats. TripAdvisor also continues to offer its award-winning Fees Estimator that dynamically calculates the cost of baggage and other amenities into the live display, so that travellers are not surprised at the gate. (Traveldailynews.com)

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