Articles by Mark Johanson
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Chinese Tourists Told To Curb ‘Uncivilized Behavior’May 21 2013 5:35 AM
A prominent Communist Party official has twice this week warned Chinese tourists to use "polite tourist behavior" while abroad.
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Gold-Plated iPads And Other Lavish Hotel Perks
May 21 2013 5:34 AM
Burj Al Arab has pushed the boundaries of outrageous hotel perks one step further by issuing each guest their own gold-plated iPad.
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How To Get The Most Out Of The Sharing EconomyMay 20 2013 6:00 AM
The sharing economy takes an idea most of us learned in kindergarten and monetizes it.
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Traveling Light? American Airlines Will Let You Board EarlierMay 16 2013 8:16 PM
American Airlines customers traveling with only one personal carry-on item can now board right after premium passengers.
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Australian Idyll: 18 Vie For ‘Best Jobs In The World’May 15 2013 9:04 PM
Tourism Australia’s "Best Jobs in the World" campaign has been wildly successful, and just 18 finalists are left to vie for six dream jobs.
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Guess How Much US Airlines Made Off Bag Fees Last Year?May 15 2013 7:20 AM
Thanks to ancillary fees for baggage and other items, the way airlines earn money is completely different than it was just five years ago.
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‘Pope Tours’ Become Buenos Aires’ Hottest TicketMay 14 2013 10:11 PM
The new "Papa Tour" gives visitors to Buenos Aires a chance to explore the city that fostered the man who would become Pope Francis.
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Can ‘Tourist Courts’ Make Thailand Safer For Visitors?May 14 2013 7:31 AM
A series of high-profile crimes against foreigners has raised issues of safety in Thailand, but the government hopes "tourist courts" can help.
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Australia’s Capital Commissions $300K BalloonMay 14 2013 7:28 AM
Canberra, Australia, has commissioned a controversial $300,000 hot air balloon known as Skywhale in honor of its centenary.
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Chinese Investors Want Vineyards With Their WineMay 12 2013 10:54 PM
Christie’s auction house will help wealthy Chinese snap up not just a fine bottle of French wine but also the vineyard it came from.
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Why Canada Gave Up On Marketing To American TouristsMay 10 2013 5:21 AM
Marketing to Americans is not worth the time, money or effort, according to the Canadian Tourism Commission.
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Your Perfect Weekend In Brisbane, AustraliaMay 10 2013 5:19 AM
The 1988 World’s Fair may have put Brisbane, Australia, on the map, but 25 years later, the city is finally ready to come into its own.







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