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Big cuts on tourism board are impairing small businesses

Travel and Tour World | May 23, 2019

Cenotes, cultural sites and adventure tours are sensing the ache because of the government’s drastic cuts at the Mexico Tourism Board.As important destinations like Cancun still get some marketing aid from leading hotels and resorts, independent tour operators in smaller destinations are mainly facing the challenge, reports Skift.Tulum, the only Mayan archaeological site in Mexico built on the waterfront, is mainly known for suffering, stated city native Manuel Rodriguez, whose scuba tours went from boom to bust.At present, Rodriguez travels to international tourism fairs, like the ones in Berlin, Spain, and London, all by his own to endorse his company with videos, postcards, and posters.

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Air fare pricing by airlines has come a long way and there are today a lot of factors that affect the price you pay for your flight tickets. It wouldn’t be surprising at all if the person sitting next to you on the flight has paid a much cheaper price than what you shelled out. What are these factors that affect air fare prices and are there any tips and tricks that travellers can use to book cheap flights? Let’s look at some of the ways to avoid burning a hole in your pocket when booking your air travel.

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