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Planning a trip can be easier through an online travel agency than if you handle each aspect of the planning separately. You can book hotels, air travel, rental cars, and more through a single site, and booking everything together sometimes results in discounts. By inputting a destination, a range of dates, and other preferences, you will see a list of options for each aspect of travel.

The best online travel agencies offer options from the largest number of airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and more. Look for sites that offer discounts for combining reservations for different aspects of your trip. For example, the best sites will have lower rates if you book both plane tickets and a hotel through their services. The best sites also provide reviews from customers who actually have booked through the service. These are our top picks.

• Best Overall: Booking.com
• Best Budget: Skyscanner
• Best Price Predictor: Hopper
• Most Innovative: Kiwi.com
• Best for Eco-Conscious: Kind Traveler
• Best for Social Impact: I Like Local
• Best for Design-Forward Homestays: Plum Guide
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Frequently asked questions, methodology, best overall : booking.com.

 Booking.com

This industry leader offers one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms on the Internet.

Lots of options to choose from

Interface is easy to use

Numerous filters to customize your search

Tricky to tell whether changes/cancellations can be made with Booking.com or the vendor directly

Booking.com was founded in 1996 and has grown into an industry leader that stands out for being one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms out there. From one website, you can compare and book accommodations, flights (including one-way and multi-city flights), sightseeing activities, and even airport taxis. The website lists more than 28 million accommodation options, from hotels, hostels, and B&Bs to vacation homes and luxury resorts—you can browse more choices per destination on Booking.com than other online travel agencies. The website also performs well on cost and typically returns lower-than-average prices for flights and hotels. 

Booking.com's interface is also easy to use. On the home page, search for a hotel by entering your chosen destination and dates. Then, use the extensive list of filters—such as price range and distance from the city center—to narrow the results down and find the best fit. You can also search for a specific hotel, or seek inspiration by clicking through options grouped by destination or property type or by topic such as the country’s best Michelin-starred hotel restaurants or the top cities for vegan travelers. The flights, car rental, and other tabs are just as intuitive. 

Best Budget : Skyscanner

 Skyscanner

You can compare prices across airlines, hotels, and car rentals.

Simple interface

Option to toggle searches between specific dates or by monthly calendars

Search Everywhere button is great for spontaneous planners

Extra clicks are required to make a final purchase

Must read fine print for changes/cancellations—may need to deal directly with the vendor

Ads on the sidebar can be distracting

Find deals on airfare, hotels, and car rentals with an aggregator site like Skyscanner , which uses a metasearch engine to compare prices from all online travel agencies and the airline, hotel, or car rental company in question. Run searches with fixed dates, opt to compare airfare prices month to month, or click “Cheapest Month.” Searches also include options for nearby airports or non-stop flights only. With hotel searches, you can choose to select only from properties with free cancellation, a cleanliness rating of 4.5/5 or higher, or 3- or 4-starred hotels only. Car rental searches include an option to select “return car to different location.”

Once you’ve found the best rate, click on the link to be redirected to the third-party site to make your booking. Feeling spontaneous? The Search Everywhere button on the homepage offers a list of the cheapest flight deals for destinations both locally and across the world—just plug in your departure airport first.

Best Price Predictor : Hopper

The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting when flights and hotel rates will be cheapest.

Color-coded system makes it easy to determine cheapest days to buy

App is easy to use

Option to track flights and receive alerts when the best time to buy arises

Some have mentioned the app functions better as a research tool than a booking tool

Unclear whether Hopper will price match if you find a cheaper flight elsewhere

Hopper is a travel app available on iOS and Android that aims to help travelers save on airfare by usng historical data and their own algorithm to predict when flights will be cheapest. Just type in where and when you’d like to fly and Hopper will present you with a color-coded pricing calendar indicating how much tickets are likely to cost. (Green is the least expensive, then yellow, orange, and red for most expensive.) Hopper will also recommend you either buy now or wait, or you can choose to watch a trip and receive notifications on the best time to buy. In addition, the app has expanded to offer hotel and car rental price predictions, too.

Some newer features since the app’s inception in 2009 include an option to freeze a price for a limited time—for an extra fee—as well as exclusive app-only discounts. Hopper is free to download, and you can choose to book directly through the app, though some users mentioned they use Hopper as more of a research tool before booking directly with the airline or hotel. The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting flight rates up to a year ahead.

Most Innovative : Kiwi.com

This metasearch engine scours the web to piece together the ideal itinerary using planes, trains, buses, and more.

Creative itineraries get you where you need to go, especially if you’ve got a multi-stop trip

Kiwi Guarantee offers rebooking or cancellation protections

Nomad option appeals to travelers with a lot of flexibility

Creative itineraries mean you may not fly out of the same airport you flew into

Kiwi Guarantee has an additional fee

Charges all-in-one fee for booking flights, trains, buses (though you can always purchase a la carte)

Travelers planning multi-city destinations and seeking a bargain, as well as those looking to take planes, trains, and automobiles to get there, might consider Kiwi . Kiwi is a metasearch engine that scours and pieces together itineraries from various airlines (even if they don’t have a codeshare agreement), considers multiple airports (even if your arrival airport is different from departure), and offers booking options, whether you’re looking at very specific dates or more general ones (up to 60 nights).

Some will find the ability to make multiple bookings for a particular trip more convenient than going at it manually several different times, though note that you must opt into the Kiwi Guarantee program to access rebooking and refund protections should your reservation change or be canceled. Kiwi’s Nomad option allows you to plug in a bunch of destinations you’d like to visit and the length of your intended stay, and the website will churn out the most affordable itineraries for review.

Best for Eco-Conscious : Kind Traveler

A give-and-get business model means booking accommodations with exclusive perks, a donation to environmental organizations, and more.

All participating hotels include a local give-back component

Exclusive savings and perks

Participating hotels are located in some of the most beautiful places in the world

Inventory is much smaller compared to other booking platforms

Some of the amenities mentioned are based on availability only

In 2022, Kind Traveler (an online trave agency focused on hotel bookings) announced an increase in environmentally and socially conscious hotels, charity donations, voluntourism opportunities, and additional perks like waived resort fees or a welcome amenity.

Unlock exclusive hotel rates and perks from participating Kind Traveler hotels with a minimum $10/night minimum donation to a local charity. For example, stay at the Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and receive up to $33 off the nightly rate and perks such as a food and beverage credit and an Earth Lab or Alchemy Bar workshop when you make a donation to Manta Trust. The organization funds coastal research to protect the island nation’s large yet fragile population of reef mantas.

Select from more than 140 participating hotels from the Hawaiian Islands to Bozeman, Montana, and the Maldives. Charities include wildlife, human rights, arts, education, and environmental preservation organizations.

Best for Social Impact : I Like Local

Choose from a host of travel experiences with the peace of mind that 100 percent of the cost goes directly to local partners.

Social impact mission woven into organization’s business model

Immersive experiences led by local guides

Range of experiences offered

May not be best fit for those seeking upscale, luxury experiences and stays

Can’t sort experiences by a list of countries (though an interactive map is available)

No experiences outside of Africa and Asia

For an online travel agency with a booking platform designed to route dollars spent directly to the communities travelers intend to visit, consider I Like Local . Visit the website to browse a host of travel experiences in countries including Indonesia, Kenya, and Cambodia. Experiences include homestays and farmstays as well as wellness and culturally oriented experiences—from cooking and cycling tours to weaving classes.

To search for an experience, select from drop-down items like travel dates and experience categories, or view a global map and click on a country to view experiences that way.

The platform got its start in 2014 and has grown to 4,000 local hosts across nearly 20 countries. As a social impact organization, 100 percent of each booking fee goes to local hosts. To date, 16,000 travelers have booked with I Like Local.

Best for Design-Forward Homestays : Plum Guide

Browse and book seriously vetted, design-forward vacation homes.

Highly curated inventory of vacation rentals across the world

Design-forward

Thorough vetting process

Does not publish guest reviews

Other platforms have homes available across more destinations

When it comes to booking a vacation home, serviced apartment, or condo, travelers are spoiled for choice. Plum Guide is an online travel agency that specializes in accommodations—though not just any home makes its directory. The company claims that each potential home listed on its site must jump through 150 hoops to be included, from internet speed and mattress and pillow quality to the showers’ water pressure and the home’s proximity to dining, shopping, and attractions.

Search by a featured collection on the website such as “ pet-friendly homes ” or “one-of-a-kind homes in Palm Springs.” Scroll to the bottom of its homepage to view its top destinations, as well as a list of all destinations where Plum Guide homes are available, including Barbados, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, the U.S., and Turkey. Note: From the top right-hand corner of the site, use the dropdown menu to select currency of choice.

As long as you know what you value most out of your travel experience—such as affordability, social impact, or luxe accommodations—there’s an online travel agency to help plan your next trip. Be sure to read the fine print, as some agencies are third-party websites and not direct vendors. If you're not sure where to start, Booking.com is your best bet for a smooth user experience and hard-to-beat offers on flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements.

What Is the Biggest Travel Agency?

Our choice for best overall, Booking.com, is known as an industry leader with listings for all major hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and more. It boasts more choices for accommodations per destination than any other site, and we found its interface to be user-friendly.

Are Online Travel Agencies Worth It?

This depends on your needs and priorities. The best online travel agencies certainly can save time by booking everything all at once. However, if you're someone who is good at haggling and enjoys the details of planning a trip, you might be able to find better deals by reaching out to hotels or other destinations and speaking to someone personally.

Is It Cheaper to Book Online Than With a Travel Agent?

Not always. A travel agent you know and trust should have the experience and connections to find deals that can match or surpass what you'll find online. Additionally, if something goes wrong, travel agents provide you with an actual person you can use as an advocate to correct the problem . But if you don't have access to a good travel agent, online sites still provide plenty of ways to streamline planning and save money .

We considered dozens of online travel agencies and narrowed down the options based on user experience, volume and quality of inventory, unique offerings and specials, and customer reviews. We also assessed travel companies’ environmentally and socially conscious policies.

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Se aceptarán cancelaciones hasta 7 días antes de la fecha de llegada, sin penalidad. Cualquier cancelación posterior aplicará 100% de cargo.

Para programas en México: Considerar que todo pasajero deberá pagar en destinos los siguientes impuestos: 'Saneamiento Ambiental' de $28.86 MXN por habitación por noche. Se cobrará en el check in del pasajero y 'Derecho de aprovechamiento turístico”, por $224 pesos mexicanos aproximadamente USD 11. El pago deberá ser realizado a través del siguiente link: https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/

 Coronavirus: Tenga en cuenta que las medidas y directrices de los gobiernos locales establecidas por los proveedores de servicios incluidos los hoteles, traslados, circuitos, parques temáticos, excursiones, eventos y otros están dando lugar a medidas de distanciamiento social para proteger a los viajeros. Por lo tanto, es probable que los pasajeros de los hoteles se encuentren que algunas instalaciones - por ejemplo, discotecas, gimnasio o los salones de buffet, entre otros – que no estén disponibles en un 100% o encontrar que algunos elementos han sido adaptados o eliminados; las distintas autoridades locales podrían imponer diferentes restricciones que pueden ir variando día a día dependiendo de la evolución de la pandemia producto del COVID 19.

Punta Cana , República Dominicana

Ocean blue & sand, o $ 1,490,032.

No incluye: Traslados, Asistencia médica en viaje, Propinas, gastos personales, Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, Fee de agencia, todo ítem no mencionado como incluido.

Plan Familiar corresponde a 2 adultos + 2 niños compartiendo habitación doble con el mobiliario existente.

Niños entre 3 y 11 años pagan valor CHD, compartiendo la habitación con 2 adultos.

Servicios No utilizados no son reembolsables.

Permite cambio de fecha sin multa, dando aviso con una anticipación de 7 días, antes de la fecha de inicio del viaje.

Según las nuevas fechas de viaje, puede que aplique diferencia de tarifa.

Se aceptarán cancelaciones hasta 7 días antes de la fecha de llegada, sin penalidad.

Cualquier cancelación posterior aplicará 100% de cargo.

Coronavirus: Tenga en cuenta que las medidas y directrices de los gobiernos locales establecidas por los proveedores de servicios incluidos los hoteles, traslados, circuitos, parques temáticos, excursiones, eventos y otros están dando lugar a medidas de distanciamiento social para proteger a los viajeros. Por lo tanto, es probable que los pasajeros de los hoteles se encuentren que algunas instalaciones - por ejemplo, discotecas, gimnasio o los salones de buffet, entre otros – que no estén disponibles en un 100% o encontrar que algunos elementos han sido adaptados o eliminados; las distintas autoridades locales podrían imponer diferentes restricciones que pueden ir variando día a día dependiendo de la evolución de la pandemia producto del COVID 19.

Viaje tranquilo y protegido, consulte con su ejecutivo de ventas planes y tarifas para su  “Asistencia Médica en Viaje”.

Orlando, USA

Lake buena vista resort village & spa, 🌟 4.0, o $ 840,645.

Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach

O $ 852,689.

Costa Mujeres, México

Majestic elegance costa mujeres, 🌟 5.0, o $ 2,601,430.

Descuentos mencionados ya están aplicados a las tarifas publicadas.

Tarifas dinámicas sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso por parte del proveedor y sujetos a disponibilidad al momento de solicitar la reserva.

Valores por habitación en dólares americano.

No incluye : Ticket aéreo, Asistencia médica en viaje, Traslados, Propinas, gastos personales, Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, Fee de agencia, todo ítem no mencionado como incluido.

Verifique las políticas de cancelación, cambios y multas de cada hotel.

Para algunos países es necesario el pago de la tasa de municipalidad directamente en el hotel.

Documentación de viajes es de responsabilidad de cada pasajero.

Se exige el pasaporte con validez mínima de 06 meses a partir de la fecha del viaje.

Punta Cana, , República Dominicana

Lopesan costa bávaro, o $ 2,033,687, ofertas imperdibles. hoteles en chile y sudamérica..

Iquique, Viña del Mar & Puerto Varas, Chile

Escapadas 21 de mayo.

Tarifas validas para viajar entre el 17 y 21 de mayo 2024. Tarifa por persona, sujeta a cambio o disponibilidad sin previo aviso. - Los valores pueden variar y solo quedan garantizados con la confirmación y pago de la reserva. - Documentación: Es de responsabilidad de cada pasajero contar con la documentación de viaje al día (cédula de identidad, pasaportes y/o visados, etc.) y de cualquier otro requisito necesario para ingresar al lugar de destino. - Los horarios de check in y check out los fija cada hotel. En general las habitaciones están disponibles para su ingreso a partir de las 15:00 PM y la salida debe ser antes de las 12:00 PM. Ingresos o salidas posteriores pueden significar cobros adicionales. - Cualquier requerimiento especial asociado a su reserva (Cunas, mascotas, servicios adicionales entre otros), deben ser informados y gestionados con su ejecutivo de ventas antes de su fecha de viaje. - Servicios o consumos adicionales no están incluidos en la programación, estos deben ser pagados directamente por el pasajero en destino.

Viña Del Mar, Chile

Descansa frente al mar en sheraton miramar, valor antes $198.846.

Tarifas validas para viajar hasta el 31 de mayo 2024. Tarifa por persona, sujeta a cambio o disponibilidad sin previo aviso. - Valores variables según temporada y vigencia tarifaria de cada Hotel. - Los valores pueden variar y solo quedan garantizados con la confirmación y pago de la reserva. - Documentación: Es de responsabilidad de cada pasajero contar con la documentación de viaje al día (cédula de identidad, pasaportes y/o visados, etc.) y de cualquier otro requisito necesario para ingresar al lugar de destino. - Los horarios de check in y check out los fija cada hotel. En general las habitaciones están disponibles para su ingreso a partir de las 15:00 PM y la salida debe ser antes de las 12:00 PM. Ingresos o salidas posteriores pueden significar cobros adicionales. - Cualquier requerimiento especial asociado a su reserva (Cunas, mascotas, servicios adicionales entre otros), deben ser informados y gestionados con su ejecutivo de ventas antes de su fecha de viaje. - Servicios o consumos adicionales no están incluidos en la programación, estos deben ser pagados directamente por el pasajero en destino. - Tarifas no son válidas para feriados, fines de semana largos o festivos, eventos, congresos y fechas especiales de alta ocupación donde el Hotel determine alzas de sus valores

Casablanca, Chile

Hotel boutique bcw.

Colchagua, Chile

Codegua, Chile

Enamórate en la leonera.

Iquique, Chile

Re-enamorate en hotel gavina.

San Pedro Atacama, Chile

Hotel casa solcor, promociones recomendadas.

Hoteles y escapadas de Norte a Sur.

¡Hasta 30% dto! Hoteles, Cruceros y traslados. Caribe es todo el año.

Programas con alojamiento, vuelos, excursiones, salidas fijas y más.

¡Hasta 40% dto! Hoteles en la zona Centro o Sur de Chile.

Por compras sobre USD 1.300 podrás participar en el *Sorteo de un Crucero para 2 personas.

Hoteles y experiencias en distintos lugares de Chile.

Medios de pago para tus viajes

Paga en 6 ó 12 cuotas sin interés con tus tarjetas de Crédito del Chile y/o con tus Dólares-Premio.

Usa otros medios de pago a través de WebPay.

Contamos con ofertas para una gran variedad de destinos. Si no encontraste aquí lo que buscabas, te invitamos a contactar a un asesor de viajes, llamando al 600 300 9000 (lunes a viernes de 09:00 a 18.30 horas) o agenda una videollamada .

Obtén información de tu viaje o contrata más servicios.

Atención, lunes a jueves de 09:00 a 18:00 y viernes de 09.00 a 17.00 horas.

Agenda una videollamada

Un asesor te ayudará a armar tu viaje.

Conoce la Guía de Viajes

Encuentra información y sugerencias para que tu viaje sea más seguro aquí

¿Qué es el programa Travel?

Es el programa de fidelización del Banco de Chile que premia la lealtad de sus clientes, quienes podrán acumular Dólares-Premio por el uso de sus Tarjetas de Crédito. Saber más

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Egencia is one of several booking channels within the Stanford Travel Program . Egencia, a robust online booking system, can be used to book airfare , lodging and ground transportation . Egencia is used primarily to book domestic and standard international trips, either online or with an experienced travel agent. Other booking channels included in the Stanford Travel Program may be more appropriate for the travel need.

Egencia provides airline, lodging and ground transportation booking services under negotiated rates and terms.  Egencia is integrated with Stanford’s provider of traveler assistance in the event of an emergency.

When to Use Egencia

It is highly encouraged that Stanford travelers use Stanford Travel Program booking channels when booking flights, hotels, and rental cars for university-sponsored travel. Stanford Travel booking channels automatically register itineraries and any booking updates to the Travel Registry , streamline the reimbursement process, and offer discounts, benefits, and perks to travelers. In addition, the Stanford Travel team can provide specialized assistance as needed to travelers who book through Stanford Travel.

While Stanford Travel booking channels are a great option for most domestic and international travel, there are certain types of travel that need to be booked directly with the airline or hotel. These may include regional air travel offered by local carriers, travel for field research, ticket exchanges or reissues, or certain group reservations. See the Airfare and Lodging pages for more detail on booking and managing those travel arrangements. For information on the booking processes for various types of travelers, see Topic Overview: Planning and Booking Travel .

For more information about business and travel policies see the Topic Overview: Business and Travel Expense Policies .

Egencia Features and Benefits

• Book online or with an experienced travel agent.
• Save up to 25% on discounted air, hotels and car rentals.
• Pay with a Stanford travel card (preferred) or personal credit card.
• Arrange travel on behalf of other faculty, staff or visitors.
• Earn supplier loyalty program points and eligible benefits.
• Savings Finder technology automatically searches for lower airfare and hotel rates.
• For travelers who have found lower fares elsewhere, the Egencia Promise Flight Price Guarantee may apply for qualifying tickets. Contact an Egencia agent for assistance.
• Reservations are automatically sent to and updated in the Travel Registry , which connects the reservation to Stanford’s provider of traveler assistance.

Transaction Preparers: When completing a travel expense report, be sure to select "Stanford Travel – Egencia" as the booking method.

All active faculty,  staff and students have Egencia profiles. Due to Stanford’s single sign-on (SSO) requirements, Stanford travelers must access Egencia by logging in to stanfordtravel.stanford.edu with their SUNet ID and password. 

To ensure timely delivery of travel alerts, the Stanford Travel team highly recommends downloading the Egencia mobile app and any other travel supplier apps relevant to your travel itinerary.                                  - To use the Egencia mobile app , download the app and sign in using the SSO link.

• Request an Egencia profile .
• After the profile has been created, log in to Egencia with your SUNet ID and password.

Guest Travel

• Request a guest profile that can be used to book guest travelers.

Groups and Meetings

• To receive support with the Meeting tool, including assistance with reservations, please contact an Egencia Group Agent: Phone 24 hours a day at 1-212-329-7243 Email Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST at @email
• Full service meetings: As of fall 2023, this service is not offered by Egencia. The Stanford Travel team recommends the use of Key Travel if this type of service is needed.
• To book and pay for multiple travelers from various departments for a particular trip, event series, or for groups of travelers to the same destination (including non-Stanford travel companions), follow guidance for groups and multiple travelers .

Maintaining Your Travel Profile

• Review your profile to ensure your name is an exact match to your government ID .  Learn how to change your profile name .
• Add your frequent flyer and loyalty numbers.
• Add your known traveler number (TSA PreCheck or Global Entry) if you have one.
• Add your passport details, if available.

Visit How To Manage your Profile in Egencia for additional instructions.

Booking Travel with an Agent For agent assistance, contact Egencia:

• By phone: call 1-202-414-2334, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• By email: contact @email

Service fees may apply when booking travel with an agent.

Booking with the Mobile App After downloading the Egencia app from the App Store on your mobile device, log in using the SSO login link in the lower right corner.  

• FIN-0400: Traveling for Stanford

This course is required for Stanford Travel Card (TCard) holders and is recommended for all business travelers. 

For Stanford Travelers and Travel Arrangers

• Change Stanford University Traveler's Profile Name

For Stanford Travelers

• Add a Travel Arranger in Egencia
• Manage Your Profile in Egencia

For Travel Arrangers

• Add a Traveler in Egencia
• Book and Manage Guest Travel in Egencia
• Manage Travel for Others in Egencia
• Pay for a Rental Car on Behalf of Someone Else

Manage Expenses Related to Travel Cancellations including:

• Flight cancellations and exchanges
• Unused nonrefundable airline tickets
• Conference cancellations and reimbursement
• Cancellation fees
• Expense accruals

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Stay up-to-date. Read Stanford Travel Updates and Hot Topics . 

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Have you been to Moscow ? In all seriousness, they have the prettiest metro stations I have ever seen and I still can’t believe how immaculate and lovely every station was. There are several different stations pictured below and this is the second of several posts where I will show you the beauty of the Moscow Metro. Did you see part 1 ?  There really isn’t much to say because I think the pictures speak for themselves. I have so many more pictures to share with you!

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Seoul strives to attract more foreign tourists

City government showcases unique attractions to international travel agencies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is taking proactive steps to entice more international tourists, inviting officials from overseas travel agencies to craft tailored tourism products targeting the younger generations.

According to the city government and Seoul Tourism Organization, Monday, six officials representing overseas travel agencies from five countries — China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines — visited Seoul from April 29 to May 2 for a preliminary exploration tour of the city.

The trip was part of a strategic initiative by the city government aimed at fostering B2B partnerships with major international travel agencies. This aims to showcase the city’s unique attractions while providing active backing for the creation and implementation of travel agencies’ tourism products within Seoul.

Since 2016, the city has signed business agreements with 45 travel agencies from 22 countries, including key markets in the tourism sector like China, Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as emerging regions such as Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.

This strategic maneuver has laid the groundwork for a robust collaboration framework aimed at bolstering Seoul's global tourism appeal and ensuring its competitiveness in the international tourism market.

Following the recent inaugural Seoul Fam Tour, the city plans to host two additional pre-exploration tours in June for travel agencies from Europe, the U.S. and Middle Eastern nations, and in September for those from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan.

The first preliminary tour of the year focused on key locales such as Seongsu-dong in Seongdong District as well as Yongsan, both experiencing a surge in popularity among the influential 20s and 30s demographic, driving the city’s tourism trends.

During their tour, the participants also visited the Seoul Hiking Tourism Center near Mount Bugak and attended Seoul Festa 2024, which is one of the city’s representative spring festivals. These experiences showcased Seoul's diverse and engaging tourism offerings, ranging from urban hiking experiences to immersive cultural festivities.

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center, located on Samcheong-dong Street in Jongno District, caters to both local and international tourists by offering comprehensive hiking tour information in multiple languages, such as Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. Rental services for hiking gear are also provided, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable hiking experience without the need for prior arrangements.

Seoul Festa stands out as the city's premier spring festival, spanning iconic tourism locations such as Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Myeong-dong and Jamsil Hangang Park. This year's festival commenced on May 1 and ran until Monday. Open to both local residents and international visitors, the festival offers a vibrant immersion into Korean culture across diverse realms such as beauty, fashion, K-pop, gastronomy and art.

After the tour, travel agency representatives exchanged insights on emerging tourism trends and suggested enhancements for the city’s tourism infrastructure. Each travel agency reportedly intends to unveil distinctive tourism offerings in Seoul, drawing inspiration from their experiences on the preliminary tour.

Seongsu-dong emerged as a standout tourist destination according to multiple travel agencies. Despite the intermittent operation of pop-up stores, the area's vibrant street atmosphere with a diverse range of pop-up establishments was highlighted for its appeal to a wide spectrum of tastes and age groups.

Additionally, officials from travel agencies proposed enhancements for tourism in Seoul. One suggestion was the installation of information signs at tourist spots with numerous alleys to improve visitor convenience. They also recommended increasing the number of trash cans to promote cleanliness and a pleasant tourism experience within the city.

"We are committed to ongoing collaboration with leading international travel agencies to develop distinctive tourism offerings in Seoul that resonate with global audiences," said Kim Young-hwan, the director general of the Tourism and Sports Bureau at the city government.

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MUSCAT, Sultanate of Oman, and MANAMA, Bahrain- May 7 th  2024 – Bahwan Travel Agencies, one of the largest travel companies in the Sultanate of Oman, and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announce the renewal of their strategic technology agreement at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai earlier today.  

This renewal marks a significant milestone in the continued collaboration between the two companies, further solidifying their commitment to leveraging latest technology to drive business growth in Oman and the wider region.

Under this renewed agreement, Bahwan Travel Agencies will continue to access Sabre’s portfolio of innovative technology, including its intelligent platform Sabre Red 360. This access enables Bahwan Travel Agencies to harness more data and content, providing clients with an expanded choice from over 400 airlines, 1.6 million lodging options, and numerous tour operators, rail, car, and cruise providers. The extensive marketplace empowers Bahwan Travel Agencies to curate and offer personalized travel packages from suppliers around the globe, significantly enhancing the overall travel experience for its customers.

“The agreement renewal with Sabre endorses the robustness of our enduring partnership,” stated Sheikha Amal Suhail Bahwan, Vice Chairperson, Suhail Bahwan Group. “As a pioneer in the travel industry with 50 year’s presence in Oman, we ensure our travel business is empowered by latest technology, innovation and enhanced customer experience. Choosing Sabre as our technology partner is not only a strategic decision but also a logical choice to facilitate the growth of our business, enhance operational efficiency, and consistently add significant value for our customers.”

Additionally, Bahwan Travel Agencies will deploy Sabre Automation Hub, Sabre APIs, Automated Exchanges and Refunds, and the Sabre E Ticket Report. These advanced technologies will empower Bahwan Travel Agencies to enhance its online presence, differentiate offerings, and provide customers with a more personalized and seamless travel shopping experience.

“Bahwan Travel Agencies commitment to a strong and enduring partnership seamlessly aligns with Sabre’s dedication to providing our customers and partners with innovative technology, expertise, and best practices to help them with their strategic goals,” said Ramzi Al Qassab, Managing Director, Sabre Travel Network Middle East. “Our advanced technology and network of travel suppliers will help Bahwan Travel with its growth strategy, offer a wealth of choice to their travelers and provide personalized and seamless traveler experiences.”

The renewed partnership between Bahwan Travel Agencies and Sabre exemplifies a shared commitment to innovation, growth, and delivering unparalleled value to travelers in Oman and beyond.

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Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveller experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.   

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The Bahwan Travel Group is a flagship company of Suhail Bahwan Group (Holding) LLC. From a small trading enterprise at Muttrah in 1965, the Suhail Bahwan Group has grown to become one of the largest and most professionally managed business organizations in the Middle East. The Group operates diversified businesses over 30 companies and over 7000 employees in the Sultanate of Oman and across the Gulf Region, North Africa and South Asia. The Bahwan Travel Consortium, the largest travel group in Oman, was established five decades ago, and since then it has grown from strength to strength. We are proud to be the GSA of popular airlines such as Saudia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Fly Dubai Cargo G.S.A etc. and partners with many of the top corporates in the Country for travel management services. Bahwan Travel network drives a significant size of the entire travel business in the Sultanate of Oman and its sound market position ensures strong negotiation capacity with every airline and suppliers. Bahwan Travel have a strong Inbound holidays division promoting Oman Country as a destination, a professional Outbound Holidays division, a successful B2B & B2C online Travel Agency SkySouq.com and have a strong car rental division with over 1000 plus fleet serving the customer requirements.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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The Peterson/Ridge station, on the Union Pacific North Line, is expected to open May 20. Metra will also boost weekday service on the line when the station opens, adding trains during morning and evening peak periods in an effort to fill gaps in rush-hour service and reduce crowding on some trains, the rail agency said.

The new $27 million station, which broke ground in November 2021 , came in about $5 million more and a year later than expected when construction began. They were the latest delays for the project, which had been discussed for more than a decade as previous Illinois budget issues held up state funding that had been allocated to the project from a 2009 bond program. Then the project needed engineering work and ran into delays getting city permits, Metra has previously said.

Metra attributed the construction expense and most recent delay to “longer COVID-related lead times” and supply chain challenges that affected the ability to get needed materials.

The new station, along tracks that run west of the intersection of North Ridge and West Peterson avenues, will have two six-car platforms that extend over Peterson so passengers can board from either side of the street. Two shelters will have on-demand heating.

The station will also have paid parking spaces, ADA-compliant parking, bike parking and an access drive with a cul-de-sac turnaround and pickup and drop-off areas.

As the Edgewater station is set to open, Metra is continuing work on a new station in Auburn Gresham on the Rock Island line. The Auburn Park station, also long discussed and tied up in previous state budget issues like the Peterson/Ridge station, broke ground in June 2022. It will serve 79th Street, filling a gap on the line between 87th Street in Gresham and 35th Street in Bronzeville.

When construction began, the project was expected to cost $35 million and be finished around the end of 2024. The project is now expected to cost $42.6 million, and wrap up in early 2026.

Metra said the reasons for the extra time and costs are similar to the COVID-19 and supply chain issues that affected the Edgewater station.

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