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One billion tourists -- a record-breaking year for travel in 2012
AirAsia inks huge Airbus deal
13 things you've got to do in Seoul
Insider Guide: Best of Singapore
San Sebastian's amazing Michelin street dining

One billion tourists -- a record-breaking year for travel in 2012

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:24 PM PST

With more people traveling that ever before, the UNWTO launches a campaign aimed at encouraging tourists to make a positive difference

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Despite a year of global economic uncertainty, more than one billion tourists managed to travel outside their countries' borders in 2012, according to statistics released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The figure marks a new record for international tourism -- a rise of 20 million tourists over 2011 and the first time the it has hit one billion.

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AirAsia inks huge Airbus deal

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 09:02 PM PST

Malaysia-based low-budget airline the largest customer for A320 aircraft

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Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsoa has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft.

Even before this new deal, AirAsia was Airbus' best customer in the world for A320 jets.

The 100 new planes brings AirAsia's total Airbus A320 orders to 475.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron presided over the official signing ceremony at the UK Airbus wing manufacturing facility in Broughton for the reported US$9.3 billion deal.

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13 things you've got to do in Seoul

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:00 AM PST

If you don't believe Seoul is one of the world's great cities, you haven't experienced this 'best of' whirlwind of shopping, culture, food and photos. Lots of photos

Rachel Sang-hee Han

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Korea's tourism industry may be scrambling to harness the newfound fame of the Gangnam district south of the Han River, but the truth is the coolest experiences from a visitor's perspective are concentrated in the northern part of the city.

Got some spare time in Seoul? Here's what to do.

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Insider Guide: Best of Singapore

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 09:02 AM PST

Forget that dull reputation. From Supertrees to super shopping to super cocktails, here's where to change your mind about the world's most up-to-date city

Fin Carew, for CNN. With additional reporting by CNN Travel staff

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What Singapore lacks in size, it goes out of its way to make up for in everything else.

The global traveler is hard pressed to find a cleaner, more welcoming city.

But everyone knows that.

Far more exciting is that Singapore (population 5.31 million) has cast off its reputation as "Asia Lite" to become one of the region's top destinations for eating, shopping and entertainment.

Got a few days? This handy guide will show you the way to the best of Singapore.

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San Sebastian's amazing Michelin street dining

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 08:01 AM PST

"Pinxto" is more than the local specialty, it's a way of life. Find out what it is, and why it's a beloved delicacy, in the bars and inns of Basque country

Ariston Anderson, for CNN Travel

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For most of us, sitting down to a multi-course dinner prepared by a famed chef is a special occasion. Very special.

But there are some parts of the world where premium food and wine are such essential parts of daily life that it's not unusual to be treated to such an experience every day -- without going broke in the process.

Take San Sebastián, on northern Spain's Bay of Biscay coast, just 20 kilometers from France.

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