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Google’s New Site Helps Tourists Plan City Breaks

September 8, 2018September 8, 2018Malika Karoum Dubai

Google has launched a new site designed to help travelers visiting new cities for the first time. Touring Bird is essentially a planning tool for tourists, listing the top attractions and activities to enjoy, and sharing tips from both locals and travel experts. Touring Bird has emerged from Google’s Area 120 division, an incubator that […]

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