Tourism

Vaccine war and its impact on lower-income countries

A couple of weeks ago, once again the last meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) did not produce any result in the vaccine war. Rich countries have repeatedly recognized the need to guarantee access to COVID-19 vaccines all around the world. There is, however, the issues of vaccine hoarding and the gigantic purchasing options […]

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How to verify your Kuwait evisa online

Kuwait is a beautiful country situated in a dry desert. The country’s modern architecture, sandy beaches, and a spectacular blend of nature with all-year-round sunshine make it one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Besides tourism, the country is also a business hub, which is another reason for the high interesting Kuwait visa application […]

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Russia mulls digital travel ID for flights within Eurasian Economic Union

Russian Ministry of Transport is discussing EAEU digital travel card issue with airlines Russia may introduce EAEU digital travel pass Mobile application will be designed exclusively for international flights within the EAEU EAEU digital travel pass would help to accelerate recovery of air travel after a year-long market collapse According to a representative of one […]

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Jamaica Tourism to offer free globally-accredited online courses

Starting April 2021, the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) will be offering, mostly free of charge, four American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) certified courses online to members of the tourism and hospitality sector. Courses will include Certified Hospitality Supervisor/Certified Spa Supervisor, Customer Service Gold, Certified Restaurant Server and ServSafe.  JCTI is taking […]

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Swissport Executive announces changes in APAC executive team

With Brad’s experience in business transformation and operational excellence, he is the ideal candidate to take Swissport forward in the Australasia region Glenn Rutherford, Swissport Executive Vice President for Asia-Pacific, departs the company at the end of 2021 Brad Moore will join Swissport from Qatar Airways as new Managing Director for APAC Brad Moore joins […]

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Fraport successfully places bond issue

Total issue volume of 1.15 billion euros provides Fraport with further financial flexibility Fraport bond will be listed in the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange The first tranche with a volume of €800 million has a term of seven years The second tranche with a volume of €350 million was issued to increase […]

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Closure of in-store travel agencies marks turning point in travel retail

Lack of revenue and high demand for refunds has taken its toll on many traditional travel agencies High fixed costs including high street rents would have depleted cash reserves for in-store agents Store closures were considered essential for many to simply stay afloat More shop closures are likely to follow as the world enters the […]

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Hawaii tourism still severely impaired by global COVID-19 pandemic

Total Hawaii visitor spending in February 2021 was $385.3 million – down 73.6% There were 90,776 visitors in Hawaii on any given day in February 2021 There were 250,052 visitors in Hawaii per day in February 2020 In February, most passengers arriving from out-of-state and traveling inter-county could bypass the State’s mandatory 10-day self-quarantine Hawaii’s […]

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United Airlines adds new flights to coastal vacation destinations

United Airlines is kicking off summer vacation season with a robust May schedule that includes the addition of 26 new nonstop routes Internationally, United plans to operate 52% of its overall schedule compared to May 2019 United Airlines plans to resume more than 20 domestic routes United Airlines will start new service between Orange County, […]

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Business jet activity enjoys strong rebound

Business jet activity in the first three weeks of March is 11% up on the same period last year North America is driving the global business jet recovery Flight activity month to date in the US is up 17% compared to last year Only Europe still lags March 2020 when the imposition of lockdowns and […]