Tourism

After dramatic slump, high chances for a fast recovery of global tourism industry

ITB Berlin publishes the latest World Travel Monitor findings of IPK International on global travel trends in the year of the pandemic and on travel intentions in 2021 For the travel year 2020, a global decline of 70 percent in international travel was identified The segments worst-hit by the global decline in outbound travel are […]

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Crystal Cruises Launches Close-to-Home Bahamas Escapes from Nassau and Bimini

The Bahamas is ready to welcome cruise visitors back to the islands in a partnership with Crystal Cruises to help restore and re-activate the tourism industry and protect jobs and businesses. Crystal Serenity will return to sailing with reduced capacity, providing guests a passenger space ratio that is twice that of contemporary cruise lines and […]

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Roberto Alvo on stepping in as CEO and the future of LATAM Airlines

LATAM became one of the 10 largest airlines in the world and clearly a very successful international, even global brand on the industry. You take over as CEO of the company during a time where the pandemic, COVID, is beginning to spread through Asia into Europe. You take the helm of LATAM, and less than […]

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FAA extends Noise Research and Survey comment period

The FAA continues to work with airport authorities, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, state and local governments, and communities to address noise concerns Successfully addressing noise requires continued and increased collaboration among all aviation stakeholders FAA has an important role to play in addressing noise issues The public comment period opened on January 13, 2021 The Federal Aviation […]

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Avoiding hidden dangers of public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi creates a golden opportunity for cyber-criminals Hackers agree on two common points that can make any public Wi-Fi hotspot vulnerable It can take only a couple of minutes to start peeking at confidential information If you’re lucky, the snooper may just read your browsing activity With COVID-19 restrictions being eased or lifted and […]

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Safest Airlines during COVID are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Delta Air Lines plus 14 more

Safe Air travel during COVID-19 is critical, specifically when re-launching the travel and tourism industry. 19 airlines made the score of excellent in regards to safety. Only 19 international airlines are in the top league when it comes to safety in aviation during COVID 19. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Delta Airlines, are the top 4 […]

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National Travel and Tourism Office launches COVID-19 Travel Industry Monitor

COVID-19 Travel Industry Monitor tracks a number of indicators that measure the performance of the travel and tourism sector in the United States in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic In 2020, overseas visitation to the US declined 81% to its lowest level in 35 years The share of global travelers planning US vacation fell […]

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The Bahamas Virtual Romance Expo welcomed over 1000 romance seekers

With over 1000 virtual attendees from all over Canada and the U.S., the Virtual Romance Expo gave couples a unique opportunity to understand what The Islands of The Bahamas offer as a romantic destination Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation held a Virtual Romance Expo for consumers from all over North America “From The Bahamas […]

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Majorca wants European tourists to return

Mallorca is Spains most important travel destinations for many European visitors. The region remains cautious and explains to an audience attending the virtual ITB trade show. The government of Majorca and its neighboring islands remains cautious as far as the pandemic is concerned and is raising hope that travel will return soon. “We can see […]

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American Rescue Plan Act to help restore US restaurant industry, save jobs

Passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund comes almost exactly one year after National Restaurant Association urged Congress to create industry relief program President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law today $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) is the most important recovery tool for the industry to date Foodservice sales […]