Many travelers have remained hesitant and the anticipated boom in travel may not occur to the desired extent Quarantine requirements and travel restrictions remain the two main deterrents to international travel UK has recently announced its intention to introduce a traffic light system to enable travel this summer Demand for domestic holidays is likely to […]
Tourism
Japan has the most powerful passport in a post-pandemic world
Japanese passport holders theoretically able to access a record 193 destinations around the world visa-free The resumption of regular international travel is no longer an abstract hope Countries around the world selectively begin to open their borders to international visitors Singapore remains in 2nd place, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 192 As vaccination program rollouts […]
Seychelles Tourism Board unveils new tourism digital platform
Guiding the industry into the digital age, the Seychelles Tourism Board launches a new tourism digital platform named “ParrAPI” on Monday, April 12, 2021, at their Mont Fleuri Head Office. Seychelles Tourism launches cost-effective digital marketing to attract more online business. New platform provides more efficient approach to managing large amounts of listings and can […]
Barbados’ new COVID-19 travel protocols take effect May 8
There have been a few changes to Barbados’ quarantine and COVID-19 testing processes All fully vaccinated travelers will be required to quarantine for approximately 1 to 2 days All unvaccinated travelers will be required to quarantine for approximately 5 to 7 days Due to the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, these protocols are likely to […]
USA: Air Transport Industry Catching Its Breath
The air transport industry, which was thought to have been wiped out and frozen for many years, is now starting to recover. This is especially true in the United States. During the Easter weekend, American airports reported a record number of passengers. Some 1,500,000 passengers a day flocked to U.S. airports over the long […]
Is there such a thing as the next normal?
In an IMEX Q and A with SAP Global Marketing discusses helping event professionals to adapt and thrive in the next normal. The business events community needs to carefully plan ahead, taking into account the huge world shifts we’ve experienced from COVID-19. What is the importance of data gathering and audience insights in the next […]
Air Canada and Government of Canada conclude agreements on liquidity program
Air Canada entered the pandemic more than a year ago with one of the global airline industry’s strongest balance sheets relative to its size Air Canada to access up to $5.879 billion in liquidity through the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility program Air Canada will be ready to safely connect Canadians within Canada and the world Air Canada has agreed […]
Can new Minister make Ecuador a tourism power?
Sandra Naranjo has been named as the new Minister of Tourism for Ecuador effective July 1, 2021. New Tourism Minister already has set a goal for 10 percent more tourist arrivals in Ecuador. Naranjo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked for former Ecuador President Rafael Correa Delgado for 5 years. Her vision […]
Despite COVID vaccine India travelers seeking safe domestic destinations
A new online survey conducted by Noor Mahal took a deep dive into India’s travel and hospitality patterns in recent times. Even with the COVID-19 vaccine drive on in India, most people are focused on domestic travel. Short driveable holidays is a trend that looks like it is here to stay for a while. Most […]
This Hawaii train is classified for tourists and locals, and will welcome you with aloha!
My train ride on Oahu was a lot of fun yesterday, but not many in Hawaii know about it. No public money is used for the operating train, but nearly 11.4 billion dollars has been estimated to keep the Honolulu Rail project going. On the Island of Oahu, County of Honolulu, Hawaii, the most expensive […]