A series of mayor earthquakes should the Pacific Ocean in the last 8 hours. The latest earthquake in the Kermadec Islands Region now triggered a tsunami Watch for the US State of Hawaii as of 9.38 am Hawaii Time. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.0 A possible tsunami wave cannot be expected until 4.35 […]
Tourism
Only 12% of Americans plan spring break trip
Only about one in eight Americans plans a spring break travel this year Americans remain wary about traveling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and prefer to defer their travel plans until the process of vaccinating the populace is more complete The latest updates to US Travel guidance mainly reflect the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccines, and […]
Earthquake off New Zealand’s North Island triggers tsunami warning
USGS issued a tsunami warning and said coastal inundation was expected on the east coast of the North Island from Cape Runaway to Tolaga Bay. Strong earthquake struck off New Zealand’s North Island and caused severe shaking The residents of New Zealand coast were warned by the authorities to move immediately to the nearest high […]
North America business aviation demand recovers while Europe slumps
The US is starting to see an accelerated recovery from the winter pandemic, with both scheduled and business aviation activity opening up, and charter activity setting some new records, especially in Florida Globally, the busiest business jet in February 2020 was the Challenger 300/350. The Nextant flew 8% more sectors than in Feb-20 The US […]
EU Getting Closer to Covid-19 Vaccine Passport
The Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented effect on the world as we know it. For months, leaders worldwide have been looking for solutions to some difficult and controversial topics. One of the topics addressed, in particular in the European Union, was the potential introduction of the so-called EU Covid-19 vaccine passport. In the […]
Cairo to Attract More Visitors with the Highest Ferris Wheel in Africa
The Cairo Eye Ferris wheel will lift passengers up to 120 meters and will be the highest viewpoint in Africa. At 135 meters high, the London Eye is not the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, but it is certainly the most famous. An icon since its inauguration in 2000, the London Eye held […]
Pandemic may allow VR to shake off ‘gimmick’ image in tourism
Spending considerably more time indoors with an abundance of spare time, combined with an urge to travel, the aspiring travelers have been turning to VR to fill a void that travel restrictions have left The longer the COVID-19 pandemic impacts travel for, the higher the chance that consumers and organizations adopt this technology on a […]
Destination Weddings during COVID-19
Whether or not there is a coronavirus rampaging around the globe, weddings still take center stage when it comes to celebrating a union of love. Nancy Barkley, founder and owner of Honeymoons & Get-A-Ways, who also runs the World Tourism Network (WTN) Interest Group for Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Travel, led a conversation on this […]
World Health Organization advises against issuing COVID vaccine passports
WHO currently is not recommending issuing special certificates for people who received coronavirus vaccination EU announced that it would unveil its project of a unified COVID-19 vaccination certificate in March WHO representative said that the organization can draft its recommendations regarding the contents of COVID-19 passports in the future The WHO will cooperate with all […]
Sudan first country in Middle East to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Sudan has become first country in the Middle East and North Africa to receive the COVID-19 vaccine via the COVAX Facility. Initial doses will go to healthcare workers and people above 45 with chronic medical conditions. Delivery follows the arrival of 4.5 metric tons of syringes and safety boxes, part of a Gavi-funded and supported […]