Prime Minister Mario Draghi held a live press conference to illustrate the “Business, Work, Youth and Health” decree and discuss Italy reopenings. The Italy Minister of Economy and Finance, Daniele Franco, and the Minister of Labor, Andrea Orlando, were also present at the press conference. This decree is different from the past because it looks […]
Tourism
Join in Africa discussion on anti-poaching efforts
African Tourism Showcase is getting tourism heavyweights behind their call on anti-poaching effortsin an event with guest of honor Alain St.Ange, President of the African Tourism Board (ATB). This Sunday, the African Tourism Showcase will focus on anti-poaching efforts taking place on the continent. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Taleb Rifai, current Patron of […]
Premier student and youth travel event: SYTA
The Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA) Annual Conference is taking shape and preparing for its silver anniversary taking place in Washington, DC. In 2005, SYTA celebrated its 5th anniversary on the steps of the US Capitol Building. This year, SYTA returns to Washington, DC, to celebrate the association’s 25th anniversary. Washington, DC, will host […]
US Moderna and UK AstraZeneca vaccines officially approved in Japan
Two new types of COVID-19 vaccine have been authorized for Japanese citizens and residents aged 18 or older. Japan formally approved COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc. Moderna vaccine is likely to be used at large-scale vaccination centers run by the Self-Defense Forces AstraZeneca vaccine may not be rolled out immediately amid […]
Delta Air Lines announces new E.V.P. and Chief Financial Officer
Dan Janki will oversee financial reporting, the controller organization, corporate audit, financial planning, fleet and TechOps supply chain, fuel management, including Delta’s refinery, investor relations, supply chain management and treasury. Dan joins Delta from General Electric, where he is currently the Senior Vice President and CEO of GE Power Portfolio Dan Janki will also join […]
COVID or no COVID, 2020 Tokyo Olympics is a go
International Olympic Committee announced that the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will proceed as planned, despite the Japanese capital city currently being in a state of emergency. As many as 80 percent of the Japanese public are opposed to the Olympics commencing on July 23 IOC won’t consider a second postponement, or even cancelation of […]
Canada extends COVID-19 quarantine measures and travel restrictions
Today, the Government of Canada is extending the temporary travel measures restricting entry into Canada by foreign nationals until June 21, 2021. Canada’s approach to border management includes entry and flight restriction Air passengers who depart India or Pakistan to Canada, via an indirect route, must obtain COVID-19 pre-departure test from a third country Mandatory […]
Puerto Rico ends negative COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated travelers, lifts curfew
A new Executive Order in Puerto Rico has relaxed entry protocols for inbound domestic travelers, including eliminating negative COVID-19 test requirements for those fully vaccinated. Executive Order which modifies travel restrictions goes into effect on Monday, May 24 Executive Order eliminates negative COVID-19 PCR molecular test requirements for fully vaccinated travelers on domestic flights Executive Order […]
United Airlines praises Spain’s decision to reopen to vaccinated travelers
United Airlines will expand its service to Italy and Spain which are opening to tourists vaccinated against COVID-19. United will increase flights between New York/Newark and Rome to daily in July United will increase flights between New York/Newark and Milan to daily in July United will resume 5x weekly service between New York/Newark and Barcelona beginning in July United Airlines applauds Spain following its decision to reopen travel to vaccinated […]
Powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Qinghai, China
There was no immediate reports about any casualties or structural damage from Qinghai quake available. Major magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China’s Qinghai early on Saturday. Date & time: 21 May 2021 18:04:15 UTC Local time at epicenter: 22 May 2:04 am (GMT +8) Magnitude: 7 Depth: 10.0 km Epicenter latitude / longitude: 34.58°N / 98.28°E Nearby […]