Tourism

UAE visitors receive ‘Martian Ink’ passport stamp upon arrival

To commemorate this historic occasion and celebrate the mission’s incredible victory with the rest of the world, UAE created a special stamp printed with ‘Martian Ink’ – made of basalt rocks found in the deserts of the UAE Martian Ink stamp commemorates the Hope probe’s historic arrival to Mars ‘Martian Ink’ created from same rocks […]

Tourism

IATA offers help to laid-off airline cabin crew members

A survey of 800 cabin crew who have lost their jobs in the crisis found that 78% wanted help to identify skills that can enable them to transfer into other roles IATA offers free training to former cabin crew transitioning into job market Cabin Crew – Leveraging Professional Skills course was developed with input from […]

Tourism

International Tourism back to 48%, 74% or 96% in 2023?

The global travel and tourism industry is fighting for survival. The longer the fight, the more difficult it gets. PATA today released estimated numbers of recovery for 2021/2022/2023 with three scenarios. There are three scenarios according to a study released today by PATA for the year 2023 . The best scenario expects 96% of tourism […]

Tourism

Ten valuable insights for hotels’ business recovery

European hospitality industry urged to capitalize on its business recovery and increase revenue during and post pandemic B2B customers have great need, will and money to both travel and meet again People working from home could transform into bleisure customers The pandemic has resulted in accelerated progress of digital meetings that certainly will affect corporate […]

Tourism

Postponed IATO Elections finally set one year later

As it has done is so many areas of travel and tourism, COVID-19 prevented the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) elections from being held last April. IATO elections to take place nearly one year later due to coronavirus. Indian Association of Tour Operators is one of the largest travel associations in the country. Election […]

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India’s glacier disaster death toll rises to 24

Upper reaches in Uttarakhand had been hit by a glacier burst on Sunday morning, leaving over 200 people missing The relief and rescue work would continue through the night Joint team of the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force and the Indian Army conducting the rescue operation A dog squad is also […]

Tourism

World’s first flight on synthetic fuel

The transition away from fossil fuel to durable alternatives is one of the biggest challenges facing the airline industry KLM flight from Amsterdam to Madrid last month in a world first flown on synthetic kerosene Development of aviation synthetic fuel and biofuel key to reducing greenhouse emissions Sustainable fuel will potentially make the biggest contribution […]

Tourism

Around the World in 180 Days cruise sells out in a single day

The response to the 2023 around the world voyage clearly illustrates the enthusiasm that experienced travelers have for immersive and memorable travel experiences Single-day sellout underscores affluent consumers’ appetite for global travel The cruise will be calling on 96 ports in 33 countries across four continents 2023 Around the World in 180 Days voyage is […]

Tourism

Steps being taken to reset Jamaica Tourism sector

Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that steps are currently being taken to ‘reset’ the tourism sector to ensure that it benefits even more Jamaicans and fuels greater economic growth, whenever the sector rebounds from the impact of COVID-19. Mr. Bartlett adds that the Ministry of Tourism has embarked upon a series of consultations […]

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FAA expands Weather Camera program to Hawaii

The cameras, which already are installed in Alaska and Colorado, improve safety by providing pilots with near-real time video of weather conditions at their destinations and along their intended flight routes Weather-camera services enhance aviation safety and pilot decision-making The Hawaii project will install 23 camera facilities throughout the islands FAA established working groups of […]