The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has apprehended the culprits who poisoned and dismembered six lions in Ishasha at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Carcasses of dismembered lions were discovered at Ishasha on Friday evening, March 19, leading to an investigation. A joint operation was mounted by UWA, Uganda People’s Defense Forces and the Police. The suspects […]
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WestJet restores regional routes suspended due to COVID-19
The reinstatement of service will restore WestJet’s complete network of pre-COVID-19 domestic airports WestJet committed to a safe restart of regional routes WestJet flights set to resume to airports across Atlantic Canada and Quebec City Service is set to resume to the five airports WestJet suspended service from in November, beginning June 24, 2021 through to June 30, 2021 WestJet today announced it […]
Tips to help lodging providers prepare for return of travel
While it’s unclear when international travel restrictions will ease, travelers are looking to stay closer to home in the short-term Market trends continue to indicate that travelers are anxious to get away To help instill traveler confidence and financial peace of mind, lodging providers should clearly communicate flexibility across all channels Lodging providers should spotlight cleaning and disinfecting protocols […]
Flyers Rights releases Air Travel Social Distancing and Stimulus Plan
The purpose of the Social Distancing and Stimulus Plan is to increase passenger confidence in the safety of air travel Better social distancing on planes is attainable and would decrease the spread of COVID-19 So far the airlines have been given merely a band-aid to the problem of depressed passenger demand The FlyersRights.org plan requires […]
Hawaii vacation rentals down 34.3%
Unlike hotels, condominium hotels, timeshare resorts and vacation rental units are not necessarily available year-round or each day of the month and often accommodate a larger number of guests than traditional hotel rooms February supply of Hawaii statewide vacation rentals was 535,000 unit nights Hawaii’s hotels had an average occupancy rate of 30.5 percent in […]
Millennials twice as likely to choose foreign holiday package than Baby Boomers
Nearly 38% of people are planning to book 2021 overseas holiday this year 4 in 10 eager Brits are holding out for an overseas holiday this year Younger generations more likely to choose a package holiday than book a DIY trip The research also shows that more women are likely to book a package holiday […]
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Mykonos
Greek island of Mykonos prepares to Welcome Guests for Summer The Greek isle famed for its windmills and its friendly atmosphere is opening up for visitors again Qatar Airways will fly its modern twin-engine A320 aircraft three times a week Qatar Airways will connect Mykonos with over 35 cities in Asia and the Middle East […]
UK is a nation of holiday dreamers
The new £5,000 fine for anyone planning on traveling abroad has thwarted Britain’s holiday dreams 38% of Brits are planning a holiday to have something to look forward to 1 in 4 of Brits want a holiday specifically for the dreaming and planning aspect that comes with booking Most of Brits are ready to spend […]
African Tourism Board Chair in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The Chairman of the African Tourism Board is currently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to discuss the state of the travel and tourism industry in West Africa Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the African Tourism Board arrived in Abidjan, the Capital City in the West African Nation of Cote D’ivoire. Mr. Ncube received a warm welcome from […]