Tourism

US Travel and Franchise industries endorse Save Hotel Jobs Act

The measure earlier won the joint endorsement of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and UNITE HERE Drop in travel spending in 2020 resulted in a $1.1 trillion total hit to the U.S. economy Travel-supported jobs represented 65% of all the U.S. jobs lost last year IFA applauds the introduction of the Save Hotel Jobs […]

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How to Plan a Luxury Masai Mara Safari from India

Things to remember when planning a Kenya safari including some of the best activities to consider, getting a mega luxury tour, and traveling to Maasai Mara from India with zero hassle. A Kenya safari is not just a vacation. It is an odyssey. A trip into the unknown. And that is what makes it so […]

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Jamaica’s UK travel ban to be lifted starting May 1

On Saturday May 1, Jamaica will reopen its borders to international visitors from the United Kingdom The ban brought travel between Jamaica and the UK to a ha Several countries around the globe have also been forced to institute similar travel bans Since reopening its borders last June, Jamaica has welcomed approximately 1.5million visitors Jamaica’s […]

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The India COVID horror virus calls for adjustments by airlines worldwide

Leave the middle seat open. This and other measures are urged by Flyers Rights in the U.S, but should become a global call for more safety with the India COVID double mutation virus. The India COVID-19 variant carries two mutations including the L452R and E484Q which have been seen separately before in other variants but […]

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African Tourism Board President Labour Day Message

The world is not created equal. This is seen in Africa more in most parts of the world. The African Tourism Board President Alain St. Ange is reflecting on this reality and is calling for stakeholders to see the realities. The President of the African Tourism Board, Seychelle-based Alain St.Ange, issued a statement for May […]

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Domestic Travel in France and Germany: Diverse Approach to Train Promotion

In recent months and weeks, initiatives have been launched in the two largest EU economies – Germany and France – aimed at more environmentally friendly domestic travel. These initiatives are mainly aimed to promote travel by train, but it must be said that both countries have chosen a somewhat different strategy. Ban on Air […]

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India tour operators set up task force to deal with COVID-19

The Indian Association of Tour Operators, IATO, has set up a task force to face the onslaught of the COVID-19 wave taking over the country. The Indian Association of Tour Operators is doing all it can think of to help with the worsening health crisis. The setting up of this task force is one of […]

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Two Major Earthquakes off Japan, no Tsunami

Japan is home to many earthquakes. Most quakes, even in the 6 reach are without major damages and injuries. Two major quakes were just recorded 30-50 miles off the Eastern Japanese coast. The earthquake that just struck was centered in Miyagi Prefecture. It was a big quake, but so far there seems to be no […]

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St. Kitts & Nevis updates travel requirements for fully vaccinated international air travelers

St. Kitts & Nevis announces a change to travel requirements for international travelers, arriving by air, who have been fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 A traveler is considered fully vaccinated when two weeks have passed since receiving their second dos Fully vaccinated air travelers will be asked to “Vacation in Place” at a Travel Approved hotel for […]

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Statia further opens up its borders

St. Eustatius will further open up its borders on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 All incoming travelers must be fully vaccinate Visitors who are not fully vaccinated must go into quarantine for 10 days The third phase of the road map will start when 50% of the population of St. Eustatius is vaccinated The Public Entity […]