Tourism

What is the chance a COVID-19 test is wrong? What about 97%

Reported by the New York Times, Global Research and other global media, one of the most widely used test to detect COVID-19 may be so flawed that hundred thousands of COVID-19 positive tests should be declared invalid. The problem has been known for many months but continues. A 97 false positive reading for the most […]

Tourism

Tanzania’s President died today and there is an in-official reason

Beloved President John Mafuli of Tanzania died today. He was a firm believer COVID-19 was not a threat for his country but may have now been a victim himself of this deadly virus threatening 60 million of his fellow citizens. The President of the United Republic John Magfuli (61) of Tanzania passed away on March […]

Tourism

Travel lost $1.1 trillion in 2020 US economic output

With the travel industry suffering such a disproportionate share of losses, policymakers need to understand that a nationwide economic recovery effectively hinges on a travel recovery US travel-supported jobs fell by 5.6 million in 2020 (16.7 million to 11.1 million) Travel and tourism had supported employment for 11% of the U.S. workforce prior to the […]

Tourism

The Dead Sea Scrolls discovery showdown

Buried beneath the dirt in a cave in the Judean Desert are artifacts just now found by Israeli archeologists and researchers. The discovery includes parchment fragments of biblical scrolls of the 12 minor prophets. The first Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 when looters went into a cave and accidentally found them, and it […]

Tourism

Rising fees on tourist attractions may deter visitors

As the COVID-19 coronavirus appears to winding down with vaccines being administered around the globe, attempts to reignite tourism may actually put a damper on drawing visitors. IndiGo Airline is launching flights from Agra to Mumbai in India beginning near the end of this month. Some tourist attractions such as the Taj Mahal have increased […]

Tourism

Caribbean Tourism Organization partners with Airbnb

Caribbean Tourism Organization will promote its member countries across Airbnb’s vast global community Airbnb announced its partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization With the Caribbean continuing to re-open, Airbnb is helping to usher in the safe return of travel to the region This collaboration is designed to promote safe, responsible travel to the region As […]

Tourism

Turkey launches anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign for tourism professionals

Turkey has launched an anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign for tourism workers in coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Health, and the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Tourism of Turkey (TGA). The ongoing Safe Tourism Certification Program was initiated back in June of 2020. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism […]

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Montserrat celebrated in the UK on St Patrick’s Day

Montserrat is the only nation in the world outside Ireland that treats St Patrick’s Day as a national holiday The tiny island, which sits just south of Antigua, celebrates St Patrick’s Day on 17 March A self-governing overseas territory within the Commonwealth, Montserrat’s head of state is the Queen, who is represented by an appointed […]

Tourism

A stroll through Saint Patrick’s Ireland

Why do we wish one another a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17 – the anniversary of the Saint’s death in the year 461? Saint Patrick was British, not Irish, and was born to Roman parents as Maewyn Succat whose name was changed to Patricius. According to legends, Patrick was kidnapped by the Irish […]

Tourism

SFO rapid COVID testing center on the move

San Francisco International Airport has moved its onsite rapid COVID-19 testing center in order to provide easier access to other airport facilities. The testing center remains in the International Terminal but has moved to from Level 1 to Level 3 in Courtyard A and is located at the Aisle 6 ticket counter. SFO was the […]